Who this service is for
Owners and operators of vessels, boilers, lifting equipment and other equipment for which the applicable rules require statutory technical inspection.
When it is required
The grounds and scope depend on the equipment: before commissioning, periodically or following specified events. Rules No. 358 and Instruction No. 398 apply to vessels. Intervals are determined by the passport and applicable regulatory table; a universal annual interval is incorrect. Lifting equipment and lifts require their own rules and a review of the provider's competence.
What to prepare
- Equipment register, passports and installation locations; type, serial number, pressure, temperature, volume or lifting capacity.
- Previous reports and records, test, repair and commissioning dates, and installation documents.
- Responsible persons, operating conditions, access and equipment readiness.
- For testing: an agreed program, equipment isolation, and preparation of the test medium and work area.
How we work
- Confirm the type, grounds and due date of the inspection.
- Agree on the inspection scope and responsibilities for equipment preparation.
- Have competent personnel perform the prescribed visual inspections, measurements and tests.
- Assess defects and whether operation is permissible within the specified limits.
- Prepare the inspection report, test reports and passport entries, identifying the next due date and any restrictions.
What you receive
Documented inspection results, passport entries and recommendations for correcting deficiencies within the applicable procedure.
What to keep in mind
Inspection does not replace repairs or every required expert assessment, and does not automatically extend the assigned service life. Remote document review cannot replace mandatory work on the equipment itself.
Price and timing
Price and timing depend on the number of items, available documentation and the need for calculations, site visits and testing. After an initial review, we agree on the scope, cost and schedule. Free government services are distinguished from preparation and support charges.
Questions about this service
How does statutory technical inspection differ from diagnostics?
Statutory technical inspection is a procedure prescribed by the rules, with specified checks. Diagnostics investigate actual condition and the causes of defects. Whether both are needed depends on the equipment.
How often must a pressure vessel undergo statutory inspection?
The interval is established from the manufacturer's documentation and applicable rules, considering the medium, design and operating conditions. One interval cannot be applied to every vessel.