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CertIFICate OF InSpeCtIOn
Certificate of Inspection is issued by the department upon payment of $50.00 for unfired and low-pressure boilers and $35.00 for
high-pressure boilers. Certificate is valid for not more than 26 months for unfired and low-pressure boilers and 14 months for
high-pressure boilers.
State FeeS
1. Boilers – internal inspections:
a. Boilers of 5 hp or less or 50 square feet or less heating surface ..................................................................................$40.00
b. Boilers more than 5 hp or more than 50 square feet heating surface .........................................................................$40.00
c. Boilers – external inspections ............................................................................................................................................... $25.00
2. Pressure vessels:
a. Vessels having a cross-sectional area of 50 square feet or less .....................................................................................$25.00
b. For each additional 100 square feet or fraction thereof ................................................................................................... $6.00
A group of unfired pressure vessels such as paper machine rolls or dryers operating as a single machine or unit shall be considered as
one pressure vessel.
The inspection of secondhand or used boilers shall be charged at a rate of not less than $250.00 for one half day of four hours (or
less) and $500.00 for one full day of four to eight hours (plus all expenses, including travel and hotel). Special inspections, shop inspection
and quality control system reviews, or nuclear surveys shall be charged at a rate of not less than $250.00 for one half day of four
hours (or less) and $500.00 for four to eight hours (plus expenses for travel, hotel, and sustenance).
Any inspection upon installation by permit (i.e., new, reinstallation, secondhand boiler, lethal service pressure vessel, etc.) is subject to
the fees in accordance with Rule 0800-3-3-09(10) of the Tennessee Rules and Regulations.
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1. Reciprocal Commission is issued to inspectors holding approved state or National Board Commission. Fee is $50.00.
2. Commissions must be renewed annually. Renewal fee is $25.00.
3. Before installation, secondhand unfired pressure vessels must be inspected by a state inspector and issued an installation
permit. All inquiries should be directed to the chief inspector.
4. The company or person responsible for the installation of a high- or low-pressure boiler or lethal service pressure vessel
shall obtain an installation permit prior to any work being performed. The application and guidelines to submit may
be found on the Web site or inquiry to the chief inspector.
5. Erection, repairs, and alterations to boilers and pressure vessels shall be completed by persons or firms licensed as
provided in the Boiler Erectors and Repairers Licensing Act. Repair and Alteration Report Form R-1 and Form R-2, signed
by the authorizing inspector, shall be submitted to the boiler and pressure vessel division for each repair and alteration.
6. Tennessee does not allow repairs of a routine nature.
7. A copy of Tennessee’s boiler and pressure vessel rules may be obtained by calling or writing to the Boiler and Elevator
Inspection Division, by emailing the chief inspector, or by visiting the Web site. Cost: no charge.
8. A copy of the Tennessee database is available to all authorized inspection agencies free of charge.
9. During scheduled quarterly meetings, the Board of Boiler Rules will review all submissions of technical inquiries for Rule
Cases and Rule Interpretations. Guidelines for submission can be retrieved by visiting the Web site.
2013 National Board Synopsis of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Laws, Rules and Regulations