An expired boiler inspection certificate can get your plant shut down—same day—by the fire marshal. In this instalment of Weekly Boiler Tips Jude covers what happens when a boiler's certificate of inspection lapses: state fines, fire marshal involvement, forced shutdowns, and the real safety risks of skipping annual inspection. He also explains how proactive communication with your inspector can buy you flexibility—and when rental equipment is the right bridge solution. Safety notice: Always consult experts for complex repairs. Weekly Boiler Tips are compiled by the knowledgeable and remarkably prolific content creators at WARE, a family owned, third-generation, 69-year-old commercial and industrial boiler rental and service firm based in Louisville KY. You can learn all about this and more at WARE's Boiler University.