Indiana Administrative Code Title 680 - BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL RULES BOARD
Here’s a clearer breakdown of Indiana Administrative Code – Title 680 (Boiler and Pressure Vessel Rules Board):
🏛 Statutory Authority (Indiana Code)
IC 22‑12‑4 formally establishes the Boiler & Pressure Vessel Rules Board, defining:
A 10‑member board appointed by the governor (with specified categories like industry, public utilities, insurance, engineers, etc.)
Members serve 4‑year terms, must meet quorum and engineer composition requirements, and may be removed for neglect .
The board meets at least quarterly, elects a chair annually, and receives administrative support and expense reimbursement
📋 Administrative Rules & Scope (680 IAC)
Once statutory authority was granted, the board—and later the Department of Homeland Security—promulgated specific rules under 680 IAC 2, covering:
General Provisions (Article 2):
Rule 680 IAC 2‑1: Adoption of standards, scope/classifications, violations, and appeals
Rule 680 IAC 2‑4: Definitions of key terms—e.g., “boiler,” “power boiler,” “pressure vessel,” “inspection certificate,” etc.
Administration (Rule 680 IAC 2‑3):
Duties of the Director, licensing of inspectors (fee, reciprocal licensing, conflict of interest), inspection agency registration, inspection frequency, reporting obligations, unsafe condition notices, fees, certificate requirements, stamping, and penalties
For instance, inspection frequency—annual for power boilers, biennial for heating boilers, every three years for unfired vessels, with certain large power boilers on 24‑month cycles—per 680 IAC 2‑3‑9
Specific Provisions:
680 IAC 2‑10: Rules on existing heating boilers—maximum working pressures, gauge and valve requirements, stamping and inspection
🔄 Transition to 675 IAC Regulation
In July 2019, boiler and pressure vessel regulations formerly under Title 680 IAC were transferred to Title 675 IAC (Fire Prevention & Building Safety Commission) by P.L. 249‑2019
Thus, design, installation, repair, inspection, and exemptions are now governed under 675 IAC 30—including details like ASME/NBIC adoption, exempted equipment classes, and regulatory structure
🛠 Current Oversight & Implementation
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s Boilers & Pressure Vessels Section administers the program:
Operating permits, state registration, inspections, and inspector licensing
Launch of updates like NBIC adoption and a prohibition of “routine repairs” on pressure-retaining items effective Jan 1, 2024
Roles include permit review, design release, inspection oversight, unsafe condition reporting, and data management
🔎 Summary Table
| Authority | Key Content |
|---|---|
| IC 22‑12‑4 | Establishes Rules Board membership, terms, meetings, and duties (law.justia.com) |
| 680 IAC 2 | Definitions, inspector licensing, inspection schedule, procedures |
| 675 IAC 30 | Current technical standards for boilers & pressure vessels |
| IDHS Section | Implements permits, inspections, NBIC rules, and regulatory changes |
✅ TL;DR
Title 680 IAC (rooted in IC 22‑12‑4) provides governance structure: board formation, procedural rules, licensing, inspection, and enforcement.
Technical and operational standards now reside under Title 675 IAC, Article 30, and are enforced by the Department of Homeland Security.
These cover design, installation, inspection frequency, inspector qualifications, operating permits, and exemptions from regulation.
Would you like to explore any of the following more deeply?
Specific rules under 675 IAC 30—e.g., ASME adoption, exemptions list?
Inspector licensing criteria and process under 680 IAC?
Inspection schedules and frequencies for different types of boilers/vessels?
Recent updates or enforcement changes (like the 2024 repair prohibition)?
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