OAR 918-225-0590: Inspection Cycle Extension Program

(1) The division shall evaluate written requests from the equipment’s owner or their agent for inspection cycle extensions pursuant to the following criteria: (a) An extension shall be granted for up to twelve (12) months from the existing inspection date; (b) Extensions shall only be granted for large-scale steam and hot water boilers normally operated continuously that are critical to the business or organization; and (c) Extensions shall apply to internal inspections only. (2)The division shall incorporate a monitoring system for inspection cycle extensions to ensure compliance with the requirements of this rule. (3) Extensions must be applied for in writing on a division approved form, and must include: (a) The specific equipment for which the extension is requested; (b) The reason for the requested extension; (c) How boiler safety is preserved with the requested extension; (d) Written concurrence of the special, deputy, or chief inspector assigned to the equipment; and (e) Scheduled date of shutdown and internal inspection within twelve (12). (4) Prior to approval of an inspection cycle extension, an inspection utilizing alternate inspection methods, including but not limited to ultrasonic thickness testing, water chemistry analysis, x-ray inspections, or other similar engineering evaluations, shall be performed to ensure conditions are safe to grant an extension. (5) Applications for inspection cycle extensions must be received and approved prior to the equipment’s existing inspection date.