Florida Fire Code 48-01-5: No current boiler certificate available

Overview

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.

2,767Total Citations
0Past 12 Months
48-SeriesGas, Boiler, and Heating Equipment
ReportingDisposition

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

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.

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