Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF
Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Chapter 2 - MINIMUM CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS
Section 229-2-011 - ASME Code Cases and Interpretations

A. Proposed Code Cases to the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Sections will be reviewed by the chief inspector. If during the review he/she determines that the proposed Code Case does not meet the safety requirements outlined in the Nebraska Boiler Inspection act, he/she shall forward the proposed Code Case to the Boiler Safety Code Advisory Board for review and their recommendation. The Boiler Safety Code Advisory Board's recommendation will be forwarded to the Commissioner of Labor for final approval. If the Commissioner of Labor determines that the proposed Code Case will not be allowed to be used in the construction of boilers or pressure vessels to be installed in the state, he/she shall post a notice on the agency web site. Unless otherwise noted, Code Cases issued by ASME can be used upon their approval by the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee.

B. Interpretations of the ASME Code can be used as issued unless there is a disagreement in the applicability between the manufacturer and the Authorized Inspection Agency. The chief inspector shall be contacted for resolution and acceptance of any interpretation when there is a disagreement between the manufacturer and the inspection agency.

C. The chief inspector shall use the latest edition or any previous edition/addenda, including previous interpretations, of the ASME code, ANSI codes, or other such standards or publications for guidance in making a determination if a question arises in the use of a Code Case or an ASME interpretation. If a resolution cannot be found, the Boiler Safety Code Advisory Board shall be contacted for a recommendation and forwarded to the Commissioner of Labor for a final resolution.