Section 408.4024. Adoption of NBIC by reference.

(1) The owner shall ensure the inspection, repair, and alteration of boilers, piping, and blowdown vessels is pursuant to the NBIC, 2011 edition, except as modified by these rules. The code is adopted by reference in these rules and available  for inspection at the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, 2501 Woodlake Circle, Okemos, Michigan 48864 or from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, 1055 Crupper Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43229, at a cost as of the time of adoption of these amendatory rules for a total of $265.00.

(2)        The accreditation program described in the NBIC for repairs and alterations to pressure retaining items is mandatory for repairs to all power boilers and high pressure high temperature water boilers and alterations to any boiler not exempt by these rules. Repair companies in possession of a certificate of authorization issued by the national board of boiler and pressure vessel inspectors to repair and alter pressure retaining items shall have in their employ an individual with an appropriate class repairer license issued by the boiler division of the department. Repair companies not currently in possession of the certificate of authorization or a certificate of authorization issued by ASME shall have 1 year from the date of adoption of this rule to secure the certificate. Companies currently in possession of a valid certificate issued by ASME have until the next certificate review or 1 year, whichever is greater, to secure the certificate of authorization identified above. The board may waive the time requirement if appropriate justification is presented.

(3)       Where the text of the NBIC refers to the “certificate holder,” the reference shall apply to all licensed boiler repairers, except when the reference is in relation to completion of NBIC forms and NBIC stamping, the reference shall refer to repair companies in possession of a valid certificate of authorization issued by the national board of boiler and pressure vessel inspectors to repair and alter pressure retaining items.

(4)       The standard welding procedures referenced in the NBIC are accepted for use in this state, but are not mandatory. A licensed boiler repairer who elects to use 1 or more of the standard welding procedures shall file a list of the standard welding procedure identification numbers with the boiler division of the department before conducting any repairs or alterations requiring welding.

History: 1998-2000 AACS; 2002 AACS; 2006 AACS; 2009 AACS; 2013 AACS.