Installation Permits

PURPOSE: This rule addresses the application requirement, issuing of permits and installation inspections for the repair, replacement, or new installation of objects that are subject to the Act and these rules. (1) As used in this rule, the term “these rules” is intended to mean 11 CSR 40-2.010 through 11 CSR 40-2.065. (2) Effective January 1, 2007, an installation permit shall be obtained by the installer from the Division of Fire Safety, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Unit before the start of work for each new, second hand, or reinstalled boiler, water heater or pressure vessel. Replacement or relocation of an existing boiler, water heater, or pressure vessel shall be permitted as a new installation. The requirement to obtain an installation permit prior to the start of work is waived for an emergency replacement upon notification to the chief inspector. (3) An application for an installation permit shall be submitted to the chief inspector on forms provided by the Division of Fire Safety, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Unit at least sixty (60) days prior to the start of the installation. (A) In the case of an emergency replacement, the application shall be submitted to the chief inspector as soon as possible but not more than seven (7) calendar days after the work has started. (B) Installation permits for multiple boilers, water heaters, or pressure vessels may be requested on a single application provided they are all located at the same installation site. In such cases separate installation permits will be issued and fees will be charged for each permit. (C) Upon review of the installation permit, the chief inspector may require a plan review prior to issuing an installation permit. A separate fee of thirty-five dollars ($35) per hour not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) total will be charged for the plan review. (D) Upon completion of the review process and payment of the required fees an installation permit will be issued. The installer shall maintain a legible copy of the installation permit at the installation site. (4) Fees. (A) Plan Review Hourly Fee $ 35 (B) Installation Permit Fees— 1. Hot Water Heating Boiler— A. 400,000 BTUH and less $ 70 B. Greater than 400,000 BTUH but less than 12,500,000 BTUH $175 C. 12,500,000 BTUH and above $245 2. Hot Water Supply Boilers, Circulating Water Heaters, and Pool Heaters— A. 400,000 BTUH and less $ 70 B. Greater than 400,000 BTUH but less than 12,500,000 BTUH $175 C. 12,500,000 BTUH and above $245 3. Fired Jacketed Steam Kettles $ 70 4. Power Boilers— A. 400,000 BTUH and less $ 70 B. Greater than 400,000 BTUH but less than 12,500,000 BTUH $175 C. 12,500,000 BTUH and above $245 5. Pressure Vessel— A. 1,000 cu.ft. (7,500 gallons) or less $ 70 B. Greater than 1,000 cu. ft. $175 C. Compressed air receivers including tank mounted air compressors designed to operate at 250 psi or less and having a volume of 250 gallons or less $ 25 D. Carbon Dioxide Storage Vessels used solely for carbonated beverage systems $ 25 6. Steam Heating Boilers— A. 400,000 BTUH or less $ 70 B. Above 400,000 BTUH but less than 12,500,000 BTUH $175 C. 12,500,000 BTUH and above $245 7. Fired Storage Water Heaters (Above 200,000 BTUH or 120 gallons) $ 70 (5) Upon completion of an installation, the chief inspector or a deputy inspector shall perform a certificate inspection. After correcting any deficiencies noted during the certificate inspection and payment of the required fees, the chief inspector will issue an Inspection Certificate. (A) The Special Inspectors shall perform a certificate inspection, with an Approved Installation Permit from the Chief Inspector, on all boilers and pressure vessels insured by their respective companies, and, when so inspected, the owners and users of the boilers and pressure vessels shall be exempt from the payment to the state of the inspection fees provided for in section 650.275, RSMo. All pressure vessels in which steam is generated by the application of heat resulting from the combustion of fuel (solid, liquid, or gaseous) or electrical energy for use external to itself shall be classified as a fired steam boiler. (6) Any boiler, water heater, or pressure vessel installed on or after January 1, 2007, without obtaining the required permit shall obtain an installation permit and correct any deficiencies identified during the certificate inspection before an Inspection Certificate can be issued. If additional inspections are required to confirm the adequacy of the required corrective actions the applicable inspection fees will be charged. AUTHORITY: section 650.215, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed March 23, 2006, effective Dec. 30, 2006. Emergency amendment filed Dec. 22, 2008, effective Jan. 1, 2009, expired June 29, 2009. Amended: Filed Dec. 22, 2008, effective June 30, 2009. Amended: Filed Sept. 13, 2024, effective April 30, 2025. *Original authority: 650.215, RSMo 1984, amended 1990, 1993, 1995.