N.J. Admin. Code § 12:90-5.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 12:90-5.1 - Scope of subchapter

(a) This subchapter shall apply to the design, construction, inspection, installation, repair and alteration of unfired pressure vessels, except as provided in (b) below.

(b) This subchapter shall not apply to:

1. Unfired pressure vessels having an internal or external operating pressure not exceeding 15 psig;

2. Unfired pressure vessels having an inside diameter not exceeding six inches;

3. Unfired pressure vessels used as a hot water supply tank heated by steam or any other indirect means when such unfired pressure vessels serve dwellings of less than six family units or other dwellings with accommodations for less than 25 persons when none of the following limitations on the unfired pressure vessel are exceeded:

i. A heat input of 200,000 BTU per hour;

ii. A water temperature of 200 degrees Fahrenheit;

iii. A nominal water capacity of 120 gallons.

4. Any unfired pressure vessel under the jurisdiction and control of the United States Government when actively regulated by a Federal agency;

5. Any unfired pressure vessel used solely for the propulsion of a motor vehicle regulated by the Motor Vehicle Act, Title 39 of the Revised Statutes;

6. Any unfired pressure vessel that does not exceed a design pressure of 300 psi and a design temperature of 210 degrees Fahrenheit containing water with air under pressure, the compression of which serves only as a cushion; and

7. Piping components from the first threaded, welded or flanged fitting.

N.J. Admin. Code § 12:90-5.1

Amended by R.1990 d.24, effective 1/16/1990.
See: 21 New Jersey Register 3247(a), 22 New Jersey Register 235(a).
Requirements for dual purpose vessels added at (b); vessel design specifications added at (c)6.
Amended by R.1996 d.588, effective 12/16/1996.
See: 28 New Jersey Register 4060(a), 28 New Jersey Register 5224(a).