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 224.1 - PRESSURE VESSELS
Section 12-224.1-2 - General requirements
Current through August, 2024
(a) All pressure vessels in operation in this jurisdiction shall have a current and valid operating permit issued to a specific location by the department. Changes in ownership shall require notifying the department and may require reinspection.
(b) All pressure vessels shall bear the ASME Code Symbol Stamp "HLW", "U", "U2", "U3", "RP" or ASME certification mark with the appropriate designator and the NB registration number. The ASME/NB stamping shall be legible, and insulation and paint shall not conceal the stamping.
(c) Upon completion of the installation of a new pressure vessel, it shall be marked by an inspector employed by the department with a state serial number, consisting of letters and figures not less than 5/16 inch in height and arranged as HPV####-Year.
(d) Replacement of an existing pressure vessel shall be in accordance with the requirements for new installations.