Section SPS 341.16 - Installation inspections(1) BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL INSPECTIONS. (a)1. Except as provided in par. (b), boilers and pressure vessels shall be inspected by a certified inspector before they are placed in operation.2. Inspections under this section shall be conducted in accordance with the NBIC.3. Inspections under this section where equipment is installed under ASME CSD-1 shall include verification of whether all of the following are available: a. The manufacturer's instructions that are required in ASME CSD-1 sections CG-430 and 510 (c).b. The manufacturer's and contractor's reports that are required in ASME CSD-1 sections CG-510 (a) and (b).c. The operator's checklist that is required in ASME CSD-1 section CM-130. Note: See section SPS 341.41 for installation registration requirements.
(b)1. The inspections specified in par. (a) are not required for boilers and pressure vessels exempted from periodic inspections in s. SPS 341.18(1) (a) and (c) to (n).2. Installationin spections for boilers and pressure vessels installed at one- and 2-family dwellings shall be performed by the municipality in accordance with local ordinances or by the registered Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC) inspection agency administering and enforcing the UDC.(c) Where the boilers or pressure vessels specified in par. (a) are installed in a first class city and inspections are made by the city, the city shall keep a record of the inspections and shall submit a copy to the department.(d) Where the inspections specified in par. (a) are performed by a certified inspector other than a department inspector, the certified inspector shall file an inspection report with the department and shall affix the Wisconsin registration number as required in s. SPS 341.36. The inspection report shall be filed with the department within 30 calendar days after completion of the boiler or pressure vessel installation. If the report is not filed within the 30-day period, the department shall perform the inspection.(e)1. Except as provided in subd. 2., reports of required installation inspections shall be sent to the department in accordance with the department's electronic data interchange transfer guidelines, within 5 business days after completing the inspection, unless additional time is authorized by the department. Note: The Department will provide assistance at no charge regarding the use of the electronic data interchange system. The guidelines are available at the Department's Web site at www.dsps.wi.gov/sb/docs/sb-BoilerEdiGuidelines.pdf.
2.a. The department's 10663-E inspection form may be used in lieu of the electronic data interchange system where approved in advance by the department.b. No reports to the department are required for the inspections performed under par. (b) 2. Note: The Department forms required in this chapter are available for a nominal fee at telephone 800-DOC-SALE or 411 (Telecommunications Relay), or at docsales@doa.state.wi.us, or at no charge at the Department's Web site at www.dsps.wi.gov through links to Division of Industry Services forms.
(2) POWER PIPING INSPECTIONS. (a) Except as provided in par. (b), all power piping systems not covered by ASME code section I and required to be constructed in accordance with ASME B31.1, shall receive an installation inspection by the department or authorized agent or a certified inspector.(b) The inspections specified in par. (a) are not required for any of the following: 1. Power piping of 2 inches nominal pipe size and smaller.2. Power piping replacements, modifications and alterations to existing systems and for new installations, any of which do not exceed 50 feet in length.3. Underground power piping systems that are not located in a walk-in tunnel.(c) The installer shall notify the department or authorized agent or a certified inspector prior to the start of construction of the power piping system so that inspections may be arranged. The department or authorized agent or certified inspector shall be given a minimum of 5 business days notice to arrange for inspection.(d) A power piping inspection shall be made after the piping material is delivered to the job site and prior to the start of construction of the power piping system. The installer or an in-state shop fabricator shall complete department form SBD-5204-E prior to the inspection, and the form shall be retained at the job site for reference during the inspection. The department or authorized agent or certified inspector shall indicate acceptance of the power piping system design and installation by signing form SBD-5204-E. Power piping systems may not be insulated or placed in service without receiving that acceptance. Note: The Department forms required in this chapter are available for a nominal fee at telephone 800-DOC-SALE or 411 (Telecommunications Relay), or at docsales@doa.state.wi.us, or at no charge at the Department's Web site at www.dsps.wi.gov through links to Division of Industry Services forms.
(e) Prefabricated piping that is part of a power piping system shall be inspected at the fabrication shop by the department or authorized agent or a certified inspector or an active National Board commissioned inspector for out-of-state manufacturers. The shop fabricator shall provide a copy of the certified inspector's report or a copy of the completed department form SBD-5204-E to the installer at the job site verifying that the prefabricated piping complies with ASME B31.1. The owner or installer shall provide design calculations for the prefabricated piping if requested by an inspector. Note: The Department forms required in this chapter are available for a nominal fee at telephone 800-DOC-SALE or 411 (Telecommunications Relay), or at docsales@doa.state.wi.us, or at no charge at the Department's Web site at www.dsps.wi.gov through links to Division of Industry Services forms.
Note: For inspection fees, see chapter SPS 302.
(3) INSTALLATION INSPECTION OF SOLID-FUEL-FIRED WATER-HEATING APPLIANCES. (a) Except as specified in par. (b), the installation of a solid-fuel-fired water-heating appliance shall be inspected by the department or authorized agent before the appliance is placed in operation.(b) Installation inspections of solid-fuel-fired water-heating appliances at one- and 2-family dwellings shall be performed by the municipality in accordance with local ordinances or by a registered UDC inspection agency administering and enforcing the UDC.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 341.16
Cr. Register, February, 1988, No. 386, eff. 3-1-88; am. (1) (d) and (2) (c),cr. (1) (e), Register, December, 1992, No. 444, eff. 1-1-93; am. (2) (d),r. and recr. (2) (e), Register, May, 1994, No. 461, eff. 6-1-94; am. (1) (a), (d), (2) (a), (c) to (e), Register, October, 1996, No. 490, eff. 11-1-96; am. (2) (c), Register, March, 1998, No. 507, eff. 4-1-98; am. (2) (a) and (e), Register, February, 2000, No. 530, eff. 3-1-00; CR 05-025: am. (2) (b) Register October 2005 No. 598, eff. 11-1-05; CR 08-028: renum. (1) (b) to be (1) (b) 1., cr. (1) (b) 2. and (3), r. and recr. (1) (e), am. (2) (c) and (e) Register November 2008 No. 635; correction in (1) (b) 1., (d) made under s. 13.92(4) (b) 7, Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672; CR 11-047: am. (title), renum. (1) (a) to be (1) (a) 1., cr. (1) (a) 2., 3., am. (1) (b), (c), renum. (1) (e) to be (1) (e) 1. and am., cr. (1) (e) 2., am. (2) (a), (c) to (e), r. (2) (f), (g), am. (3) (title), (a) Register May 2012 No. 677, eff. 6-1-12. Under section SPS 341.15, certified inspectors may conduct whatever number of inspections are needed in addition to the inspections required in this section, to verify compliance with this chapter. Also, owners or users may request additional inspections beyond the number established by the certified inspector.