Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 24 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 24.301 - BUILDING CODES
Subchapter 24.301.7 - Boiler Safety
Rule 24.301.722 - BOILER REPAIRS

(1) Boiler repairs shall be made in accordance with established standards, procedures and the ASME code(s) adopted and incorporated in ARM 24.301.710.

(2) The department, at its discretion, may require documentation which verifies repairs were completed in compliance with established standards, procedures and the ASME code(s). Documentation may include welding certifications, weld records, certification by a design professional, national board "R" symbol stamp or other verifiable documentation acceptable to the department.

(3) Weld repairs to boilers shall not be initiated without authorization of the department or special boiler inspector if the boiler is insured by an authorized insurance company. Other repairs to boilers shall be reported to the department, by the party performing the work, within 30 days of completion of the work.

(4) Failure to report boiler repairs to the department, within 30 days of completion of the work, or to provide documentation as required in (2) above, may cause the department to deny issuance of the boiler operating certificate until such time as the imposed requirements are met.