Section 29-232-4 - Inspection of boilers(a)(1) Power boilers, except those power boilers referenced in subdivision (2) of this section, and high-pressure, high temperature water boilers shall receive a certificate of inspection annually, which shall be an internal inspection where construction of such boilers permits; otherwise, it shall be as complete an inspection as possible. Such boilers shall also be inspected annually while under normal operating conditions, if possible.(2) Power boilers that operate with internal water treatment under the direct supervision of a qualified engineer shall be inspected as provided in section 29-237 of the Connecticut General Statutes.(3) Low pressure steam, hot water heating, hot water supply boilers and approved water heaters shall receive a certificate of inspection biennially. (A) Steam or vapor boilers shall have an internal inspection every four (4) years.(B) Hot water heating and hot water supply boilers shall have an external inspection biennially and, where construction permits, an internal inspection at the discretion of the inspector.(C) Approved water heaters shall have an external inspection every two (2) years.(b) Inspections may be delayed for up to two months after expiration of the certificate, where circumstances warrant. In instances where the inspection period is extended, the expiration date of the certificate shall remain the same.(c) Any antique or model boiler, including but not limited to boilers used with traction engines that do not conform to the standards established under section 29-232 of the Connecticut General Statutes, may be operated under the following conditions: Antique or model boilers used in public, non-profit, engineering or scientific museums operated for educational, historical or exhibition purposes, shall be approved for operation in this state by a state boiler inspector of the department of public safety or by a special inspector employed by an insurance company. Approval for operations shall be given only after satisfactory review of drawings and calculations. Such antique or model boiler shall be subjected to a hydrostatic pressure test of one and one-half times maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP). Such boiler shall also be equipped with all safety devices required by sections 29-232-1 to 29-232-116, inclusive.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 29-232-4
Effective August 25, 1987; Amended October 30, 1998; Amended May 26, 2000