Laws, Rules and Regulations - The National Board of Boiler and ...

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CertIFICate OF InSpeCtIOn
The owner/user shall pay a $20.00 certificate fee for each boiler and pressure vessel inspected.
State FeeS
1. Power boilers and high-pressure, high-temperature water boilers:
a. Internal inspections:
i. Boilers of 4,000 pounds per hour capacity or less .................................................................................................. $35.00
ii. Boilers over 4,000 and up to 16,000 pounds per hour capacity ...........................................................................$60.00
b.
iii. Boilers of 16,000 pounds per hour capacity or greater .................................................................................Hourly rate
External inspections:
i. Boilers of 4,000 pounds per hour capacity or less .................................................................................................. $25.00
ii. Boilers over 4,000 pounds per hour capacity ........................................................................................................... $35.00
2. Heating boilers and hot-water supply boilers:
a. Internal inspections:
i. Boilers of 4,000 pounds per hour capacity or less .................................................................................................. $35.00
ii. Boilers over 4,000 pounds per hour capacity............................................................................................................. $45.00
b. External inspection less than or equal to 15 psi steam boilers .....................................................................................$25.00
c. External inspection of hot-water heaters, jacketed kettles, storage water heaters ..................................................$18.00
3. Pressure vessels (fee to be based on the volume in cubic feet):
a. 1000 cubic feet or less ............................................................................................................................................................ $16.00
b. Over 1000 cubic feet ............................................................................................................................................................... $25.00
c. Internal inspection requiring entry ............................................................................................................................. Hourly rate
4.
Not more than $120.00 shall be paid for each inspection on any one vessel.
Accreditation reviews:
a. National Board R Stamp (travel, preparation time, and all expenses) .................................................................... $1,000.00
b. Each hour or part thereof up to eight hours (travel, preparation time, and all expenses) .....................................$35.00
c. Each hour or part thereof over eight hours in any one day .......................................................................................... $50.00
Per-hour fees do not include mileage and lodging.
mISCellaneOUS
1. Examinations for Certificate of Competency are given on the first Wednesday and Thursday in March, June, September, and
December. Examination fee is $50.00.
2. Certificate of Competency is issued through application process to holder of valid National Board Commission for a $50.00
fee. There is a $25.00 annual renewal fee.
3. Welded repairs and alterations to boilers or pressure vessels shall be performed by an organization holding the National
Board “R” stamp. Repair data reports shall be submitted to the jurisdiction for all welded repairs and alterations.
4. A boiler operator’s license is not required in the state, but is required for the cities of St. Louis and St. Joseph.
5. A copy of the boiler and pressure vessel rules and regulations may be obtained by writing the Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Unit. Cost: $5.00.
6. Mechanically assembled boiler external piping need not be done by a “PP,” “S,” or “A” stamp holder. All other requirements
must be met.
2013 National Board Synopsis of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Laws, Rules and Regulations