The bill S.B. No. 1185 proposes an amendment to the Health and Safety Code, specifically Section 755.022(a), to exempt certain boilers from registration and inspection requirements. The new exemptions include boilers that are components of medical devices regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration, provided they meet specific size and pressure criteria. These criteria include an inside shell diameter not exceeding 16 inches, a heating surface of no more than 20 square feet (unless electric), a gross volume of five cubic feet excluding casing and insulation, and an allowable working pressure of 100 pounds per square inch gauge. Additionally, unfired pressure vessels in autoclaves are also included in the exemption.

The bill also removes the previous exemption for espresso machines and adds a new exemption for boilers used in medical equipment. The changes aim to streamline regulations for certain small-scale boilers and autoclaves, thereby reducing the regulatory burden on medical device manufacturers while ensuring safety standards are maintained. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 755.022 (Health and Safety Code 755)