NATIONAL BOARD OF BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL INSPECTORS

What Is The National Board?
The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors was created in 1919 to promote greater safety to life and property through uniformity in the construction, installation, repair, maintenance, and inspection of boilers and pressure vessels. The National Board membership oversees adherence to codes involving the construction and repair of boilers and pressure vessels.

What are the functions of the National Board?
The National Board is comprised of Chief Boiler Inspectors representing government agencies from across North America. Our functions include:

Helping to maintain quality within the boiler and pressure vessel industry through the process of third-party inspection during the manufacturing process as well as promoting the establishment of manufacturing, maintenance, and repair standards for boilers and pressure vessels.

Offering an extensive training program for inspectors and other industry professionals, involving continuing education in various disciplines of the boiler and pressure vessel industry.

The commissioning of inspectors who pass an extensive examination administered by the National Board, enabling the qualified inspection of boilers and pressure vessels.

Maintaining a pressure relief testing laboratory -- setting the industry standard for testing pressure relief devices and other appurtenances.

Maintaining detailed records of all National Board registered boilers and pressure vessels.

Accrediting qualified repair organizations and owner/user inspection organizations for repair and alteration of pressure-retaining items and pressure relief devices.

Investigating accidents and code compliance problems involving boilers and pressure vessels.

Educating the general public and government representation on the need for safety standards.

Developing inspection, repair, and alteration standards (National Board Inspection Code).

What is the National Board Inspection Code?
It is the only standard recognized worldwide for in service inspection repairs and alterations of boilers and pressure vessels. This American National Standard has been adopted by a number of states and jurisdictions, as well as by federal regulatory agencies including the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Resources available from the National Board:

Boiler and pressure vessel accident data from National Board jurisdictions

Information concerning boiler and pressure vessel laws of National Board jurisdictions

Access to knowledgeable industry professionals

Important construction data on every boiler and pressure vessel registered with the National Board (stored at our Columbus, Ohio headquarters for the life of the boiler or pressure vessel)

A catalog of all National Board publications and videos

Visit them at http://www.nationalboard.org