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The following information is general in nature. There may be exceptions to each.
In order to inquire about a particular law or rule please contact the New Hampshire Department of Labor at (603) 271-3176 or 1-800-272-4353 or via our web site contact form.

  1. Do I need my Air Tank inspected?

  2. Do boilers located in apartment buildings require inspection?

  3. Who is qualified to do boiler and pressure vessel inspections in New Hampshire?

  4. What is the difference between a high and a low pressure boiler?

  5. What should I do when I received an overdue boiler or pressure vessel notice?

  6. State boiler and pressure vessel certificates have been received with the wrong numbers.

  7. My boiler or pressure vessel leaks. Can I have it repaired?

  8. What if my boiler inspector has found code violations?

  9. Is the state of New Hampshire the only state requiring boiler and pressure vessel inspections?

  10. Do hot water heaters have to be inspected?

  11. Do hot water heaters need to be built to the A.S.M.E. Code?

  12. What if I need a boiler or pressure vessel extension?

  13. Do I need to have my certificate posted?

  14. How much will it cost to have the state inspect my boiler?

  15. When does an elevator or accessibility lift not required to have an annual inspection?

  16. How often does my elevator or accessibility lift need to be inspected?

  17. Who can maintain, repair and work on my elevator or accessibility lift?

  18. Who is responsible to have the elevator or accessibility lift inspected?

  19. Is there a grace period to get my elevator or accessibility lift inspected?

  20. How do I acquire a NH elevator or accessibility lift mechanic license?

  21. What do I need to study to take the elevator exam?

  22. Do I have to take the exam to receive a license?

  23. What do I need to study to take the Accessibility Lift Exam?

  24. How many questions are on the exams and what type of questions?

  25. What is the requirement to pass the exams?

  26. Can I work on an elevator or accessibility lift as a helper or apprentice without a license?

  27. How long is the elevator inspector, elevator mechanic, or accessibility lift mechanic license valid?

  28. How much does it cost to renew my license?

  29. What happens if my license expires?

 

1. Do I need my Air Tank inspected?

Yes, provided it is five cubic feet in volume.
RSA 157-A:6.III This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content.  RSA 157-A:8 This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content.  RSA 157-A:10 This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content.

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2. Do boilers located in apartment buildings require inspection?

Yes if the output BTU capacity is 200,000 BTU'S or greater and located in a building of three units or greater.
RSA 157-A:6.III This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content.  RSA 157-A:8 This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content.

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3. Who is qualified to do boiler and pressure vessel inspections in New Hampshire?

Inspectors holding a National Board Commission and employed by a Jurisdiction or an Insurance Company writing this type of insurance in New Hampshire. RSA 157-A:7 This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content.

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4. What is the difference between a high and low pressure boiler?

Low pressure boiler operates at a pressure of 15 PSI or lower.
RSA 157-A:2 VI This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content.

High pressure boiler operates at a pressure greater than 15 PSI
RSA 157-A:2 VII This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content.

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5. What should I do when I received an overdue boiler or pressure vessel notice?

Call your insurance inspector or the Department of Labor.

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6. State boiler and pressure vessel certificates have been received with the wrong numbers.

Contact your inspector.

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7. My boiler or pressure vessel leaks. Can I have it repaired?

Yes. If welding is required, it shall be done by a contractor holding an 'R' stamp. New Hampshire Administrative Rules Chapter LAB 1203.02 Repairs and Alterations. This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content.

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8. What if my boiler inspector has found code violations?

The violations must be corrected prior to the unit being placed in service. RSA 157-A:9-A

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9. Is the state of New Hampshire the only state requiring boiler and pressure vessel inspections?

No. Presently 48 or 50 states mandate these inspections.

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10. Do hot water heaters have to be inspected?

Yes, if they have an input BTU capacity of 200,000 per hour. RSA 157-A:6.III This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content.  RSA 157-A:8 This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content.  RSA 157-A:10 This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content.

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11. Do hot water heaters need to be built to the A.S.M.E. Code?

Yes. New Hampshire Administrative Rules for Chapter LAB 1202.01 Boilers and Pressure Vessel Code of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 1998 Edition.
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12. What if I need a boiler or pressure vessel extension?

A letter shall be submitted prior to the expiration date. New Hampshire Administrative Rules for Chapter LAB 1202.01 Boilers and Pressure Vessels.
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13. Do I need to have my certificate posted?

Yes. RSA 157-A:9-a.V This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content.

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14. How much will it cost to have the state inspect my boiler?

RSA 157-A:3 This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content. RSA 157-A:9 This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content.

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15. When does an elevator or accessibility lift not required to have an annual inspection?

When installed in a single family private residence.

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16. How often does my elevator or accessibility lift need to be inspected?

Yearly on the anniversary date of the installation of the unit. RSA 157-B:5 This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content. , by a NH licensed elevator inspector.

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17. Who can maintain, repair and work on my elevator or accessibility lift?

A NH licensed elevator mechanic or accessibility lifts mechanics only. New Hampshire Administrative Rules Chapter LAB 1303.03 Initial License Application. This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content.

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18. Who is responsible to have the elevator or accessibility lift inspected?

The owner or leasee of the building is responsible.

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19. Is there a grace period to get my elevator or accessibility lift inspected?

There is no grace period, the unit must be inspected within the anniversary month.

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20. How do I acquire a NH elevator or accessibility lift mechanic license?

Download the application form from our website, mail the completed application to the New Hampshire Department of Labor, PO box 2076, Concord, NH 03302-2076 with a check for the amount of $50.00. The check must be made payable to: NH Dept. of State Treasury. Be sure the check is signed, dated and write what check is for in appropriate space provided. After the application is reviewed by the department, you will be notified if any further information is needed. New Hampshire Administrative Rules Chapter LAB 1303.02 Initial License Application. This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content.

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21. What do I need to study to take the elevator exam?

At this time the exam is based on the codes adopted by NH ASME A17.1 1965 Elevator Code Edition with 1967 and 1968 supplements, ASME A17.1 1984 Elevator Code Edition and ASME A17.1 1993 Elevator Code Edition with 1994 and 1995 Addendums RSA 157-B:3 This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content. RSA 157-B:4 This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content. New Hampshire Administrative Rules Chapter LAB 1302.02 Definitions. This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content.

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22. Do I have to take the exam to receive a license?

Yes, unless you qualify under New Hampshire Administrative Rules Chapter LAB 1303.06 Examination Not Required. This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content.

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23. What do I need to study to take the Accessibility Lift Exam?

At this time the exam is based on the code adopted by NH ASME A17.1 1965 Part V with 1967 and 1968 supplements, ASME A17.1 1984 Elevator Code Edition Part 20 and ASME A17.1 1993 Elevator Code Edition Part 20 with 1994 and 1995 Addendums RSA 157-B:3 This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content. RSA 157-B:4 This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content. New Hampshire Administrative Rules Chapter LAB 1302.02 Definitions. This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content.

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24. How many questions are on the exams and what type of questions?

There are 2 parts of appropriately 50 questions on each exam. The type of questions on the exam are true or false, multiple choice, fill in the blank and essay questions. A oral part of appropriately 5 to 10 questions given by a panel is given after a passing grade on the written part. New Hampshire Administrative Rules Chapter LAB 1303.05 Examination Required. This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content.

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25. What is the requirement to pass the exams?

At least 70% accuracy is passing. New Hampshire Administrative Rules Chapter LAB 1303.03 Examination Required. This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content.

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26. Can I work on an elevator or accessibility lift as a helper or apprentice without a license?

Only if you are in the presence of a NH licensed elevator or accessibility lift mechanic.

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27. How long is the elevator inspector, elevator mechanic or accessibility lift mechanic license valid?

2 years from the date of issue.

RSA 157-B:8 This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content. RSA 157-B:8-a This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content.

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28. How much does it cost to renew my license?

$35.00 every 2 years RSA 157-B:8 This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content. RSA 157-B:8-a This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content. New Hampshire Administrative Rules Chapter LAB 1303.08 Licensing and Fees. This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content.

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29. What happens if my license expires?

If not renewed within 30 days from the expiration date, you must reapply and you may not work on any related equipment alone. A $50.00 reinstatement fee is required and under certain circumstances reexamination is required. New Hampshire Administrative Rules Chapter LAB 1303.07 Renewal License. This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content. Chapter LAB 1303.08 Licensing and Fees. This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content.

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