Practice Areas · StartUp · Industry Licences · Industry licences · Pressure Vessels

Pressure Vessels & Boiler Certification

Safety approval and periodic certification of boilers and pressure vessels.

Overview

What pressure-vessel certification is

Boilers and pressure vessels above prescribed limits must be approved and certified for safety under the Boilers Act and the Indian Boiler Regulations (and the relevant state factory rules).

Certification covers design approval, inspection during manufacture and installation, and periodic re-inspection by the competent authority.

Who needs it

Who must obtain it

  • Units operating boilers or pressure vessels above the prescribed limits
  • Approval is needed at design, installation, and periodically thereafter
Documents

Documents you'll need

  • Design drawings and specifications
  • Manufacturer's certificates and test reports
  • Installation details
Process

How it works

  1. 01

    Design approval

    Obtain approval of the vessel/boiler design.

  2. 02

    Inspection

    Inspection during manufacture and at installation by the competent authority.

  3. 03

    Certification and re-inspection

    Receive certification and arrange periodic re-inspection.

Why PBT

Why work with PBT

PBT coordinates the approvals and the periodic certification.

  • We confirm what requires certification
  • We coordinate design approval and inspections
  • We track the periodic re-inspection schedule
  • Scope and fees agreed in writing up front
FAQs

Frequently asked questions

  • What needs certification?

    Boilers and pressure vessels above the prescribed limits used in industrial operations.

  • Is re-inspection required?

    Yes. Periodic re-inspection and re-certification by the competent authority is required.

  • How long does it take?

    It depends on the authority's inspection schedule and the equipment.

Certify your pressure vessels

Tell us about your equipment, and we'll coordinate the approvals and certification.

Send an enquiry

This page describes the nature of the firm's services and is not a solicitation or legal advice. Thresholds, timelines, and applicable registrations depend on your specific facts; engagement terms and fees are agreed in writing per assignment.

CallWhatsAppEmail