Chapter 5. INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OF ARIZONA

Historical Note Former Section R4-13-313 renumbered and amended as Section R4-13-318 effective March 9, 1981 (Supp. 81-2). R20-5-318 recodified from R4-13-318 (Supp. 95-1). Section R20-5-318 repealed; new Section R20-5-318 adopted effective September 9, 1998 (Supp. 98-3). Section…

Historical Note Adopted effective September 9, 1998 (Supp. 98-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(J) at 23 A.A.R. 297, effective January 3, 2017 (Supp. 17-1). AUTHORITY: A.R.S. § 41-1056

Historical Note Adopted effective September 9, 1998 (Supp. 98-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(J) at 23 A.A.R. 297, effective January 3, 2017 (Supp. 17-1). AUTHORITY: A.R.S. § 41-1056

Historical Note Adopted effective September 9, 1998 (Supp. 98-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(J) at 23 A.A.R. 297, effective January 3, 2017 (Supp. 17-1). AUTHORITY: A.R.S. § 41-1056

Historical Note Adopted effective September 9, 1998 (Supp. 98-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(J) at 23 A.A.R. 297, effective January 3, 2017 (Supp. 17-1). AUTHORITY: A.R.S. § 41-1056

Historical Note Adopted effective September 9, 1998 (Supp. 98-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(J) at 23 A.A.R. 297, effective January 3, 2017 (Supp. 17-1). AUTHORITY: A.R.S. § 41-1056

Historical Note Adopted effective September 9, 1998 (Supp. 98-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(J) at 23 A.A.R. 297, effective January 3, 2017 (Supp. 17-1). AUTHORITY: A.R.S. § 41-1056

Historical Note Adopted effective September 9, 1998 (Supp. 98-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(J) at 23 A.A.R. 297, effective January 3, 2017 (Supp. 17-1). AUTHORITY: A.R.S. § 41-1056

Historical Note Adopted effective September 9, 1998 (Supp. 98-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(J) at 23 A.A.R. 297, effective January 3, 2017 (Supp. 17-1). AUTHORITY: A.R.S. § 41-1056

Historical Note Adopted effective September 9, 1998 (Supp. 98-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(J) at 23 A.A.R. 297, effective January 3, 2017 (Supp. 17-1). AUTHORITY: A.R.S. § 41-1056

Historical Note Adopted effective September 9, 1998 (Supp. 98-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(J) at 23 A.A.R. 297, effective January 3, 2017 (Supp. 17-1). AUTHORITY: A.R.S. § 41-1056

Historical Note Adopted effective September 9, 1998 (Supp. 98-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(J) at 23 A.A.R. 297, effective January 3, 2017 (Supp. 17-1). ARTICLE 4. ARIZONA BOILERS AND LINED HOT WATER HEATERS AUTHORITY: A.R.S. § 41-1056

This Article applies to all Boilers, Lined Hot Water Heaters, and Pressure Vessels operated in Arizona, except the following: 1. Boilers, Lined Hot Water Heaters, and Pressure Vessels regulated by the United States Government; 2. Boilers, Lined Hot Water Heaters, and Pressure Ves…

In addition to the definitions provided in A.R.S. § 23-471, the following definitions apply to this Article: “Act” means A.R.S. Title 23, Chapter 2, Article 11. “Alteration” means any change in the item described on the original manufacturer’s data report which affects the pressu…

A. The following apply to this Article: 1. An Owner, Operator, or User, of a Boiler, Lined Hot Water Heater or Pressure Vessel installed, repaired, replaced, or reinstalled in Arizona, six months after the effective date of this Article shall comply with the 2019 ASME Boiler and …

A. If Repairs or Alterations may affect the working pressure or safety of a Boiler, Lined Hot Water Heater, or Pressure Vessel, an Owner, Operator, or User shall consult with an Authorized Inspector before having the Repairs or Alterations made. The Authorized Inspector shall pro…

A. An Authorized Inspector shall comply with the guidelines set forth in The National Board Inspection Code, ANSI/NB-23-2019 Edition, incorporated by reference. This incorporation does not include any later amendments or editions of the incorporated material. A copy of this refer…

A. An Owner, Operator, or User, of an existing Power Boiler or High Temperature Water Boiler shall ensure that an Authorized Inspector performs a Certificate Inspection and/or an External Inspection prior to operating the Power Boiler or High Temperature Water Boiler. A Certifica…

A. An Authorized Inspector shall perform a Certificate Inspection at a time mutually agreeable to the Authorized Inspector and the Owner, Operator, or User. B. Before an Authorized Inspector performs an Internal Inspection of a Boiler, an Owner, Operator, or User shall: 1. Cool t…

An Owner, Operator, or User shall notify the Division within 24 hours of an explosion, severe overheating, or personal injury involving a Boiler, Lined Hot Water Heater, or Direct Fired Jacketed Steam Kettle. A person shall not remove or disturb the involved Boiler, Lined Hot Wat…

The Owner, Operator, or User of a Boiler shall perform a hydrostatic or pneumatic pressure test in accordance with the code incorporated by reference in R20-5-404(A) and R20-5-406(B). Historical Note Repealed effective April 12, 1979 (Supp. 79-2). New Section adopted effective Ap…

A. An Owner, Operator, or User shall ensure that low-water fuel cutoff devices or combined water feeding and fuel cutoff devices do not interfere with an Operator’s or Authorized Inspector’s ability to safely clean, repair, or inspect a Boiler, Lined Hot Water Heater, or Pressure…

A. A valve shall not be placed between a Safety Valve, Relief Valve, or a Safety Relief Valve and the Boiler, Lined Hot Water Heater, or Pressure Vessel, or between a Safety Valve, Relief Valve, or a Safety Relief Valve and the discharge pipe attached to the Boiler, Lined Hot Wat…

A. Except as provided in this Section, an Owner, Operator, or User of blowdown and blowoff equipment shall comply with the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, A Guide for Blowoff Vessels, NB-27, Revision 1 (1/13), 2012 Edition, incorporated by reference. This…

A. The ASME Code under which a Boiler, Lined Hot Water Heater, or Pressure Vessel was constructed and stamped shall determine the MAWP. B. If components in the Boiler, or hot water system such as valves, pumps, expansion tanks, storage tanks or piping have a lesser working pressu…

A. An Owner, Operator, or User of a lined Boiler, Lined Hot Water Heater, or Direct Fired Jacketed Steam Kettle constructed under the ASME Code, Sections I, IV or VIII Division 1, incorporated by reference in R20-5-404(A) shall comply with the manufacturer’s maintenance and opera…

An Owner, Operator, or User shall remove from service a Boiler, Lined Hot Water Heater, or Pressure Vessel that does not bear an ASME stamp unless a variance is requested under R20-5-429. Historical Note Repealed effective April 12, 1979 (Supp. 79-2). New Section adopted effectiv…

A. The Division shall grant or deny approval to reinstall a Boiler or Lined Hot Water Heater within three business days after an Owner, Operator, or User requests approval. The order of the Division granting or denying approval shall be in writing. B. The Division shall grant app…

A. The Division shall administratively review an Applicant’s application for a Special Inspector Certificate under A.R.S. § 23-485 within seven days of receipt of the application to determine if the application is complete. If the application is incomplete, the Division shall not…

A. Any Owner, Operator, or User may apply to the Director for a variance from the requirements of this Article, upon demonstrating the construction, installation, and operation of the Boiler, Lined Hot Water Heater, or Pressure Vessel will maintain the same level of safety as pre…

A. All water tube or coil-type Lined Hot Water Heaters that require forced circulation to prevent overheating and failure of the tubes or coils shall have a safety control, to prevent burner operation at a flow rate inadequate to protect the Lined Hot Water Heater unit against ov…

Code cases approved for use by ASME are allowed to be used in the design, fabrication and testing of Boilers, Lined Hot Water Heaters, and Pressure Vessels provided approval from the boiler chief is obtained prior to use. Historical Note New Section made by final rulemaking at 15…

Historical boilers shall require an initial Certificate Inspection by an Authorized Inspector in accordance with The National Board Inspection Code, followed by a Certificate Inspection every three years thereafter if stored inside a shelter, or annually if stored outdoors. The i…

In addition to the definitions provided in A.R.S. § 23-491, the following definitions apply to this Article: “Alteration” or “altered” means work performed to any conveyance that is not routine maintenance or repair. “ASME” means American Society of Mechanical Engineers. “ANSI” m…

A. Every owner or operator of a platform lift or stairway chairlift installed, repaired, or altered on or after January 1, 2023, shall comply with ASME A18.1-2020 (Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts), with amendments as of November 29, 2020, which is incor…

The owner or operator of a conveyance shall maintain the Commission’s certificate at the same location as the conveyance or related equipment and make the certificate available for inspection and copying upon request. The State Serial Number or certificate shall be posted or disp…

A. The Elevator Safety Section shall assign a State Serial Number to every conveyance for recordkeeping purposes. The State Serial Number shall be on a tag that is affixed to the controller or mainline disconnect of the conveyance. B. The owner or operator of a conveyance shall n…

A. Every owner or operator of an elevator, escalator, dumbwaiter, moving walk, material lift, special purpose personnel elevator, or dumbwaiter with automatic transfer device installed, repaired, or altered on or after January 1, 2023, shall comply with the ASME A17.1-2019 (Safet…

A. Every owner or operator of a manlift installed, repaired, or altered on or after January 1, 2023, shall comply with ASME A90.1-2015 (Safety Standard for Belt Manlifts), which is incorporated by reference. For purposes of a repair or alteration, compliance with the specified st…

A. Every owner or operator of a personnel hoist or employee elevator for construction and demolition operation installed, repaired, or altered on or after January 1, 2023, shall comply with ANSI A10.4-2016 (Safety Requirements for Personnel Hoists and Employee Elevators for Const…

A. Every owner or operator of a material hoist installed, repaired, or altered on or after January 1, 2023, shall comply with ANSI A10.5-2020 (Safety Requirements for Material Hoists), which is incorporated by reference. For purposes of a repair or alteration, compliance with the…

Historical Note Adopted effective March 30, 1981 (Supp. 81-2). R20-5-512 recodified from R4-13-512 (Supp. 95-1). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 11 A.A.R. 2320, effective May 19, 2005 (Supp. 05-2). AUTHORITY: A.R.S. § 41-1056

All conveyances equipped with firefighters’ emergency operation shall utilize the AZFS key. Historical Note New Section made by final rulemaking at 15 A.A.R. 872, effective May 5, 2009 (Supp. 09-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 29 A.A.R. 512 (February 3, 2023), within an immedi…

A. Every owner or operator of an elevator with elevator suspension, compensation, or governor systems installed, repaired, or altered on or after the effective date of this subsection shall comply with ASME A17.6-2017 (Standard for Elevator Suspension, Compensation, and Governor …

A. Every owner or operator of a stage lift installed, repaired, or altered on or after the effective date of this section shall comply with ANSI E1.42-2018 (Entertainment Technology - Design, Installation, and Use of Orchestra Pit Lifts), which is incorporated by reference. For p…

Each employer shall comply with the standards in the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction, as published in 29 CFR 1926, with amendments as of January 13, 2025, incorporated by reference. Copies of these referenced materials are available for review at…

Historical Note New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 1144, effective May 25, 2012 (Supp. 12-2). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(J) at 26 A.A.R. 290, effective January 15, 2020 (Supp. 20-1). AUTHORITY: A.R.S. § 41-1056