The Boiler Division is now issuing violations for not meeting the CO Detector requirements referenced in the National Boiler Installation Code (NBIC) that was adopted by the Bureau of Construction Codes under Administrative Rule R 339.5203.

NBIC Part 1  1.6.9 states: "The owner or user shall install a carbon monoxide (CO) detector/alarm in equipment rooms where fuel fired boilers and/or fuel fired pressure vessels are located in accordance with the authority having Jurisdiction."

The Boiler Division is issuing a written notice of violation to the boiler certificate holder, and not the holder of the boiler installation permit, if the boiler room is not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector/alarm.  An unresolved violation notice could result in the Boiler Division suspending or revoking a boiler certificate needed for the operation of a regulated boiler.

It is important for MICCA's licensed boiler installers know about these changes and to start using the reference standard to keep its customers from receiving a written notice of violation. 

Because of MIACCA's continued due diligence to educate our members, we are able to provide you this enforcement information that has yet to be made widely known by the Bureau of Construction Codes.

Here is a helpful article from Smart GasDetection Technologies with further information about these requirements.

If you have any comments or questions, please contact M.J. at mjdsmith@miacca.org