From Explosions to Regulations: How Boiler Safety Evolved

Dive into this clip from High Fire Podcast EP 5 – “Safety First, Safety Always” as our team traces the journey from early boiler explosions to today’s rigorous codes and standards.

Key Takeaways

Early boilers powered progress… but at great human cost

Standardized agencies (National Board, ASME, NFPA) created unified inspection & construction rules

Pressure-vessel failures can launch tons of steel like TNT—no room for manual overrides

Outdated flame safeguards and gas valves still exist in some plants, posing deadly risks

Modern low-water cutoffs, automated controls, and annual inspections save lives

🔥 Craving more field-tested safety insights? Watch the full High Fire EP 5 episode for boiler horror stories and maintenance best practices!
🔗 Full Episode: https://youtu.be/5W8tVFKshv4
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