1. Workshop on the Implementation of the Pressure Equipment Directive In-Service Inspection Overview of UK Legislation Martin Yates Safety Assessment Federation

2. History Factories Acts Pressure Systems Safety Regulations
Steam Boilers
Steam Receivers
Air Receivers
Pressure Systems Safety Regulations
All Pressure Systems
All Places of Work

3. Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000
Responsibilities for:
Designers
Manufacturers
Installers
Owners and Users
Repairers
Competent Persons

4. Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000
Applicable to:
Rigid Pressure Vessels, Pipework, Protective Devices
Pipework and Protective Devices with Gas Cylinders
Pipelines and Protective Devices

5. Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000
Relevant Fluid
Steam
Gas > 0.5 bar
Liquid with vapour pressure > 0.5 bar

6. Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000
Exemptions
Ships or aircraft
Braking systems on vehicles
Road tankers subject to ADR
Research experiments
Refrigeration systems < 25 kW

7. Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000
Partial Exemptions
Each pressure vessel < 250 bar litres (Not steam)
Exempt from in-service inspection
Equipment supplied under PED
Exempt from new construction requirements

8. In-Service Inspection Requirements
Regulation 8 – Written Scheme of Examination
Regulation 9 – Examination in Accordance with the Written Scheme
Regulation 10 – Action in case of Imminent Danger

9. Regulation 8 – Written Scheme of Examination
Owner/User must have a written scheme
Pressure vessels
Protective devices
Pipework
Certified by Competent Person
Reviewed periodically

10. Content of Written Scheme
Parts to be Examined
Nature of Examinations
Preparations Required
Intervals between Examinations
Competent Person
Date of Certification

11. Regulation 9 - Examination in Accordance with Written Scheme
Carried out by Due Date
Preparations and Safety Requirements
Suitable Examinations
Reports

12. Regulation 10 - Action in Case of Imminent Danger
Site Defect Report
Report to Enforcing Authority
System not to be Operated

13. Categories of System
Minor
Intermediate
Major

14. Attributes of Competent Person
Staff
Specialist Services
Organisation
UKAS

15. Conclusions Goal Setting Legislation
Flexibility of In-Service Inspection
Practicality of Written Schemes
Can Reduce Costs with Increased Inspection Periods
Can Reduce Downtime with Alternative Inspection Techniques

16. Examination Frequency
Records for System/Similar Plant
Current Condition
Operating Conditions/Contents
Levels of Maintenance
Industry Guidance
Risk Based Inspection