[Steam-engine] Boiler Inspections

[Jim Showers]

WVA does an annual visual, and will ultrasound or hydro if the inspector 
deems it necessary.  It cost me a new crown sheet last year, but the 
Peerless boiler is now safe again.  WVA inspection for hobby boilers is 
free, but the permit to operate the boiler is $25.  The permit is only 
issued after passing inspection.  My Stanley boiler is exempt.
Jim Showers
1911 Peerless TT being reassembled
1921 Stanley touring
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andy glines" <pioneersop96 at yahoo.com>
To: "Steam" <steam-engine at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Cc: <andyglines at hotmail.com>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 12:51 PM
Subject: [Steam-engine] Boiler Inspections


> Does your state/jurisdiction inspect historic boilers?
> If the answer is yes I have a few questions.  What
> inspections are performed? hydro? visual, safety
> valve, ultrasound?........?  How often are the
> inspections performed?  What is the cost of an
> inspection?  Does your jurisdiction have reciprosity
> agreements with others?  What formulas and safety
> factors are used in determining MAWP?  What is the min
> boiler size that is inspected?  Are there any
> arbitrary rules in place for historic boilers?
> (example: lap seams are limited to 100 psi MAX) How
> often do you have to replace soft plugs, pop valves,
> gauges?
>
> Andy Glines
> Evansville, IN
>
>
> 
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