FINAL BILL REPORT

                  HB 1773

                         C 193 L 93

                     Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Adding certain miniature models to boiler regulation exemptions.

By Representatives Pruitt and R. Meyers.

House Committee on Commerce & Labor

Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce

Background:  State law requires that boilers conform to the rules formulated by the Board of Boiler Rules of the Department of Labor and Industries.  The board has authority to grant special installation and operating permits for boilers of special design or construction and for antique boilers.  However, the board has no authority to grant special permits for miniature boilers.  Miniature boilers cannot comply with existing code requirements because of their reduced size.  These miniature boilers are used by hobbyists in model locomotives and launches and for other noncommercial purposes.

Summary:  The Board of Boiler Rules of the Department of Labor and Industries may grant special installation and operating permits for miniature boilers manufactured before January 1, 1995, that do not comply with code requirements.  To receive the special permit, a miniature boiler may not exceed any of four enumerated limits and may not be operated for commercial use.  On inspection, the department must find that operation of the boiler is not unsafe.

Votes on Final Passage:

House  97 0

Senate 44 0

Effective:  July 25, 1993