Do simple pressure vessel accessories need to be inspected?

This post was last edited by lrxlrxlrxlrx on 2015-6-23 at 16:22. As I understand it, there is no need to test the containers at all, which means their level of danger is very low; internal management procedures are sufficient, and no further testing is required. Find the answers to common questions in the \"Safety Inspection Regulations for Simple Pressure Vessels\" from the time when these regulations were issued: 5. How should the use of simple pressure vessels be managed? The safety management of simple pressure vessels is the responsibility of the entity that uses them. Such entities must establish safety management records for the equipment, and they should carry out regular maintenance, inspections on these simple pressure vessels (including their safety accessories), while keeping records of these activities ； During use, the entity utilizing the equipment must operate it in accordance with the requirements outlined in the equipment’s user manual. If any abnormalities are detected in the simple pressure vessel (including its safety accessories), it is necessary to promptly have a qualified inspection and testing agency for special equipment conduct an inspection.

This is the correct way to understand it. The owner can handle the registration and management on their own; no statutory inspection is required. Such pressure vessels are common in equipment such as compressors and refrigeration units.

But now the safety supervision agency insists on conducting inspections, and those safety intermediaries also require inspections when applying for standardization. I’m really confused.

According to the \"Regulations on Safety Inspection of Simple Pressure Vessels,\" it seems that it is not necessary； When this happens, there’s nothing you can do

It is not necessary; the \"Rules for Periodic Inspection of Pressure Vessels\" already cover the inspection of the vessel itself as well as the calibration of safety accessories. Inspection is required only when abnormalities are detected in the safety accessories or when they have reached their recommended service life and still need to be used. Article 43 of TSG R0003-2007: The user unit is responsible for the safety management regarding the use of simple pressure vessels. Simple pressure vessels that fall within the scope of application of these regulations do not require registration procedures for use. Simple pressure vessels within their recommended service life do not require periodic inspection in accordance with the \"Rules for Periodic Inspection of Pressure Vessels\". Article 44: The user unit shall establish a safety management file for the equipment, carry out regular maintenance and inspections on simple pressure vessels and keep records thereof; in the event of any abnormal conditions, it shall promptly request a special equipment inspection and testing agency to conduct an inspection. Article 45: Simple pressure vessels that have reached their recommended service life shall be scrapped. If continued use is required, the user entity shall submit them to a special equipment inspection and testing institution for regular inspections in accordance with the \"Rules for Regular Inspections of Pressure Vessels\". FAQs on the “Regulations for Safety Inspection of Simple Pressure Vessels” 5. How should the use of simple pressure vessels be managed? The safety management of simple pressure vessels is the responsibility of the entity that uses them. Such entities must establish safety management records for the equipment, and they should carry out regular maintenance, inspections on these simple pressure vessels (including their safety accessories), while keeping records of these activities ； During use, the entity utilizing the equipment must operate it in accordance with the requirements outlined in the equipment’s user manual. If any abnormalities are detected in the simple pressure vessel (including its safety accessories), it is necessary to promptly have a qualified inspection and testing agency for special equipment conduct an inspection.