OAR 918-225-0430: Adopted Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code

(1) The Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code is adopted and amended by reference. Any matters included in the referenced publications below that are in conflict with Oregon Revised Statutes or Oregon Administrative Rules are superseded by the applicable statute or rule. All remaining parts or application of the code or standard remain in effect. Items which are superseded by applicable statute or rule include but are not limited to: licensing or certification requirements; inspection schedules and requirements; quality assurance or quality control procedures or requirements; structures or equipment maintenance requirements; matters covered by federal or state law; and matters that conflict with other specialty codes or publications adopted by the department. Any matters included in the referenced publications below which are beyond the scope of the State Building Code as defined in ORS Chapter 455 are not adopted or enforced as part of the Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code. (2) Effective October 1, 2024, the 2024 Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Specialty Code consists of the following minimum safety standards for boilers, pressure vessels, pressure piping, parts, items, and repair and alteration procedures: (a) ORS 480.510 to 480.670 and OAR chapter 918, division 225; (b) The 2023 edition of the National Board Inspection Code ANSI/NB 23, including Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4, as amended by the division in Table 2-B; (c) The 2023 edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section I; Section II, Parts A, B, C, and D; Section IV; Section V; Section VIII, Division 1, 2, and 3; Section IX; Section X; and Section XIII only; (d) The 2024 edition of the ANSI/ASME B31.1 Power Piping Code; (e) The 2022 edition of the ANSI/ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code; (f) The 2022 edition of the ANSI/ASME B31.5 Refrigeration Piping Code; (g) The 2023 edition of the ANSI/ASME B31.9 Building Service Piping Code; (h) The 2023 edition of NFPA 85, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code; (i) The 2021 edition of ASME, CSD-1, Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers; and (j) The 2023 edition of ASME PVHO-1, Safety Standard for Pressure Vessels for Human Occupancy. (3) The standards and requirements applicable to boiler and pressure vessel business and trade licenses, as well as inspector certifications, issued by the Building Codes Division are established in ORS Chapters 455 and 480, and OAR chapter 918, divisions 30, 90, and 225. [ED. NOTE: To view attachments referenced in rule text, click here to view rule.]