Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Rules

P. O. Box 844
Jefferson City, MO 65102

Phone: (573)-751-8709
Fax: (573)-751-1744

Email:
Website: http://www.dfs.dps.mo.gov/programs/bpv/

Details on Board or Commission

Authority: RSMo 650.210

Department: Public Safety

Mission: The Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Rules protects people and property in the State of Missouri from injury or damage that could be caused by the failure of a boiler or pressure vessel.

Function: The Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Rules interprets statutes and rules and develops rule changes relating to the safe construction, installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of boilers and pressure vessels in Missouri. The board also reviews "state specials" not fully complying with the statutes and rules.

SubCommittees: none

Details on Meetings

Number of meetings: 4 meetings

Location of meetings: Jefferson City; other locations may be selected by the chairman, if warranted

Duration of meetings: 1 to 4 hours

Preparation time for meetings: 2 to 8 hours

Total time commitment: 8 to 12 hours

Details on Members

Total members: 7

Appointed members: 7

Term length: 4 years

Compensation: Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.

Member Requirements: Members represent low pressure boiler users, high pressure boiler users, boiler manufacturers, boiler operators, boiler makers, insurers of boilers and pressure vessels, and professional engineers.

Political Requirements: no

Geographic Requirements: no

Senate Consent Required: Yes