Heating Systems
BC 1704.23
1704.23 Heating systems. Special inspection shall be required for new and altered boilers and heating systems. All boilers and heating systems, including chimney connectors, shall be inspected for compliance with the approved construction documents. New heating systems shall be tested in accordance with Section 1011 of the New York City Mechanical Code. Alterations to heating systems shall be subjected to applicable tests for the altered portions of the system and to verification of its satisfactory operation within the existing system.
Exception: Tests and inspections need not duplicate any tests or inspections previously certified by the commissioner or a duly authorized insurance company.
| Special Inspection: | Heating Systems |
| Code Section(s): | BC 1704.23 |
| Minimum Qualifications: | Primary Inspector or Inspection Supervisor. a. PE or RA- Civil or Mechanical Engineering AND 1 year relevant experience |
| Supplemental Inspector (Alternative 1), Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, or Civil or Mechanical Engineering AND three (3) years relevant experience AND ICC Certification as Residential or Commercial Mechanical Inspector | |
| Supplemental Inspector (Alternative 2) Technician with ICC Certification as a Residential or Commercial Mechanical Inspector AND five (5) years relevant experience |
| Inspection Task: | Inspection Interval (Continuous/Peri odic) | NYC Construction Code Reference Section | Reference Standard (e.g. ASTM X1234) | Baseline Document (Approved plans, Shop Drawings, Manufacturer’s Instructions, etc.) | Comments (e.g. needs test performed by Approved Testing Agency) |
| 1. Boiler Certification | Periodic for factory fabricated
Continuous for field fabricated |
BC 1704.23
MC 1011 |
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code HG-515 | • DOB approved plans
• RDP of Record approved submittals • Manufacturer’s instructions |
• Requires qualified boiler inspector
• Verify proper ASME boiler stamping |
| 2. Verify proper operation of boiler safety controls | Periodic- Prior to boiler- start up | BC 1704.23
MC 1011 |
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code | • DOB approved plans
• RDP of Record approved submittals •Manufacturer’s instructions |
• Requires qualified boiler inspector
• List of required safety controls to be provided |
| 3. Verify installation of safety relief valved | Periodic- Prior to boiler- start up | BC 1704.23
MC 1011 |
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code HG-701 | • DOB approved plans
• RDP of Record approved submittals •Manufacturer’s instructions |
• Requires qualified boiler inspector
• Verify proper ASME stamping |
| 4. Verify proper installation of feed water and make-up water connections to boiler | Periodic- Prior to boiler- start up | BC 1704.23
MC 1011 |
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code HG-705 | • DOB approved plans
• RDP of Record approved submittals •Manufacturer’s instructions |
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| 5. Verify expansion tank construction and installation | Periodic- Prior to boiler- start up | BC 1704.23
MC 1011 |
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code HG-709 | • DOB approved plans
• RDP of Record approved submittals |
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| 6. Verify provisions for expansion and contraction of steam and/or hot water mains | Periodic- Prior to boiler- start up | BC 1704.23
MC 1011 |
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code HG-703.1 | • DOB approved plans
• RDP of Record approved submittals •Manufacturer’s instructions |
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| 7. Verify proper installation of return pipe connections to boiler | Periodic- Prior to boiler- start up | BC 1704.23
MC 1011 |
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code HG-703.2 | • DOB approved plans
• RDP of Record approved submittals |
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| 8. Verify proper installation and construction of stop valves | Periodic- Prior to boiler- start up | BC 1704.23
MC 1011 |
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code HG-710 | • DOB approved plans
• RDP of Record approved submittals |
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| 9. Verify proper installation of blowoff and drain valves | Periodic- Prior to boiler- start up | BC 1704.23
MC 1011 |
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code HG-715 | • DOB approved plans
• RDP of Record approved submittals |
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| 10. Verify hot water storage tank construction | Periodic- Prior to system- start up | BC 1704.23
MC 1011 |
ASME… | • DOB approved plans
• RDP of Record approved submittals |
•Verify proper ASME stamping |
| 11. Verify installation of steam PRV station and associated safeties and relief | Periodic- Prior to system- start up | MC 1210
BC 1704.23 |
ASME… | • DOB approved plans
• RDP of Record approved submittals • Con Ed approval as applicable • Verify stress calculations |
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| 12. Verify Installation of HP Steam Condensate Return | Periodic- Prior to system- start up | MC 1210
BC 1704.23 |
• DOB approved plans
• RDP of Record approved submittals • Con Ed approval as applicable |
Flash tanks and Dilution tanks | |
| 13. Verify Boiler room and enclosures installed in accordance wtih approved plans | Periodic- Prior to system- start up | MC 1004.6 | • DOB approved plans
• RDP of Record approved submittals |
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| 14. Piping anchors and guides | Periodic- Prior to enclosure and system- start up | MC 305 | • DOB approved plans
• RDP of Record approved submittals •Manufacturer’s instructions |
Seismic? | |
| 15. Verify Chimney & Connectors inspection and sign off | Periodic- Prior to system- start up | BC 1704.24
MC Chapter 8 |
• DOB approved plans
• RDP of Record approved submittals •Manufacturer’s instructions • Final TR-1 chimney |
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| 16. Verify combustion air | Periodic- Prior to system- start up | BC 1704.24
MC Chapter 7 |
• DOB approved plans
• RDP of Record approved submittals •Manufacturer’s instructions |
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| 17. Verify ventilation air | Periodic- Prior to system- start up | BC 1704.24
MC Chapter 4 |
• DOB approved plans
• RDP of Record approved submittals •Manufacturer’s instructions |
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| 18. Verify CO/ heat/ smoke detection system sign off | Periodic- Prior to system- start up | BC Chapter 9
NYC FC |
• DOB approved plans
• RDP of Record approved submittals •Manufacturer’s instructions • NYFD approval |