Board of Boiler Rules Public Notices and Agendas

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2026 Public Notices and Agendas

Public Notice for June 9, 2026, Meeting

Posted May 11, 2026

The Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Boiler Rules
Tennessee Room, Department of Labor and Workforce Development
220 French Landing Drive
Nashville, TN 37243

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
9:00 AM (CT)

The mission of the TN Board of Boiler Rules is to support the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Boiler Unit by formulating definitions, rules, and regulations for the safe and proper installation, repair, and operation of boilers and pressure vessels.

The TN Board of Boiler Rules is dedicated to safeguarding all individuals from the potential hazards associated with operating these systems.

The TN Board of Boiler Rules is currently composed of five (5) members.

Workplace Regulations and Compliance Division contact:

Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in these proceedings should contact Evelyn Gaines Guzmán ten days prior to the meeting at 615-253-1331 (office) or email Evelyn.Gaines.Guzman@tn.gov.

Visit the Board of Boiler Rules website.

Agenda for June 9, 2026, Meeting

Call Meeting to Order

Introductions and Announcements

Adoption of the Agenda

Approval of the Meeting Minutes and Transcript (March 11, 2026)

Boiler Unit's Reports

Old Business

New Business

  1. Variance Requests
    • 25-16: US Nitrogen, in Midway, TN, is seeking an Attendant Variance Approval to operate its four (4) existing high-pressure boilers (The Babcock & Wilcox Co, Rentech Boiler System, Inc., and Struthers Wells Gulport Inc.) with a new microprocessor-based remote-control system (Emerson DeltaV S-series). This new system will adhere to the Board of Boiler Rules guidelines for Computerized Remote Monitoring of Boiler Systems.
    • 25-17: University of TN Medical Center, in Knoxville, TN, is seeking an Attendant Variance Approval to operate its three (3) existing high-pressure boilers (Cleaver Brooks) with a new microprocessor-based remote-control system (Cleaver Brooks CB120). This new system will adhere to the Board of Boiler Rules guidelines for Computerized Remote Monitoring of Boiler Systems.
  2. New Repair License Application
    • FMW Solutions LLC (Soddy-Daisy, TN) is applying for a license to engage in the erection, repair, and/or alteration of boilers and pressure vessels in the State of Tennessee.
    • Howell Mechanical LLC (Russellville, AR) is applying for a license to engage in the erection, repair, and/or alteration of boilers and pressure vessels in the State of Tennessee.
  3.  Board Cases and Interpretations
    • BI 19-02 – CO Detector
    • BI 26-01 - Coded and Non-Coded Pool Heaters
    • BI 26-02 - Temporary or Rental Boilers Housed in Enclosed Trailers or Containers

Upcoming 2026 Scheduled Quarterly Meetings

  • September 9, 2026
  • December 9, 2026

Adjournment

Public Notice for March 11, 2026

The Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Boiler Rules 
Tennessee Room, Department of Labor and Workforce Development
220 French Landing Drive
Nashville, TN 37243

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
9:00 AM (CT)

The mission of the TN Board of Boiler Rules is to support the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Boiler Unit by formulating definitions, rules, and regulations for the safe and proper installation, repair, and operation of boilers and pressure vessels.

The TN Board of Boiler Rules is dedicated to safeguarding all individuals from the potential hazards associated with operating these systems.

The TN Board of Boiler Rules is currently composed of five (5) members.

Workplace Regulations and Compliance Division contact:

Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in these proceedings should contact Evelyn Gaines Guzmán ten days prior to the meeting at 615-253-1331 (office) or email Evelyn.Gaines.Guzman@tn.gov.

Visit the Board of Boiler Rules website.

Agenda for March 11, 2026

1. Call Meeting to Order

2. Introductions and Announcements

3. Adoption of the Agenda

4. Approval of the Meeting Minutes and Transcript (September 10, 2025)

5. Boiler Unit's Reports

6. Old Business 

7. New Business

A. Variance Requests:

  • 25-10: Wacker Chemical Company, in Charleston, TN, is seeking a Variance Approval to extend 200 plus pressure vessel inspection interval from 2-year inspection requirement to the allowable frequencies not to exceed 10 years, in order to achieve alignment with the API Standard 510.
  • 25-11: Jack Daniels Distillery, in Lynchburg, TN, is seeking an Attendant Variance Approval to operate its two (2) existing high-pressure boilers (The Babcock & Wilcox Co and Nebraska) with a new microprocessor-based remote-control system (Autoflame MK8). This new system will adhere to the Board of Boiler Rules guidelines for Computerized Remote Monitoring of Boiler Systems.
  • 25-12: Eastman Chemical Company, in Kingsport, TN, is seeking a Variance Approval to install a stop valve within the relief path of the pressure relief valve installed on JH-01 HTM Heater (a.k.a. Heater 11) per the guidelines stated in BC 23-01.
  • 25-13: Tennova Healthcare – North Knoxville Medical Center, in Knoxville, TN, is seeking an Attendant Variance Approval to operate its two (2) existing high-pressure boilers and one (1) deaerator (Bryan) with new microprocessor-based remote-control systems (CB120E). These new systems will adhere to the Board of Boiler Rules guidelines for Computerized Remote Monitoring of Boiler Systems.
  • 25-14: Ballad Health – Franklin Woods Community Hospital, in Johnson City, TN, is seeking an Attendant Variance Approval to operate its three (3) existing high-pressure boilers and one (1) deaerator (Cleaver-Brooks) with new microprocessor-based remote-control systems (CB780E). These new systems will adhere to the Board of Boiler Rules guidelines for Computerized Remote Monitoring of Boiler Systems.
  • 25-15: Carlex Glass American LLC in Nashville, TN is seeking a Variance Approval to relocate the remote station and change responsibility of the Remote Attendant from the contracted security provider to Carlex Glass America LLC production personnel.

B. TN Special:

  • Carlex Glass American LLC in Nashville, TN is applying for a TN Special to operate a pressure vessel manufactured by Olmar Grupoolmar.

C. New Repair License Application:

  • Southern Industrial Mechanical Maintenance Company II LLC (Brownsville, TN) is applying for a license to engage in the erection, repair, and/or alteration of boilers and pressure vessels in the State of Tennessee.

D. Board Cases and Interpretations:

  • BC 25-01 – Mechanical Repairs

8.  Upcoming Scheduled Quarterly Meetings

  • June 10, 2026
  • September 9, 2026
  • December 9, 2026

9. Adjournment

Public Notice

UPDATED: This meeting has been canceled.

The Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Boiler Rules 

PEARL Room

Thursday, January 29, 2026

9:00 AM (CT)

The mission of the TN Board of Boiler Rules is to support the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Boiler Unit by formulating definitions, rules, and regulations for the safe and proper installation, repair, and operation of boilers and pressure vessels.

The TN Board of Boiler Rules is dedicated to safeguarding all individuals from the potential hazards associated with operating these systems.

The TN Board of Boiler Rules is currently composed of five (5) members.

Workplace Regulations and Compliance Division contact:

Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in these proceedings should contact Evelyn Gaines Guzmán ten days prior to the meeting at 615-253-1331 (office) or email Evelyn.Gaines.Guzman@tn.gov.

Visit the Board of Boiler Rules website.

Archived Public Notices and Agendas

Public Notice

The Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Boiler Rules 
Tennessee Room
Thursday, December 11, 2025
9:00 AM (CT)

The mission of the TN Board of Boiler Rules is to support the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Boiler Unit by formulating definitions, rules, and regulations for the safe and proper installation, repair, and operation of boilers and pressure vessels.

The TN Board of Boiler Rules is dedicated to safeguarding all individuals from the potential hazards associated with operating these systems.

The TN Board of Boiler Rules is currently composed of five (5) members.

Workplace Regulations and Compliance Division contact:

Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in these proceedings should contact Evelyn Gaines Guzmán ten days prior to the meeting at 615-253-1331 (office) or email Evelyn.Gaines.Guzman@tn.gov.

Visit the Board of Boiler Rules website.

Agenda for December 11, 2025

Call meeting to order

Introductions and announcements

Adoption of the agenda

Approval of the meeting minutes and transcript (September 10, 2025)

Boiler Unit's reports

Old business

New business

A. Variance requests:

  • 25-10: Wacker Chemical Company, in Charleston, TN, is seeking a Variance Approval to extend 200 plus pressure vessel inspection interval from 2-year inspection requirement to the allowable frequencies not to exceed 10 years, in order to achieve alignment with the API Standard 510.
  • 25-11: Jack Daniels Distillery, in Lynchburg, TN, is seeking an Attendant Variance Approval to operate its two (2) existing high-pressure boilers (The Babcock & Wilcox Co and Nebraska) with a new microprocessor-based remote-control system (Autoflame MK8). This new system will adhere to the Board of Boiler Rules guidelines for Computerized Remote Monitoring of Boiler Systems.
  • 25-12: Eastman Chemical Company, in Kingsport, TN, is seeking a Variance Approval to install a stop valve within the relief path of the pressure relief valve installed on JH-01 HTM Heater (a.k.a. Heater 11) per the guidelines stated in BC 23-01.
  • 25-13: Tennova Healthcare – North Knoxville Medical Center, in Knoxville, TN, is seeking an Attendant Variance Approval to operate its two (2) existing high-pressure boilers and one (1) deaerator (Bryan) with new microprocessor-based remote-control systems (CB120E). These new systems will adhere to the Board of Boiler Rules guidelines for Computerized Remote Monitoring of Boiler Systems.
  • 25-14: Ballad Health – Franklin Woods Community Hospital, in Johnson City, TN, is seeking an Attendant Variance Approval to operate its three (3) existing high-pressure boilers and one (1) deaerator (Cleaver-Brooks) with new microprocessor-based remote-control systems (CB780E). These new systems will adhere to the Board of Boiler Rules guidelines for Computerized Remote Monitoring of Boiler Systems.

B. TN Special:

  • Carlex Glass American LLC in Nashville, TN is applying for a TN Special to operate a pressure vessel manufactured by Olmar Grupoolmar.

C. Board cases and interpretations:

  • BC 25-01 – Mechanical Repairs

Upcoming 2026 scheduled quarterly meetings

  • March 11, 2026
  • June 10, 2026
  • September 9, 2026
  • December 9, 2026 

Adjournment

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