PART PEB A02

General
PEB-1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
PEB-2 Scope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
PEB-3 Optional Requirements for the Boiler Pressure Vessel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Materials
PEB-5 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Design
PEB-8 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
PEB-9 Welding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
PEB-10 Inspection Openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
PEB-11 Feedwater Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
PEB-12 Blowoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
PEB-13 Water Level Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
PEB-14 Pressure Gages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
PEB-15 Safety Valves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
PEB-16 Automatic Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
PEB-17 Hydrostatic Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
PEB-18 Inspection and Stamping of Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
PEB-19 Manufacturers’ Data Report for Electric Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

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 PART PEB
REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC
BOILERS

GENERAL tion VIII, Division 1, rules for unfired steam boilers

[UW-2(c)] subject to the following conditions:
PEB-1 GENERAL
PEB-3.1 The Manufacturer who certifies and stamps
The rules in Part PEB are applicable to electric
the completed boiler shall specify to the “U” stamp
boilers and parts thereof and shall be used in conjunction
holder all additional requirements of Part PEB, which
with the general requirements in Part PG as well as
are not requirements of Section VIII, Division 1, and
with the special requirements in the applicable Parts of
shall ensure that these requirements are satisfied.
this Section that apply to the method of fabrication used.
PEB-3.2 These additional requirements are:
PEB-3.2.1 The materials of construction shall com-
PEB-2 SCOPE ply with the requirements of PEB-5.1 and PEB-5.3.
A02 PEB-2.1 This Part contains special rules for construc-
PEB-3.2.2 Inspection openings shall comply with
tion of electric boilers, both of the electrode and
the requirements of PEB-10.
immersion resistance element type. This Part does not
include electric boilers where the heat is applied exter- PEB-3.3 The boiler pressure vessel shall be stamped A02
nally to the boiler pressure vessel by electric resistance with the ASME Code “U” symbol and the letters “UB,”
heating elements, induction coils, or other electrical and be documented with the ASME U-1 or U-1A Data
means. These types of electric boilers shall be con- Report.
structed in accordance with other applicable Parts of
PEB-3.4 The master Data Report P-2A for the Elec-
this Section.
tric Boiler shall indicate “Boiler pressure vessel con-
A02 PEB-2.2 Electric boilers and parts thereof that do structed to Section VIII, Division 1 as permitted by
not exceed the diameter, volume, or pressure limits Part PEB.”
of PMB-2 may be constructed using the applicable
paragraphs of Part PMB in conjunction with this Part.
PEB-2.3 An electrode type boiler is defined as an MATERIALS
electric boiler in which heat is generated by the passage PEB-5 GENERAL A02
of an electric current using water as the conductor.
PEB-5.1 Unless specifically permitted elsewhere in
PEB-2.4 An immersion resistance element type boiler this section, materials used in the construction of pres-
is defined as an electric boiler in which heat is generated sure parts for electric boilers shall conform to one of
by the passage of an electric current through a resistance the specifications in Section II and shall be limited to
heating element immersed in water. those permitted by PG-6, PG-7, PG-8, and PG-9 for
which allowable stress values are given in Tables 1A
and 1B of Section II, Part D. Miscellaneous pressure
PEB-3 OPTIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR parts shall conform to the requirements of PG-11.
THE BOILER PRESSURE VESSEL
PEB-5.2 Seamless or welded shells, plates, or heads
The boiler pressure vessel may be constructed in of electric boilers shall not be less than 3⁄16 in. (4.8 mm)
compliance with the ASME Pressure Vessel Code Sec- in thickness.

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PEB-5.3 Electric boilers of the immersion element shall not be smaller than NPS 3 (DN 80). In addition,
type may be fabricated of austenitic stainless steel type electric boilers of the resistance heating element type
304, 304L, 316, and 316L, of any material specification designed for steam service shall have an inspection
listed in PG-6 and PG-9, under the following conditions: opening or handhole at or near the normal waterline.
(a) The vessel shall not exceed the diameter, volume,
or pressure limits of PMB-2 for miniature boilers.
(b) A precautionary statement that the boiler shall be
PEB-11 FEEDWATER SUPPLY A02
operated using only deionized water, having a maximum
conductance of 1 microSiemen per cm (1 ␮S/cm) [mini- PEB-11.1 The feedwater source to electric boilers
mum specific resistivity of 1 megohm per cm (1 MΩ/ shall be capable of meeting the applicable requirements
cm)], shall be clearly marked on the boiler in a visible of PG-61. Feedwater connections to an electric boiler
location. shall not be smaller than NPS 1⁄2 (DN 15), except as
permitted by PMB-11.
PEB-11.2 Electric boilers that do not exceed the
DESIGN diameter, volume, or pressure limits of PMB-2, may
PEB-8 GENERAL have the feedwater delivered through the blowoff open-
ing if desired.
A02 PEB-8.1 The rules in the following paragraphs apply
specifically to the design of electric boilers and parts
thereof. They shall be used in conjunction with the
general requirements for design in Part PG, any applica- PEB-12 BLOWOFF
ble requirements in Part PMB for miniature boilers, PEB-12.1 The blowoff piping for each electric boiler
and with the specific requirements for design in applica- pressure vessel having a normal water content not
ble Parts of this Section that apply to the method of exceeding 100 gal (380 l) is required to extend through
fabrication used. only one valve.
PEB-8.2 Responsibility of design of electric boilers PEB-12.2 The minimum size of blowoff pipes and A02
to be marked with the “E” symbol shall be that of fittings shall be NPS 1 (DN 25), except that for boilers
the holder of the “E” stamp. of 200 kW input or less the minimum size of pipe
and fittings may be NPS 3⁄4 (DN 20). Electric boilers
that do not exceed the diameter, volume, or pressure
A02 PEB-9 WELDING limits of PMB-2 may have blowoff connections in
Electric boilers may be constructed by fusion welding accordance with PMB-12.
in accordance with all the requirements of this Section
except that postweld heat treatment, radiography of the
welded joints, and the non-destructive examinations PEB-13 WATER LEVEL INDICATORS A02
described in PG-93.1 are not required when the limita-
tions in PMB-2.1 are not exceeded. PEB-13.1 Electric boilers of the electrode type shall
have at least one gage glass. The gage glass shall be
located as to indicate the water levels both at startup and
under maximum steam load conditions as established by
PEB-10 INSPECTION OPENINGS
the Manufacturer.
A02 PEB-10.1 Electric boilers of a design employing a
PEB-13.2 Electric boilers of the resistance element
removable cover, or removable internal electric heating
type shall have at least one gage glass. The lowest
elements that will permit access for inspection, and
visible water level in the gage glass shall be at least
cleaning and having an internal volume (exclusive of
1 in. (25 mm) above the lowest permissible water level
casing and insulation) of not more than 5 cu ft (0.14 m3)
as determined by the Manufacturer. Each electric boiler
need not be fitted with washout or inspection openings.
of this type shall also be equipped with an automatic
PEB-10.2 Electric boilers of more than 5 cu ft low-water cutoff on each boiler pressure vessel so
(0.14 m3) not provided with a manhole, shall have an located as to automatically cut off the power supply
inspection opening or handhole located in the lower to the heating elements before the surface of the water
portion of the shell or head. The inspection opening falls below the visible level in the gage glass.

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PEB-13.3 Tubular gage glasses on electric boilers 17.2 for the completed boiler may be omitted for
shall be equipped with protective rods or shields. electric boilers that meet all the following limitations:
(a) 800 kW maximum per vessel
(b) 600 V maximum
A02 PEB-14 PRESSURE GAGES (c) mechanically assembled boiler external piping
Pressure gages shall meet the requirements of PG- (BEP) only
60.6. When the Authorized Inspector does not perform a
final inspection of the completed boiler, the Manufac-
turer or Assembler shall make an equivalent examina-
PEB-15 SAFETY VALVES tion. The equivalent examination shall be in accordance
with a quality control procedure meeting the require-
A02 PEB-15.1 Each electric boiler shall have at least one ments of PEB-18.2 and PEB-18.5.
safety valve or safety relief valve. Electric boilers with
a power input more than 1,100 kW shall have two or PEB-18.1.1 Electric boilers exceeding the size
more safety valves or safety relief valves. limitations specified in PEB-18.1, and having only
PEB-15.2 The minimum safety valve or safety relief mechanically assembled external piping (BEP) and trim,
valve relieving capacity for electric boilers shall be shall have a final inspection by the Authorized Inspector,
31⁄2 lb /hr /kW (1.6 kg/hr/kW) input. who shall also witness the hydrostatic test called for
in PEB-17.2.
PEB-18.1.2 For electric boilers having welded or
A02 PEB-16 AUTOMATIC DEVICES brazed boiler external piping (BEP) or trim, the inspec-
Electric boilers shall be provided with pressure and /or tion requirements of PG-90.1 and the hydrostatic test
temperature controls and an automatic low-water fuel requirements of PG-99 apply.
cutoff. No low-water cutoff is required for electrode PEB-18.2 Each electric boiler Manufacturer shall
type boilers. comply with the applicable requirements of PG-104
and PG-105.

PEB-17 HYDROSTATIC TEST PEB-18.2.1 An electric boiler Manufacturer or

Assembler applying for or renewing the “E” stamp
PEB-17.1 Each electric boiler pressure vessel shall shall have its facilities and organizations subject to a
be hydrostatically tested at completion of fabrication joint review by its Authorized Inspection Agency and
in accordance with PG-99 or PMB-21, as applicable. the legal jurisdiction involved (see last paragraph of
A02 PEB-17.2 In addition to the above, after assembly PG-105.4).
of the boiler pressure vessel and the mechanically
PEB-18.2.2 A Manufacturer or Assembler holding
assembled boiler external piping and trim, the completed
an “E” stamp and assembling units where the final
electric boiler shall be given a final hydrostatic test at
shop inspection is not mandatory (see PEB-18.1), shall
a pressure not less than 11⁄2 times the MAWP of
be subject to periodic review by its Authorized Inspec-
the pressure vessel. Miniature electric boilers that are
tion Agency. The review shall be conducted on a
trimmed to operate at less than the MAWP of the
quarterly basis or more frequently if deemed necessary
pressure vessel shall be given a hydrostatic test at a
by the Authorized Inspection Agency. The frequency
pressure not less than 11⁄2 times the safety valve setting.
of this review may be reduced subject to written
PEB-17.3 When the electric boiler is to be marked agreement between the Manufacturer or Assembler and
with the “E” symbol, the symbol shall be applied after its inspection agency and the written approval of the
completion of the hydrostatic test of PEB-17.2. appropriate legal jurisdiction. However, in no case shall
the review be less than once every 6 months.
PEB-18.3 The stamping of electric boilers shall
A02 PEB-18 INSPECTION AND STAMPING
conform to the requirements of PG-106. Completed
OF BOILERS
electric boilers shall be marked with the “S” or “M”
A03 PEB-18.1 Inspection of electric boilers shall be as symbol by the Manufacturer of the boiler pressure
required by PG-90.1 and PG-90.3. Witness by the vessel except when the boiler pressure vessel is con-
Authorized Inspector of the hydrotest required in PEB- structed under the provisions of PEB-3 (see PEB-18.4).

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When the trim, fixtures and fittings (such as valves), (a) knowledge of the requirements of this Section
threaded boiler external piping, and appurtenances are for the application of Code symbols
connected to an electric boiler by a Manufacturer or (b) knowledge of the Manufacturer’s quality program
Assembler not authorized to apply the “S” or “M” (c) training commensurate with the scope, complex-
stamp, the boiler assembler shall apply an “E” stamp ity, or special nature of the activities to which oversight
to the completed assembly. “E” stamp holders are is to be provided.
limited to the use of assembly methods that do not The Manufacturer or Assembler shall maintain a
require welding or brazing. record containing objective evidence of the Certified
Individual’s qualifications, training, and certification.
PEB-18.3.1 The stamping of the boiler pressure
vessel shall be located as called for in PG-111.8 and PEB-18.5.2 The duties of a Certified Individual
need not indicate the kW input or the maximum designed (CI) shall be to assure that each use of the Code
steaming capacity. symbol as permitted in PEB-18.3.3 is in accordance
with the requirements of this Section and is documented
PEB-18.3.2 The stamping of the complete electric
on the Certificate of Conformance on Form P-2A,
boiler shall be on a separate metallic plate and shall
Manufacturer’s Data Report for All Types of Electric
be in accordance with PG-106.4. This plate shall be
Boilers. The CI shall also
located on the assembly so that it is readily visible
(a) verify that each electric boiler, to which a Code
from the operating floor.
symbol is applied, meets all applicable requirements
PEB-18.3.3 The stamping required by PEB-18.3.2 of this Section
need not be done in the presence of the Authorized (b) sign the Certificate of Conformance, Form P-2A,
Inspector for electric boilers that do not receive final prior to release of control of the boiler
inspection by the Authorized Inspector (see PEB-18.1).
PEB-18.4 For boiler pressure vessels constructed PEB-19 MANUFACTURERS’ DATA
under the provisions of PEB-3, the inspection and REPORT FOR ELECTRIC BOILERS
stamping requirements of Section VIII, Division 1, UG-
116(c) for special service pressure vessels (UB), shall PEB-19.1 This form consists of two parts. Part I is A02
be followed. to be completed by the Manufacturer of the boiler
pressure vessel who is the holder of the “S” or “M”
A03 PEB-18.5 Those Manufacturers and Assemblers pro- stamp and his inspection agency. Part II is to be
viding an equivalent examination of completed electric completed by the Manufacturer or Assembler responsi-
boilers when final inspection is not witnessed by the ble for the completed electric boiler who shall be
Authorized Inspector (see PEB-18.1), shall provide over- authorized to use any of the “S,” “M,” or “E” stamps.
sight by a Certified Individual (CI).
PEB-19.2 When the boiler pressure vessel is con-
PEB-18.5.1 A Certified Individual (CI) shall be structed by a “U” stamp holder and certified on a U-
an employee of the Manufacturer or Assembler and 1 or U-1A Data Report, Part 1 shall be completed by
shall be qualified and certified by the Manufacturer or the “S,” “M,” or “E” stamp holder to the extent
Assembler. Qualifications shall include as a minimum: indicated in Guide A-351.1.

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