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c. Boilers of 500 square feet heating surface but less than 1,000 square feet ................................................................$90.00
d. Boilers of 1,000 square feet heating surface but less than 4,000 square feet ..........................................................$175.00
e. Boilers of 4,000 square feet heating surface but less than 8,000 square feet ..........................................................$225.00
f. Boilers of 8,000 square feet heating surface but less than 10,000 square feet ........................................................$300.00
g. Boilers of 10,000 square feet heating surface or more .................................................................................................$400.00
5. Pressure Vessels (external inspections):
a. Pressure Vessels with a capacity of 500 gallons or less ................................................................................................... $55.00
b. Pressure Vessels with a capacity of 500 gallons but less than 2,000 gallons ...............................................................$65.00
c. Pressure Vessels with a capacity of 2,000 gallons but less than 5,000 gallons ............................................................$75.00
d. Pressure Vessels with a capacity of 5,000 gallons but less than 10,000 gallons ..........................................................$90.00
e. Pressure Vessels with a capacity of 10,000 gallons but less than 20,000 gallons .....................................................$125.00
f. Pressure Vessels with a capacity of 20,000 gallons but less than 30,000 gallons .....................................................$175.00
g. Pressure Vessels with a capacity of 30,000 gallons but less than 50,000 gallons .....................................................$225.00
h. Pressure Vessels with a capacity of 50,000 gallons or more .........................................................................................$275.00
6. Pressure Vessels (internal inspections):
a. Pressure Vessels with a capacity of 500 gallons or less ................................................................................................... $75.00
b. Pressure Vessels with a capacity of 500 gallons but less than 2,000 gallons ...............................................................$90.00
c. Pressure Vessels with a capacity of 2,000 gallons but less than 5,000 gallons ..........................................................$125.00
d. Pressure Vessels with a capacity of 5,000 gallons but less than 10,000 gallons ........................................................$175.00
e. Pressure Vessels with a capacity of 10,000 gallons but less than 20,000 gallons .....................................................$250.00
f. Pressure Vessels with a capacity of 20,000 gallons but less than 30,000 gallons .....................................................$325.00
g. Pressure Vessels with a capacity of 30,000 gallons but less than 50,000 gallons .....................................................$350.00
h. Pressure Vessels with a capacity of 50,000 gallons or more .........................................................................................$400.00
7. Hydrostatic tests: When it is necessary to make a special trip to witness the application of a hydrostatic test, an
additional fee based on the scale of fees applicable to a certificate inspection of the boiler shall be charged.
8. Inspections, including shop inspections, shop reviews, special inspections, and inspections of secondhand or used boilers,
when made by the chief or deputy inspector, shall be charged a fee of $500.00 per day.
9. National Board “R” Stamp Reviews: When a state inspector participates in a stamp review conducted by The National
Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, or inspects welded repairs to a boiler, the fee charged shall be $500.00
per day.
10. Certificate of Inspection....................................................................................................................................................................... $30.00
11. Certificate replacement ................................................................................................................................................................... $10.00
mISCellaneOUS
1. Emergency cutoff switch is required on each hot water supply boiler equipped with power burners, as well as boilers
with a BTUH input of 400,000 or more (regardless of burner type). Each heating and power boiler must have an emergency
shutdown switch at each exit to meet NFPA 70 requirements. Input of 12,500,000 BTUH or more must meet
requirements of NFPA 85, 85A, 85F.
2. Hot water supply boiler cannot be used for comfort heat.
3. Each pool heater must have a safety relief valve and pressure switch or flow switch. Heaters generating 400,000 BTUH
or more must meet requirements of ASME Section IV and be registered with the National Board.
4. Each person who installs, repairs, or tests boilers with a capacity of 1,250,000 BTUH or more must be authorized by
the chief inspector before proceeding.
5. Certificate of Competency identification card is issued to inspectors holding a National Board Commission for a fee of
$25.00, upon application to the chief inspector together with a photostatic copy of said commission.
2013 National Board Synopsis of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Laws, Rules and Regulations