Boiler and Pressure Equipment Regulations

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1 Boiler and Pressure Equipment Regulations

2 Changes: Additions and Exemptions to scope New Permitting & Licensing system replaces equipment certification Mandatory Quality Control requirements for owners and contractors Owner - User options Welder qualification & testing

3 Additions The scope of regulation now includes: Pressure Vessels for flammable liquids and gases over 300F Low Pressure Boilers... down to 150 KW (507,000 Btu/hr)

4 New Exemptions.. Boiler systems in a residential building that has 12 units or less Small pressure vessels (separators / autoclaves / air tanks / steam kettles / sterilizers) that have a capacity of 1.5 cu. ft. or less

5 Piping Exemptions Steam: < 15 psi welded < 150 psi < 2 threaded (when it meets an acceptable standard) Direct steam tracing

6 Piping Exemptions Water / Similar: < 160 psi < 250 F < 150 psi < 2 threaded (when it meets an acceptable standard)

7 Piping Exemptions Air: < 200 psi Breathing air systems covered under modular construction with Certification marking from a recognized organization

8 Piping Exemptions Misc: Pneumatic or hydraulic tubing for instrumentation Fuel delivery under the Fuel Safety Regulations Fire suppression under the Fire Safety Regulations Medical and inert gas systems

9 Inspection by Steam or Hot Water Boilers Labour & Advanced Education No Difference Labour & Advanced Education and / or Condition Reports from Industry New 15 psi Steam / 30 psi HW > 150 KW (507,104 BTU/hr) > 12 unit residential dwellings

10 Changes: New Permitting & Licensing system replaces equipment certification

11 Contractor Licensing Owners and mechanical contractors are required to be licensed if they work on regulated products A license is issued based on a registered and implemented Quality Control program Permits are required prior to performing work on a regulated product

12 Quality Program Requirements Some main points of a program; Programs elements that are applicable.. ie materials, welding, purchasing, code compliance Owner- User provincial or NB Routine repairs owner / contractor Inspectors role SAY WHAT YOU DO AND DO WHAT YOU SAY!

13 Welding in Nova Scotia

14 The basics New welders after April 1 st must meet the minimum education and experience prior to an initial plate test. Plate tests are required prior to pipe testing* It is now called a license *Previous qualifications are honored

15 Two classes of welders 1. Pressure welder (plate) license initial qualifications for a NSID Previous qualification from a recognized certification organization or authority having jurisdiction OR Holds a journey person status in welding or a red seal OR Has successfully completed a recognized welding diploma program OR Has completed at least 1 year of practical experience in welding

16 Two classes of welders 2. Pressure welder (pipe) license initial qualifications Have successfully completed a preliminary welder proficiency test by a BPE inspector AND Previous qualification from a recognized certification organization or authority having jurisdiction OR Holds a journey person status in welding or a red seal OR Has successfully completed a pressure pipe welding course recognized by a recognized certification organization OR Has completed at least 2 years of practical experience in welding

17 Special Note... REMEMBER THAT AN NSID will be required to permit performance testing of an individual

18 Examples of work / permits

19 Example1: Owner doing Maintenance...wants to do their own routine maintenance on piping / valves / fittings etc QC registered manual detailing scope Welding procedures / tested welders Routine repairs listed and agreed upon in manual Must maintain records and qualifications Will be audited by department (no permit)

20 Example 2: Contractor doing repairs... Pressure part leaks / replacement in-kind QC registered manual detailing scope Welding procedures / tested welders Only routine repairs listed and agreed upon in manual along with reporting notification to inspector...no Permit required Must maintain records and qualifications Will be audited by department

21 Example 3: Contractor upgrades / alterations... New systems / alterations / accidents QC registered manual detailing scope Welding procedures / tested welders Reporting notification and Permit Must maintain records and qualifications Will be inspected by department

22 Example : Owner / User... Maintenance / repairs QC registered manual detailing scope Welding procedures / tested welders Repairs & pressure work listed and agreed upon in manual Owner inspector trained and is responsible Must maintain records and qualifications Will be periodically audited by department (no permit)

23 Permits For work that notification is not exempted through QC system 1. Notify your area inspector as before 2. Visit Service Nova Scotia s website, print off copy of application and fax to Halifax office. 3. Will require notification / permit on site

24 Sch A..Boiler and Pressure Equipment Regulations BPE Contractor License (QC) BPE Permits Technical Safety Act Section 49 Big Picture... Pressure Equipment License BPE Inspection Pressure Welder License Owners Contractors Manufacturers CSA B51 CSA B52 Codes ASME/ Nat.Board Codes

25 Where to Get More Information Contact the inspector for your area Visit our website at Service Nova Scotia Contact our office at (902)

Guide for the preparation of quality programs for licensing of companies performing BPE regulated work.

Labour and Advanced Education Guide for the preparation of quality programs for licensing of companies performing BPE regulated work. Company Name: QC Program issue#: Revision# Overview: 1. This guideline