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A public hearing was on Wednesday, May 21. 2008 on proposed changes to Comm 41, Boilers and Pressure Vessels Code, and Comm 45, Mechanical Refrigeration Code. Comments are being considered by S&B staff. Hearing info.

2007 Wisconsin Act 203 sets new requirements for licensing of suppliers of liquified petroleum gas and sets new notification requirements. The act also provides for a statewide communications system for location of some gas tanks and transmission facilities. See an analysis of 2007 Senate Bill 273, PDF file. See 2007 Wisconsin Act 203, PDF file. Rules for implementing Act 203 have not yet been created.

April 2008 Notice, PDF file, to historical-hobby boiler owners

Program Description: Safety requirements are enforced by Safety and Buildings Division staff for power boilers, heating boilers, pressure vessels, and nuclear power plant components. Shop and field consultation and inspections are provided. Boiler repairers are registered and boiler inspectors are certified.

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Search S&B records concerning boilers, pressure vessels, and other regulated objects.

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Contact the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Program
- Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector districts map

- You may email Boiler and Pressure Vessel technical questions to sbboilertech@commerce.state.wi.us

- You may fax Boiler and Pressure Vessel technical questions to 608-283-7420.

- The supervisor of boiler inspectors is Rick Merkle, rick.merkle@wisconsin.gov, 608-266-3037.

- Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Advisory Council

- The S&B Credentialing Unit email is madisoncred@wisconsin.gov

Forms for the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Program

Information Documents
- A brochure describing the S&B Boiler and Pressure Vessel Program, PDF file

- Mechanical Equipment Registration and Review Requirements, PDF file, 4/28/2008

National Board Boiler Inspector examination information
- Exams are conducted on the first Wednesday and following Thursday in March, June, September and December each year. Location is the State Office Building, 141 NW Barstow St, 4th Floor, Waukesha, Wisconsin. The examination fee is $125.
- Mike Verhagen, S&B Chief Boiler Inspector, may be contacted by phone or email for further details, 262-548-8617, mike.verhagen@wisconsin.gov.
- Sample exam application letter, PDF file.
- Application for the National Board Boiler Inspector Commission or Endorsement Examination, PDF file, SBD-37.
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-  Damarc Quality Inspection Service Memo (PDF file) about the Safety and Buildings Division boiler, pressure vessel, and mechanical refrigeration inspection system having Damarc as an agent. (Updated Jan. 17, 2007)

-  Recommendations for boiler and pressure vessel inspectors

-  Steam Safety and Hot Water Relief Valve Installation Requirements for Boilers, PDF file

-  Structural Steel Welding Program Brochure, PDF file

-  Cylindrical Tank Conversion Tables, PDF file

-  Memo regarding November 1, 2005, Comm 41, Boiler and Pressure Vessels Code, update, PDF file

- "Don't neglect boilers just because they operate automatically." Article from February 2004 Wisconsin Construction Codes Report (longer version) PDF file, HTML file.

- Program history sheet on boilers and pressure vessels in Wisconsin

- Power Piping Inspection Directive, PDF file

- Historical - Hobby Boiler Brochure, PDF file

- April 2008 Notice, PDF file, to historical-hobby boiler owners

- Electronic Date Interchange Transfer Guidelines, PDF file, 6/13/08

- Mechanical Equipment Registration and Review Requirements, PDF file, 4/28/2008

- Why does the Wisconsin Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Comm 41, regulate air compressors? a PDF article by Rick Merkle, 12/21/06

Links
- Link to the Web site of the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors

- Link to the City of Milwaukee (Neighborhood Services) Boiler and Mechanical Program

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