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NBIC NB-23 2017

Part 1 (Installation)

Orientation Program

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Gain

1. Capture the concept of organization Part 1

2. Be able to visualize Owner, Inspector &
Contractors Roles in Installation
3. Be familiar with Examination scope for IS
comm
4. Hint: Look into (17) on the sides : Revisions!!!

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 Genesis

National
Board of
Industrial Accidents with BPVC Codes Boiler & PV
Steam
revolution Causalities 1911 Inspectors
1919

NBIC in 1946
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Examination

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 Inspector Role

Overall Idea

Technical Administrative

Pressure Retaining Items NBIC NB23

Boilers, Pr. Vessels

Piping, Valves

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Four Parts (2017)

1. Installation

2. Inspection (In Service)

3. Repairs & Alterations

4. Pressure Relief Devices

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 Part 1
60/150 Pages

(1) Gen Guide

Installation (2) Power Boiler (I)

(3) Heating Boilers (IV)

Verify: make sure that (4) Pr. Vessels (VIII-1,2,3)

(something) is true, accurate, or
(5) Piping (31.1)
justified. [Confirmation through
objective Evidence that specified (6) Supplements
requirements are fulfilled]
Section 7 to 11 info

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1.1 scope

Jurisdiction Establish Safety Norms

Scope

Responsible in Meeting
Owner
Jurisdiction needs

Inspector Verify & Report

Installer /
Comply to standards
Contractor

Users of NBIC Part 1 are cautioned that other requirements may apply for a
particular installation and NBIC Part 1 is not a substitute for sound engineering
evaluations.

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 1.2 Purpose

To ensure that pressure-retaining items, when installed, may be

safely operated, inspected, and maintained.

Requirements of these rules must be considered in the design of

the pressure-retaining item by the manufacturer.
However, the owner-user is responsible for ensuring
installation complies to Code.
Further, the installer is responsible for complying with the
applicable sections when performing work on behalf of the
owner-user.

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1.3 Application of Rules

“owner,” “user,” or “owner-user” means any person, firm, or

corporation legally responsible for the safe operation of the PRIs
Further, where the term “owner” is used, it shall mean the owner, or
user, or the owner’s or user’s designee.

Where the owner is required to perform an activity, it is intended that

the owner or the owner’s designee may perform the activity;
however, the owner retains responsibility for compliance
These rules refer to documentation obtained from the Jurisdiction
(installation permit, operating permit).
It is not intended to require the Jurisdiction to issue such permits but
rather a caution to owners and installers that such permits may be
required.

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 1.4 Certification, Inspection, and Jurisdictional
Requirements

1.4.1 (Responsibility)

owner Inspector Exclusion

Documentation First Assign /

Verify (3) Request Report (1)
Before operation start (1)

Exclusions: Environmental, construction, electrical, undefined industry standards, etc.)

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1.4.2 EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION

All PRIs shall have documented certification from the manufacturer

indicating that PRIs comply with the requirements of the code of
construction.
The certification shall identify the “Addenda / Edition” for a code of
construction to which all PRIs were fabricated.
Package boilers having external piping disassembled and shipped with the
boiler shall have a method for traceability of the disassembled piping that
can be verified at the time of installation and inspection.
The manufacturer of the package boiler is responsible for determining a
method of traceability.

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 1.4.3 JURISDICTIONAL REVIEW

The owner shall determine jurisdictional requirements (e.g., certificates,

permits, licenses, etc.) before installing the equipment. The organization
responsible for installation shall obtain all permits required by the
Jurisdiction prior to commencing installation.
The owner shall determine jurisdictional requirements (e.g., certificates,
permits, licenses, etc.) before operating the equipment. The owner shall
obtain operating certificates, permits, etc., required by the Jurisdiction
prior to commencing operation.

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1.4.4 INSPECTION

All boilers, pressure vessels, piping, and other pressure-retaining

items shall be inspected and tested after installation and prior
to commencing operation.

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 1.4.5 BOILER INSTALLATION REPORT

BOILER INSTALLATION REPORT

Report Form
Report Form Filling
Distribution I-1 guide

Owner
Jurisdiction, if
required

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1.5 CHANGE OF SERVICE

See NBIC Part 2, Supplement 9 for requirements and guidelines to be

followed when a change of service is made to a pressure-retaining item.
Whenever there is a change of service, the Jurisdiction where the
pressure-retaining item is to be operated shall be notified for acceptance,
when applicable. Any specific jurisdictional requirements shall be met.

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 1.6 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SUPPORTS, FOUNDATIONS, AND SETTINGS

STRUCTURAL STEEL

EXITS

Gen requirements
LADDERS AND RUNWAYS

FUEL SYSTEM

VENTILATION AND C OMBUSTION AIR

LIGHTING

C HIMNEY OR STAC K

FINAL AC C EPTANCE

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SECTION 2
INSTALLATION — POWER BOILERS

1 Scope

2 Definitions

3 Gen Requirements

4 Equipment Room
Power Boilers

5 Sources Requirements

6 Discharge Requirements

7 Operating Systems

8 Control and Gauges

9 Pressure Relief Valves

10 Testing & Acceptance

11 Tables

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 TABLE 2.5.1.3 FW Pump Differential

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2.9.1.3 CAPACITY

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 2.9.1.4 Pressure Relief Valves

SET PRESSURE
One or more pressure relief valves on the boiler proper shall be
set at or below the MAWP.
If additional valves are used, the highest pressure setting
shall not exceed the MAWP by more than 3%.
The complete range of pressure settings of all the pressure relief
valves on a boiler shall not exceed 10% of the highest pressure to
which any valve is set.
Pressure setting of pressure relief valves on high temperature
water boilers may exceed this 10% range.

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SECTION 3
INSTALLATION — HEATING BOILERS

1 Scope

2 Definitions

3 Gen Requirements

4 Equipment Room
Heating Boilers

5 Sources Requirements

6 Discharge Requirements

7 Operating Systems

8 Instrument, Fitting &

Control

9 Pressure Relief Valves

10 Testing & Acceptance

11 Tables & Figure

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 4 Installation — Pressure Vessels

1 Scope

2 Definitions
Pressure Vessels

3 Gen Requirements

4 Instruments & Controls

5 Pressure Relief Devices

6 Testing & Acceptance

7 Hot water storage tanks

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5 Installation — Piping

1 Scope

2 Gen Requirements
Piping

3 Pressure Relief Devices

4 Examination, Inspection & Testing

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 6 Installation — Supplements

Supplement 1 Installation of Yankee Dryers (Rotating Cast-Iron Pressure Vessels)

with Finished Shell Outer Surfaces
Supplement 2 Pressure Relief Valves on the Low-Pressure Side of Steam Pressure
Reducing Valves

Supplement 3 Installation of Liquid Carbon Dioxide Storage Vessels

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Sec 7 & 8

7 NBIC POLICY FOR METRICATION

Example 1: Using 1 in. = 25.4 mm;

12 in. = 304.8 mm (soft conversion)

Example 2: Using the above conversion, a hard conversion may

be 300 mm or 305 mm depending on the
degree of precision needed.

8 PREPARATION OF TECHNICAL INQUIRIES TO NB

Code Revisions or Additions

Code Interpretations

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 9 Glossary of Terms

Boiler — A boiler is a closed vessel in which water or other liquid is heated, steam or vapor
generated, steam or vapor is superheated, or any combination thereof, under pressure for use
external to itself, by the direct application of energy from the combustion of fuels or from electricity
or solar energy. The term boiler also shall include the apparatus used to generate heat and all
controls and safety devices associated with such apparatus or the closed vessel.
High-Temperature Water Boiler — A High-Temperature Water Boiler in which water is
heated and operates at a pressure in excess of 160 psig (1.1 MPa) and/or temperature in
excess of 250°F (121°C).
Hot-Water Heating Boiler — A hot water boiler installed to operate at pressures not
exceeding 160 psig (1,100 kPa) and/or temperatures not exceeding 250°F (121°C), at or
near the boiler outlet.
Hot-Water Supply Boiler — A boiler that furnishes hot water to be used externally to itself
at a pressure less than or equal to 160 psig (1,100 kPa gage) or a temperature less than
or equal to 250°F (120°C) at or near the boiler outlet
Power Boiler — A boiler in which steam or other vapor is generated at a pressure in excess
of 15 psig (100 kPa) for use external to itself. The term power boiler includes fired units for
vaporizing liquids other than water, but does not include fired process heaters and systems.
(See also High-Temperature Water Boiler).
Steam Heating Boiler — A steam boiler installed to operate at pressures not exceeding
15 psig (100 kPa).

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Boiler Types by Pr. & Temp.

Pressure
Boiler Type Medium
(PSI)
Link Temp (F)

High-Temp Water AND /

Water > 160 >250
Boiler OR
Hot-Water Heating AND /
Water < 160 < 250
Boiler OR
Hot-Water Supply
Water < 160 OR < 250
Boiler

Power Boiler Steam > 15 - -

Steam Heating
Steam < 15 - -
Boiler

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 10 Interpretations

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11 Index (Important)

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 Ways to Capture Answer

Question: How many pressure-operated controls required in an

automatically fired steam boiler to protect from overpressure?
Answer: 2
Installation (1) Gen Guide
(2) Power Boiler (I)
TOC
3.8 Instruments, Fittings, and Controls (3) Heating Boilers (IV)
(4) Pr. Vessels (VIII-1,2,3)
3.8.1.4 Pressure Control (5) Piping (31.1)
(6) Supplements

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Alternate route

INDEX
Controls
(2.5.3.1), (2.5.3.2), (2.5.3.3), (2.5.6), (2.8), (2.8.4),
(2.9.2), (3.5.3), (3.5.3.2), (3.5.3.3), (3.5.6), (3.7.5),
(3.8), (3.8.1.4), (3.8.1.7), (3.8.2.3), (3.8.2.4),
(3.8.2.6), (3.8.3.1), (4.4), (S1.2), (S2.1), (S4.2),
(S4.6), (S5.1), (S5.5.7), (S5.5.10), (9.1)

3.8 Instruments, Fittings, and Controls

TOC
3.8.1.4 Pressure Control
INDEX

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