Code of Massachusetts Regulations
522 CMR - BOARD OF BOILER RULES
Title 522 CMR 18.00 - Continuing Education
Section 18.04 - Curriculum

Universal Citation: 522 MA Code of Regs 522.18

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Engineers and Firemen Requiring 30 Hours of Continuing Education. The following topics shall be covered in any approved curriculum with the recommended time spent each topic:

(a) M.G.L. c. 146 and 522 CMR, with particular attention to M.G.L. c. 146, §§ 46 through 56 and 522 CMR 2.00: Power Boilers.
1. Topic Description. M.G.L. c. 146 as it pertains to the licensing of engineers and firemen; operation, maintenance, inspection and repair of Boilers.

2. Purpose. To ensure that all engineers and firemen have a thorough knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws and regulations as pertain to Boilers and turbines.

3. Recommended Time Allotted. Two hours.

4. Recommended Instructional Methods. Lectures, discussion, and test.

5. Recommended Texts. M.G.L. c. 146 and 522 CMR.

Recommended topics, or topics as approved by the Marshal may include, but are not limited to the following:

(b) Steam Boiler Operation.
1. Topic Description. Safe Boiler operation, including safe operation and maintenance practices of all Appurtenances.

2. Purpose. To ensure that all engineers and firemen have a thorough knowledge of safe Boiler operation and maintenance of all Appurtenances.

3. Recommended Time Allotted. Eight hours.

4. Recommended Instructional Methods. Lectures, discussion, and test.

5. Recommended Texts.
a. Boiler Operator's Guide - ISBN #0-07-036574-1

b. Stationary Engineering - ISBN #0-8269-4443-4

c. Powerplant Engineering - ISBN #0-07-019106-9

d. ASME Code Section VII, Recommended Guidelines for the Care of Power Boilers

e. B and W "Steam" - ISBN #09634570-0-4

(c) Steam Turbine Operation.
1. Topic Description. Safe turbine operation, including safe operation and maintenance practices of all Appurtenances.

2. Purpose. To ensure that all engineers and firemen have a thorough knowledge of safe turbine operation and maintenance of all Appurtenances.

3. Recommended Time Allotted. Eight hours.

4. Recommended Instructional Methods. Lectures, discussion, and test.

5. Recommended Texts.
a. Boiler Operator's Guide - ISBN #0-07-036574-1

b. Stationary Engineering - ISBN #0-8269-4443-4

c. Powerplant Engineering - ISBN #0-07-019106-9

d. B and W "Steam" - ISBN #09634570-0-4

(d) NBIC; ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Sections I, IV; ASME Code for Pressure Piping B31.1 Power Piping
1. Topic Description. The structure and review of the NBIC as well as the ASME Codes as it relates to Boiler construction.

2. Purpose. To ensure that all engineers and firemen have a working knowledge of the NBIC and ASME Codes.

3. Recommended Time Allotted. Four hours.

4. Recommended Instructional Methods. Lectures, discussion, and test.

5. Recommended Texts.
a. NBIC

b. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Sections I, IV

c. ASME Code for Pressure Piping B31.1 Power Piping

(e) Gas Turbines.
1. Topic Description. Gas Turbine design and operation, including safe operation and maintenance practices of all Appurtenances.

2. Purpose. To ensure all engineers and firemen have a working knowledge of Gas Turbine construction, operation, and maintenance, as they relate as an Appurtenance of a Boiler.

3. Recommended Time Allotted. Four hours.

4. Recommended Instructional Methods. Lectures, discussion, and test.

5. Recommended Texts: As determined by the Department.

(2) Special-to-have-charge and Special-to-operate Licenses Requiring Six Hours of Continuing Education. The following topics shall be covered in any approved curriculum with the recommended time spent on each topic:

(a) M.G.L. c. 146 and 522 CMR, with particular attention to M.G.L. c. 146, §§ 46 through 56 and 522 CMR 2.00: Power Boilers.
1. Topic Description. M.G.L. c. 146 as it pertains to the licensing of engineers and fireman; operation, maintenance, inspection and repair of Boilers.

2. Purpose. To ensure that all engineers and fireman have a thorough knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws and regulations as pertain to the licenses they hold.

3. Recommended Time Allotted. Two hours.

4. Recommended Instructional Methods. Lectures, discussion, and test.

5. Recommended Texts. M.G.L. c. 146 and 522 CMR.

(b) Steam Boiler Operation.
1. Topic Description. Safe Boiler operation, including safe operation and maintenance practices of all Appurtenances.

2. Purpose. To ensure that all engineers and fireman have a thorough knowledge of safe Boiler operation and maintenance of all Appurtenances.

3. Recommended Time Allotted. Four hours.

4. Recommended Instructional Methods. Lectures, discussion, and test.

5. Recommended Texts.
a. Boiler Operator's Guide - ISBN #0-07-036574-1

b. Stationary Engineering - ISBN #0-8269-4443-4

c. ASME Code Section VII, Recommended Guidelines for the Care of Power Boilers

d. B and W "Steam" - ISBN #09634570-0-4

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