N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 §§ 14-10.19

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 53, December 31, 2024

Section 14-10.19 - Steam gages

(a) Each boiler shall have a steam gage connected to the steam space or to the water column or to its steam connection. The steam gage shall be connected to a siphon or equivalent device of sufficient capacity to keep the gage tube filled with water and so arranged that the gage cannot be shut off from the boiler except by a cock placed near the gage and provided with a tee or lever handle arranged to be parallel to the pipe in which it is located when the cock is open. Connections to gages shall be of brass, copper, or bronze composition.

(b) Where a pipe exceeding 10 feet in length becomes necessary, an exception may be made to the rule that the gage must be arranged so that it cannot be shut off except by a cock placed near the gage and a shutoff valve or cock arranged so that it can be locked or sealed open may be used near the boiler. Such a pipe shall be of ample size and arranged so that it may be cleared by blowing out.

(c) Each boiler shall be provided with one-quarter inch pipe-sized valve connection for attaching a test gage when the boiler is in service, so that the accuracy of the boiler steam gage can be ascertained.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 §§ 14-10.19