Inspection Procedure of Boilers

Inspection Procedure and Checklist of Boiler for Registration and Renewal under Boilers Act, 1923

1. CHECKLIST FOR INSPECTION OF BOILER FOR REGISTRATION »

2. Process Flow Map for Boiler Inspection and Registration

Process Flow Boiler Registration
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3. CHECKLIST FOR INSPECTION OF BOILER FOR RENEWAL »

4. Process Flow Map for Boiler Inspection and Renewal

Process Flow Boiler Renewal
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Inspection Procedure of Boiler for Registration under Boilers Act, 1923

Steps Procedure Remarks

Step 1

 Boiler owner shall Submit application with relevant documents to the Inspector or competent person (Third Party) for registration of boiler. Visit www.rajfab.rajasthan.gov.in You can see the audit trail for the actions in RajFAB web application.

Step 2

 Inspection of the boiler is allotted to an inspecting officer through Central Inspection System Click here to know more
Step 3 In case of packaged boiler (Case A)
  • Inspector/Competent person (Third Party) shall inform date of inspection to owner.
  • The Inspector/Competent person (Third Party) shall visit the site to inspect boiler, boiler components, mountings and fittings along with relevant certificates and test reports to verify as per checklist shown below.
  • Inspector/Competent person (Third Party) shall witness hydraulic test.
  • Boiler and Steam Pipe Line shall be hydraulically tested to 1½ times of the maximum working pressure.
  • Inspector/Competent person prepare inspection report at site and hand over a copy to the owner or his representative.
In case of erection of boiler at site (Case B)
  • Owner of Boiler may ask for stage inspection after the material is received at site/completion of part erection.
  • The Inspector/Competent person (Third Party) shall visit the site to inspect boiler, boiler components, mountings and fittings along with relevant certificates and test reports to verify as per checklist shown below.
  • Inspector/Competent person (Third Party) shall witness hydraulic test during various stages/after compete erection of boiler as required.
  • Boiler and Steam Pipe Line shall be hydraulically tested to 1½ times of the maximum working pressure.
  • Inspector/Competent person prepare inspection report at site and hand over a copy to the owner or his representative.
 Physical Inspection at site carries out by the Inspector/Competent person (Third Party).
Documents to be kept ready for inspection-
  • Form No. II or Form No. XVII
  • Form No. III
  • Form No. IIIA, IIIB, III C
  • Form No. IV or IV A
  • Drawings
  • Dispatch notes (in case above forms not received
  • Certificate of welders
  • Certificate of Boiler Attendant/Boiler Operation Engineer
  • Test reports of welding
All welding work shall be carried out by a certified welder.
Step 4 Boiler owner has to produce to the Inspector/Competent person (Third Party)all documents and test reports related to boiler, boiler components, mountings, fittings and steam pipeline before final hydraulic test.
Step 5 After inspection Inspector/Competent person shall prepare Boiler and steam pipe line inspection reports and submit inspection reports along with all documents and test reports to Chief Inspector of Factories & Boilers to register the boiler within 30 days.

Inspection Procedure of Boiler for Renewal under Boilers Act, 1923

Steps Procedure Remarks
Step 1
  • Boiler owner shall apply to the Inspector or competent person (Third Party) before expiry of the certificate. Visit www.rajfab.rajasthan.gov.in
 Boiler owner may choose any inspector or Competent Person (Third Party) in the State for inspection of his/her boiler during submission of application.
Step 2
  • Inspector/Competent person informs date of inspection and hydraulic test to owner.
 Owner shall prepare the boiler for inspection.
Step 3
  • Open inspection: Inspector/Competent person shall inspect the boiler as per checklist
  • If the condition of the boiler is not satisfactory at the time of open inspection and any part or components of boiler found damaged during inspection.
  • In case of boiler got repaired Inspector/Competent person (Third Party) shall verify details of repair.
  • Boiler shall be inspected and hydraulically tested to 1.25 times (or 1.5 times in case of major repair) of the maximum working pressure.
  • Inspector/Competent person (Third Party) prepares inspection report at site and hand over a copy to the owner or his representative.

All welding work shall be carried out by a certified welder.

CHECKLIST: INSPECTION FOR REGISTRATION OF BOILER

GENERAL INFORMATION
Date of Inspection
Name of Owner/Factory/Premises
Address of Factory/Premises
Boiler Maker No.
Name of Boiler Manufacture
Year of Manufacture
Type of Boiler
Boiler Rating
Maximum Continuous Evaporation
Original working Pressure
Hydraulic test Pressure
Inspection during erection
Certificate of boiler, boiler components, mountings, fittings, steam pipes etc in form-II, III, III C IV, IV-A submitted or available for inspection. Yes/No
Boiler Drawings available for inspection. Yes/No
Required fees deposited Yes/No
Approved Steam pipeline drawings available for inspection. Yes/No

If Yes Approval No.

In case of Boiler to be erected at site and Site welding carried out:

(a)Boiler drums, boiler components, mountings, fittings, steam pipes etc. accessible for inspection for any transit damage and verification as per certificates/stamps.

Yes/No
Internal & External Condition of Shell/Drum Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory
Internal & External Condition of Tubes Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory
Internal & External Condition of Headers and boiler components Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory

(b) Weld joints and test reports should be made available for inspection.

Test reports such as Radiography carried out and Reports & films available for inspection.

Yes/No

Stress relieving reports available for inspection.

Yes/No

Details of certified welders and recognised boiler repairer.
Condition of mountings and Fittings
1.Fusile plug
2.Feed inlet
3.Feed check valves and chest
4.Stop Valves and chest
5. Water gauge mounting
6. Safety valves and chest
7.Blow out apparatus
8.Steam pressure gauge

i. Makers name and No.

ii. Range

iii. Red mark at

iv. Type
9. Mobray / Water level controller
Preparation for hydraulic test

If the Boiler is in battery, all steam & water & furnace flue communication with another boiler shall be disconnected

Yes/No

The Safety valves removed and chest opening blank flanged

Yes/No
Boiler completely filled with water Yes/No
Ensure no trap of air Yes/No
The Temperature of water in boiler during Hydraulic Test should be between 20° C and 50° C. Yes/No
Hydraulic test to be taken to 1½ times the maximum Working pressure. Yes/No
Any leakage or deflection noticed. Yes/No
Conclusion- Overall condition of boiler Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory

Boiler completely filled with water

Yes/No

Ensure no Air trapped inside boiler.

Yes/No

Any leakage or deflection noticed.

Yes/No
Boiler Attendant

Certificate no. & Class

 Appointed/Not appointed
Boiler Operation Engineer

Certificate no.

Appointed/Not appointed/ Not Required
Fuel Used

Steam use details

CHECKLIST: INSPECTION FOR RENEWAL OF BOILER CERTIFICATE

GENERAL INFORMATION
Date of Inspection
Name of Owner/Factory/Premises
Address of Factory/Premises
Registration No. of Boiler
Type of Boiler
Boiler Rating
Maximum Continuous Evaporation
Original working Pressure
Hydraulic test
Required fees deposited Yes/No
Preparation for open inspection

If the Boiler is in battery, all steam & water & furnace flue communication with another boiler shall be disconnected

Yes/No
Access to/condition and cleaning of Boiler, boiler components, boiler mountings, fittings, steam pipes

Yes/No

Satisfactory/Not satisfactory

Boiler is completely empty

Yes/No

Boiler is in cold condition

Yes/No

All essential Parts of boiler such as Safety valve Cleaned properly, scales on tubes inside & outside

Yes/No

Manhole, Hand Hole, Sight hole are opened to examine boiler from inside.

Yes/No
Internal & External Condition of Shell/Drum Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory
Internal & External Condition of Tubes Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory
Internal & External Condition of Headers and boiler components. Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory
Condition of mountings and Fittings
1.Fusile plug
2.Feed inlet
3.Feed check valves and chest
4.Stop Valves and chest
5. Water gauge mounting
6. Safety valves and chest
7.Blow out apparatus
8.Steam pressure gauge

i. Range

ii. Red mark at

iii. Type
9. Mobray / Water level controller
Preparation for hydraulic test

If the Boiler is in battery, all steam & water & furnace flue communication with another boiler shall be disconnected

Yes/No

The Safety valves removed and chest opening blank flanged

Yes/No
Boiler completely filled with water Yes/No
Ensure no trap of air Yes/No
Any leakage or deflection noticed. Yes/No
Conclusion- Overall condition of boiler Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory

Boiler completely filled with water

Yes/No

Ensure no Air trapped inside boiler.

Yes/No

water in boiler during Hydraulic Test should be between 20° C and 50° C.

Yes/No

Hydraulic test to be taken to 1¼ times the maximum Working pressure.

Yes/No

Any leakage or deflection noticed.

Yes/No

Repairs carried out/change of mountings (If yes, then details)

Yes/No

Conclusion- Overall condition of boiler

Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory
Boiler Attendant (Attach list for Name of Boiler Attendant

Certificate no. & Class)

 Appointed/Not appointed
Boiler Operation Engineer (Attach list for Name Boiler Operation Engineer &Certificate no.) Appointed/Not appointed / Not Required
Fuel Used
Steam use details