Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Subtitle 8 - HAWAII OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH DIVISION
Part 10 - BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL
Chapter 223.1 - HEATING BOILERS - STEAM HEATING BOILERS, HOT-WATER HEATING BOILERS, HOT-WATER SUPPLY BOILERS, AND POTABLE WATER HEATERS
Section 12-223.1-5 - Technical installation requirements

(1) Heating boilers shall be installed pursuant to sections 12-220-2, 12-220-2.1, 12-220-5, 12-220-6, 12-220-15, and this chapter;

(2) Owners and users shall adhere to the heating boiler installation requirements as specified in the NBIC Part 1;

(3) An application for installation permit shall be submitted to the department prior to commencement of work;

(4) Heating boilers installed without an installation permit may be subject to penalties of up to $10,000 per day pursuant to section 12-220-22;

(5) Only contractors holding a valid Hawaii C-4 contractor license shall install steam heating, hot-water heating, hot-water supply heating boilers, and water heaters with more than 200,000 Btu per hour (58.6 KW);

(6) Contractors holding a valid Hawaii C-37 contractor license may install water heaters up to 200,000 Btu per hour; and

(7) All heating boilers shall be equipped with controls and safety devices based upon the Btu per hour burner input, as specified in the original code of construction.

(1) The owner and contractor shall comply with section 12-220-2.1 and upon completion of the installation, shall arrange for an acceptance inspection by the department;

(2) For heating boilers subject to ASME CSD-1 requirements, the installing contractor shall operationally test the controls and safety devices prior to scheduling the first acceptance inspection with the department, and record the results on form CG-500, ASME CSD-1 (Exhibit 4), and file a copy with the department;

(3) Additional inspection requirements may be conducted at the inspector's discretion, e.g. internal inspections, pressure tests, and non-destructive exams (NDEs);

(4) The installing contractor shall test the boiler as directed and witnessed by the chief boiler inspector or designated deputy inspector;

(5) The chief boiler inspector or designated deputy inspector shall conduct the first data inspection, acceptance, and mark the state serial number on the heating boiler pursuant to section 12-220-29.1; and

(6) The installer shall complete and certify the NB Boiler Installation Report I-1 (NB-365, see Exhibit 3) after the completion, inspection, and acceptance of the installation by an inspector employed by the department. The NB Boiler Installation Report I-1 (NB365, see Exhibit 3) shall be submitted to the owner and the department.

(1) Heating boilers shall have a minimum distance of at least thirty-six (36) inches between the top of the heating boiler and any overhead structure and at least thirty-six (36) inches between all sides of the heating boiler and adjacent walls, structures, or other equipment. Heating boilers with manholes shall have at least eighty-four (84) inches of clearance between the manhole opening and any wall, ceiling, piping, or other equipment that may prevent a person from entering the heating boiler. Alternative clearances in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations are subject to acceptance by the jurisdiction;

(2) Modular heating boilers that require individual units to be set side by side, front to back, or by stacking shall provide clearances in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and subject to acceptance by the department;

(3) Heating boilers shall be located so that adequate space is provided for proper operation, maintenance, and inspection of equipment and appurtenances, which shall include the removal of tubes if applicable;

(4) Heating boilers with a top opening manhole shall have at least eighty-four (84) inches of unobstructed clearance above the manhole to the ceiling of the equipment room; and

(5) Heating boilers with a bottom opening used for inspection or maintenance shall have at least twelve (12) inches of unobstructed clearance.