Is there a simple way to help prevent furnace explosions?
Yes, boilers installed and maintained in compliance with the requirements of CSD-1 will help prevent furnace explosions. According to the state of Washington Boiler Section, most of the affected boilers did not meet the standards of ASME CSD-1, Part CF. Washington State Rule WAC 296-104-302 Installation states: In addition to those requirements listed in WAC 296-104-301, the following are also required with regard to installations or refits of gas, oil, or combinations of gas or oil: (1) All boilers installed or refitted after December 1998, with fuel input ratings of less than 12,500,000 BTU/hr which are fired by gas, oil, or a combination of gas or oil shall comply with the fuel train requirements defined in ASME CSD-1 (CF), as adopted in WAC 296-104-200 where applicable. (2) Verification of fuel train compliance will be per CSD-1. A CSD-1 report will be completed and signed by an authorized representative of the manufacturer and/or the installing contractor. (3) The CSD-1 report mus
