Late Inspection Fees will be assessed when a boiler inspection is not completed by its required due date. Fees will continue to accrue daily until the inspection has been conducted. The fee schedule is as follows:

• 0–30 days late: $25 per day
• 31–60 days late: $50 per day
• 61+ days late: $100 per day

These fees are part of the Boiler Safety Program’s system updates designed to improve accuracy in tracking overdue inspections and streamlining the billing and notification process for boiler owners and Authorized Inspection Agencies (AIAs).

TDLR encourages all boiler owners and AIAs to ensure inspections are completed on time to avoid the assessment of late fees.

For questions or assistance regarding inspection deadlines or fee applicability, please contact the TDLR Boiler Safety Program.

This Technical Gram is to inform all stakeholders that Senate Bill 1185, passed during the 89th Texas Legislature, amends Section 755.022(a) of the Texas Health and Safety Code to exempt certain steam generators used in medical equipment and autoclaves from state boiler regulations.

Effective September 1, 2025, electric miniature power boilers that meet all the following criteria and are components of a medical device regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at healthcare facilities are no longer subject to regulation under Chapter 755:

Exemption Criteria:

1. Size limitations:

• Inside shell diameter does not exceed 16 inches
• 20 square feet of heating surface,
• 5 cubic feet of gross volume, excluding the casing and insulation

2. Pressure limitation:

• Allowable working pressure does not exceed 100 pounds per square inch gauge (psig)

TDLR will recognize this exemption and use its enforcement discretion until September 1, 2025.

Please ensure your organization reviews current equipment specifications against these criteria to determine exemption status. Questions regarding compliance or classification should be directed to the TDLR Boiler Division.

For additional information, contact the TDLR Boiler Division at (512) 539-5716 or by email.

Articles in the July 2025 edition of On the Level include updates on:

• 2025 Legislative recap
• Test Format Change for Electricians
• Elimination of Architectural Barriers Forms
• Boiler Safety Maintenance Checklist

Please check the CPSC website for additional information. Here are recalls you should be aware of:

• Prestige Solo, Prestige Excellence, and Aerco Esteem condensing gas boilers (Feb. 27, 2025): The boilers can release carbon monoxide (CO) due to delayed ignitions or component damage, posing a risk of serious injury or death. Deaths and injuries have been reported in connection with these products. More information is available on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website.
• U.S. Boiler, New Yorker Boiler, Advantage, FORCE and Archer brand gas-fired hot water residential boilers (March 14, 2024): The blocked vent switch (BVS) can fail to shut down the burners if the boilers are installed at altitudes above 5,400 feet and the vent system becomes blocked. In such an event, the boiler can emit excessive amounts of carbon monoxide into the home, posing a carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning hazard to consumers. More information is available on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website.
• Lochinvar condensing residential boilers (Nov. 2, 2023): The boiler’s flue grommet can deteriorate and dislodge during use, and allow the boiler to emit carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. More information is available on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website.

• Advisory Board Openings
• Legislative Update
• Program Updates
• Quiz Yourself

• Meet the New Executive Director
• Program Updates
• How To Find Disciplinary Actions
• Quiz Yourself

I am passionate about safety, and I want you to know why it’s important that you read this article about personal carbon monoxide detectors – whether you’re a boiler inspector or just someone who wants to protect their family. Several accident investigations I’ve conducted over the years have shown me that a personal carbon monoxide detector would have saved lives. Please read this article: It’s that important.

• Update From TDLR: Welcome Back, Brian Francis
• Program Spotlight: Elimination of Architectural Barriers
• Additional Elimination of Architectural Barriers Program Update
• Renewing A Code Enforcement Officer Registration

• Legislative Update
• Texas Accessibility Academy Update
• 2023 NEC Is Almost Here
• Legislation Creates Mold Advisory Board

TDLR recommends that all boiler owners, operators, installers, and inspectors, as well as anyone interested in TDLR’s boiler program read the full text of the technical gram (PDF).

For questions about this Technical Gram, email boilers@tdlr.texas.gov.