| Boiler Inspection Section 1. How frequently must
boilers be inspected?
Inspection frequencies are
established by the Colorado Boiler and Pressure Vessel Rule, section 2-1. Click
here to view the complete rule.
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A. External
inspection
Copper-tube boilers that are NOT
located in schools, nursing homes, hospitals, jails or prisons shall receive
an external inspection every 2 years.
All other boilers shall receive an external inspection every year, including
copper tube boilers located in schools, nursing homes, hospitals, jails or
prisons.
Gas direct-fired jacketed steam kettles shall receive an annual external
inspection. Indirect-fired jacketed steam kettles shall be inspected when
the boiler providing steam to the kettle is inspected.
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B.
Internal inspection
Power boilers shall receive an
internal inspection every 3 years, if construction permits.
All other boilers shall receive an internal inspection upon the request of
the owner-user or at the discretion of the state or special (insurance)
boiler inspector, if construction permits.
2. Who performs the
inspection?
A state boiler inspector performs the
inspection unless you carry special boiler insurance. If you do carry such
insurance, an inspector employed by your insurance company performs the
inspection.
3. What should I do if
an inspection is overdue and the Certificate of Inspection has expired?
If the inspection is more
than two months past due, call the state Boiler Inspection Section’s office:
303-318-8484. If you get voice mail, leave a message with your name and phone
number. Call the boiler program manager at 303-318-8481 if your call is not
returned within 4 working hours.
4. Can I continue to
operate a boiler if the Certificate of Inspection has expired?
If you received a
Certificate of Inspection after your most recent inspection, and the only reason
you have no current Certificate of Inspection is because the current inspection
is overdue, you may continue to operate the boiler.
5. Can a state
inspector perform the certificate inspection if I carry special boiler
insurance?
A state inspector will not
perform the certificate inspection of an insured boiler unless the certificate
expired more than 60 days ago and the state boiler office has not received a
current inspection report on the boiler.
6. How long does it
take to receive the Certificate of Inspection?
In most cases, you will
receive the Certificate of Inspection within 4 - 6 weeks of the inspection
date. This assumes there are no violations requiring correction and that you
pay the invoice promptly.
7. How much does the
Certificate of Inspection cost?
The fee for the Certificate
of Inspection is $15. In addition, there is an inspection fee whose amount
depends on the type of boiler and who inspects it. Click
here for a complete list of inspection fees.
8. Can I pay my invoice
with a credit card or a purchase card?
No. We accept checks or
money orders made out to “Department of Labor”. |
