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State Department
Courtney Malveaux, Commissioner
Edward G. Hilton, Director and Chief Inspector
Department of Labor and Industry
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Division
Main Street Centre
600 E. Main St., Suite 207
Richmond, VA 23219
Telephone — 804.786.3262 Email — ed.hilton@doli.virginia.gov
Fax — 804.371.2324
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Safety and Health Codes Board empowered to make, alter, and amend rules and regulations. Variances granted by the
commissioner, with appeal to the board.
Boiler Board: Yes. (Contact above official for more information.)
Date OF laW paSSaGe: 1972
Date of latest amendment to law: April 1995.
Date rules and regulations implemented: 1974.
Date of latest rules and regulations: March 2007.
State statutes: Code of Virginia, Title 40. Labor and Employment, Chapter 3.1. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act, Sections
40.1.51.5 through 40.1.51.19.5. and Virginia Administrative Code, Title 16. Labor and Employment, Agency 25. Safety and-
Health Codes Board, Chapter 40, Standards for Boiler and Pressure Vessel Certification, Sections 10 through 70 and Chapter
55, Financial Requirements for Boiler and Pressure Vessel Contract Fee Inspectors, Sections 10 through 20.
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Construction:
1. ASME Code (2001 Edition, 2003 Addendum), Sections I, II, III (Divisions 1, 2), IV, V, VI, VII, VIII (Divisions 1, 2), IX, X, XI, and
code cases.
2. ASME CSD-1 (1998 Edition) general requirements, water-side controls and flame safeguards only.
3. National Board Inspection Code (2001 Edition, 2003 Addendum).
4. National Board registration required for boilers and pressure vessels.
5. NFPA (85 Series).
6. Special design or construction requires prior approval of the commissioner.
7. Foreign codes: if registered with the National Board.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Every effort has been made to make
this synopsis as accurate and complete as possible. However,
jurisdictional laws, regulations and rules are subject to change
without notice. As a result, the information contained herein is
neither guaranteed nor warranted. User is advised to consult
the jurisdiction’s chief inspector before reaching any decision that
may have critical impact or significant financial consequences.
Stamping:
Where appropriate, the following National Board stamps or ASME Code symbol stamps are required:
1. National Board: Companies performing repairs and alterations must possess an “R” Stamp.
2. ASME Code: all.
All boilers and pressure vessels shall be stamped or tagged with a commonwealth serial number as follows: “VA 000000.”
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All boilers and pressure vessels, except the following:
1. Boilers or pressure vessels owned and/or operated by the federal government.
2. Boilers and fired or unfired pressure vessels used in private residences or apartment houses of fewer than four
apartments.
2013 National Board Synopsis of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Laws, Rules and Regulations