N.M. Code R. § 14.9.4.7
The following terms shall have the meaning indicated when used in these rules and when referenced in the various codes:
W. Inspection Tag means:
(1) Yellow tag means the boiler does not meet code requirements, has deficiencies such as a minor leak, deteriorating refractory, and missing or wrong parts, or in poor operating condition (burner calibration). A qualified inspector evaluates whether the deficiencies presently cause an unsafe condition.
(2) Red tag means the boiler has major leaks (water, fuel, or combustion gases); the refractory is deteriorated to the point where it could cause overheating to the unit; the safety or safety relief valve is corroded shut, the wrong type, or undersized; there are a lack of controls and safety devices; or there are improper repairs (welding, wrong parts, etc.). A qualified inspector evaluates whether deficiencies that presents danger to persons and/or property.
Z. Low-pressure hot-water heating boiler means a boiler in which water is heated for the purpose of supplying heat at pressures not exceeding 160 psi and temperatures not exceeding 250 degrees F.
AA. Mechanical bureau means the trade bureau responsible for performing inspections and regulating boilers in the state of New Mexico.
BB. Mechanical bureau chief inspector means the individual who administers the mechanical bureau and makes inspections and is appointed by the construction industries division director.
CC. National board means the national board of boiler and pressure vessel inspectors, whose membership is composed of the chief inspector, or other officials who hold a national board commission and are charged with the enforcement of boiler and pressure vessel inspection regulations of any political subdivision of the United States or Canada which has adopted one or more sections of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
DD. National board commission means a certificate issued by the national board of boiler and pressure vessel inspectors to an individual who has passed the national board examination, holds a valid certificate of competency and is regularly employed as an inspector by an insurance company.
EE. National board commissioned inspector means an inspector who holds a valid national board commission and is regularly employed as an inspector by an insurance company authorized to write boiler and pressure vessel insurance by the state of New Mexico. This term is considered synonymous with "special inspector". Such national board commissioned inspector is not granted the authority contained in Sections 60-13-41, 60-13-42 and 60-13-43 of the New Mexico Construction Industries Licensing Act and LPG Act, (NMSA 1978).
FF. New boiler installation means any boiler constructed, installed or re-installed and placed in operation after the adoption of these boiler rules.
GG. Operator certificate of competency means a document issued to a person who has satisfied the minimum competency requirements for boiler operators under Section 60-13-38 of the New Mexico Construction Industries Licensing Act and LPG Act, (NMSA 1978).
HH. Owner-user inspection agency means an owner or user of pressure vessels that maintains a regularly established inspection department, whose organization and inspection procedures meet the requirements of the national board rules and acceptable to the jurisdiction wherein the owner or user is located. It is recommended that either a commissioned national board owner/user inspector or a commissioned API-510 owner/user inspector be assigned the responsibility of establishing and monitoring such agency.
II. Owner-user inspector means an inspector who holds a valid national board owner-user commission and has qualified by written examination under the laws, rules and regulations of a jurisdiction of a state of the United States or a province of Canada, and is regularly employed as an inspector by an owner-user inspection agency. Such inspector is not granted the authority contained in Sections 60-13-41, 60-13-42 or 60-13-43 of the New Mexico Construction Industries Licensing Act and LPG Act, (NMSA 1978).
JJ. Power steam boiler means a boiler in which steam or other vapor is generated at pressures exceeding 15 psi.
KK. Place of public assembly means any place where large numbers of individuals congregate (i.e., schools, hospitals, whether public or private, and other such entities). Place of public assembly shall not be construed as applying to businesses where private industry is in operation (i.e., manufacturing facilities, production facilities, dry cleaners, etc.). The rules in this document for inspections and certificates of inspection apply specifically to this definition.
LL. Publicly owned place of public assembly means the same as place of public assembly, except it is owned by the "public" (i.e., public schools, public hospitals, etc.). The rules for qualification and certification of boiler operators contained in Section 29 [now 14.9.4.29 NMAC] (Boiler Operator, Certificate of Competence) of these rules apply specifically to this definition.
MM. Reinstalled boiler means a boiler that has been removed from its original setting and reinstalled at the same location or at a new location.
NN. Repair means the work necessary to restore a boiler or pressure vessel to a safe and satisfactory operating condition provided there is no deviation from the original design.
OO. Repair organization means a holder of a valid national board commission authorizing the use of the "R", "VR" or "NR" stamp; or one that is authorized by the mechanical bureau (the local jurisdiction).
PP. Second-hand boiler means a boiler that has changed ownership and location subsequent to its original installation and use.
QQ. Special inspector means an inspector who holds a national board commission and who is regularly employed by an authorized national board inspection agency authorized to insure against loss from the explosion of a boiler or pressure vessel in New Mexico. Such inspector is not granted the authority contained in Sections 60-13-41, 60-13-42 or 60-13-43 of the New Mexico Construction Industries Licensing Act and LPG Act, (NMSA 1978). Also see national board commissioned inspector.
[1-1-98; 14.9.4.7 NMAC - Rn, 14 NMAC 9.4.7, 08-01-03]