§ 7402B. Definitions.

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(a)“Boiler” means a closed vessel in which water is heated, steam is generated, steam is superheated, or any combination thereof, under pressure or vacuum for use externally to itself by the direct application of heat from the combustion of fuels, or from electricity or nuclear energy. The term “boiler” shall include fired units for heating or vaporizing liquids other than water, where these units are separate from processing systems, and are complete within themselves.

(1)“Heating boiler” means a steam boiler operating at pressures not exceeding 15 psi, or a hot water boiler operating at pressures not exceeding 160 psi and/or temperatures not exceeding 250 degrees Fahrenheit which is supplied to an external heating system.

(2)“High temperature water boiler” means a water boiler operating at a pressure exceeding 160 psi and/or temperatures in excess of 250 degrees Fahrenheit.

(3)“Hot water supply boiler” means a vessel used to heat water for purposes other than space heating, where the water is used external to itself, at pressures not exceeding 160 psi, and/or temperatures not exceeding 250 degrees Fahrenheit at or near the boiler outlet. American Society of Mechanical Engineers

(ASME)Stamping would be “ASME Section IV, H.”

(4)“Jacketed cooking kettle” means a gas or electrically fired jacketed cooking kettle built and stamped “ASME Section VIII, Division 1.” ASME stamping would be “U.”

(5)“Pool heater” means an appliance designed for heating nonpotable water stored at atmospheric pressure such as water in swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and similar applications.

(6)“Power boiler” means a vessel in which steam or other vapor is generated at a pressure of more than 15 PSIG.

(7)“Thermal fluid heater” means a boiler used to heat an organic fluid for heating and or processing that does not vaporize in the process. Object is considered a boiler in the State and is required to be built to Section I of the ASME Construction Codes and registered with the National Board. Overpressure protection will be in accordance with ASME Section I Part PVG.

(8)“Water heater” means a closed vessel in which water is heated by gas, oil, electric, or some other fuel supply, and the water is used externally to itself for potable water supply, or used for potable water and space heating, operating at pressures not exceeding 160 psi and water temperatures not in excess of 210 degrees Fahrenheit. ASME Stamping would be “ASME Section IV, HLW.”

(b)“Council” means the Governor’s Council on Boiler Safety.

(c)“Department” means the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.

(d)“National Board” means the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.

(e)“NBIC” means the National Board Inspection Code. The manual for boiler and pressure vessel inspectors, published by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. The NBIC is recognized for Repairs and Alterations, and Antique (Historical) boilers only (Part 3 only).

(f)“Owner” means any person owning any boiler, pressure vessel or nuclear installation within this State other than those exempt under § 7401B(c) of this title and by regulation.

(g)“Place of public assembly” means any establishment, building, location or any portion thereof within this State intended and used for occupation by persons while employed therein for compensation of any kind, any commercial structure and/or location to which the public has access.

(h)“Pressure vessel” means containers for the containment of pressure, either internal or external. The pressure may be obtained from an external source or by the application of heat from a direct or indirect source, or any combination thereof.

(i)“PSI” or “psi” means pounds per square inch.

(j)“PSIG” or “psig” means pounds per square inch gauge.

(k)“Secretary” means the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.

( l ) “Shop review” means a general survey and examination of a boiler or pressure vessel manufacturing or repair firm’s facilities, methods and records. The examination is performed by a designee of the ASME, and/or the National Board.

(m)“User” means any person operating any boiler, pressure vessel, or nuclear installation within this State other than those exempt by § 7401B(c) of this title and by regulation.