Apply for a Boiler Inspector Commission

To inspect boilers and unfired pressure vessels (UPV) in Pennsylvania or renew your commission, you must first meet certain criteria and submit an application to take the PA Boiler Inspector Commission exam. 

About PA Boiler Inspector Commissions

To obtain a Pennsylvania Boiler Inspector Commission, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  • Employed by a company that is authorized to insure boilers and unfired pressure vessels (UPV)
  • Authorized by your employer to perform inspections on boilers and UPVs involved in process operations

Once criteria is met, you must submit an application at least one month before your scheduled Commission exam.

Application Requirements

Application requirements:

  • PA Boiler Inspector Commission form
  • Copy of a valid National Board Commission card
  • Printed verification that the applicant's company is authorized to write insurance in Pennsylvania to insure boilers and UPVs, or authorized the applicant to perform boiler and UPV inspections
  • Submit total fee for the examination and Commission credential card, made payable to the "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania."

PA Boiler Inspector Commission licenses are valid for one year.

To renew a PA Commission, you will need a copy of your credential card in addition to the forms listed above.

Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns, contact L&I's BOIS Boiler Division. Complete petition submission packages should be mailed to the Boiler Division.

By phone

If you have questions you can call the Boiler Division

Call the Boiler Division

Fax

You can fax questions or accident notification to the Boiler Division. 

Send a fax to the Boiler Division

Email

You can email questions to the Boiler Division

Email the Boiler Division

Mail

Mail your completed accident report: PA Department of Labor & Industry Boiler Division 651 Boas Street, Room 1606 Harrisburg, PA 17121

Download the application