Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 341.43

Current through October 28, 2024

Section SPS 341.43 - Wisconsin special vessels

Where it is not possible or practical to construct a boiler or pressure vessel in strict compliance with s. SPS 341.42, the department may grant a variance to the owner or user to permit the installation of the boiler or pressure vessel as a Wisconsin special within the state of Wisconsin. The department shall consider a variance request upon receipt of a completed petition for variance form and the required fee. The variance may be granted under the following conditions:

Note: See section SPS 341.05 for further explanatory information.

(1) COMPARABLE SAFETY.

(a) When the method of designing or constructing the boiler or pressure vessel is not covered by the ASME code, the department may approve the installation provided adequate proof of comparable safety of the design or construction is shown.

(b) Complete plans, calculations and specifications in duplicate shall be submitted to and approved by the department before installation.

(c) The boiler or pressure vessel shall be stamped "Wisconsin Special" if approved by the department.

(d) All other applicable requirements of the ASME code shall be met.

(2) OWNER-BUILT.

(a) When the boiler or pressure vessel is to be built by an owner for the owner's use, the department may waive the stamping required by the ASME code.

(b) Complete plans, calculations and specifications in duplicate shall be submitted to and approved by the department before installation.

(c) The boiler or pressure vessel shall be stamped "Wisconsin Special" if approved by the department.

(d) All other applicable requirements of the ASME code shall be met.

(3) LIMITED QUANTITY.

(a) When a small number of boilers or pressure vessels is to be built by a manufacturer, the department may waive the stamping required by the ASME code.

(b) Complete plans, calculations and specifications in duplicate shall be submitted to and approved by the department before installation.

(c) The boiler or pressure vessel shall be stamped "Wisconsin Special" if approved by the department.

(d) All other applicable requirements of the ASME code shall be met.

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 341.43

Cr. Register, February, 1988, No. 386, eff. 3-1-88; am. (1) (a), (d), (2) (a), (d), (3) (a) and (d), Register, February, 2000, No. 530, eff. 3-1-00; correction in (intro.) made under s. 13.92(4) (b) 7, Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672.