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3. Pressure vessels subject to internal corrosion: certificate inspection biennially with internal inspection at discretion of
inspector, where construction permits.
4. Pressure vessels not subject to corrosion: certificate inspection biennially (external) with internal inspection at discretion
of the inspector, where construction permits.
5. Pressure vessels under the supervision of an owner/user: User inspection agency shall inspect at such intervals as
agreed upon with the board. Where the board has not approved owner/user frequency, above frequency shall be maintained.
6. Nuclear vessels: Boiler and pressure vessel components shall be inspected in accordance with Section XI of the ASME
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Reactors and generators are considered boilers.
7. State inspector may perform a certificate inspection on any object in which the certificate has been expired more than
90 days. A fee will be charged to the owner.
A grace period of two months is allowed beyond the periods listed above.
InSUranCe InSpeCtIOn reQUIrementS
1. Special inspectors are commissioned by the commissioner.
2. Reports of inspection made by authorized insurance company inspectors or contract-fee inspectors shall be filed with
the chief inspector on National Board forms within 30 days. Such inspections are acceptable in lieu of state inspections.
3. Hazardous conditions found at time of inspection must be reported immediately to the chief inspector on National
Board forms.
4. Insurance companies shall notify the chief inspector within 30 days of all boilers or pressure vessels on which insurance
is written, canceled, or not renewed. Notification is also required when coverage is suspended because of unsafe conditions.
5. Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation operating pressure vessels in the commonwealth may seek approval and
registration as an owner/user inspection agency through the chief inspector. Qualifying agencies shall maintain a penal
bond in the amount of $5,000.00 and be subject to the same reporting requirements as listed above.
CertIFICate OF InSpeCtIOn
1. Certificate of Inspection, valid for not more than 14 months for power boilers and for not more than 26 months for lowpressure
boilers and pressure vessels, is issued by the commissioner upon the payment of a $20.00 fee to the commissioner.
2. No Certificate of Inspection issued for an insured boiler or pressure vessel shall be valid after the boiler or pressure vessel
ceases to be insured by a duly authorized insurance company.
3. Inspection certificates are not required for pressure vessels inspected by an authorized owner/user inspection agency.
4. Annual reporting of inspections is required.
State FeeS
1. High-pressure boilers ....................................................................................................................................................................$135.00
2. Low-pressure boilers ....................................................................................................................................................................... $70.00
3. Pressure vessels ................................................................................................................................................................................ $50.00
“Special” inspection fees are determined by the inspector or inspection agency.
mISCellaneOUS
1. Examinations for Certificates of Competency are held at the office of the commissioner on the first Wednesday in March,
June, September, and December. Examination fee is $50.00.
2. Certificate of Competency and identification card are issued to inspectors who have passed the examination referred to
previously and have paid the examination fee. Certificate and card may also be issued to a holder of a valid commission
or Certificate of Competency from a state that has a standard of examination substantially equal to that of Virginia, and a
valid commission and identification card issued by the National Board. Application shall be made on forms provided by
the chief inspector at a fee of $20.00. The application shall be accompanied by a photostatic copy of the applicant’s commission,
Certificate of Competency, and identification card.
2013 National Board Synopsis of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Laws, Rules and Regulations