Kentucky

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Governing body

chardonlabs.com says governing body is Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, Division of Plumbing, as of 2026-08-05.

Governing body: The Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction oversees boiler inspections through its Division of Plumbing under Kentucky Revised Statutes, Title XIX, Chapter 236.00, Sections .005 through .990. Authorized inspector types: Department inspectors conduct all new installation inspections. For ongoing inspections, Kentucky accepts commissioned insurance company inspectors. Inspection frequency: High-pressure boilers require annual internal and external inspections while not under pressure, plus annual external inspections while under pressure if possible. Low-pressure boilers require biennial internal and external inspections, where construction permits, with a two-month grace period allowed.

https://www.chardonlabs.com/resources/commercial-boiler-inspection-regulations-by-state/

nationalboard.org says governing body is Department of Housing, Buildings, and Construction, Boiler & P.V. Inspection, Division of Plumbing, as of 2026-08-05.

Kentucky Revised Statutes , Chapter 234. Pressure vessels used for transportation of compressed gases constructed and operated in compliance with specifications and regulations of another state or federal authority. Pressure vessels containing air located on vehicles operating under the regulations of another state or federal authority. OBJECTS SUBJECT TO RULES FOR FIELD INSPECTION Same as OBJECTS SUBJECT TO RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION AND STAMPING. INSPECTIONS REQUIRED Power boilers: Annual internal and external inspection while not under pressure; Annual external inspection while under pressure, if possible. Low-pressure steam or vapor-heating boilers, hot-water heating boilers, and hot-water supply boilers: biennial internal and external inspection where construction permits. A grace period of two months beyond the periods specified above may elapse between inspections.

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Statute citation

chardonlabs.com says statute citation is Kentucky Revised Statutes, Title XIX, Chapter 236.00, Sections .005 through .990, as of 2026-08-05.

Governing body: The Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction oversees boiler inspections through its Division of Plumbing under Kentucky Revised Statutes, Title XIX, Chapter 236.00, Sections .005 through .990. Authorized inspector types: Department inspectors conduct all new installation inspections. For ongoing inspections, Kentucky accepts commissioned insurance company inspectors. Inspection frequency: High-pressure boilers require annual internal and external inspections while not under pressure, plus annual external inspections while under pressure if possible. Low-pressure boilers require biennial internal and external inspections, where construction permits, with a two-month grace period allowed.

https://www.chardonlabs.com/resources/commercial-boiler-inspection-regulations-by-state/

nationalboard.org says statute citation is Kentucky Revised Statutes, Title XIX. Public Safety and Morals, Chapter 236.00 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act, Sections .005 through .990., as of 2026-08-05.

Kentucky Revised Statutes , Chapter 234. Pressure vessels used for transportation of compressed gases constructed and operated in compliance with specifications and regulations of another state or federal authority. Pressure vessels containing air located on vehicles operating under the regulations of another state or federal authority. OBJECTS SUBJECT TO RULES FOR FIELD INSPECTION Same as OBJECTS SUBJECT TO RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION AND STAMPING. INSPECTIONS REQUIRED Power boilers: Annual internal and external inspection while not under pressure; Annual external inspection while under pressure, if possible. Low-pressure steam or vapor-heating boilers, hot-water heating boilers, and hot-water supply boilers: biennial internal and external inspection where construction permits. A grace period of two months beyond the periods specified above may elapse between inspections.

https://www.nationalboard.org/PrintAllSynopsis.aspx?Jurisdiction=Select

Power boiler inspection interval

chardonlabs.com says power boiler inspection interval is annual internal and external inspections while not under pressure, plus annual external inspections while under pressure if possible, as of 2026-08-05.

Governing body: The Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction oversees boiler inspections through its Division of Plumbing under Kentucky Revised Statutes, Title XIX, Chapter 236.00, Sections .005 through .990. Authorized inspector types: Department inspectors conduct all new installation inspections. For ongoing inspections, Kentucky accepts commissioned insurance company inspectors. Inspection frequency: High-pressure boilers require annual internal and external inspections while not under pressure, plus annual external inspections while under pressure if possible. Low-pressure boilers require biennial internal and external inspections, where construction permits, with a two-month grace period allowed.

https://www.chardonlabs.com/resources/commercial-boiler-inspection-regulations-by-state/

nationalboard.org says power boiler inspection interval is Annual internal and external inspection while not under pressure; Annual external inspection while under pressure, if possible., as of 2026-08-05.

Kentucky Revised Statutes , Chapter 234. Pressure vessels used for transportation of compressed gases constructed and operated in compliance with specifications and regulations of another state or federal authority. Pressure vessels containing air located on vehicles operating under the regulations of another state or federal authority. OBJECTS SUBJECT TO RULES FOR FIELD INSPECTION Same as OBJECTS SUBJECT TO RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION AND STAMPING. INSPECTIONS REQUIRED Power boilers: Annual internal and external inspection while not under pressure; Annual external inspection while under pressure, if possible. Low-pressure steam or vapor-heating boilers, hot-water heating boilers, and hot-water supply boilers: biennial internal and external inspection where construction permits. A grace period of two months beyond the periods specified above may elapse between inspections.

https://www.nationalboard.org/PrintAllSynopsis.aspx?Jurisdiction=Select

Low-pressure boiler inspection interval

chardonlabs.com says low-pressure boiler inspection interval is biennial internal and external inspections, where construction permits, with a two-month grace period allowed, as of 2026-08-05.

Governing body: The Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction oversees boiler inspections through its Division of Plumbing under Kentucky Revised Statutes, Title XIX, Chapter 236.00, Sections .005 through .990. Authorized inspector types: Department inspectors conduct all new installation inspections. For ongoing inspections, Kentucky accepts commissioned insurance company inspectors. Inspection frequency: High-pressure boilers require annual internal and external inspections while not under pressure, plus annual external inspections while under pressure if possible. Low-pressure boilers require biennial internal and external inspections, where construction permits, with a two-month grace period allowed.

https://www.chardonlabs.com/resources/commercial-boiler-inspection-regulations-by-state/

nationalboard.org says low-pressure boiler inspection interval is Low-pressure steam or vapor-heating boilers, hot-water heating boilers, and hot-water supply boilers: biennial internal and external inspection where construction permits., as of 2026-08-05.

Kentucky Revised Statutes , Chapter 234. Pressure vessels used for transportation of compressed gases constructed and operated in compliance with specifications and regulations of another state or federal authority. Pressure vessels containing air located on vehicles operating under the regulations of another state or federal authority. OBJECTS SUBJECT TO RULES FOR FIELD INSPECTION Same as OBJECTS SUBJECT TO RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION AND STAMPING. INSPECTIONS REQUIRED Power boilers: Annual internal and external inspection while not under pressure; Annual external inspection while under pressure, if possible. Low-pressure steam or vapor-heating boilers, hot-water heating boilers, and hot-water supply boilers: biennial internal and external inspection where construction permits. A grace period of two months beyond the periods specified above may elapse between inspections.

https://www.nationalboard.org/PrintAllSynopsis.aspx?Jurisdiction=Select

Accepted inspector types

chardonlabs.com says accepted inspector types is Department inspectors conduct all new installation inspections. For ongoing inspections, commissioned insurance company inspectors, as of 2026-08-05.

Governing body: The Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction oversees boiler inspections through its Division of Plumbing under Kentucky Revised Statutes, Title XIX, Chapter 236.00, Sections .005 through .990. Authorized inspector types: Department inspectors conduct all new installation inspections. For ongoing inspections, Kentucky accepts commissioned insurance company inspectors. Inspection frequency: High-pressure boilers require annual internal and external inspections while not under pressure, plus annual external inspections while under pressure if possible. Low-pressure boilers require biennial internal and external inspections, where construction permits, with a two-month grace period allowed.

https://www.chardonlabs.com/resources/commercial-boiler-inspection-regulations-by-state/

nationalboard.org says accepted inspector types is Inspections made by inspectors employed by insurance companies and commissioned by the department are accepted in lieu of inspections made by a department inspector., as of 2026-08-05.

Kentucky Revised Statutes , Chapter 234. Pressure vessels used for transportation of compressed gases constructed and operated in compliance with specifications and regulations of another state or federal authority. Pressure vessels containing air located on vehicles operating under the regulations of another state or federal authority. OBJECTS SUBJECT TO RULES FOR FIELD INSPECTION Same as OBJECTS SUBJECT TO RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION AND STAMPING. INSPECTIONS REQUIRED Power boilers: Annual internal and external inspection while not under pressure; Annual external inspection while under pressure, if possible. Low-pressure steam or vapor-heating boilers, hot-water heating boilers, and hot-water supply boilers: biennial internal and external inspection where construction permits. A grace period of two months beyond the periods specified above may elapse between inspections.

https://www.nationalboard.org/PrintAllSynopsis.aspx?Jurisdiction=Select