Section 408.4032. Non-boiler external piping; power boilers; adoption of standards by reference.

(1) The owner shall ensure that the installation of piping not covered by the ASME boiler and pressure vessel code, section I, 2011 edition, and its 2011a addenda is installed as prescribed by the ASME code for pressure piping, B31.1, 2010 edition and its 2011a addenda, adopted by reference in R 408.4025.

(2)     The owner of a chemical plant or petroleum refinery shall comply with subrule (1) of this rule or shall ensure the installation is installed as prescribed by the ASME code for chemical plants and petroleum refineries, B31.3, 2010 edition and its 2011a addenda.

(3)     A licensee under this rule is not required to possess an ASME code symbol stamp, but shall hold a valid installer’s license.

(4)     The owner shall ensure that the installation of all of the following piping is pursuant to subrule (1) of this rule:

(a)     Blowoff piping beyond the second valve out to the safe point of discharge.

(b)     Steam piping out to the load.

(c)     Feed-water piping from the pump.

(d)    Condensate piping.

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