Section 408.4510. Traction boilers.

 (1)  A traction boiler  is    a   boiler    designed   for   the express purpose of pulling farm equipment or to convert steam power into flywheel energy  driving farm apparatus, such as thrashers, saws,  or grinding  equipment.  Such  boilers  shall be  subject  to  the   following provisions:

(a)      They shall be tested  hydrostatically  every   3  years  to  a hydrostatic pressure of 1 ½ times working pressure, held for sufficient  time

to  permit visual observation of all seams, joints,  supports,  and attachments.

(b)      All seams, attachments, supports, and joints shall be exposed for each such annual inspection.

(2)     Traction boilers used for display  or  hobby   purposes  shall  not be operated for any other purpose  but  that   for  which    they   were originally constructed.

(3)     Lap seam boilers shall not be operated in excess of 100 psi.

(4)     Any repairs by welding or riveting to traction boilers shall be made by licensed repair shops only after an approved permit has been obtained and subject to the approval of the inspector before and after repair is made.

History: 1979 AC; 2006 AACS.