Regarding qualifications for boiler manufacturing and installation

The boiler manufacturing levels can be found in Appendix 1 of Order No. 22 issued by the General Administration for Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, which outlines the classification of levels permitted for boiler manufacturing； For boiler installation, the classification of installation levels is specified in TSG G3001-2004 \"Rules for the Supervision and Management of Boiler Installation and Modification Units\".

There is also **General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine Document No. 194: “Permitting Conditions”**

So, is a license required to manufacture atmospheric pressure boilers?

It is necessary; atmospheric pressure boilers require a Class D boiler and pressure vessel manufacturing license

Requirements for Licensing the Manufacturing of Boilers and Pressure Vessels (July 1, 2003, State Quality Inspection Bureau Order No. 194) Chapter 1 General Provisions Article 1 These requirements are formulated in accordance with the provisions of the Measures for the Supervision and Management of the Manufacturing of Boilers and Pressure Vessels (hereinafter referred to as the \"Management Measures\"). Article 2 These conditions apply to boiler and pressure vessel manufacturing enterprises specified in the Administrative Measures (hereinafter referred to as enterprises). Article 3 These conditions consist of three parts: the requirements regarding resources for boiler and pressure vessel manufacturing licenses, the requirements for quality management systems, and the requirements for the safety and quality of boiler and pressure vessel products. The resource requirement criteria include basic requirements and specific requirements; the former are the general requirements for manufacturing boiler and pressure vessel products of various grades, while the latter are the specific requirements for manufacturing boiler and pressure vessel products of corresponding grades. Enterprises must meet both the basic requirements and the relevant specific requirements. Article 4: Enterprises must establish a quality management system appropriate for the manufacture of boiler and pressure vessel products, and ensure its continuous and effective operation. Enterprises should have a track record of continuously manufacturing boiler and pressure vessels to verify the control capability of their quality management system for such products. Article 5: The enterprise may carry out its own work related to non-destructive testing, heat treatment, and physical and chemical property testing, or it may enter into a subcontracting agreement with an enterprise that possesses the appropriate qualifications or capabilities; such subcontracting agreements must be filed with the issuing authority. The entrusted work shall be accompanied by a corresponding report issued by the enterprise undertaking it; the quality control of such work is the responsibility of the client, and it shall be included within the scope of control of the company’s quality assurance system for boilers and pressure vessels. The elements required by the specific conditions shall not be subcontracted. Article 6: Enterprises must have the capability to independently carry out the main manufacturing of boiler and pressure vessel products, and shall not subcontract all the pressure-bearing components of such products. Chapter 2: Requirements for Resource Conditions for Boiler Manufacturing Licenses Section 1: Basic Conditions Article 7: Enterprises applying for a boiler manufacturing license must possess independent legal person status and be registered with the relevant local authorities. Article 8: Boiler manufacturing enterprises must possess the technical expertise required for boiler manufacturing and management. (1) It should be equipped with various engineering and technical personnel in boiler manufacturing, machining, non-destructive testing, welding, materials, quality management, etc. For enterprises with Class A or B licenses, the proportion of engineering and technical personnel must be at least 10% of the total number of employees in the enterprise; for enterprises with Class C or D licenses, this proportion must be at least 5% of the total number of employees, with a minimum of 5 such personnel. Among them, boiler manufacturing enterprises must have a sufficient number of boiler and welding professionals who can meet the manufacturing requirements. (II) All aspects of boiler manufacturing (design, processing technology, materials, cold working, hot working, machining, forming, welding, non-destructive testing, heat treatment, pressure testing, product inspection, standardization, metrology, quality management, etc.) must be overseen by the responsible engineers. (III) The number of certified non-destructive testing personnel, as well as the non-destructive testing and testing tasks for which certification is required, along with the number of certified welders and the welding tasks, are all sufficient to meet the manufacturing needs of actual products. Article 9 Requirements for factory buildings and technical facilities: (1) The area and height of the boiler manufacturing workshop shall meet the needs of manufacturing boilers of the grade applied for. The manufacturing process should be reasonably organized. The welding of pressure-bearing components in boiler products must be completed indoors. (II) Certain protective measures must be in place for the storage of pipes and semi-finished products. (III) The storage area for welding materials that require specific temperature and humidity conditions should be equipped with facilities to maintain such conditions, as well as devices for drying and keeping these materials at the desired temperature before use. (IV) The radiographic non-destructive testing facility must be capable of meeting the protection requirements and the needs of the products, and it should have the basic conditions necessary to ensure the quality of film development and the proper storage of the films. (5) Possess non-destructive testing equipment suitable for the products manufactured (not required when non-destructive testing is outsourced). (VI) Possess the tooling and equipment required for the manufacturing of boiler products. (7) The lifting capacity of the main workshop should be sufficient to meet the requirements of product manufacturing. (8) Equipped with drilling and bending machinery to meet the requirements for boiler production. (IX) Welding equipment sufficient to meet the requirements for boiler manufacturing. (10) It shall have the testing platforms, testing tools, and hydrotesting equipment necessary to meet the manufacturing requirements. (11) A subcontracting relationship that possesses the mechanical properties and physical/chemical testing equipment required for manufacturing, or has the capability to ensure quality. (12) Possess mechanical processing equipment capable of meeting the requirements for manufacturing boilers of the level applied for (including equipment for cutting, stamping, and beveling pipes and sheets). Manufacturers of complete furnaces must possess the capability to produce boiler products in their final form. Article 10: The resource requirements for the manufacturing license of organic heat carrier boilers, as well as those for the manufacturing license of Class A boiler components, shall be in accordance with the manufacturing license requirements applicable to Class C and Class A boilers respectively; the manufacturing equipment used must be suitable for the products being manufactured. Article 2: Special Conditions Article 11: Special Conditions for Class A Boiler Manufacturing License (1) Requirements regarding technical capabilities: 1. Possession of metallographic and physical-chemical laboratories suitable for manufacturing activities. 2. It has a welding laboratory suitable for manufacturing products. 3. Possess the capability to design and develop new products, as well as sufficient skills to transform drawings into actual manufacturing processes. 4. It is equipped with sufficient standardized, metrological personnel and dedicated inspection staff. 5. Among the personnel with certification in non-destructive testing, there are those with advanced certifications in RT and UT; while there are also personnel with intermediate certifications in methods such as RT, UT, MT, and PT. When subcontracting non-destructive testing, intermediate-certified personnel for RT and UT may not be included in the aforementioned items. 6. The number of certified welders and the number of projects should be sufficient to meet manufacturing needs, generally not less than 50 welders for various projects. (II) Requirements for manufacturing equipment and tooling: 1. The thickness of semi-automatic or automatic cutting machines should be sufficient to meet the needs of manufacturing Class A boiler products. 2. It should have welding equipment suitable for manufacturing the products, including automatic submerged arc welders, gas shielded welders, and manual arc welders. 3. It is necessary to have two out of the following three types of major equipment; companies that only possess one type of such equipment can apply only for a Class A boiler component manufacturing license. (1) Drum manufacturing equipment. ①Hydraulic press or oil press (capacity should be no less than 1000t) ； ②Plate rolling machine (with a rolling capacity of generally not less than 46 mm thickness) ； ③Boiler drum heat treatment equipment. (2) Equipment for manufacturing membrane-type water wall (including welding, straightening, and row-bending equipment). (3) Coiled tube manufacturing equipment and heat treatment equipment for superheater and reheater headers. (III) Testing and inspection equipment: 1. Appropriate inspection equipment to meet the requirements for manufacturing Class A boiler equipment. 2. Equipped with standard metrological devices for long-term, thermal, mechanical, and electrical measurements, or with a fixed traceability to values. 3. Possession of mechanical property testing equipment, devices for preparing impact specimens and testing instruments, or a subcontracting relationship that ensures quality capabilities. 4. When conducting non-destructive testing by this company, it shall have complete non-destructive testing equipment suitable for the products (including thickness measurement, radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, penetrant testing, and other such equipment). Article 12 Special Requirements for Class B Boiler Manufacturing License (1) Technical Capability Requirements 1. There must be sufficient capability to transform drawings into actual manufacturing processes. 2. There should be sufficient full-time inspection technicians available. 3. Among the personnel holding NDT certificates, there should be no less than 2 persons at the intermediate RT level per project, and no less than 2 persons at the intermediate UT level per project. When NDT work is outsourced, there should be at least 1 person at each of the intermediate RT and UT levels per project. 4. The number of certified welders and projects should meet the requirements of the actual products to be manufactured, generally not less than 30 persons per project. (II) Manufacturing and testing equipment: 1. Stamping equipment suitable for manufacturing the products, or a subcontracting arrangement that ensures quality control. 2. It is equipped with a sheet rolling machine suitable for manufacturing the products (with a sheet rolling capacity of generally 20mm to 30mm in thickness). 3. The maximum lifting capacity of the main workshop should be sufficient to meet the needs of the products manufactured there; it should generally be no less than 20 tons. 4. Possess sufficient welding equipment suitable for the products, including automatic submerged arc welders, gas shielded welding machines, and manual arc welders. 5. Possess mechanical property testing equipment, equipment for processing impact specimens and testing instruments, or a subcontracting relationship that ensures quality capabilities. 6. It has a bending pipe lofting and testing platform that meets the requirements. 7. When conducting non-destructive testing by this company, it shall have complete radiographic non-destructive testing equipment suitable for the products (including at least 1 circumferential exposure unit) and 1 ultrasonic non-destructive testing device. Article 13 Special Requirements for Class C Boiler Manufacturing Licenses (1) Technical Capacity Requirements 1. Sufficient full-time inspection and technical personnel must be available. 2. Among the personnel holding non-destructive testing certifications, there should be no less than 2 intermediate RT technicians. When subcontracting non-destructive testing, there must be at least 1 RT intermediate-level personnel. 3. The number of certified welders and the number of projects should meet the manufacturing requirements, generally not less than 20 welders per project. (II) Manufacturing and testing equipment: 1. Stamping equipment suitable for manufacturing the products, or a subcontracting arrangement that ensures quality control. 2. It is equipped with a sheet rolling machine suitable for manufacturing the products (with a sheet rolling capacity of generally 12mm to 20mm in thickness). 3. The maximum lifting capacity of the main workshop should be sufficient to meet the needs of the products being manufactured, and it should generally be no less than 10 tons. 4. Possess sufficient welding equipment suitable for the products, including automatic submerged arc welders and manual arc welders. 5. When non-destructive testing is carried out by this company, it shall have at least adequate radiographic non-destructive testing equipment that is suitable for the product. Article 14 Special Requirements for D-Class Boiler Manufacturing Licenses (1) Technical Capability Requirements: 1. Among the personnel qualified in non-destructive testing, there must be at least 1 person with an intermediate RT qualification. 2. The number of certified welders and the number of projects should meet the manufacturing requirements, generally being no less than 10 welders per project. (II) Manufacturing and testing equipment: 1. Cutting, welding, drilling, bending, rolling, and machining equipment suitable for manufacturing the products. 2. It has molding and machining equipment suitable for manufacturing the products. 3. The maximum lifting capacity of the main workshop should meet the requirements of the products actually manufactured, and it should generally be no less than 5 tons. 4. When non-destructive testing is carried out by this company, there should be at least 1 intact radiographic non-destructive testing device suitable for the product. Chapter 3: Resource Requirements for Pressure Vessel Manufacturing Licenses Section 1: Basic Requirements Article 15: Enterprises applying for a pressure vessel manufacturing license shall possess independent legal person status or a business license, and have completed the relevant registration procedures in the local authorities. Article 16: Enterprises holding a manufacturing license for pressure vessels of Class A1, Class A2, or Class C are eligible for a manufacturing license for pressure vessels of Class D. Such as the design pressure of the manufactured pressure vessel

Qualification Licensing for Units Engaged in the Installation, Modification, and Maintenance of Special Equipment: Basis for Establishment, Application Requirements, Authorities Responsible for Issuing Licenses, Licensing Procedures, Validity Period of Licenses, Additional License Items, Reassessment and Renewal, Changes and Extensions, Basis for Fees. I. Name of the licensing item: Qualification licensing for units engaged in the installation, modification, and maintenance of special equipment. II. Basis for establishment: Article 14 of the Regulations on the Safety Supervision of Special Equipment states that “units responsible for the manufacturing, installation, and modification of boilers, pressure vessels, elevators, lifting machinery, passenger cableways, large-scale amusement facilities, as well as their safety accessories and protective devices, as well as units responsible for the manufacturing of pipes, fittings, valves, flanges, compensators, and protective devices used in pressure pipelines, must obtain permission from the state council’s department in charge of safety supervision of special equipment before they can carry out such activities.” ” Article 16: Repair units for boilers, pressure vessels, elevators, lifting machinery, passenger cableways, and large-scale amusement facilities shall have professional technical personnel and skilled workers competent for the repair of special equipment, as well as the necessary testing facilities. They may carry out such repair activities only after obtaining permission from the special equipment safety supervision and management departments of the provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government. ” III. Application Requirements Units applying to engage in the installation, modification, and maintenance of special equipment must meet the following basic requirements: (1) Obtain a business license or the registration/registration certificates issued in accordance with the law by the local authorities ； (II) There are management personnel, professional and technical staff, and skilled workers suitable for installation, modification, and maintenance ； (III) There are premises, equipment, and testing methods suitable for the installation, modification, and maintenance of equipment ； (IV) It has a sound quality management system and various management systems that function effectively ； (5) There are safety technical specifications and standards appropriate to the scope of installation, modification, and maintenance, which can be effectively implemented ； (VI) Be able to ensure that the safety performance of the installed, modified, or repaired equipment meets the basic requirements of the safety technical specifications for special equipment. Specific conditions are specified in the relevant safety technical specifications such as installation, modification, and maintenance rules. IV. Implementing Agencies (1) The acceptance and approval of qualifications for the installation and modification of the following special types of equipment are handled by the **General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine: 1. Pressure vessels – The on-site welding of large pressure vessels is carried out by manufacturing units of the appropriate level. 2. Elevators are applied for together with the manufacturing license scope. 3. Cranes shall be applied for together with the scope of the manufacturing license. 4. Passenger cable cars 5. Amusement facilities – Applied for together with the scope of the manufacturing license. (II) The acceptance and approval of qualifications for the installation and modification of the following special equipment are carried out by the provincial quality and technical supervision bureaus, as entrusted by the **General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine: 1. Boilers 2. Pressure vessels, except that the on-site welding of large-scale pressure vessels is carried out by manufacturing units of the corresponding level. 3. Elevator (1) Apply together with the manufacturing permit ； (2) Apply only for installation and modification. 4. Lifting machinery (1) Apply together with the manufacturing license ； (2) Apply only for installation and modification. 5. Large amusement rides (1) Apply together with the manufacturing license ； (2) Apply only for installation and modification. (III) The acceptance, approval, and issuance of qualifications for all special equipment maintenance units are carried out by the provincial quality and technical supervision departments. V. Licensing Procedures The licensing process for entities engaged in the installation, modification, and maintenance of special equipment includes procedures such as application submission, acceptance, trial installation, modification, and maintenance, evaluation and assessment, approval, and issuance of certificates: (1) Application The entity wishing to obtain a license for installation, modification, and maintenance (hereinafter referred to as the applicant) shall fill out an application form (which can be downloaded from relevant websites; four copies are required) and submit it to the authority responsible for issuing licenses, along with the following documents (one copy each): 1. A copy of the business license obtained in accordance with the law, or a copy of the registration or certification documents issued by the local authorities in accordance with the law ； 2. Other materials required by the safety technical specifications. (II) Acceptance: The authority responsible for granting the permit examines the application documents; if it agrees to accept the application, it signs an acceptance note on the application form and returns it to the applicant. If acceptance is not approved, a decision rejecting the application shall be issued to the applying entity. (III) Trial installation, modification, and repair: Where equipment for trial installation, modification, and repair is required as stipulated, the applying entity shall carry out such trial installation, modification, and repair after the application is approved. (IV) Appraisal and evaluation: The applying entity shall bring the approved application documents and invite an appraisal and evaluation agency to conduct on-site evaluations (the list of such agencies is published by the **General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine on its relevant website). The appraisal and evaluation are carried out in accordance with the rules for permits for installation, modification, and maintenance. After completing the on-site appraisal and evaluation, the appraisal and evaluation agency issues an appraisal and evaluation report to the competent authority. (5) Approval and issuance of licenses: After examination, the licensing authority shall carry out the approval procedures; if the requirements are met, a \"License for the Installation, Modification, and Repair of Special Equipment\" will be issued (one original and one copy). For those that do not meet the requirements, a decision denying approval is issued to the applying entity. **When the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine entrusts provincial quality and technical supervision bureaus to handle applications and approvals, the licenses are issued in the name of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine. **The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine has established an Office for Special Equipment Licenses (whose address, phone number, and email address are listed on the relevant website), which is responsible for accepting applications and issuing licenses. For the specific procedures, please refer to safety technical specifications such as the Rules for Licensing the Installation, Modification, and Maintenance of Special Equipment. VI. License Period (1) Upon receiving the application and relevant documents, the authority responsible for issuing licenses shall complete the acceptance process within 5 working days and return the application with its comments to the applicant. (II) Upon receiving an invitation for evaluation, the evaluation agency shall make arrangements within 5 working days, complete the evaluation work within 3 months, and issue an evaluation report within 30 working days after the completion of the evaluation work. (III) Upon receiving the appraisal and evaluation report, the licensing authority shall complete the review and approval procedures within 20 working days, and issue the license within 10 working days. (IV) Once the application is approved, the applicant shall invite an appraisal and evaluation agency to carry out the appraisal and evaluation within 1 year; for large-scale equipment, this period may be extended to 2 years. Otherwise, the application process must be restarted. VII. Additional Permitting Items: If a certified entity needs to add more permit items, types, categories, or varieties during the validity period of its license, it must go through the re-application process; however, if the basic conditions (including the quality management system) remain unchanged, the assessment and evaluation procedure may not be necessary. VIII. Re-examination and renewal of permits: The validity period of the permit for installation, modification, and maintenance is 4 years. Six months before the expiration of this period, re-examination and renewal must be carried out in accordance with the procedures and requirements specified for permit applications. The specific requirements for reinspection and certificate renewal are specified in the safety technical specifications. IX. Changes and Renewals (1) If a licensed entity needs to change its license due to changes in its name or address, it shall fill out an application for change (available on the relevant website), provide relevant proof of the change, and the licensing authority will issue a new license. (II) After submitting an application for re-examination in accordance with the regulations, if a licensed entity needs to extend the validity period of its license due to reasons such as changes in address, restructuring, disasters, wars, or other force majeure events, it shall go through the extension procedures 30 days before the expiration of the license period; however, the extension period generally does not exceed 1 year. X. Basis for charging: “Notice of the Ministry of Finance and **Planning Commission on Issues Related to Fees for the Inspection and Testing of Special Equipment such as Boilers” (Cai Zong No. 10).