Department of Labor and Industry
Safety and Health Codes Board
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Regulations
[16 VAC 25 ‑ 50]
Chapter Information
| Description | This regulation provides procedures to protect human life and property from the unsafe or dangerous construction, installation, inspection, operation, maintenance, and repair of boilers and pressure vessels in Virginia. |
| State Authority | Sections 40.1-51.5 through 40.1-51.19 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | None |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
1. Continue evaluation for the need of other changes to the regulation to assure meeting current technical standards. 2. The protection of the public's health, safety, and welfare with the least possible cost and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (5) relating to this chapter. |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Ed Hilton / Director, Boiler Safety Compliance |
| Address: |
Department of Labor and Industry Main Street Centre, 600 East Main Street Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | Ed.Hilton@doli.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)786-3169 FAX: (804)371-2324 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Updating Documents Incorporated by Reference | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2018. |
| Proposed regulation to adopt revisions to the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Rules and Regulations | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/12/2012. |
| Amendment of current regulation. | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/02/2003. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 4/21/2016 Agency Completed | Amend | |
| 10/24/2007 Agency Completed | Amend | |