N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 §§ 14-10.24

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

Section 14-10.24 - Test pressure

(a) When a hydrostatic test is applied the required test pressure shall be one and one-half times the maximum allowable working pressure. The pressure shall be under proper control so that in no case shall the required test pressure be exceeded by more than two percent.

(b) During a hydrostatic test of a boiler, the safety valve or valves shall be removed or each valve disk shall be held to its seat by means of a testing clamp and not by screwing down the compression screw upon the spring.