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c. Over 1,000 square feet heating surface .............................................................................................................................. $70.00
4. Internal power boilers:
a. 100 square feet or less heating surface ............................................................................................................................... $50.00
b. Over 100 square feet to 1,000 square feet heating surface ........................................................................................... $75.00
c. Over 1,000 square feet heating surface ............................................................................................................................$150.00
5. Electric boilers:
a. External ...................................................................................................................................................................................... $30.00
b. Internal ....................................................................................................................................................................................... $50.00
6. Coil-type steam generators ........................................................................................................................................................... $50.00
7. Special inspection:
a. $250.00 plus expenses for up to one-half day;
b. $500.00 plus expenses for one day up to eight hours.
8. ASME or National Board shop reviews for Certificate of Authorization are $1,500.00 per location.
9. Quality control program reviews:
a. Boiler and pressure vessel manufacturers and repair organizations:
i. $250.00 plus expenses for up to one-half day;
ii. $400.00 plus expenses for one day up to eight hours.
b. Safety valve assembly and repair organizations:
i. $250.00 plus expenses for up to one-half day;
ii. $400.00 plus expenses for one day up to eight hours.
10. Nuclear surveys:
a. $250.00 plus expenses for up to one-half day;
b. $500.00 plus expenses for one day up to eight hours.
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1. The National Board Inspection Code is adopted for repairs and alterations.
2. Certificate of Competency examinations are held by the boiler examining board on the first Wednesday in March, June,
September, and December. An initial boiler inspector’s commission and identification card is issued (upon payment of a
fee of $40.00) to those inspectors successfully passing the examination and obtaining a National Board Commission, or to
inspectors holding a National Board Commission and who have passed an acceptable examination in another state. A fee
of $20.00 is charged for the annual renewal of the identification card.
3. Upon completion of the installation of a boiler or at the time of the initial certificate inspection of an already installed
boiler that has not been inspected and decaled according to these rules, a decal with the state serial number shall be
placed in a conspicuous location on the boiler/water heater for identification.
4. All persons, firms, and corporations engaged in the installation, moving, and reinstallation of power boilers, steamheating,
or hot-water heating boilers in the State of Louisiana, with the exception of the City of New Orleans, shall be
licensed by the state fire marshal to perform such work. Before such license is issued, the applicant must pass a written
examination administered by the chief boiler inspector.
5. Before any boiler is installed, moved, or reinstalled, the licensed person, firm, or corporation must submit an application
to the chief boiler inspector listing the location, manufacturer, type, serial number and National Board number of the
boiler, and the expected date of installation completion.
6. A license is required for a fee of $75.00, renewable annually, for the installation, moving, or reinstallation of power boilers,
steam-heating boilers, and hot-water heating boilers. A written examination is required and is administered by the
chief boiler inspector. Examination fee is $50.00. A permit is also required. Fee is $25.00 per unit for installation of each
power boiler, steam-heating boiler, and hot-water heating boiler.
7. A license is not required to operate a boiler or pressure vessel; however, an operator is required to be in attendance
during operation.
2013 National Board Synopsis of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Laws, Rules and Regulations