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The boiler regulations enacted in 1982 also include the requirement for inspection of domestic hot water heaters located in city, county or state facilities. This change was the result of the tragic deaths of six children and one teacher who were killed when a hot water heater exploded in the Star Elementary School cafeteria in Oklahoma City. In all, the Oklahoma Department of Labor has jurisdiction to inspect almost 20,000 hot water heaters. Of these, approximately 9,000 hot water heaters are inspected annually.
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Safety Standards Division Information
The Safety Standards Division (SSD) is staffed with inspectors located geographically around the state. This division regulates the installation, operation, maintenance and inspection of boilers, pressure vessels, hot water heaters and amusement rides. The division also regulates welding practices. SSD's mission is to help ensure the safety of both Oklahoma's workforce and the general public.
Boiler & Pressure Vessel Bureau
Boiler inspection regulations were first established in 1921. These laws were later repealed by new regulations enacted in 1982. The Oklahoma Department of Labor has jurisdiction over high-pressure boilers, low pressure steam and hot water boilers, other pressure vessels and licensing requirements for firms engaged in the repair, service and installation of boilers and pressure vessels. All boilers are to be inspected by either the state or an authorized insurance company at least once a year with high pressure boilers being inspected twice a year. Some pressure vessels are inspected every three years. All inspectors are required to be commissioned by the National Board of Boilers and Pressure Vessels. Today, there are approximately 15,000 boilers and pressure vessels in use in Oklahoma with approximately 475 firms licensed to install, service and repair.
- View Oklahoma Boiler and Pressure Vessel Master List by County
- View Oklahoma Boiler and Pressure Vessel Master List by Inspection Agency
- View Oklahoma Boiler and Pressure Vessel Installer List
- Installer Renewal Application (pdf)
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Safety Standards FAQ
1. What does Safety Standards do?
2. What is a boiler and where is it used?
3. Does the ODOL inspect hot water heaters?
4. Who licenses welding businesses?
5. Who inspects mobile amusement rides?
>> More Safety Standards FAQ
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Elevator Inspection Bureau
After a more than two decade absence, the Elevator Safety law and rules were enacted in 2006 to regulate all aspects of the elevator industry. The Department of Labor, in order to protect public health and safety, has jurisdiction to ensure that elevators, escalators, moving sidewalks and similar devices are installed, maintained, and regularly inspected in compliance with recognized safety standards and codes. All elevator contractors, elevator mechanics and elevator inspectors are required to be licensed by the state.
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