Boiler Room Safety Checklist: Use These Devices and Protocols to Protect Workers and Your Property

Your boiler is the heart of your property, especially in winter, when it not only supplies hot water but heat as well. To make sure your boiler system is running properly and to improve safety for your property, Calray Boilers offers this boiler room safety checklist. Use this list to do boiler system checks on your own. We end this post with some suggestions for additional steps you can take to improve boiler safety and efficient operation.

Boiler Room Safety Checklist

Create an inspection schedule

You don’t want to approach boiler safety and maintenance in a haphazard manner. Sit down with all parties involved and put together a boiler schedule. Decide how often you will check over components on the list below (daily, weekly, etc.), who will perform the inspection, and where it will be recorded. Also, what is your protocol if you find something is amiss with the boiler, even if it seems to be operating okay at that moment?

Keep a boiler inspection and maintenance log

Smart property owners and managers maintain a log for their boiler. There are multiple benefits to this:

  • Everyone will always know when the boiler was last checked.
  • You can keep track of any problems and know when they were first discovered.
  • It makes communicating with your boiler experts easier.
  • You won’t forget professional boiler maintenance (see below) or city-mandated boiler responsibilities (also discussed below).
  • It shows you are approaching boiler care with a professional attitude and may even help you should any legal issues arise (e.g., a tenant who is unhappy about lack of heat through no fault of your own).
  • Keep your boiler inspection log with any other documentation related to the boiler system.

Check these items regularly

Here are the items you should be checking.

  • Are there any water leaks? (There should be no buckets catching dripping water.)
  • Check the boiler water level to ensure it’s at the proper height to avoid priming or carryover (boiler water or particles in the steam lines).
  • Are the boiler sounds normal (no grinding/excess vibrating from pumps or rattling/banging sounds that could indicate surging)?
  • Are the valves and seals functioning properly (no leaks, corrosion, sediment buildup, hardening, or cracking)?
  • Are the automatic functions working properly? Is the water feeder operating correctly to add water as needed (not stuck or malfunctioning)? Are the steam traps returning condensate in the anticipated volume?
  • Is the boiler igniting properly — not too often or too infrequently? Is the burner igniting within a few seconds of being triggered on?

Most modern boilers have very sensitive settings that shouldn’t be tampered with. In most cases, if you notice something is amiss with a gauge or reading, don’t attempt to fix it yourself. Call Calray and we will make the adjustments.

At least once a month, or as often as required by common sense or by law for your property, check smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they are working correctly. Any battery-powered devices should have the batteries tested and replaced as needed.

You may also need to periodically check your boiler water for sediment, minerals, and other elements. Chemical treatment is often necessary to reach the proper pH and prevent boiler overheating or wear and tear.

Add any checks specific to your boiler model and building

Every boiler system and property is unique. Use the list above as a starting point to build your own checklist together with your boiler service professionals. You may have items you need to add for your particular boiler model, for an issue that has cropped up recently, or for an old boiler that is nearly ready to be replaced.

Other Steps You Can Take to Improve Commercial Boiler Safety

Keep the boiler room only for boiler room functions

Resist the temptation to use your boiler room for storage or other non-boiler functions. You don’t want to keep cleaning chemicals, paper products, and other flammable substances near the boiler. Keeping the room free of clutter also reduces slip-and-fall accidents that result in injuries and workers compensation claims.

Don’t put off regular professional boiler maintenance

Performing routine boiler inspections is terrific, but it doesn’t substitute for professional service. You should have your boiler system inspected by Calray Boilers at least once per year. We can catch things you miss before they become dangerous or expensive. We will also fine-tune the boiler for more efficient operation, which saves on fuel, electricity, and water costs.

Be sure to follow city rules for boiler registration and inspection

When you install a new boiler or replace a significant portion of an old boiler, it must be inspected. Additionally, your boiler must be registered with the city’s Department of Environmental Protection every three years. This helps with New York City air quality, and staying on time with your inspection prevents citations and fines from the city.

Replace a boiler that is too far past its useful service life

Sometimes it’s simply not possible to keep repairing an old boiler any longer. Although installing a new boiler is an expense upfront and entails some disruption, it’s better to plan for it before your old boiler conks out completely. In the long run, you’ll save on headaches, cost of operation, tenant complaints, and safety worries.

If you need help putting together a boiler safety checklist for your specific boiler, have problems that need fixing, are overdue for a boiler inspection, or would like to upgrade your boiler with new parts or a controller, we’re here to help.

Call Calray Boilers at 212-722-5506 or schedule an appointment online at your convenience.


Boiler Room Safety Checklist: Use These Devices and Protocols to Protect Workers and Your Property

Your boiler is the heart of your property, especially in winter, when it not only supplies hot water but heat as well. To make sure your boiler system is running properly and to improve safety for your property, Calray Boilers offers this boiler room safety checklist. Use this list to do boiler system checks on your own. We end this post with some suggestions for additional steps you can take to improve boiler safety and efficient operation.

Boiler Room Safety Checklist

Create an inspection schedule

You don’t want to approach boiler safety and maintenance in a haphazard manner. Sit down with all parties involved and put together a boiler schedule. Decide how often you will check over components on the list below (daily, weekly, etc.), who will perform the inspection, and where it will be recorded. Also, what is your protocol if you find something is amiss with the boiler, even if it seems to be operating okay at that moment?

Keep a boiler inspection and maintenance log

Smart property owners and managers maintain a log for their boiler. There are multiple benefits to this:

  • Everyone will always know when the boiler was last checked.
  • You can keep track of any problems and know when they were first discovered.
  • It makes communicating with your boiler experts easier.
  • You won’t forget professional boiler maintenance (see below) or city-mandated boiler responsibilities (also discussed below).
  • It shows you are approaching boiler care with a professional attitude and may even help you should any legal issues arise (e.g., a tenant who is unhappy about lack of heat through no fault of your own).
  • Keep your boiler inspection log with any other documentation related to the boiler system.

Check these items regularly

Here are the items you should be checking.

  • Are there any water leaks? (There should be no buckets catching dripping water.)
  • Check the boiler water level to ensure it’s at the proper height to avoid priming or carryover (boiler water or particles in the steam lines).
  • Are the boiler sounds normal (no grinding/excess vibrating from pumps or rattling/banging sounds that could indicate surging)?
  • Are the valves and seals functioning properly (no leaks, corrosion, sediment buildup, hardening, or cracking)?
  • Are the automatic functions working properly? Is the water feeder operating correctly to add water as needed (not stuck or malfunctioning)? Are the steam traps returning condensate in the anticipated volume?
  • Is the boiler igniting properly — not too often or too infrequently? Is the burner igniting within a few seconds of being triggered on?

Most modern boilers have very sensitive settings that shouldn’t be tampered with. In most cases, if you notice something is amiss with a gauge or reading, don’t attempt to fix it yourself. Call Calray and we will make the adjustments.

At least once a month, or as often as required by common sense or by law for your property, check smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they are working correctly. Any battery-powered devices should have the batteries tested and replaced as needed.

You may also need to periodically check your boiler water for sediment, minerals, and other elements. Chemical treatment is often necessary to reach the proper pH and prevent boiler overheating or wear and tear.

Add any checks specific to your boiler model and building

Every boiler system and property is unique. Use the list above as a starting point to build your own checklist together with your boiler service professionals. You may have items you need to add for your particular boiler model, for an issue that has cropped up recently, or for an old boiler that is nearly ready to be replaced.

Other Steps You Can Take to Improve Commercial Boiler Safety

Keep the boiler room only for boiler room functions

Resist the temptation to use your boiler room for storage or other non-boiler functions. You don’t want to keep cleaning chemicals, paper products, and other flammable substances near the boiler. Keeping the room free of clutter also reduces slip-and-fall accidents that result in injuries and workers compensation claims.

Don’t put off regular professional boiler maintenance

Performing routine boiler inspections is terrific, but it doesn’t substitute for professional service. You should have your boiler system inspected by Calray Boilers at least once per year. We can catch things you miss before they become dangerous or expensive. We will also fine-tune the boiler for more efficient operation, which saves on fuel, electricity, and water costs.

Be sure to follow city rules for boiler registration and inspection

When you install a new boiler or replace a significant portion of an old boiler, it must be inspected. Additionally, your boiler must be registered with the city’s Department of Environmental Protection every three years. This helps with New York City air quality, and staying on time with your inspection prevents citations and fines from the city.

Replace a boiler that is too far past its useful service life

Sometimes it’s simply not possible to keep repairing an old boiler any longer. Although installing a new boiler is an expense upfront and entails some disruption, it’s better to plan for it before your old boiler conks out completely. In the long run, you’ll save on headaches, cost of operation, tenant complaints, and safety worries.

If you need help putting together a boiler safety checklist for your specific boiler, have problems that need fixing, are overdue for a boiler inspection, or would like to upgrade your boiler with new parts or a controller, we’re here to help.

Call Calray Boilers at 212-722-5506 or schedule an appointment online at your convenience.


Our Privacy Policy

Omnia Mechanical Group(the “Company”) strives to ensure the highest standards for property listings and customer information privacy. Please review the following statement to learn about our company practices and policies. Please be aware that our Privacy Policy is subject to change at any time.

1. Purpose.

This Privacy Policy (“the Policy”) provides information on how the Company uses your personal information. By agreeing to the Policy, you agree to our collection and use of your personal information as described in the Policy. This Privacy Policy is effective for all new users of Sanitaryplumbing.com.

2. Personal Information.

You can browse some areas of omniagroup.nyc (“the Website”) without being a registered user. However, certain activities do require registration. (You consent to the transfer and storage of your information by registering with omniagroup.nyc).

3. Use of Information.

Our primary purpose in collecting personal information is to provide you with a safe and user-friendly experience. For example, the Company may use your personal information to:

  • Improve our services and the Website’s content and layout;
  • Provide the services and necessary customer support you request;
  • Resolve disputes, collect fees, and troubleshoot problems;
  • Track and record customer satisfaction with our services;
  • Protect the Company against error and fraud;
  • Inform you of special promotions and announcements;
  • Enforce our agreements, terms, conditions, and policies; and
  • As otherwise described to you at the time of collection.

We may occasionally ask you to complete optional surveys. These surveys are used to improve and customize your experience with Sanitaryplumbing.com.

The Company always provides you the ability to opt-out of further communication such as promotions and surveys; see the Opt-Out section below.

The Company does not share any of your personal information with outside organizations, companies, individuals, etc. The only exception to this standard is if such a disclosure is reasonably necessary to respond to any and all legal processes.

4. Links to Other Sites.

The Website may have links to other websites that may collect personally identifiable information about you. The Company is not responsible for the privacy practices of the content of those linked websites.

5. Safety & Security Precautions.

The Website has strict security measures in place to protect you and your information from fraud. Once your information is provided to Omnia Mechanical Group, we strive to ensure the confidentiality of your identity and information.

6. Opt-Out.

The Company provides you with the opportunity to opt-out of receiving promotional and other non-essential, marketing-related communications from Omnia Mechanical Group. If you would like to opt-out of these select communications, please see any of the Company’s email communications and follow the directions indicated.

7. Account Protection.

Your password ensures the security of your account. When choosing a password, the Company suggests using various characters. It is highly recommended that you do not disclose your Sanitaryplumbing.com password to anyone. (If you do disclose your password or your personal information with others, you are responsible for all actions taken in the name of your account.) If the security of your password is compromised for any reason, please contact the Company immediately.

8. Accuracy of Information

The Company does not guarantee the accuracy of information for any and all of its properties on the Website, and is not responsible for any errors or misrepresentations (made by Renters, the Client, or otherwise).

9. Cookies

The Company may place a small cookie on your computer’s hard drive. This allows us to personalize your use on the Website. In order to maximize the functionality and usability of the Website, you must set your browser’s preferences to allow both permanent and temporary cookies.

10. Changing Your Personal Information.

Should your personal information change, please immediately update your information on the Website. This will ensure the accuracy of our records. The Company does retain personal information from closed accounts in order to comply with law and collect and disburse any fees owed.

11. Third Parties

This Privacy Policy addresses only the use of information we collect from you. Since omniagroup.nyc does not control the privacy policies of third parties, you are subject to the privacy policies of those third parties. It is advisable that you consult with the management of third parties before you disclose your personal information to others.

12. General

We may amend this Privacy Policy at any time by posting the amended terms on the Website. All amended terms are immediately effective after they are initially posted on the Website.

13. Privacy Policy Questions & Concerns

Questions and/or concerns regarding the Policy should be emailed to the following email address: info@omniagroup.nyc.