§ 4-233. Boilers, Water Heaters and Pressure Vessels; Section 1003, Pressure Vessels.

(a)

The following amendments, additions, and/or deletions are hereby made to Section 1003 of the IMC:

(1)

Section 1003.3, titled "Welding," is amended to read as follows:

(A)

Repairs by fusion welding shall be made only:

1.

After the owner obtains approval of a National Board Inspector;

2.

In accordance with the National Board Inspection Code Chapter III, Repairs and Alterations to Boilers and Pressure Vessels by Welding; and

3.

By a repair organization having a valid:

(i)

National Board "R" symbol stamp; or

(ii)

Appropriate ASME Code symbol stamp encompassing the specific repair.

(CB-121-1985; CB-97-1989; CB-63-1995; CB-82-1998; CB-54-2002)