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ObJeCtS SUbJeCt tO rUleS FOr FIelD InSpeCtIOn
Same as OBJECTS SUBJECT TO RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION AND STAMPING, except boilers constructed for a pressure of 15 psi
or less having unassisted gravity return, and hot-water heating boilers not subject to annual inspection.
InSpeCtIOnS reQUIreD
1. Steel boilers: an annual internal inspection.
2. Cast-iron boilers and unfired pressure vessels: an annual external inspection.
3. Portable and other unfired pressure vessels: an annual external inspection.
4. Permits required for the installation of all boilers and unfired pressure vessels. First inspection is made by a department
inspector regardless of whether the object is insured.
InSUranCe InSpeCtIOn reQUIrementS
1. Inspections made by inspectors employed by insurance companies and commissioned by the department are accepted
in lieu of inspections made by a department inspector.
2. Reports of inspection must be filed with the department on National Board forms within 30 days.
3. A data report based on an internal inspection shall be submitted by an insurance company when it makes its first inspection
of any boiler or unfired pressure vessel.
4. An internal inspection is not required immediately when insurance coverage changes from one insurance company to
another – if a report is submitted by the new carrier on the National Board External Inspection Report form within 15
days from the date of taking coverage.
5. The department must be notified of suspension of insurance on account of dangerous conditions on National Board forms.
6. The department must be notified of new business and discontinuance of insurance on National Board forms.
CertIFICate OF InSpeCtIOn
1. Certificate of Inspection, valid for 12 months, is issued by the department upon payment to the District of Columbia treasurer
of a $25.00 fee by the owner/user, for those objects inspected by insurance companies.
2. An inspection certificate for an insured boiler or unfired pressure vessel becomes invalid when the unit ceases to be
insured by a duly authorized insurance company.
DIStrICt FeeS
1. Heating boilers:
a. Up to 8,500 square feet steam radiation, inclusive ........................................................................................................... $52.00
b. Over 8,500 square feet steam radiation ...........................................................................................................................$100.00
2. Power boilers:
a. Up to 10 hp inclusive ............................................................................................................................................................... $52.00
b. 11 to 50 hp inclusive ............................................................................................................................................................... $65.00
c. 51 to 150 hp inclusive ...........................................................................................................................................................$100.00
d. Over 150 hp ............................................................................................................................................................................$195.00
3. Miniature boilers ............................................................................................................................................................................... $46.00
4. Unfired pressure vessels ................................................................................................................................................................. $33.00
5. Miscellaneous objects:
a. Fire tire molds, kettles, mangles, electric boilers, and similar equipment ....................................................................$50.00
b. Penalty – failure to prepare for internal inspection ......................................................................................................... $50.00
Inspections made on Sundays and legal holidays, other than regular working hours, shall be twice the normal fee
prescribed. All fees above include the issuance of a Certificate of Inspection on uninsured objects.
2013 National Board Synopsis of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Laws, Rules and Regulations