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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. Do I have to have my wheelchair lift inspected?

  16. When do I have my elevator inspected?

  17. Who inspects the elevators and accessibility lifts in New Hampshire?

  18. If my elevator breaks down, can I hire anyone to repair it?

  19. How do I get an Inspection Certificate?

  20. What do I do with the Inspection Certificate once I receive it?

  21. What happens if my elevator fails the inspection?

 

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 input 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 Boilers and Pressure Vessels. 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 Vessels.
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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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.
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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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. Do I have to have my wheelchair lift inspected?

In accordance with RSA 157-B This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content., if you own or lease a building which is accessible to the public or to employees. Any elevator, dumbwaiter or accessibility lift must be inspected.

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16. When do I have my elevator inspected?

RSA 157-B This link is to a page outside of the NH DOL web site. NH DOL assumes no responsibility for its content. requires that elevators and accessibility lifts be inspected every year prior to the expiration date on the Inspection Certificate.

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17. Who inspects the elevators and accessibility lifts in New Hampshire?

Only a licensed Elevator Inspector may perform inspections in the state. An elevator license may only be issued through the Department of Labor.

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18. If my elevator breaks down, can I hire anyone to repair it?

Only a licensed elevator mechanic may work in elevators in New Hampshire. An elevator mechanics license may only be issued through the Department of Labor.

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19. How do I get an Inspection Certificate?

After the licensed inspector has performed his inspection and completed his report and receipt of the invoice, the Inspection Certificate will be mailed.

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20. What do I do with the Inspection Certificate once I receive it?

The Inspection Certificate must be posted in the elevator in full view of passengers.

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21. What happens if my elevator fails the inspection?

The inspector will give you a report of the code violations. The department of Labor will send you a letter with your invoice explaining what necessary repairs needs to take place before receiving an Inspection Certificate stating the time frame you have to make the repairs before the elevator would be put out of service.

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