Inspector Qualifications for Heater and Boiler Mechanical Reliability

Inspection of heaters and boilers should be performed by someone trained and experienced with heater operation, heater deterioration mechanisms and the appropriate inspection techniques to identify or monitor them. The inspector should have experience with or have access to an individual(s) with understanding of burners, tubes, tube hangers and supports, refractories, and overall heater operation. Examiners performing specific NDE procedures should be trained and qualified in the applicable procedures in which the examiner is involved. In some cases, the examiner may be required to hold other certifications necessary to satisfy owner or user requirements. Examples of other certifications include American Society for Non-Destructive Testing SNT-TC-1A or American Welding Society Welding Inspection certification.

Certification of boiler inspectors may be governed by jurisdictions. Some jurisdictions may require the inspector to have a National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors certification.