Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 146 § 46A

Current through Chapter 118 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 146:46A - Steam boiler maintenance log book; checklist

The state fire marshal shall develop a log book which shall include a checklist for the proper daily steam boiler maintenance that shall be required to be completed daily by the operator of a steam boiler exceeding nine horsepower. Such checklist shall include, but not be limited to, the following requirements: (1) give the boiler measured bottom blowdowns in accordance with instructions provided by the company supplying the feedwater treatment; (2) remove accumulations on water surfaces by using surface blow valves; (3) blowdown water column; (4) test low-water cutoff and feedwater regulator; (5) operate safety valves manually on start-up; (6) check lubrication on auxiliary equipment; (7) when starting boiler, make sure ignition operates properly; and (8) keep boiler room clean.

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 146, § 46A

Amended by Acts 2017, c. 6,§ 139, eff. 3/27/2017.