Background
The Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 2016 were notified by the Government of India to regulate the manufacture, storage, import, transport, and use of pressure vessels containing compressed gases. These Rules replaced earlier regulations to align safety requirements with modern industrial practices and technological advancements. Their primary objective is to prevent accidents arising from improper design, fabrication, operation, or maintenance of pressure vessels. The Rules prescribe mandatory approvals, inspections, and licensing under the supervision of the Chief Controller of Explosives. Overall, they aim to ensure public safety, worker protection, and uniform enforcement of safety standards across industries handling compressed gases.
Applicability
The Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 2016 apply to all static and mobile pressure vessels intended for the storage, transport, or handling of compressed gases in India. These Rules are applicable to manufacturers, fabricators, importers, repairers, owners, and users of such pressure vessels and their fittings. They cover activities including design, manufacture, fabrication, import, installation, operation, testing, modification, and repair of unfired pressure vessels. The Rules apply to both industrial and commercial establishments where compressed gases are filled, stored, or transported. However, nothing in these rules shall apply to vessel(s) which form part of a processing plant.
Compliance Requirements under the Rules
Licensee shall maintain records of all incidents connected with storage, transportation or handling of compressed gases and shall produce the same to the inspecting officer whenever demanded.
Licensee shall give notice of accident to:
Penalty & Punishment
In case of Contravention, Vessel License may be suspended or cancelled by licensing authority. Further, authority can also impose civil and criminal penalty under section 9B of Explosives Act, 1884
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