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Chief Boiler Inspector reports inspection volumes, delinquency concerns
Summary
The Chief Boiler Inspector told the Board that the State completed over 10,000 inspections and insurance companies performed over 18,000; delinquency rates were discussed and two new inspectors were added to address workload.
At the March 12 meeting, the Chief Boiler Inspector reported inspection activity and staffing changes meant to reduce delinquency in mandated boiler inspections.
According to the report, the State completed more than 10,000 inspections while insurance companies completed over 18,000 inspections during the reporting period. The Chief Boiler Inspector noted delinquency rates remain a concern and described ongoing efforts to reduce those rates; the meeting record also notes two new inspectors were added to the state inspection staff.
The board discussed the numbers in the context of maintaining compliance with the National Board Inspection Code and the Tennessee Boiler Rules, especially for older installations. No specific budget changes or enforcement actions were recorded in the transcript; the report was informational and intended to guide staff follow-up on delinquency reduction.
