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New Boiler in Texas: The Installation Report and First Inspection
A new boiler in Texas cannot be fired until it has been inspected, and the paperwork has a 30-day clock. What the boiler has to be, what has to be filed, who pays, and what it costs to skip a step.
9 October 2026
Before it is installed: what the boiler must be
Under 16 TAC §65.200 a boiler installed in Texas must be:
- Built, inspected and stamped to the ASME Code section that applies to it.
- Registered with the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. Cast iron and cast aluminium sectional boilers are the exception.
- Installed to the latest revision of the applicable requirements. This applies to reinstalled boilers too.
The order of events
- Install the boiler. Do not test-fire or operate it yet.
- File the Boiler Installation Report within 30 days. It is Part I of TDLR form BLR213N. Do not send payment with it.
- Get the initial inspection. The boiler must be inspected internally and externally before it is test-fired or put into operation.
- Pay the invoice. TDLR generates a $25 invoice for the installation report after the initial inspection. The owner pays it, not the installer, unless they agreed otherwise.
- Receive the certificate of operation. $70. The boiler gets its Texas number, "TX" followed by six digits, shown on a red sticker or stamped plate.
Need to run it before the inspection? That requires an approved temporary boiler operating permit, Part II of the same form.
Where to send it
- Email: boilers@tdlr.texas.gov, with the subject line "BIR TOP request" followed by the location name.
- Mail: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Attn: Boiler Program, PO Box 12157, Austin, TX 78711.
The current form is on TDLR's boiler forms page.
What skipping a step costs
From TDLR's boiler sanctions schedule, first-offence ranges:
| Violation | Class | First offence |
|---|---|---|
| Installer fails to file the installation report and the manufacturer's data report within 30 days | A | $500 to $3,000 |
| Not inspecting internally and externally at installation | B | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Installing a boiler not built, inspected, stamped and registered to the ASME Code | C | $2,000 to $4,000 |
| Operating an unregistered boiler, or one without a current certificate | C | $2,000 to $4,000 |
Questions
How long do I have to file a boiler installation report in Texas?
30 days from installation, on Part I of TDLR form BLR213N.
Can I fire a new boiler before it is inspected?
No, not without an approved temporary boiler operating permit. New and reinstalled boilers must be inspected before test-firing or operation.
How much does the boiler installation report cost?
$25, invoiced after the initial inspection. The certificate of operation is a further $70.
Related
- Temporary boiler operating permit
- How often boilers are inspected
- Boiler fees and late fees
- Who can inspect a boiler
Sources
16 TAC §65.200 New boiler installations and §65.300 Fees; TDLR boiler FAQ; TDLR boiler penalties and sanctions.
Reviewed 9 October 2026. Written by an independent site; not legal or engineering advice and not an official TDLR publication.
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PermitPulled (2026). New Boiler in Texas: The Installation Report and First Inspection. Retrieved from https://permitpulled.com/blog/new-boiler-installation-report-texas
Figures compiled from the public TDLR license file and published under CC BY 4.0. Attribution required.
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