Boiler and Pressure Equipment

Regulations

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

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)

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

Piping Exemptions

Steam:

< 15 psi welded

< 150 psi < 2”threaded (when it meets an acceptable standard)

Direct steam tracing

Piping Exemptions

Water / Similar:

< 160 psi < 250 F

< 150 psi < 2” threaded (when it meets an acceptable standard)

Piping Exemptions

Air:

< 200 psi

Breathing air systems covered under modular construction with Certification marking from a recognized organization

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

> 150 KW (507,104 BTU/hr)

Steam or Hot Water BoilersInspection by

• Labour & Advanced

Education

• Labour & Advanced

Education and / or

• Condition Reports

from Industry

New

No Difference

> 12 unit residential dwellings

15 psi Steam / 30 psi HW

Changes:

New Permitting & Licensing system replaces equipment certification

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

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 !

Welding in Nova Scotia

The basics

New welders after April 1st 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

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

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

Special Note...

REMEMBER THAT AN NSID will be required to permit performance testing of an individual

Examples of work / permits

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)

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

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

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)

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

Big Picture ...

Owners

Contractors

Manufacturers

Pressure

Welder

License

Technical Safety Act

Section 49

ASME/

Nat.Board

Codes

CSA B51

CSA B52

Codes

Pressure

Equipment

LicenseBPE

Contractor

License (QC)

BPE

Permits

BPE

Inspection

Sch A ..Boiler and Pressure

Equipment Regulations

Where to Get More Information

Contact the inspector for your area

Visit our website at WWW.gov.ns.ca

Service Nova Scotia WWW.gov.ns.ca/snsmr

Contact our office at (902) 424-5721