The following is a partial list of operational guidelines and requirements,
which will provide a safer, more economical operation and extend the operating life of your boiler.
DON'T
- Operate a boiler which is not constructed the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (A.S.M.E) Code.
- Operate a boiler unless it is equipped with a safety valve, with sufficient relieving capacity, set at or
below the maximum allowable working pressure.
- Ever bypass the pressure controls, low water cutout, or any other limit switch or control.
- Ever restrict the design function of any safety valve, such as by reducing or plugging the outlet, painting,
or removing it.
- Permit unqualified personnel to operate a boiler.
- Ever leave the boiler unattended for long periods of time.
- Operate a boiler without an adequate source of combustion air.
- Operate a boiler without an adequate source of combustion air.
- Operate a boiler without a valid certificate of inspection.
DO
- Respect the boiler. It can be dangerous!
- Have the vessel inspected internally annually, as required by State law.
- Report newly installed boilers to the State Office of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety.
- Test safety controls and devices on a periodic basis (as recommended by CSD1).
- Ensure boiler operators are adequately trained to assure safe and efficient operation.
- Inspect the boiler daily for proper operation, and/or adverse conditions.
- Maintain a log of incidents that effect boiler operation, and when safety controls and devices were tested
(i.e., low water cutout, safety valve(s), combustion controller).
- Allow only authorized ("R" stamp or proper ASME symbol holder) repair firms to make welded repairs.
- Have you burner serviced immediately, if the burner starts with a puff or operates in an unusual manner.
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For additional information, contact:
Division of Labor and Industry
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety
10946 Golden West Drive, Suite 160
Hunt Valley, MD 21031.
410-767-2990
Fax: 410-333-7827
e-mail: boiler.safety@maryland.gov
Emergency telephone number: 410-767-2333
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