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Retrofitting Boilers in Commercial Buildings, Apartments and Hotels to Detect Carbon Monoxide Can Save Lives

Posted in: Boilers and Boiler Safety

AUSTIN – Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can kill – and it is produced by boilers and other equipment commonly used in commercial buildings where people work and sleep, including apartment buildings, hotels, dormitories and hospitals. A state rule adopted in July 2020 requires that building owners install carbon monoxide detectors in all… Read More about Retrofitting Boilers in Commercial Buildings, Apartments and Hotels to Detect Carbon Monoxide Can Save Lives

COVID-19: Boiler Inspection Requirements Temporarily Suspended

Posted in: Boilers and Boiler Safety

To help combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus, TDLR requested and received authority from Governor Greg Abbott to suspend certain regulatory requirements statewide, to the extent necessary to extend inspection time requirements for boilers. TDLR investigators will respond in case of an accident or emergency. Please check the TDLR COVID-19 webpage for the most up-to-date… Read More about COVID-19: Boiler Inspection Requirements Temporarily Suspended

Inspector Image Portal No Longer Available

Posted in: Boilers and Boiler Safety, Elevator and Escalator Safety

Effective November 11, 2019, elevator, escalator and boiler inspectors and members of the public may access elevator, escalator, and boiler inspection reports and related documents using the search feature on the TDLR website.The Inspector Image Portal is no longer available. If you are unable to locate a document, please submit a request for that document to… Read More about Inspector Image Portal No Longer Available

Important Notice Regarding Online Access to Documents

Posted in: Boilers and Boiler Safety

BOILER INSPECTORS: The TDLR public web page for viewing boiler documents is temporarily unavailable. We apologize for this inconvenience. Please note that Jurisdiction Online (JO) is still available and not impacted by this service interruption. Boiler inspectors without access to JO should send requests for boiler documents to: blazers@tdlr.texas.gov. TDLR staff will expedite your request for inspection reports. Please… Read More about Important Notice Regarding Online Access to Documents

Changes to Boiler Certificate of Operation

Posted in: Boilers and Boiler Safety

Starting October 29, 2018, TDLR is issuing new Certificates of Operation for Boilers, including new Temporary Operating Permits. The new certificates include any variances issued, instead of listing those on another sheet of paper. The Temporary Operating Permits include the expiration date. The new certificates also feature a slight design upgrade. Please see Technical Gram 2018-06… Read More about Changes to Boiler Certificate of Operation

New and Updated Authorized Inspection Agency Inspector Procedures

Posted in: Boilers and Boiler Safety

TDLR updated three of the Authorized Inspection Agency Inspector Procedures: TDLR recommends all Authorized Inspection Agencies, boiler owners and operators, and anyone interested in TDLR’s boiler program read the full text of the three inspector procedure documents. View all Authorized Inspection Agency Inspector Procedures

Technical Grams Concerning Rental Boilers and Leased Boilers

Posted in: Boilers and Boiler Safety

TDLR issued two technical grams: These technical grams describe each type of boiler, how it is tracked in the boiler database, and who is responsible for inspecting it. TDLR recommends that all boiler owners, operators, and inspectors, as well as anyone interested in TDLR’s boiler program, read the full text of these technical grams.