VHA DIRECTIVE 2003-050
September 11, 2003
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l. Operation of boiler economizers; temperatures in or out
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m. Review written procedures
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Boilers not in service must be inspected and tested prior to placing in service. For boilers in
service less than 3 months during the period, the schedule of inspections and tests performed by
qualified technicians for burner-related functions may be extended to not exceed 1 year.
5. REFERENCES:
a. National Fire Protection Association 85, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazard Code;
b. Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Management of the
Environment of Care (EC) Standard 1.7;
c. Boiler Efficiency Improvement Operator Manual;
d. VHA Boiler Plant Safety Devices Testing Manual;
e. VHA Directive 7701 and,
f. VHA Handbook 7701.
6. FOLLOW-UP RESPONSIBILITIES: The Director, Network Support (10NB), is
responsible for the contents of this Directive. Questions may be addressed to 202-273-5880.
7. RESCISSION: VHA Directive 2000-011 is rescinded. This VHA Directive expires on
September 30, 2008.
S/ by Louise Van Diepen for
Robert H. Roswell, M.D.
Under Secretary for Health
Distribution:
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E-mailed 9/11/03
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VISN, MA, DO, OC, OCRO and 200 FAX 9/11/03
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