Questions & Answers

Q. What brought on the change in EDGETA policy concerning steam - all steam owners must have a valid state inspection before being approved to operate their equipment at an EDGETA branch show?

A. Since the Medina explosion, the Board of Directors (BOD) wants to be sure all EDGETA steam is covered by a state inspection.

Q. Was the insurance carrier involved in this change?

A. No, the insurance carrier was not involved in this change. This was a policy the BOD discussed and decided to initiate.

Q. My state has no formal state inspection. How does this affect me?

A. The BOD has furnished steam inspection guidelines that are to be followed and completed by a certified boiler inspector in the event your state does not have a formal inspection.

Q. Will the Medina explosion really have a noticeable effect on our (EDGETA) insurance?

A. We are taking steps to make sure that any additional steam that joins EDGETA passes a state inspection or has a certified boiler inspector perform our recommended inspection. By doing this, we are helping not only to insure the safety of the public and the steam operator; we are limiting our possible liabilities with steam.

Q. Does the national EDGETA want to do away with steam?

A. No. Steam is a part of our agricultural and industrial heritage and we want to continue to promote this. The BOD wants to ensure our steam program is a safe one for both the public and the steam operators.

Q. I have several small steam models, such as Mammod steam traction engines. Are inspections required on these?

A. No, an inspection is not required on this type of steam. Full and scale size traction engines require an inspection. Likewise, full size and scale model boilers require a state inspection. Steam toys, such as the Mammod line of products, do not require inspections.

This document last modified on February 21, 2005