South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 61 - Department of Public Safety
Article 61:08 - Boilers
Chapter 61:08:09 - Historic power boilers
Section 61:08:09:27 - Hydrostatic test - Safety valve and steam gauge requirements
Universal Citation: SD Admin Rules 61:08:09:27
Current through Register Vol. 51, page 70, December 27, 2024
During the initial portion of the hydrostatic test, the safety valve and steam gauge may be left in place to see if they function properly up to a maximum of 10 percent over the MAWP calculated by the formula in § 61:08:09:13 or they may be removed and tested separately. For hydrostatic pressures greater than 110 percent of the MAWP, the steam gauge and the safety valve must be removed. The safety valve spring may not be compressed to prevent the valve from opening.
General Authority: SDCL 34-29A-14.1.
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-29A-14.1.
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