Sec. 14-3.1. General requirements

(a) Acceptable methods.

Welded repairs or alterations to any boiler or its fittings, settings, or appurtenances shall be completed in accordance with the requirements of sections 14-3.1 through 14-3.18 of this Subpart. Other methods may be acceptable provided they are approved by the department. In the absence of specific rules, the rules for new construction shall apply. Except as provided in section 14-3.2(a) of this Subpart, no welded repair or alteration may be made without prior approval of the authorized inspector who shall, if it is considered necessary, inspect the object before granting approval.

(b) Acceptance of repairs and alterations.

It shall be the responsibility of the organization making the repair or alteration to provide for inspection, documentation and certification of the work and to ensure prior acceptance of the procedures for the work. The inservice inspection agency shall be notified prior to starting repairs.