New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Chapter I - Industrial Board Of Appeals
Subchapter A - The Industrial Code
Part 4 - Low Pressure Boilers
Subpart 4-1 - General Provisions
Section 4-1.13 - Boiler operator
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 12, March 26, 2025
Every person attending a boiler shall be provided sufficient training to allow that person sufficient knowledge to operate the boiler in a safe and efficient manner. The boiler operator shall keep a log for each shift that he is responsible for operating the boiler. That log shall provide the following information, which may vary according to type of boiler:
(a) blowdown of water column and sight glass and other safety equipment;
(b) blowdown of mud drum and headers;
(c) record of water treatment;
(d) test of safety valves;
(e) record of any operating problems or deficiencies; and
(f) signature of boiler operator.
The log shall be available for inspection by the New York State boiler inspector and the insurance company inspector.