Boiler and Pressure Vessel Program
Per Miami-Dade County Code of Ordinances, Section 8-11 - Existing Buildings: A Certificate of Inspection for a boiler shall be requested from and issued by the Building Official if any of the following criteria is met or exceeded: A heat input capacity of 200,000 BTU/h (58.6 kW); a water temperatures of 200 degrees F (93 degrees C); a nominal water capacity of 120 gallons (454 I). A Certificate of Inspection shall be the authorization to operate such equipment for a limited period as follows:
1. A Certificate of Inspection for a high-pressure boiler shall be for a period of not more than 6 months.
2. A Certificate of Inspection for a low-pressure boiler shall be for a period of not more than 12 months. A Certificate of Inspection is required if any of the following criteria is met or exceeded: A heat input capacity of 200,000 BTU/h (58.6 kW); a water temperature of 200° F (93° C); a nominal water capacity of 120 gallons (454 l).
3. A Certificate of Inspection for an unfired pressure vessel (operating at pressures in excess of 60 PSI and having a volume of more than 5 cubic feet) shall be for a period of not more than 12 months.
4. A Certificate of Inspection may, at the discretion of the Building Official, be for a shorter period or such certificate may be rescinded and tests be ordered at any time when in the opinion of the Building Official, a condition exists making such retesting or reinspection desirable in the interest of safety.
5. A Certificate of Inspection shall be posted in a conspicuous location to the operator.
Exception: Boilers requiring inspections and certification by the State of Florida Fire Marshal's Office, Boiler Safety Program.
For renewals and/or questions about payment, contact our office at info.building@sibfl.net or 305.792.2150.