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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".17" citation="COMAR 09.12.01.17" title_num="09" subtitle_num="12" chapter_num="01" heading="Installation.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A new or used boiler, pressure vessel, or piping installation or reinstallation shall be installed in accordance with this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Notice of Installation.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>At least 30 days before installing or reinstalling a boiler or pressure vessel, the installer shall file with the chief boiler inspector written notice of the installation.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The notice of installation shall contain the following information for each boiler or pressure vessel to be installed:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Installer’s name, company name, contact person, address, telephone number, fax number, and email address;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Owner’s name, company name, contact person, street address, telephone numbers, fax number, and email address;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>User’s name, company name, contact person, street address, telephone numbers, fax number, and email address;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Name of the location where the boiler or pressure vessel is installed, company name, contact person, street address, telephone numbers, fax number, and email address;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Type and use of boiler or pressure vessel;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>If a boiler, the type of fuel;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>If a pressure vessel, the pressurized fluid;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(h)">
        <text>The minimum required safety valve capacity;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(i)">
        <text>If the boiler or pressure vessel is greater than 30 boiler horsepower input or 1,000,000 Btu/hr minimum required safety valve capacity, and operates at greater than 15 psig, the name and Maryland license number of the stationary engineer responsible for the boiler or pressure vessel;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(j)">
        <text>Manufacturer, date of manufacture, National Board number, and manufacturer’s serial number;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(k)">
        <text>Construction code and section and stamp;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(l)">
        <text>Name and contact information of the authorized inspection agency for the installation;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(m)">
        <text>Planned date of installation, and planned date of startup; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(n)">
        <text>Whether a waiver of the 30 day notice requirement under §C of this regulation is requested, with a detailed explanation.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Waiver of 30-day Notice Requirement.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>If emergency or unusual circumstances are established by the installer, the chief boiler inspector shall waive the 30-day notice requirement.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>To obtain a waiver, the installer shall file a written waiver request with the Chief Boiler Inspector as soon as the emergency or unusual circumstances arise; and give a detailed explanation of the emergency or unusual circumstances.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>If the Chief Boiler Inspector grants a waiver under this section, the Chief Boiler Inspector shall also advise the installer of when the notice is due.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Except for an existing boiler or pressure vessel being reinstalled, or as otherwise provided by this regulation, a boiler or pressure vessel may not be installed unless:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The boiler or pressure vessel has been constructed, inspected and stamped in accordance with the ASME Code and registered with the National Board;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The boiler or pressure vessel has been:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Constructed, inspected and stamped in accordance with the ASME Code;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Inspected and the inspector recommends acceptance; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The Chief Boiler Inspector accepts the inspector’s recommendation; or</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The boiler or pressure vessel has been constructed equal to or greater than Maryland standards and:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The person intending to construct or install the boiler or pressure vessel:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Applies to the Chief Boiler Inspector for approval prior to installation; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Together with the application files the manufacturer’s data report covering construction of the boiler or pressure vessel;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>An inspector inspects the boiler or pressure vessel during construction and approves the design, materials, fabrication, welding, welding specification, welder’s qualifications, processes and workmanship; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The Chief Boiler Inspector approves the boiler or pressure vessel and its installation.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Reinstallation.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A used boiler or pressure vessel not moved to another state for use, or repair, or alteration may be reinstalled if the:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Owner applies to the Chief Boiler Inspector for permission;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Owner submits documents required by the Chief Boiler Inspector; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Chief Boiler Inspector approves the reinstallation.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A used standard boiler or pressure vessel, if moved outside the state for use, repair, or alteration, may be reinstalled if the:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Owner applies to the Chief Boiler Inspector for permission;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Owner submits documents required by the Chief Boiler Inspector; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Chief Boiler Inspector approves the reinstallation.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A used nonstandard boiler or pressure vessel, if moved outside the State for use, repair or alteration, may be reinstalled in Maryland if the:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Owner applies to the Chief Boiler Inspector and the Board for permission;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Owner submits documents required by the Chief Boiler Inspector and the Board; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The Board of Boiler Rules approves the reinstallation.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Fittings and appliances of a stationary boiler or pressure vessel which is moved and reinstalled shall comply with the requirements for new installations.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>