SECTION 380:25-3-1. Minimum construction standards for boilers and pressure vessels

(a)   Construction. All new boilers and pressure vessels, unless otherwise exempt, to be operated in this jurisdiction shall be designed, constructed, inspected, stamped, and installed in accordance with the ASME Code and the latest addenda thereto in effect and these rules and regulations. A copy of the Manufacturers' Data Report, signed by the manufacturer's representative and the National Board commissioned inspector shall be filed with the Chief Boiler Inspector.

(b)   State special. If a boiler or pressure vessel proposed for construction cannot bear the ASME and National Board stamping, details in the English language and United States customary units of the proposed construction material specifications and calculations shall be submitted to the Chief Boiler Inspector by the owner or user and approval as "State Special" obtained from the Commissioner before construction is started.

(c)   Hot water supply heaters. All new hot water supply heaters covered by the Act shall be designed, constructed, inspected, and identified in accordance with applicable national standards.

(d)   Exceptions. In any circumstances other than the above, the owner or user shall contact the Chief Boiler Inspector.