Periodic Boiler Inspections

NYC Admin. Code tit. 28, ch. 3, art. 303

in effect

NYC Admin. Code § 28-303.1 General.

§ 28-303.1 General. Periodic boiler inspections shall be performed in accordance with this article and the provisions of section 1011.3 of the New York city mechanical code. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 1/1/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-303.2 Annual inspections.

§ 28-303.2 Annual inspections. Except as otherwise provided in this article, each owner of a boiler, as defined in section 204 of the New York state labor law, excepting those boilers listed in subdivision five of such section of such labor law, shall have such boiler inspected at least once a year in accordance with this article. All individuals who perform periodic inspections pursuant to this article shall be qualified under section 204 of the New York state labor law and the rules promulgated by the commissioner of labor or the commissioner of buildings.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-303.2.1 Internal inspection required.

§ 28-303.2.1 Internal inspection required. All high-pressure boilers shall have an annual internal inspection performed in accordance with section 204 of New York State Labor Law and the rules of the department. Where construction of a low-pressure boiler allows, an internal inspection shall be performed on a periodic schedule in accordance with section 204 of the New York State Labor Law and the rules of the department. (Am. L.L. 2023/077, 6/11/2023, eff. 6/11/2023) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2023/077.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-303.2.2 External inspection required.

§ 28-303.2.2 External inspection required. All high- and low-pressure boilers shall have an annual external inspection performed in accordance with section 204 of New York State Labor Law and the rules of the department. Such inspection shall include chimney connectors. (Am. L.L. 2023/077, 6/11/2023, eff. 6/11/2023) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2023/077.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-303.2.3 Electric high-pressure boilers.

§ 28-303.2.3 Electric high-pressure boilers. Electric boilers operating at pressures or temperatures classified as high-pressure boilers, as defined in the New York city mechanical code, shall be annually inspected as high-pressure boilers in accordance with this article. (L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 1/1/2022; Am. L.L. 2023/077, 6/11/2023, eff. 6/11/2023) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126 and L.L. 2023/077.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-303.3 Qualifications of boiler inspectors.

§ 28-303.3 Qualifications of boiler inspectors. All individuals who perform periodic inspections pursuant to this article shall have the qualifications set forth in the rules of the department and in section 28-303.3.1 or section 28-303.3.2 of this code, as applicable. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 1/1/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-303.3.1 High-pressure boilers.

§ 28-303.3.1 High-pressure boilers. Inspections required by section 28-303.2 of this code for a high-pressure boiler must be performed, in accordance with the rules of the department, on behalf of the owner, by boiler inspectors in the employ of a duly authorized insurance company who are qualified in accordance with section 204 of the New York State Labor Law. (L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 1/1/2022; Am. L.L. 2023/077, 6/11/2023, eff. 6/11/2023) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126 and L.L. 2023/077.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-303.3.2 Low-pressure boilers.

§ 28-303.3.2 Low-pressure boilers. Inspections required by section 28-303.2 of a low-pressure boiler must be performed, in accordance with the rules of the department, on behalf of the owner, by boiler inspectors who are qualified in accordance with section 204 of the New York State Labor law. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 1/1/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-303.4 Staggered inspection cycles.

§ 28-303.4 Staggered inspection cycles. The commissioner may by rule establish staggered inspection cycles for buildings required to comply with this article.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-303.5 Repair of defects.

§ 28-303.5 Repair of defects. The owner of each boiler that is subject to periodic inspection shall correct any defects identified in the annual boiler inspection.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-303.6 Reporting an unsafe or hazardous condition.

§ 28-303.6 Reporting an unsafe or hazardous condition. If an inspection reveals that any boiler is unsafe or hazardous to life and safety, the device is to be immediately taken out of service by the approved boiler inspection agency performing the inspection and the building owner shall be notified. Such agency shall notify the department of the unsafe or hazardous condition of the boiler within 24 hours after the condition is discovered. Notification to the department may be made by telephone, electronically or in writing. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 1/1/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-303.7 Owner's annual boiler inspection report.

§ 28-303.7 Owner's annual boiler inspection report. The owner of each boiler that is subject to inspection pursuant to section 28-303.2 shall file a signed annual report with the commissioner in accordance with the rules of the department within 14 days after the required annual inspection of the boiler has been performed. Extensions of time to file such report may be granted in accordance with the rules of the department. The report shall include, but shall not be limited to: 1. The location of the boiler. 2. The name and address of the inspector, the qualification of the inspector to perform the inspection, the date of inspection and if the inspector is a qualified boiler inspector in the employ of a duly authorized insurance company, the policy number covering the boiler. 3. A list of all defects found in the inspection for each device inspected. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 1/1/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-303.7.1 Affirmation of correction.

§ 28-303.7.1 Affirmation of correction. All defects identified in the annual boiler inspection report shall be corrected within 90 days after the date of initial inspection. The department may grant an extension of 45 days upon submission of an application by the owner demonstrating a practical difficulty in complying within the 90 day timeframe. In no case shall a single extension request be granted for more than 45 days, and no more than two such extensions be granted for a specific defect. An affirmation of correction shall be filed within 14 days of the date of correction. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 1/1/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-303.8 Scope of inspection.

§ 28-303.8 Scope of inspection. During required inspection and testing, in addition to any other requirements prescribed by this code or the rules of the department, all parts of the equipment shall be inspected to determine that they are in safe operating condition and that parts subject to wear have not worn to such an extent as to affect the safe and reliable operation of the boiler.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-303.9 Removal or discontinuance notice.

§ 28-303.9 Removal or discontinuance notice. The owner of a boiler that is removed or discontinued from use shall file a written notice of such removal or discontinuance with the commissioner within 30 days of the date of removal or discontinuance.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-303.10 Additional inspections.

§ 28-303.10 Additional inspections. In addition to the inspections required by this article, the commissioner may make such additional inspections as required to enforce the provisions of this code.

NYC Admin. Code § 28-303.11 Fees.

§ 28-303.11 Fees. The owner of each boiler subject to periodic inspection pursuant to this article shall pay to the department an annual fee for each boiler in the amount prescribed by this code to cover the city's administrative and supervisory costs. The fee shall be payable at the time of the filing of the owner's annual boiler inspection report. No fee shall be charged for additional inspections made by the department pursuant to section 28-303.10.

Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCadmin/0-0-0-158018Fetched: 10/24/2026