If you operate any kind of factory, power plant, or a similar industrial facility that makes use of industrial boilers, there may come a time when you need to ramp up production or replace a boiler that has gone down for repair. When this happens, a company that supplies rental boilers might be a good match for you. But bringing in new boilers to your workplace does come with a few concerns that you should stay on top of before you put these rentals into action. Here are some safety tips to keep in mind when renting an industrial boiler.

You Are Still Responsible for Staying Up to Code

You are probably used to having your everyday boilers inspected by regulators and depending on your state, there could be a variety of regulations you have to stay on the right side of. A rental boiler company will, of course, make sure that all of its boilers are up to the latest codes before they rent to you, but you should still be a responsible business owner and personally inspect each rental as it arrives. If there are certain codes that need to be met in regards to specific features like the stop valves, do a quick test yourself and double-check the rental boiler is ready to go.

More Boilers May Not Mean More People Who Are Ready to Operate

If you are dramatically ramping up the number of boilers you have on-site for a current project, make sure you also have the right employees to take care of the new arrivals. In some states, your employees may need special licenses or skillsets in order to be able to safely operate the boiler. Don't let just any employee start playing around with it just because you need more bodies to get the job done. Take the time to train employees and make sure they are operating the rental boilers safely and correctly.

Iron Out Hook Up and Assembly Before Arrival

Not every rental boiler company will hook the boiler up for you on-site, some just drop it off and it's up to your own employees or third-party boiler contractor to take care of that for you. Talk to your rental company before they arrive and figure out if they are offering full-service including hook-up and assembly. If you will indeed need to do some assembly or other installation work yourself, make sure you figure that out before it arrives. You don't want someone with no previous boiler installation experience trying to get it up and running.

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