ORS 480.515 Definitions for ORS 480.510 to 480.670

As used in ORS 480.510 to 480.670, unless the context requires otherwise:

“Alteration” means a change or addition to equipment, other than the ordinary repair or replacement of an existing part of the equipment.

“Board” means the Board of Boiler Rules created under ORS 480.535.

“Boiler” or “boilers” means:

A closed vessel or vessels intended for the heating or vaporizing of liquids to be used externally to such vessel or vessels by the application of heat from combustible fuels, electricity or nuclear energy;

Related appurtenances including but not limited to pressure piping directly connected and related to the safe operation of a boiler; and

Pressure piping consisting of boiler or nonboiler external piping connected to a boiler, but not potable water nonboiler external piping.

“Boiler external piping” has the meaning given the term in the 1986 Pressure Piping Code B 31.1, adopted by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

“Certificate of competency” means a certificate issued under the provisions of ORS 480.565 (3).

“Department” means the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

“Director” means the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

“Installation permit” means a permit issued by the department for the installation, alteration or repair of a boiler or pressure vessel.

“Minimum safety standards” means the rules, regulations, formulae, definitions and interpretations for the safe construction, installation, operation and repair of boilers and pressure vessels either adopted by ORS 480.510 to 480.670 or adopted by the board, under ORS 480.510 to 480.670.

“Nonboiler external piping” has the meaning given the term in the 1986 Pressure Piping Code B 31.1, adopted by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

“Operating permit” means a permit issued by the department authorizing the operation of a boiler or pressure vessel.

“Pressure vessel” means containers for the containment of pressure, either internal or external. This pressure may be obtained from an external source or by the application of heat from a direct or indirect source, or any combination thereof.

“Related appurtenances” means any equipment instrumental to the safe operation of a boiler or pressure vessel.

“Shop inspection” means an inspection at a boiler or pressure vessel manufacturing, construction or repair facility.

“Temporary operation authorization” means an authorization issued by the department to operate a boiler or pressure vessel for a specified period pending the issuance of an operating permit.