File a Variance Request for Unfired Pressure Vessel (UPV) Installation

If you believe you're unable to adhere to mandated Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code procedures for UPV installation, you must file an appeal or a variance petition with L&I's Industrial Board.

Unfired Pressure Vessel (UPV) Petition Requirements

This petition must be used exclusively for Unfired Pressure Vessels (UPV) installation appeals, variance or extension requests. All checks or money orders must be made payable to "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania."

When submitting a petition, make sure you include one copy each of the following documents:

  • UPV Industrial Board Petition

Additional documentation needed for each UPV unit being moved includes:

  • Permit to Move Boiler or Unfired Pressure Vessel
  • Manufacturer’s Data Report

Fee Schedule

  • Variance/Appeals/Extension of Time Request: $388.81 (per building)
  • Expedited Review of petition: Additional $1,211.25 (per building)


Contact Us

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

By phone

If you have questions you can call the Industrial Board

Call the Industrial Board

By email

If you have questions you can email the Industrial Board

Email 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 form