Section 46A: Checklist for steam boiler maintenance
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Section 46A. The state fire marshal shall develop a log book which shall include a checklist for the proper daily steam boiler maintenance that shall be required to be completed daily by the operator of a steam boiler exceeding nine horsepower. Such checklist shall include, but not be limited to, the following requirements:
(1)give the boiler measured bottom blowdowns in accordance with instructions provided by the company supplying the feedwater treatment;
(2)remove accumulations on water surfaces by using surface blow valves;
(3)blowdown water column;
(4)test low-water cutoff and feedwater regulator;
(5)operate safety valves manually on start-up;
(6)check lubrication on auxiliary equipment;
(7)when starting boiler, make sure ignition operates properly; and
(8)keep boiler room clean.