File a Variance Request for Boiler Installation

If you are unable to meet state boiler installation requirements, need to make changes that go against the state safety standards defined by the Uniform Construction Code, you must file an appeal or a request with L&I's Industrial Board.

Petition Requirements

This petition must be used exclusively for boiler installation variance or extension requests. Two separate checks or money orders must be made payable to "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania" for the variance petition and the intent to install.

When submitting a variance request for boiler installation, make sure you include one copy each of the following documents:

  • Industrial Board Petition
  • Intent to Install Boiler document
  • Three sets of boiler or mechanical room plans on paper, drawn to scale
    • Floor plan
    • Elevation drawing highlighting the exception requested
    • Dimensions of all equipment clearances

If moving a boiler, one copy each of the following documents is needed:

  • Permit to Move Boiler or Unfired Pressure vessel
  • Manufacturers' Data Report

Fee Schedule

  • Variance/Appeals/Extension of Time Request: $388.81 (per building)
    • Expedited Review of petition: Additional $1,211.25 (per building)
  • Intent to Install: $121.12 per boiler
    • Expedited Review of intent: Additional $1,211.25 (per boiler)

Contact us

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

Call us

If you have questions you can call the Industrial Board.

Call the Industrial Board

Mail your final petition

Mail your complete submission to: Department of Labor & Industry Industrial Board 651 Boas Street, Room 1622 Harrisburg, PA 17121

Download the petition

Email us

If you have questions you can email the Industrial Board

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