Government of New Brunswick

Boiler and Pressure Vessel Installation Permit

Justice & Public Safety

Overview

A Boiler and Pressure Vessel Installation Permit authorizes the holder to install, alter or make additions to boilers, pressure vessels and pressure piping systems.

Eligibility

An installation permit is required to install or modify boilers, pressure vessels or pressure piping systems.

Installation permits for boilers, pressure vessels or pressure piping systems are only issued to qualified persons having registered QA/QC plans.

All boiler and pressure vessels must be inspected before going into service.

Description

Installation permits are issued by the Chief Boiler Inspector upon the submission of the completed application and payment of the applicable fee.

Effective July 3, 2019, there is an improved method to submit your permit application and receive your permit when you click "Application for Boiler / Pressure Vessel Installation Permit" on the right of this page.

When you choose Pay Now, you will be taken to the payment hub where you will be provided the options to pay with:

• Visa
• Mastercard
• American Express
• Discover
• Visa Debit
• Mastercard Debit
• Interac Online (with participating banks)
• Prepaid Visa/Mastercard

After the payment goes through, you will be given a payment verification number (both online and by email) which allows you to start your work. You will receive your permit at the email address you provided on the application.

If you choose Pay Later, you will receive a notification to the email address provided on your permit application with the amount required for payment so that you may mail a cheque or money order to:

Department of Justice and Public Safety
Technical Inspection Services
P.O. Box 6000
Fredericton, NB
E3B 5H1

Please make all cheques or money orders payable to “MINISTER OF FINANCE”. Once the payment is received, your permit will be processed and sent to you by email.

There is no longer be an option to visit any SNB Service Centers for technical permits. However, the Pay Now option offers faster, same day instant service. The Pay Later option requires a wait in the amount of time for the payment to arrive by mail.

Alternatively, you can call 1-888-659-3222 to have your permit processed, or if you have any questions.

Fees

Unless otherwise specified, Fees exclude the harmonized sales tax (HST).

Fee DescriptionRate in $Effective Date
YYYY-MM-DD
Boiler / Pressure Vessel Installation Permit 25.002003-09-08
Contact Information Email Location
Fredericton