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3. Boilers operating at a pressure less than 15 psi when provided with an unassisted gravity return.
4. Boilers used exclusively for heating purposes when provided with an unassisted gravity return.
5. Air tanks used solely for the operation of railroad signals and switches (when inspected annually by a competent inspector
employed by the railroad company and when stamped with inspection date).
6. Boilers requiring annual inspection and certification by the State of Florida Bureau of Explosives and Fire Equipment,
Boiler Safety Section.
7. Portable boilers and unfired pressure vessels.
InSpeCtIOnS reQUIreD
1. High-pressure steam boilers: one semi-annual inspection.
2. Unfired pressure vessels: one annual inspection.
InSUranCe InSpeCtIOn reQUIrementS
1. Reports of internal inspection must be filed with the department on National Board forms within 15 days.
2. The department must be notified of suspension of insurance on account of dangerous conditions.
3. The department must be notified of new business and discontinuance of insurance.
CertIFICate OF InSpeCtIOn
Certificate of Inspection for boilers and unfired pressure vessels, valid for 12 months, is issued by the department upon inspection
and payment of the following certificate fees:
1. Annual inspection fees:
a. High-pressure steam boilers (fee includes semi-annual inspection) ...........................................................................$178.90
b. Unfired pressure vessels ......................................................................................................................................................... $65.84
c. Hot-water boilers...................................................................................................................................................................... $74.43
d. Miniature boilers ........................................................................................................................................................................ $65.76
mUnICIpal FeeS
1. Installation permit fees (FY 2009 – 2010) include initial inspection and certificate (does not include installation or connection
of fuel and water lines).
2. Heating boilers (each):
a. Less than 837,000 BTU per hour ........................................................................................................................................$107.34
b. 837,000 BTU per hour to 6,695,000 BTU per hour .....................................................................................................$128.81
c. Over 6,695,000 BTU per hour ...........................................................................................................................................$178.90
d. Steam-driven prime movers .................................................................................................................................................. $85.88
e. Steam-actuated machinery ..................................................................................................................................................... $85.88
f. Unfired pressure vessels (operating at pressures in excess of 60 psi
and having volume of more than 5 cubic feet) ................................................................................................................$107.34
mISCellaneOUS
1. Operator’s license is not required to operate a boiler.
2. For boilers, water heaters and pressure vessels, see Florida Building Code 2004 (Mechanical), Chapter 10.
3. Annual certification for boilers and unfired pressure vessels per Chapter 8, Miami-Dade County Code.
2013 National Board Synopsis of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Laws, Rules and Regulations