APPENDIX - I [ See Rule 4(2) ] 1. Applicants name an full address. 2.
Whether the applicant has manufactured any unfired pressure vessel. Yes/No If yes (i) date from which such vessels were manufactured. (ii) For whom the vessels were fabricated and there approximate numbers. (iii) Details of the vessels manufactured. 3. Specifications of Code proposed to be adopted for the manufacture of the vessels or containers. 4. Organisational set-up with specific reference to qualifications and experience of the personnel engaged in the manufacture of vessels. 5. Organisational set-up of the inspecting personnel engaged by the applicant. 6. Process of manufacture of vessels or containers, beginning with raw material and ending with the finished vessels or containers. 7. Quality control checks or tests carried out at each stage of manufacture of vessels or containers. 8. (i) Details of the equipment installed for chemical analysis and mechanical tests. (ii) Details of templates or gauges provided to check or test. (iii) Steps taken to check the accuracy of testing and checking equipment and frequency of such checking. 9. Equipment available for carrying out non-destructive examination such as radio-graphy, Gamma ray, ultrasonic tests, etc. 10. List of machinery provided for manufacturing vessels or containers. 11. Name and address of the independent inspecting authority. 12. Records and certificate of tests:(i) Proforma of records for various tests carried out by the inspecting and certifying organisation; and (ii) Proforma of tests and inspection certificate issued by the independent inspecting authority.
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Rule under which competency s recognised Rules 12(3
APPENDIX - II [See rule 2(d) and 2 (p)] Qualification other Experience for purpose requirements and the
Minimum facilities
(1)Degree in chemical or Mechanical or Metallurgical or Marine Engineering from a recognised university or equivalent
(1) A minimum experience of10 years in design, fabrication and stage-wise inspection during fabrication of pressure vessels and equipments operating under pressure. (2) He shall be (a)Conversant with the relevant codes of fabrication and test procedures relating to ls.b)Conversant with the statutory requirements
Standard gauges and instruments conforming to national/international standards for test and examination at every stage of fabrication. Either the Inspector shall have these or these shall be available to him. The Inspector shall be responsible for ensuring th equality and accuracy of these gauges and instrument used by
concerning design and safety of unfired pressure vessels. . (2)Physically fit and mentally sound for carrying out tests and examination. pressure vessels and their fitting (1) Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or Marine Engineering or equivalent professional qualifications (2) Physically fit and mentally sound for carrying out tests and examinations.
him. A documented system to ensure this shall be maintained by the Inspector.
2. Rule 18,19, 33, 43 &44
(1) A minimum experience of 10 years in (a) Design and fabrication, erection , operation, maintenance and; (b) testing examination and inspection of pressure vessels or equipment operating under pressure. (2) He shall be (a) conversant with the relevant code of practice and test procedures relating to pressure vessels; (b) conversant with statutory requirements concerning safety of unfired pressure vessels installations & transport vehicles. (c) conversant with nondestructive testing techniques as are applicable to pressure vessels. (d) able to identify defects and arrive at a reliable conclusion with regard to the safety of pressure vessels.
Standard gauges, pumps and gadgets for hydraulic and pneumatic pressure tests, non-destructive tests, equipments for ultrasonic thickness test, ultrasonic flaw detection magnetic particle inspection and any other test that may be required by Chief Controller in specific cases. Either the Competent Person shall have these facilities or these shall be available to him. The Competent Person shall be responsible for ensuring the quality and accuracy of the gauges and equipments and the competence of any person that may be employed for performing a nondestructive test.
APPENDIX - III [ See rule 2(p) and 11A ] A. Application of recognition as competent person under the static and mobile pressure vessels (unfired) Rules, 1981. [See rules 18,19,33,43 & 44(2)] 1. Name & Full address of the organisation : 2. Organisation status (specify whether individual or Govt., Autonomous, co-operative,Corporate or Pvt. Body registered under Company Act.) 3. Purpose for which competency is sought (Specify the rules) 4. Whether the organisation/person has been declared as a competent person under any other status, if so, give details. 5.(i) Set up of the organisation/person. (ii) Name & qualification (of constituent members is case of organisation). (iii) Experience (of constituent members in case of organisation with regard to fabrication, installation, maintenance in case of transport vehicles and examination and testing of pressure vessels and various fittings and in other related fields. Please refer to requirements mentioned in column 4 of Appendix II. (Please attach documentary evidence of the experience). 6. Particulars of equipment, Gauges etc. available with the Organisation for carrying out the inspection/Testings. 7. Details of the procedures followed in carrying out stage by stage inspection/test for certification under different rules. 8. Any other information. 9. Declaration I ______________________ hereby, on behalf of ______________ Certify the details furnished above are correct to the best of my knowledge. I undertake to (i) maintain the facilities is good working order and calibrated periodically; (ii) to fulfil and abide by all the conditions stipulated in the certificate of competency and instructions issued by the Chief Controller from time to time. Place: Signature of the Head of the organisation Date: Name & Designation Seal of the Institution B. Application for recognition as an inspector coming under the purview of static and mobile pressure vessels(unfired) Rules, 1981.[See rules 12(2)] 1. Name & Full address of the organisation : 2. Organisation status (specify whether individual or Govt., Autonomous, co-operative,Corporate or Pvt. Body registered under Companies Act.) 3. Whether the organisation/person has been declared as a competent person under any other status, if so, give details. 4(i) Set up of the organisation. (ii) Name & qualification of its constituent members. (iii) Experience of the organisation and constituent members with regard to stagewise inspection during fabrication of pressure vessels and various fittings and in other related fields. Please refer to requirements mentioned in column 4 in Appendix II. (Please attached documentary evidence of the experience). 5. Particulars of equipment, Gauges etc. available with the Organisation for carrying out the inspection/Testing. 6. Details of the procedures followed in carrying out stage by stage inspection/test for certification. 7. Proforma of test and Inspection certificates to be issued to various parties. 8. Any other information. 9. Declaration I ___________________hereby, on behalf of _____________________ Certify the details furnished above are correct to the best of my knowledge. I undertake to fulfil and abide by all the
conditions stipulated in the certificate of competency and instructions issued by the Chief Controller from time to time. Place: Signature of the Head of the organisation Date: Name & Designation Seal of the Institution C. Application for Grant of certificate of competency to a person for certifying storage installations or transport vehicles owned and operated by the organisation in which he is employed. 1. Name 2. Date of birth 3. Name of the organisation 4. Designation 5. Educational qualification (Copies of testimonials to be attached) 6. Particulars of professional experience (in chronological order):Name of the organisation Period of service Designation Area of responsibilities 7. Membership, if any, of professional bodies. 8. Details of facilities (examination, testing etc.) at his disposal. 9. Purpose for which competency certificate is sought (specify the rules). 10. Whether the applicant has been declared as a competent person under any statute (if so, give details) 11. Any other relevant information. 12. Declaration by the applicant. I here by declare that the information furnished above is true. I undertake (a) that is the event of my leaving the aforesaid organisation, I will promptly inform the Chief Controller; (b) to fulfill and abide by all the conditions stipulated in the certificate of competency and instruction issued by the Chief Controller from time to time. Place: Date: Signature of applicant I _____________ certify that Shri. ___________________________________ whose particulars are furnished above, is in our employment and nominate him on behalf of the organisation for the purpose of being declared as a competant person under the rules. I also undertake that I will (a) notify the Chief Controller in case the competent person leaves our employment; (b) provide and maintain in good order all facilities at his dispoasal as mentioned above; (c) Notify the Chief Controller any charge in the facilities. Place: Signature Date: Name and Designation __________ Telephone No._________________ Telex No. ____________________ Official Seal *Example : An officer in a refinery for certifying LPG storage vessels or the
installation