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The Boiler Safety program was created in 1937 and is codified in Chapter 755 of the Texas Health and Safety Code (the Code). The program was created to protect Texans through the safe operation and frequent inspection of boilers. The impetus for this regulation was the New London School explosion in 1937, which killed approximately 300 school children and teachers.
In 1958, the boiler regulations were changed to encompass low-pressure steam heating boilers installed in public and private schools, colleges, universities, or county courthouses. In 1969, regulations were changed to include provisions for special inspections. In 1972, regulations were changed to require that all boilers (except cast iron) must be registered with the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. In 1977, the Legislature adopted the sections of the ASME code relating to nuclear boilers, bringing them under the regulation of the Texas Boiler Law. In 1989, the Texas Boiler Law, Texas Civil Statutes, Article 5221c, was codified into the Health and Safety Code, Chapter 755.
Despite advances in technology, boilers are still being used to heat water and generate steam. Because these processes are inherently dangerous, regulation of the boiler industry will continue to be needed to ensure boilers are properly maintained and operated.
