ARSD 61:08:05:15 – Age limit of boilers in excess of 30 inches with lap-riveted longitudinal joints.

The age limit of a boiler with lap-riveted longitudinal joints and operating at a pressure in excess of 50 psig is 20 years. When removed from an existing setting, this type of boiler shall not be reinstalled for a pressure in excess of 15 pounds. A reasonable time for replacement not to exceed one year may be given at the discretion of the chief boiler inspector.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 8 SDR 87, 8 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1982; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986.

General Authority: SDCL 34-29A-16.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-29A-16 , 34-29A-23.