2021 Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title XX - Public Safety and Good Order
Chapter 146 - Inspection of Boilers, Air Tanks, Etc. Licenses of Engineers, Firemen, and Operators of Hoisting Machinery
Section 46a - Checklist for Steam Boiler Maintenance
Section 46A. The state fire marshal shall develop a log book which shall include a checklist for the proper daily steam boiler maintenance that shall be required to be completed daily by the operator of a steam boiler exceeding nine horsepower. Such checklist shall include, but not be limited to, the following requirements: (1) give the boiler measured bottom blowdowns in accordance with instructions provided by the company supplying the feedwater treatment; (2) remove accumulations on water surfaces by using surface blow valves; (3) blowdown water column; (4) test low-water cutoff and feedwater regulator; (5) operate safety valves manually on start-up; (6) check lubrication on auxiliary equipment; (7) when starting boiler, make sure ignition operates properly; and (8) keep boiler room clean.