Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. Upon completion
of installation, all boilers shall be inspected by an inspector commissioned to
inspect boilers in this state, and shall be inspected thereafter as follows.
1. Power boilers shall receive an internal
certificate inspection annually, with the exception of those covered by
R.S.
23:536.A, and may receive an external
inspection while under pressure at approximately six months following the
internal inspection.
2. High
temperature and high pressure water boilers shall receive an external
inspection annually, with an internal inspection done every six years based on
the date of manufacture.
3. Low
Pressure Boilers and Potable Water Boilers shall receive a certificate
inspection biennial as follows.
a. Steam
heating boilers shall receive an internal inspection every two years where
construction permits, otherwise, a thorough external inspection shall be
performed.
b. Hot water heating and
hot water supply boilers shall receive an external inspection every two years
and where construction permits an internal inspection every six years based on
the date of manufacture.
c. All
potable water boilers/water heaters shall receive an external inspection,
including the functions of all controls and devises, at the initial
installation; except those located in privately owned residences. Those potable
water boilers/water heaters 50 gallons in capacity and larger (including any
attached storage vessels) and/or 100,000 BTU/HR heat input, shall be issued a
state jurisdiction number and a certificate to operate. Those heaters issued an
operating certificate will require an external inspection every two years
thereafter.
B. In addition to a certificate inspection
being conducted in accordance with
R.S.
23:536 in a commercial laundromat, as defined
by R.S.
47:305.17 the Deputy State Fire Marshal
inspector shall verify that hot water is being supplied to each machine at a
minimum temperature of 120° F or a sign shall be placed on the machine
indicting that hot water is not available.
C. Upon application from the owner or user
with the recommendation of a deputy inspector or special inspector, the chief
inspector may authorize an extension of the internal inspection period, as
provided for by the Act.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with
R.S.
23:531 and
R.S.
51:1424.
