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Department of Fire Services

In Massachusetts, non-residential boilers and pressure vessels must be registered and inspected. The Boiler and Pressure Vessel (BPV) program provides for these functions as required by M.G.L Chapter 146. This jurisdiction includes private and public facilities such as:
• power plants
• hospitals
• nursing homes
• schools
The program also administers professional trade licenses and all prerequisite examinations for:
• firemen and engineers (power plant operators)
• boiler and pressure vessel inspectors
• oil burner technicians
BPV district engineering inspectors also investigate boiler or pressure vessel incidents or accidents. They determine the cause, and prosecute violators of the law within their jurisdiction.

Top tasks

Apply for a Boiler or Pressure Vessel Installation Permit and Inspection Verify a DFS License, Permit or Certification BPV Exams

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Pay Your BPV Certificate of Inspection Fee Online Apply for an Oil Burner Technician or Apprentice Certificate Apply for Fireman and Engineer Licenses Application for Steam Plant Operator License (Special Engineer) How to Report Welded & Mechanical Repairs and Alterations to High Pressure Power Boilers Boiler & Pressure Vessel Appeals Board

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Board of Boiler Rules BPV Forms Boiler Regulations (522 CMR) Law on Boilers and Pressure Vessels (MGL C 146) Oil Burner Regulations (CMR 1.00 11.5 Heating Appliances) Update your BPV Contact Information

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Contact Information

Address

1 State Road, Stow, MA 01775

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Phone

For Boiler & Pressure Vessel program licensing, please call (978) 567-3780

Address

1 State Road, Stow, MA 01775

Directions

Phone

For other Fire Safety Division Licensing call (978) 567-3375

Online

BPV Licensing or Exams BPV.Exams@MassMail.State.MA.US

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