N.M. Code R. § 14.9.4.13 – Existing Boilers

A. All existing boilers shall be maintained and operated in compliance with the manufacturer's requirements and all existing codes at the time of installation. All existing boilers installed prior to 1973 shall, within two (2) years, meet the minimum requirements of the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1973. (Reference Appendix B, Chapter 21, - Table No. 21-C.)
B. All boilers which are re-located with or without a change of ownership shall be installed in compliance with ASME as a new installation. Following such reinstallation of a boiler, a hydrostatic test in compliance with Section 27 [now 14.9.4.27 NMAC] (preparation of boilers) of these rules may be required by the state mechanical bureau chief inspector, deputy state inspector, city inspector, or an [sic] national board commissioned inspector.
C. Used boilers from within New Mexico, another state or country must be approved by the mechanical bureau. Such boilers shall bear the standard stamping of ASME and the national board registration number.
[1-1-98; 14.9.4.13 NMAC - Rn, 14 NMAC 9.4.13, 08-01-03]