Minn. R. agency 206, ch. 5230, pt. 5230.0005
The terms used in parts 5230.0005 to 5230.5920 and Minnesota Statutes, sections 326B.91 and 326B.921 to 326B.925, have the meanings given them in this part.
"Administrative authority" means the inspection agency authorized to inspect high pressure piping under Minnesota Statutes, sections 326B.90 and 326B.92, subdivision 2.
"Ammonia piping system" means a piping system conveying ammonia that is used for refrigeration.
"ASME" means the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
"Bioprocess piping" means piping and equipment used for conveying living organisms for medical, research, or pharmaceutical purposes, but does not include piping used to make bio food products or treat waste.
"Bioprocess piping system" means a piping system for bioprocess piping.
"Contractor" means an entity with a valid high pressure piping business license, as described in Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.921, subdivision 2.
"Department" means the Department of Labor and Industry.
"Direct supervision," with respect to direct supervision of an unlicensed individual by a licensed contracting high pressure pipefitter or a licensed journeyman high pressure pipefitter, means that:
"High pressure piping system" means:
"High pressure piping work" means activities for which a contracting or journeyman high pressure pipefitter license is required under Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.921, subdivision 1.
"Other medium used for heating" means hot oil or other liquid that transfers heat without a phase change. Other medium used for heating does not include products within refinery and chemical process complexes that exchange heat with other product streams as part of the core process.
"Pipefitting laws" means this chapter, chapter 5231, and Minnesota Statutes, sections 326B.90 to 326B.925.
"Piping system" means the method of conveying liquid, vapor, steam, water, ammonia, or other medium from one point to another and includes all component parts, accessories, apparatus, equipment, or appurtenances necessary for proper and safe operation according to this chapter. Piping system includes pipes, flanges, bolting, gaskets, valves, fittings, the pressure-containing elements or portions of the system, piping and equipment supporting elements, hangers, or structural attachments.
"Power piping system" means high pressure piping system.
"Registered unlicensed individual" means an individual who is:
"Steam or heating media piping" means any system of piping hot water or other medium used for heating that exceeds 30 p.s.i. gauge and 250 degrees Fahrenheit, or any system of piping high pressure steam in excess of 15 p.s.i. gauge.
"Steam or heating media piping system" means a piping system for steam or heating media piping.
Minn. R. agency 206, ch. 5230, pt. 5230.0005
Statutory Authority: MS s 326B.925