Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 70.79.030 and 70.79.040.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: WAC 296-104-600, 296-104-800, 296-104-510, 296-104-801, 296-104-805, 296-104-265, 296-104-520, 296-104-530, 296-104-701, and 296-104-405, rewritten in clear rule writing, reformatted for clarification, renumbered for consistency.

WAC 296-104-010, add definitions.

WAC 296-104-285, delete, duplication.

WAC 296-104-525, delete, covered in NBIC.

WAC 296-104-307, new, Installation--What safety devices are required on boilers and pressure vessels? Previously covered under WAC 296-104-515. Adds requirements for evaluation by Washington state professional engineer and acceptance by chief inspector.

WAC 296-104-100 Inspection--Frequency of inspections, possible adoption of TAPPI TIS 0402-16, most recent edition, for pulp and paper industry.

WAC 296-104-102 Inspection--Standards for inservice inspection, adopts 1998 Edition of the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) and the eighth edition of API-510. Possible adoption of TAPPI TIS 0402-16, most recent edition, for pulp and paper industry.

WAC 296-104-200 Construction--Standards for new construction, adopts 1998 edition of A.S.M.E. Proposes recognizing national board registered vessels built under international codes as acceptable as a standard for new construction and use in the state of Washington.

WAC 296-104-310 Installation--Where should the discharge from safety valves, blow offs and drains be directed? Adds pressure vessels or headers to requirements.

WAC 296-104-805 Repairs--What are the requirements for nuclear repairs of safety devices? Adds endorsement requirement for inspector.

WAC 296-104-502 Repairs--Nonnuclear and alterations to boilers and pressure vessels, adds requirement for authorization by the chief inspector for organizations with valid ASME certificate of authorization to perform repairs/alterations.

Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None.

Process for Developing New Rule: Board of Boiler Rules study of existing rules for consistency with nationally accepted codes and standards, clarification, and clear rule writing incorporating suggestions and comments from stakeholders.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Dick Barkdoll, Chief Boiler Inspector, Secretary to the Board of Boiler Rules, P.O. Box 44410, Olympia, WA 98504-4410, (360) 902-5270, FAX (360) 902-5272. Board of Boiler Rules regular meeting, May 19, 1998, 10:00 a.m., Bellevue L&I Office, 616 120th Avenue N.E., Suite C201; and public hearing, September 15, 1998, 10:00 a.m., Labor and Industries Building, 7273 Linderson Way S.E., Tumwater.

April 20, 1998

Daryl A. Hoffman

Chairman