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CertIFICate OF InSpeCtIOn
Certificate of Operation, valid for a period not longer than the interval required for certificate inspection, is issued by the department
upon payment of a fee not exceeding the sum of $140.00. Fee is included in the inspection fee when boiler is inspected by
deputy inspector of the jurisdiction.
State FeeS
1. All boilers other than heating boilers ........................................................................................................................................$140.00
2. Heating boilers without manholes .............................................................................................................................................$110.00
3. Heating boilers with manholes ....................................................................................................................................................$140.00
4. Special inspection: fee for a special inspection is $1,200.00 . A prepayment of $1,200.00 shall be received by the
department before the department can initiate the requested special inspection.
mISCellaneOUS
1. Repairs and alterations may be performed by the following, provided intended work is within the scope of issued Certificate
of Authorization:
a. Holders of a Certificate of Authorization from the National Board for use of “R” repair symbol stamp; or
b. Owner/operators of boilers issued a Certificate of Authorization by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation:
i. Issuance of Certificate of Authorization will be made upon submission of an application on forms provided by
department;
ii. Review of applicant’s program and facilities initially and at subsequent three-year intervals will be done.
• Review will determine applicant has a documented program to control repairs and/or alterations conforming
to minimum requirements established by the department;
• Review will require demonstration of applicant’s ability to perform repairs and/or alterations by implementing
— on representative work — the requirements of the written program.
2. All safety and safety relief valves for boilers must be repaired, tested, set, and sealed by one of the following, provided
scope of issued Certificate of Authorization covers work to be performed:
a. An organization holding a valid V, HV, or UV Certificate of Authorization, as appropriate, issued by ASME;
b. An organization holding a valid VR Certificate of Authorization issued by the National Board;
c. An organization holding a valid owner/user Certificate of Authorization issued by the department. Such authorization
may be granted or withheld by the executive director.
3. Once a Texas commission application is approved by TDLR examinations may be scheduled thru Psychological Services
Inc. (PSI). Exams are offered at locations throughout Texas and the fee is $55.00. For more information go to http://
www.license.state.tx.us/boilers/blrexam.htm.
4. Texas commissions may be issued on a reciprocal basis to authorized inspectors holding National Board Commissions
and who perform ASME new construction inspections only. Application shall be made on forms furnished by the chief
inspector and accompanied by a photostatic copy of the applicant’s National Board Commission, current renewal card, and
the $25.00 fee.
5. The Texas commission examination is mandatory for:
a. New issuance: inspectors applying for initial issuance who are designated by the employing authorized inspection
agency to perform inservice or a combination of inservice or ASME Code new construction inspections;
b. Reinstatement: inspectors seeking reinstatement with time lapse of 12 months or more without any type of inspection
activity and who are designated by the employing authorized inspection agency to perform inservice or a
combination of inservice or ASME Code new construction inspections.
For new issuances and reinstatements for inservice inspectors, inspector must attend a mandatory orientation training.
6. Renewal of commissions is required annually during the month of December. Renewal fee is $10.00. Late renewal: 90
days or less, $15.00; more than 90 days, $20.00. A person paying a late renewal fee is not required to pay the normal
required renewal fee.
7. Variations may be requested from a rule or decision. The request for variation shall specify how equivalent safety is to
be maintained.
2013 National Board Synopsis of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Laws, Rules and Regulations