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Boilers and Pressure Vessels
Boilers and pressure vessels are commonly used in laboratories for sterilization, disinfection, operation of optical table, etc.
All boilers and pressure vessels must be registered with Labour Department under this Ordinance before use or operation. Departments are required to liaise with the boiler or pressure vessel vendor/supplier and ensure that registration is completed with a copy of the valid Certificate of Fitness.
According to Cap. 56 (Boilers and Pressure Vessels Ordinance), any person who owns or possesses any boilers or pressure vessels requires a competent person (air receiver inspector or boiler inspector) to inspect every 14 months and every 26 months, respectively. It is an obligation to check whether the boiler or the pressure vessel meets the regulation and be properly maintained. LSU can arrange a competent surveyor to conduct the periodic examination and issue a valid certification for the record-keeping purpose.
For more details, please refer to:
- CODE OF PRACTICE FOR OWNERS OF BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS
- Cap. 56 Boilers and Pressure Vessels Ordinance