The boiler has not been put into use since it was installed – is it necessary to register it for use and have it inspected regularly?
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The boiler has not been put into use since it was installed – is it necessary to register it for use and have it inspected regularly? Which specific standard should be checked? The tolerance specifications?
In accordance with the Regulations on the Supervision of Boilers and Pressure Vessels, boilers must be registered and inspected, and must obtain a use certificate before they can be put into operation. Therefore, even if the boiler is not in use, registration for its operation is still required; after the installation conditions are met, it must undergo inspection and a certificate of operation must be obtained. In addition, as required by local safety regulatory authorities, it is necessary to regularly test the safety performance of boilers to ensure their reliability and safety. .
Practical experience shows that it’s best to obtain the usage certificate as early as possible, as things become more complicated over time. If the equipment isn’t used for an extended period, it’s possible to get a registration certificate for its use and then apply to suspend its use; once it’s used again, an application can be submitted for a regular inspection, and once the inspection is passed, the equipment can be used again； If a use registration certificate is not obtained, it will be difficult to pass the inspection in the first place. Moreover, if one wants to put the product into use later, a use registration certificate must be obtained first. If too much time has passed since the last inspection, the Market Supervision Bureau will not approve the registration and will require further testing. And when the testing agency conducts the tests, it will ask for the use registration certificate; furthermore, an opinion letter from the Market Supervision Bureau is needed before the special inspection institute will agree to carry out the tests. In worst cases, re-inspection may be required. Re-inspection is far more complicated than regular inspection, and going through all these procedures can be extremely confusing
It’s recommended to do the installation; registration is optional. However, it will be difficult to register later on