FINAL BILL REPORT

                  ESB 5243

                           C 41 L 95

                      Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Revising provision authorizing a special permit for miniature boilers.

Sponsors:  Senator Oke.

Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce & Trade

House Committee on Commerce & Labor

Background:  In 1993, the Legislature authorized the Department of Labor and Industries to grant special installation and operating permits to miniature boilers.  Because of their size, miniature boilers cannot comply with the adopted code requirements of the State Board of Boiler Rules.  These miniature boilers are used by hobbyists in model locomotives and launches, and for other noncommercial and non-industrial purposes.  The law allows special permits only for those miniature boilers manufactured before January 1, 1995, that do not exceed certain statutory limits.  This provision prevents new miniature boilers from being certified for use.

Summary:  The provision that grants special permits only for miniature hobby boilers manufactured before January 1, 1995, is eliminated.  The current limits on the size, specifications, and use of these miniature boilers remain intact.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate    46 0

House     95 0

Effective:  July 23, 1995