Boilers and Pressure Vessels Ordinance

(1)
Where a new boiler or pressure vessel is being examined for the purposes of
section 24
, an appointed examiner shall determine the maximum permissible working pressure at which, in his opinion, the boiler or pressure vessel, as the case may be, may be operated.
(Replaced
67 of 1978 s. 23
)
(2)
Where, in accordance with the provisions of subsection (1), the maximum permissible working pressure of a boiler or pressure vessel has been determined, the appointed examiner who determined the same shall notify the Authority thereof.
(3)
The following provisions apply in relation to the determination under subsection (1) of the maximum permissible working pressure of a boiler or pressure vessel,
namely—
(a)
where, in the opinion of the appointed examiner who is determining such pressure, it is necessary for him, in determining the same, to assess such pressure by calculation, the calculation shall be based on the formulae specified in a recognized engineering standard or code relating to boilers or pressure vessels, as the case may be, of the type or class in question, or, where, in relation to boilers or pressure vessels of the type or class in question, no formulae are so specified, on such formulae as the Authority specifies;
(Amended
87 of 1988 ss. 30
& 34)
(b)
where the maximum permissible working pressure of a boiler or pressure vessel of unknown or uncertain origin or history has been assessed by calculation, the maximum permissible working pressure of the boiler or pressure vessel, when determined by the appointed examiner, shall not be greater than the pressure so assessed less 10%; and
(c)
regard shall be had to the age of the boiler or pressure vessel, as the case may be, and to its general condition, its history and the quality of the workmanship used in its construction and in any repairs that have been carried out in respect thereof.