- A. Repair organizations making repairs to boilers shall have an ASME qualified welders certificate or national board "R" stamp.
- B. All repairs of boilers shall be in compliance with these rules. A report of welder repair/alteration and the completed work may be subject to the approval of the insurance company insuring the unit. The mechanical bureau may make random field site inspections.
- C. Safety valves and safety relief valves shall be repaired only by organizations having a certificate of authorization code symbol stamp, ASME, "V", "HV", "UV", "NV" or a national board "VR" (repair of pressure relief valves) symbol stamp. Additionally, such repair firms when located within or doing business within the state of New Mexico shall be a New Mexico licensed contractor.
- D. No repair/alteration by welding shall be made without the approval of the mechanical bureau or by a national board commissioned inspector holding a valid national board commission. If the mechanical bureau or special inspector determine a hydrostatic test is required, such test shall be applied after the repair/alteration have been completed.
E. A boiler shall be removed from service if a lap seam crack is discovered along a longitudinal riveted joint. Repairs are prohibited.
[1-1-98; 14.9.4.16 NMAC - Rn, 14 NMAC 9.4.16, 08-01-03]