Section 12-223.1-5 - Technical installation requirements(a) General requirements. The following shall apply to all heating boilers: (1) Heating boilers shall be installed pursuant to sections 12-220-2, 12-220-2.1, 12-220-5, 12-220-6, 12-220-15, and this chapter;(2) Owners and users shall adhere to the heating boiler installation requirements as specified in the NBIC Part 1;(3) An application for installation permit shall be submitted to the department prior to commencement of work;(4) Heating boilers installed without an installation permit may be subject to penalties of up to $10,000 per day pursuant to section 12-220-22;(5) Only contractors holding a valid Hawaii C-4 contractor license shall install steam heating, hot-water heating, hot-water supply heating boilers, and water heaters with more than 200,000 Btu per hour (58.6 KW);(6) Contractors holding a valid Hawaii C-37 contractor license may install water heaters up to 200,000 Btu per hour; and(7) All heating boilers shall be equipped with controls and safety devices based upon the Btu per hour burner input, as specified in the original code of construction.(b) First acceptance inspection and certification requirements shall include the following:(1) The owner and contractor shall comply with section 12-220-2.1 and upon completion of the installation, shall arrange for an acceptance inspection by the department;(2) For heating boilers subject to ASME CSD-1 requirements, the installing contractor shall operationally test the controls and safety devices prior to scheduling the first acceptance inspection with the department, and record the results on form CG-500, ASME CSD-1 (Exhibit 4, titled, "Manufacturer's/Installing Contractor's Report for ASME CSD-1", dated October 1, 2023, which is made a part of this chapter and located at the end of this chapter), and file a copy with the department;(3) Additional inspection requirements may be conducted at the inspector's discretion, e.g. internal inspections, pressure tests, and nondestructive exams (NDEs);(4) The installing contractor shall test the boiler as directed and witnessed by the chief boiler inspector or designated deputy inspector;(5) The chief boiler inspector or designated deputy inspector shall conduct the first data inspection, acceptance, and mark the state serial number on the heating boiler pursuant to section 12-220-29.1; and(6) The installer shall complete and certify the NB Boiler Installation Report I-l (NB-365, see Exhibit 3, titled, "Form I-l Report of Boiler Installation", dated October 1, 2023, which is made a part of this chapter and located at the end of this chapter), after the completion, inspection, and acceptance of the installation by an inspector employed by the department. The NB Boiler Installation Report I-l shall be submitted to the owner and the department.(c) The following shall apply to heating boiler clearances:(1) Heating boilers shall have a minimum distance of at least thirty-six (36) inches between the top of the heating boiler and any overhead structure and at least thirty-six (36) inches between all sides of the heating boiler and adjacent walls, structures, or other equipment. Heating boilers with manholes shall have at least eighty-four (84) inches of clearance between the manhole opening and any wall, ceiling, piping, or other equipment that may prevent a person from entering the heating boiler. Alternative clearances in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations are subject to acceptance by the department;(2) Modular heating boilers that require individual units to be set side by side, front to back, or by stacking shall provide clearances in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and subject to acceptance by the department;(3) Heating boilers shall be located so that adequate space is provided for proper operation, maintenance, and inspection of equipment and appurtenances, which shall include the removal of tubes if applicable;(4) Heating boilers with a top opening manhole shall have at least eighty-four (84) inches of unobstructed clearance above the manhole to the ceiling of the equipment room; and(5) Heating boilers with a bottom opening used for inspection or maintenance shall have at least twelve (12) inches of unobstructed clearance.Haw. Code R. § 12-223.1-5
[Eff and comp 12/21/2019] (Auth: HRS § 397-4) (Imp: HRS § 397-4)