The Boiler Inspection Division
was established by legislative action in 1917 to protect the
public from the inherent dangers prevailing in the construction,
installation, operation and repair of steam boilers and related
pressure vessels.
The Division's primary objective is the prevention of boiler
and pressure vessel accidents which might cause loss of life
and/or extensive property damage. This is accomplished by
the enforcement of the appropriate sections of the various
codes formulated by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
(ASME) and enforcement of the rules and regulations of the
National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors Code
adopted by the Boiler Division.
The Boiler Inspection Division will at all times work closely
with sellers, installers, repairmen, owners, users and operators,
by providing assistance in interpreting the boiler safety
laws of the State of Arkansas, the A.S.M.E., and the National
Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspection Codes.
The Boiler Inspection Division is self-supporting and operates
only on fees established and approved by the General Assembly.
The fees are for services such as annual and biennial inspections
of all boilers and pressure vessels; the examination and licensing
of boiler operators; quality control assurance surveys; ASME
Code Shop service; and licensing of firms to install and repair
boilers and vessels.
For more information on the Boiler Inspection Division, call
Maxine Wagley
at (501) 682-4513.
Inspection
Services Anhydrous Ammonia - Contact
Phone: (501) 682-4553. Anhydrous Ammonia vessels are
inspected by State Inspectors annually. Some storage vessels
requirements are:
Have
legible and valid Nameplate
Bear
the National Board Registration
Be
constructed for Ammonia Storage
Have
current and valid Boiler Division Inspection sticker
Be
constructed to ASME Section VIII Div. -1
Insurance Inspections
- Contact Phone: (501) 682-4515. Insurance Inspectors
set up their own schedules and appointments. All inspection
fees are paid by the insurance company; however, this does
not include the certificate fees. The following Insurance
Companies are qualified to inspect boilers and pressure vessels
in the State of Arkansas:
Ace
American Insurance Co
Arise
Inc
Chubb
Group (Chubb & Son Div of Federal Insurance Co)
Cincinnati
Insurance
CNA
Insurance
Factory
Mutual (FM Global)
Hartford
Steam Boiler
National
Union Ins Co of Pittsburgh PA
OneBeacon
America Ins Co
Seneca
Insurance Company
The
Travelers (St. Paul Travelers)
Zurich/American Insurance Co (Zurich Services Corporation)
State Inspections - Contact
Phone: (501) 682-4553. The State of Arkansas Boiler
Division inspects those boilers and pressure vessels located
in companies which do not have boiler/pressure vessel insurance
through one of the authorized insurance inspection companies.
Inspections made by the state are charged an inspection fee
as well as a certificate fee.
In addition to the Chief Inspector, there are 4 state inspectors,
each with his own territory, as follows:
High
Pressure Boiler Operator Licenses allow operation of both
low and high pressure boilers.
6
months training/experience under a licensed boiler operator
is required prior to taking either examination. A DD214 form
may be acceptable. Applications may be acquired through the
Boiler Division. Completed applications must be brought to testing site at time of testing, and given to the state inspector who administers the test.
The test is given in the Little Rock office on the first Monday of each month, unless the office is closed. Tests may be given at various dates at key locations around the state; please call for more information. Appointments are required to take the test at any location. Seating is limited, so please call in advance to ensure availability.
Repair
Licenses
- Contact Phone: (501) 682-4514. If a company repairs boilers
or pressure vessels in the State of Arkansas, that company
is required to possess a current Repair License with the Boiler
Division.
All
Repair Licenses expire on December 31st of each year.
The
license fee is $75.00 per calendar year.
Those
companies who do weld repairs on their own vessels must
either hold current ASME/NB Code certification or submit
to us copies of their Quality Control Manual, Weld Procedures
Specifications, and supporting Performance/Procedure Qualification
Records for Boiler Division files.
Companies
or Individuals who do weld repairs on Pressure Piping or
non-code pressure vessels must have and submit to the Boiler
Division a copy of their Quality Control Manual, Weld Procedure
Specifications, and supporting Performance/Procedure Qualification
Records for Boiler Division files.
All
Welders must be examined and qualified to Section IX of
the ASME Code. All welded repairs/alterations require an
R-1 or State Welding form.
Sell
& Installation Licenses - Contact Phone:
(501) 682-4514. If a company sells or installs boilers,
pressure vessels, or pressure piping in the State of Arkansas,
that company is required to possess a current Installation
License with the Boiler Division.
All
Installation Licenses expire on December 31st of each year.
If
a company installs pressure piping, they must have the Pressure
Piping Endorsement on their Installation License.
The
license fee is $75.00 per calendar year.
Those
companies or individuals who do welding must either hold
current ASME/NB Code Stamps or submit to us copies of their
Quality Control Manual, Weld Procedure Specifications, and
supporting Performance/Procedure Qualification Records,
for our files.
All
Welders must be examined and qualified to Section IX of
the ASME Code.
