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Wisconsin State Boiler Department
Wisconsin Chief Michael J. Verhagen, Chief Boiler Inspector
Retired State Of Wisconsin Chiefs
John Duffy Virgil Kanable
District #, Inspector Name, Phone/Fax
4800, markrudek@damarcquality.com // Damarc Quality Inspection Service Memo (PDF file) about the Safety and Buildings Division boiler, pressure vessel, and mechanical refrigeration system programs having Damarc as an inspection agent.
WBIA Fall Article September 2009 During the summer I have been toiling around the house gardening, cutting my lawn, assisting my son fix things at his newly purchased home, repairing my Dad’s TV antenna, took a vacation riding the Harley completely around the perimeter of Lake Superior and eventually caulking and applied a fresh coat of paint on the deer shack up north. I even forced an occasional fishing trip with my wife in our busy summer schedule …. She makes the best fish fry anywhere. Since summer has come and gone so quickly, I am now making preparations for school, hunting and other fall / winter activities. Although at this writing Wisconsin temperatures remain comfortable, the heating season is fast approaching so get those furnaces and boiler cleaned - tuned up for the season ahead. Was a fantastic summer for me and hope yours was equally enjoyable. DEPARTMENT NEWS Not much to report. Everything is electronic, computerized and automatically processed in Madison. It’s a normal routine in and around Waukesha to write correspondence, answer email and return telephone calls. Numerous petitions, Gas System plans, business meetings, training development and code revisions for Comm 45, Mechanical Refrigeration have kept my nose to the grindstone. This summer I have enjoyed a slight increase in the number of visits from inspectors, contractors and clients who conveniently stopped at the office. My doors are always open and welcome visitors for consultation during regular work hours.
applications, codes, group lists and equipment detail. Don’t miss our new WBIA website which includes boiler links for educational as well as historical information and connection to contacts in the Midwest. Department of Commerce, Safety & Buildings Division http://www.commerce.wi.gov/SB/ Credential Check …. Or call @ 608-261-8467 Boiler pressure vessel Search Wisconsin Boiler Inspectors Association ……… Try this new Boiler and Educational Link Creation Got questions? Get answers ! ….. Before meeting with your customers, completing boiler installations, repairs, or inspections, a contractor and inspector may utilize the available information from our website. One can search and print specific boiler data, credential status, registration forms, and obtain codes and brochures. Check out our informational program brochures titled: Boiler -Pressure Vessels, Gas Systems & Anhydrous Ammonia, Historical – Hobby Boiler and Mechanical Refrigeration brochures which can be great “question and answer” handouts for your customers. The latest addition to our list of brochures is the Solid fuel-fired water-heating Appliances. All are available on the “Commerce - Safety and Buildings ” site under the specific program. Just click and print ! Boiler Inspector Credential Comm 5.60: Comm 5.60 Boiler−pressure vessel inspector. (5) RENEWAL. .. CODE SECTION REMINDER 1. The renewal of a certification as a certified boiler−pressure vessel inspector which has an expiration after December 31, 2008, shall be contingent upon the boiler−pressure vessel inspector obtaining at least 24 hours of acceptable continuing education within the time period specified in s. Comm 5.08 and Table 5.06, except as provided in subd. 2. education requirements under subd. 1. on the grounds of prolonged illness or disability or similar circumstances. The department shall consider each application for waiver individually on its merits. competency examination by the National Board and whose request to renew his or her certification is denied because of the failure to fulfill the continuing education requirements of subd. 1., shall be required to take and pass the competency examination in order to reacquire the boiler−pressure vessel inspector certification.
Comm 2, Fee changes: In the very near future, your customers may question the “Permit to Operate” PTO fees received from our Department. Therefore, all should know and be aware that the boiler and pressure vessel “Permit to Operate” PTO fee will be increased from 35.00 to 50.00 for each PTO issued. Current PTO fees for boilers are found in Chapter Comm 2.11(6). In addition to boiler and pressure vessels, the PTO fees for elevators and refrigeration equipment were also increased. Visit our website for more info and detail of the hearing process held in August 2009. Thanks: The statistical numbers show that all inspectors are doing well to reduce the over-due boilers and pressure vessels. Supervisor Rick Merkle does a fantastic job getting the detail info out to all service agencies and expects that each inspector and contractor consistently verify accurate data and update/ their equipment lists / inspection reports frequently. Due to the consistent efforts of each individual inspector working in Wisconsin, the Boiler Safety statistics are the best in the Department. I am extremely proud of our work to assure boiler safety in Wisconsin and provide numbers to prove it. Thanks again to all for keeping up our great track record. ANNUAL SPRING TRAINING National Board instructors are tentatively planned to provide 2 full days of days of training for Wisconsin’s 6 th Annual “Boiler Safety Industry Days” …… scheduled April 12-16, 2010 ……….. mark your calendar !
Together, the WBIA, National Board and Department of Commerce are planning for our 6 th ANNUAL BOILER SAFETY - INDUSTRY DAYS to be held 2 days during the week of April 12-16, 2010. Attendees may obtain continuing education credits to maintain their Comm 5 qualifications. Training topics will cover both contractor and inspector related issues so plan ahead and tentatively mark your calendar for the week. Later this year, the WBIA Board members will select (2) days during this week based on the hotel & location with more specific info to follow after we finalize negotiations. With your calendar already marked as requested above, I look forward to your attendance! DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE Mail correspondence to: Department of Commerce Safety and Buildings Div/Inspection Support PO Box 7302 Madison WI 53707-7302 Email to Order Supplies: materialorders@commerce.state.wi.us Waukesha Boiler Safety office telephone and address: Mike Verhagen Department of Commerce When in the Waukesha area, you are invited to stop by my office to visit and say hello but recommend if important business concerns are expected, please call in advance so I can make preparations & assure that I am actually in the office when you arrive. My office hours are Monday –Friday, 8:00 to 4:00 PM and always available to answer questions via telephone, email or regular US mail. When I am out of the office, you may contact the state District Boiler Inspector of your area, Section Supervisor, Rick Merkle @ 608-266- 3037 / rick.merkle@wi.gov or Program Manager, Joe Hertel @ 608-266-5649 / joe.hertel@wi.gov Thanks for your continued support and cooperation.
Wisconsin Credentialed Inspectors
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