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4. Steel steam boilers:
a. Annual internal certificate inspection;
b. External inspection to be performed while the boiler is in service, within the previous 24-month period.
5. Pressure vessels:
a. High-pressure heat exchangers: biennial certificate inspection;
b. All others: quadrennial certificate inspection.
Upon application from the owner/user (with a recommendation by the state boiler inspector or special inspector), the Labor Commission
may authorize extension of the inspection period. Extension shall be granted in writing by the safety director with original and
one copy going to the boiler operator and a second copy going to the authorized inspector. When the commission grants an extension,
a new certificate (to be properly posted) will be issued to replace the original shorter-term certificate. The old certificate shall be
destroyed. Owner/user pressure vessels shall be inspected in accordance with ANSI/API-510 when such owner/user organizations are
approved by the commission.
InSUranCe InSpeCtIOn reQUIrementS
1. Inspections made by inspectors employed by insurance companies holding a Utah Certificate of Competency are accepted
in lieu of inspections by division inspectors.
2. Reports of certificate inspection must be filed with the division on approved forms within 30 days.
3. The department must be notified immediately with a report of defects on boilers or pressure vessels that have been
refused insurance on account of dangerous conditions.
4. The department must be notified within 30 days of all boilers or pressure vessels on which insurance is written, canceled,
not renewed, or rejected.
CertIFICate OF InSpeCtIOn
A Certificate of Inspection, valid for 12 months for power boilers, 24 months for low-pressure boilers, 24 months for high-pressure
pressure vessels and 48 months for all other pressure vessels, is issued by the inspector. Certificate fees: see STATE FEES.
State FeeS
Inspection fees charged by the division for the inspection of a boiler or pressure vessel shall be set by the state legislature. For
current schedule of boiler inspection fees, contact the division at 801.530.6874 or see the Web site.
mISCellaneOUS
1. Examinations for the National Board exam may be held at the office of the Labor Commission on the first Wednesday
in March, June, September, and December. An examination fee of $100.00 is required, upon director approval.
2. A Reciprocal Commission (certificate of competency) and identification card will be issued to an inspector holding a
National Board Commission or approved state owner/user commission, upon application to the Utah Labor Commission,
a payment of $25.00, and a passing grade on an oral and written examination administered by the chief boiler and
pressure vessel inspector. Annual identification card renewal $20.00 fee.
3. Organizations performing repairs or adjustments on safety relief valves are required to have a valid “VR” authorization.
4. Call the office of the chief boiler inspector at 801.530.6874 for a copy of the boiler and pressure vessel rules and regulations.
Cost: First copy at no charge or available on the Web site www.laborcommission.utah.gov.
2013 National Board Synopsis of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Laws, Rules and Regulations