| Labour and Workforce Development
Boilers and Pressure Vessels: Certificate of Inspection
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| Who Needs This Certificate? |
In Nova Scotia all boilers and pressure vessels must be inspected
at regular intervals as prescribed by the Chief Inspector. In addition,
all repairs to boilers, pressure vessels, high pressure piping systems and refrigeration plants, need to be inspected.
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| Issuing Department / Agency: |
Labour and Workforce Development,
Building, Fire and Technical Safety Division, , Boiler and Pressure Vessel Section
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| Where can you get this Certificate and /
or further information? |
Building, Fire and Technical Safety Division
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Section
Labour and Workforce Development
Toll-free: 1-800-559-3473
Phone: (902) 424-5721
Fax: (902) 424-3239
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Office Location:
5151 Terminal Road
6th Floor
Halifax, NS B3J 1A1
Mailing Address:
PO Box 697
Halifax, NS B3J 2T8
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| Application Forms & Process: |
An inspection request is made to Labour and Workforce Development. If all requirements are met and the request is approved (subject
to inspection), the certificate will be sent to the applicant by mail.
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| Waiting Period: |
5 to 10 business days
Provided that all the items that must accompany the application have been received.
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| Expiry & Renewal: |
This certificate does not expire; however, re-inspection by the Province of Nova Scotia is required on a regular basis.
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| Price: |
Sliding Scale, dependent upon the size and type of unit
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| Related Requirements: |
Boilers
and Pressure Vessels: Certificate of Installation, Labour and Workforce Development
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| Additional Information: |
Anyone intending to have a boiler or pressure vessel installed
should refer to the Boilers
and Pressure Vessels: Certificate of Installation .
For exemptions contact Labour and Workforce Development or refer to the Act
and Regulations for the applicable limitations, definitions, etc.
As per applicable American Society of Mechanical Engineers Codes and
Standards as well as related CSA Standards.
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| Legislative Authority: |
Steam
Boilers and Pressure Vessel Act and Regulations,
Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, Chapter 444, Section 63
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