Florida Fire Code 48-01-5: No current boiler certificate available
Fire code 48-01-5 (No current boiler certificate available) is a Gas, Boiler, and Heating Equipment citation with 2,767 citations across Florida food establishments. An uninspected boiler poses explosion and fire risks.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records and Florida fire safety statutes.
Legal reference: 61C-1.004(9) FAC
What the Code Says
48-01-5 — No current boiler certificate available
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for the boiler. This is the most commonly cited boiler violation, distinct from 48-01-4 by the reporting period in which it was cited.
— Florida Statutes & Administrative Code, DBPR Fire Safety Reporting
Fire Safety Risk
An uninspected boiler poses explosion and fire risks. Boilers operate under pressure and at high temperatures. Without regular professional inspection, dangerous conditions such as corroded vessels, faulty pressure relief valves, or gas leaks can develop undetected. A missing certificate may indicate the boiler has not been inspected at all, or that the inspection revealed problems that were not resolved.
Legal Requirements
A current, valid insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate must be available on the premises and posted in the boiler room. Power boilers require annual inspection; low pressure boilers require biannual inspection. Expired certificates must be renewed promptly.
Legal Basis
61C-1.004(9) FAC — The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair. The insurance inspector's boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room.
— 61C-1.004(9) FAC
References
- Florida State Fire Marshal
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
- Florida DBPR Division of Hotels & Restaurants
- Florida Statutes Chapter 509
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Florida fire code 48-01-5?
- Florida fire code 48-01-5 (No current boiler certificate available) falls under the Gas, Boiler, and Heating Equipment category. No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for the boiler. This is the most commonly cited boiler violation, distinct from 48-01-4 by the reporting period in which it was cited.
- Why is fire code 48-01-5 (No current boiler certificate available) dangerous?
- An uninspected boiler poses explosion and fire risks. Boilers operate under pressure and at high temperatures. Without regular professional inspection, dangerous conditions such as corroded vessels, faulty pressure relief valves, or gas leaks can develop undetected. A missing certificate may indicate the boiler has not been inspected at all, or that the inspection revealed problems that were not resolved.
- What are the requirements for fire code 48-01-5?
- A current, valid insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate must be available on the premises and posted in the boiler room. Power boilers require annual inspection; low pressure boilers require biannual inspection. Expired certificates must be renewed promptly.
- How common is fire code 48-01-5 in Florida?
- Fire code 48-01-5 (No current boiler certificate available) has been cited 2,767 times across Florida food establishments. In the past 12 months, there have been 0 citations.
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This reference is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and Florida fire safety statutes (Chapter 509, Chapter 633).
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Disclaimer: Fire safety codes are reported by DBPR food inspectors to the local fire authority or State Fire Marshal for follow-up. Code descriptions reflect Florida statutes and NFPA standards current at time of publication.
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