N.J. Admin. Code § 12:90-3.11

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 12:90-3.11 - Duties of others involved

(a) Each person involved with equipment within the scope of this chapter including, among others, engineers, contractors, suppliers, owners, or operators shall:

1. Be conversant with this chapter;

2. Have all required certificates and licenses posted in a conspicuous place and available for inspection at all times; and

3. Ensure that all boiler and pressure vessels under the scope of N.J.S.A. 34:7-14 through 7-26 are registered with the Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance and/or the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.

(b) Users of boilers, pressure vessels, refrigeration systems and other equipment subject to the inspection and licensing acts, shall be guided by their authorized inspectors relative to the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance for purposes of registration, certification, licensing, repairs and alterations.

(c) No person shall contract for or purchase new or used boilers or unfired pressure vessels which do not comply with the applicable ASME Code except as provided for in N.J.A.C. 12:90-5.3 through 5.10. The applicable ASME Code shall be specified in such transactions.

(d) When writing the Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance in reference to a boiler, unfired pressure vessel, refrigeration plants or other equipment, the New Jersey State inspection registration number in the upper left corner of the registration certificate, the manufacturer's serial number, the National Board number and the name of the manufacturer shall be stated in the correspondence.

(e) Following an occurrence to a boiler or pressure vessel, the owner or user shall promptly notify the Chief of the Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance by submitting a detailed report of the occurrence. In the event of a personal injury or any explosion, notice shall be given immediately to the Chief of the Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance by telephone or by facsimile or by any other expeditious electronic notification method. The telephone number for these notices is (609) 984-0626. The telefacsimile number for these notices is (609) 984-1577. Neither the boiler or pressure vessel, nor parts thereof, shall be removed or disturbed before permission has been given by the Chief, except for the purpose of saving human life and limiting consequential damage.

N.J. Admin. Code § 12:90-3.11

Amended by R.1994 d.599, effective 12/5/1994.
See: 26 New Jersey Register 3810(a), 26 New Jersey Register 4828(a).
Amended by R.1997 d.537, effective 1/5/1998.
See: 29 New Jersey Register 3416(a), 30 New Jersey Register 73(a).
Inserted (a)3; and deleted former (b).
Amended by R.1999 d.304, effective 9/7/1999.
See: 31 New Jersey Register 1556(a), 31 New Jersey Register 2604(b).
Added (e).
Amended by R.2005 d.80, effective 2/22/2005.
See: 36 New Jersey Register 5083(a), 37 New Jersey Register 614(b).
In (e), deleted "Inspector" following "Chief" throughout.