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Recommendations
For A
Safe Boiler Room
- Keep
the boiler room clean and
clear of all unnecessary
items. The boiler room
should not be
considered an all-purpose
storage area. The burner
requires proper air
circulation in order to
prevent incomplete fuel
combustion and the
production of carbon
monoxide.
The boiler room is for
the boiler!
- Ensure
that all personnel who
operate or maintain the
boiler room are properly
trained on all equipment,
controls, safety devices,
and up-to-date operating
procedures.
- Before
startup, ensure that the
boiler room is free of all
potentially dangerous
situations, like flammable
materials and mechanical or
physical damage to the
boiler or related equipment.
Clear intakes and exhaust
vents; check for
deterioration and possible
leaks.
- Ensure
a thorough inspection by a
properly qualified
inspection, such as one who
holds a National Board
commission.
- After
any extensive repair or new
installation of equipment,
make sure a qualified boiler
inspector re-inspects the
entire system.
- Monitor
all new equipment closely
until safety and efficiency
are demonstrated.
- Use
boiler operating log sheets,
maintenance records, and
manufacturer's
recommendations to establish
a preventive maintenance
schedule based on operating
conditions, past
maintenance, repair, and
replacement that were
performed on the equipment.
- Establish
a checklist for proper
startup and shutdown of
boilers and all related
equipment according to
manufacturer's
recommendations.
- Observe
equipment extensively before
allowing an automated
operation system to be used
with minimal supervision.
- Establish
a periodic preventive
maintenance and safety
testing program that follows
CSD-1-1998 Part CM and the
manufacturer's
recommendations.
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