Board of High-Pressure Piping Systems

The Board of High Pressure Piping Systems adopts and amends the high-pressure-piping code and rules; reviews and issues requests for final interpretations; regulates the licensure or registration of high-pressure- piping contractors, journeymen and other persons engaged in the design, installation and alteration of high-pressure-piping systems; and advises the commissioner of the Department of Labor and Industry regarding educational requirements for high-pressure-piping inspectors.

The board consists of 13 members, including the commissioner of the Department of Labor and Industry and 12 members appointed by the governor.

Board meetings begin at 10 a.m. There will be no in-person meetings due to the current status of the state of Minnesota operating under the COVID-19 health pandemic. See Minnesota Statute 13D.021 for remote meeting requirements. Meetings will occur by Webex. View Webex instructions: interactive instructions and printable. Contact Lyndy Logan at lyndy.logan@state.mn.us or 651-284-5912 for more information or to be added to the meeting notice email list.

If you would like to address the board during the open forum portion of the meeting, please complete the Open Forum Request Form and send to Lyndy Logan at lyndy.logan@state.mn.us at least one hour prior to the start of the meeting.

Jan. 14, 2021, 10 a.m., Webex meeting instructions

• Register here to participate by computer or Webex app.

• To participate by phone, when it's time for the meeting call 415-655-0003 or 855-282-6330 and enter access code 146 138 9469.

• Attendees will be able to chat with the host and panelists and “raise their hand” if connecting through a computer. View additional Webex instructions.

Meeting materials

• Licensing and exam statistics

• 2019 permit activity

• 2020 permit activity

Subcommittees of the board

• Ammonia Committee

• Bioprocess and Steam Committee

• Welding Committee

Meeting dates subject to change based on board vote. All subcommittees of the board are scheduled to meet on the same days as the regular board, except when special meetings are called.

Previous rulemaking

• Minnesota Rules, Chapter 5230:  Update references to national codes and standards

Final orders issued by the Board of HPPS

• Minnesota Rule Part 5230.5005/Variance Request (June 9, 2016)

Appointment to the board

Individuals interested in appointment to the Board of HPPS are required to submit an application as vacancies occur and a notice of vacancy is announced by the Secretary of State. Inquiries can be sent to dli.ccldboards@state.mn.us.

Request to receive notices of rule proceedings

DLI maintains a list of people who have registered to receive notices of agency rule proceedings. 

• Sign up to receive rule proceeding notices by email.

• Sign up to receive notices by U.S. mail.