Heating Systems

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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