§ 3a.98. Plan approval.

 (a)  Installation of a boiler must comply with all of the requirements of this section.

 (b)  A boiler owner shall submit an intent to install form or other data showing compliance with the act and this chapter to the Department before a boiler is installed.

 (c)  A boiler owner shall submit drawings and a request for a variance to the Industrial Board if the installation clearances do not meet the requirements of §  3a.36 (relating to clearances). Drawings must be at least 18 inches by 24 inches in size drawn to a scale of not less than 1/4 inch equals 1 foot. Drawings for boiler installations must include the following:

   (1)  A floor plan and cross section of the boiler room.

   (2)  The proposed location of all boilers, drums, headers, doors, steam, air and water gages, safety devices, blowoffs, all necessary piping, and all other parts and equipment.

   (3)  The exit ways from all of the following:

     (i)   Boiler rooms.

     (ii)   Blowoff pits and ashpits or alleys.

     (iii)   High pressure steam line tunnels.

     (iv)   Other places where there is danger to persons in confined space in case of explosion.

     (v)   Platforms.

   (4)  Walkways located over boilers.

   (5)  Clearance dimensions above, around and between boilers, equipment and other construction.

Cross References

   This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §  3a.22 (relating to other State stamps).

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