Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers, is an online course designed to  familiarize students with the six different parts of the ASME CSD-1 Standard as they pertain to general requirements, testing and maintenance, electrical, steam and waterside controls, and combustion side controls. An understanding of this Standard will enable individuals to quickly locate appropriate code sections when in the field.

Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, students will be able to:  

• Describe the focus of each Part of the CSD-1 Standard.
• Explain the importance of proper boiler inspection and of using the ASME CSD-1 National Standard.
• Explain how following the requirements of CSD-1 can lower the risk of boiler incidents.
• Find pertinent requirements in CSD-1 for assembly, installation, maintenance, inspection, and operation of controls and safety devices.

Reference Materials
Each student is required to have the following materials (currently mandated edition):

• ASME CSD-1, Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers

Note: ASME Code and Standards may be ordered through the ASME Web site.

Criteria for Successful Completion
As a minimum, for a National Board Certificate of Completion to be issued, students must:

• actively participate in all online course interactions
• respond to all knowledge check questions