Pressure Vessel Registration and Inspection Requirements
What is a Pressure Vessel?
A pressure vessel is a closed container designed to hold gases or liquids at a pressure or temperature different from the surrounding / ambient pressure or temperature.
Note – All pressure vessels of hazard levels A, B and C, in accordance with AS4343, must have Design and Plant registration.
Vessels with hazard level D only require Design registration while Pressure Vessels of hazard level E do not require design registration. Where design registration or plant registration is required, the numbers must be legibly and indelibly marked on the pressure vessel (AS1210).
Certain Pressure Vessels are rated as Hazard Level E, these pressure vessels are deemed as low risk and therefore “Duty of Care” plant. However, these vessels must still be maintained in accordance with the applicable Australian Standards.
Types of Pressure Vessels:
- Air Receivers
- ANFO Kettle
- Oil Accumulator
- Air / Oil Separator
- Heat Exchanger
Pressure Vessel Registration Requirements
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Pressure Vessels must be designed according to AS1210. The following documents are required for the registration of pressure vessels:
a) Letter from a person with management and control of plant who is applying for registration.
b) Registration form, each item must have a registration form,
c) Design calculations as per AS1210, design drawings and independent design verification.
d) Manufacturer’s Data Report, complying with AS4458.
e) Hydrostatic Test Report / Certificate (to be supplied by the manufacturer).
Meeting Competency Standards for Pressure Vessel Registration
Under Regulation 267 of the WHS Regulations, individuals in charge of pressure vessel registration must meet specific competency standards. This ensures they have the necessary expertise to handle the registration process safely and according to compliance requirements.
A person is a competent person to inspect an item of plant for registration if the person has:
(a) educational or vocational qualifications in an engineering discipline relevant to the plant to be inspected; or
(b) knowledge of the technical standards relevant to the plant to be inspected.
By signing the declaration section (8) on the plant registration application form 201 you are declaring under reg 267 that the plant has been inspected by a competent person and is safe to use.
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AME Pressure Vessel Registration Support
Under the new WA WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022, Pressure Vessels categorised as hazard levels A , B or C are to be registered with the WA Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS).
All Pressure Vessel owners & operators need to meet the following deadlines.
- Pressure vessels with a hazard level ‘B’ (according to Section 2.1 of AS4343:2014) are to be registered by March 2024.
- Pressure Vessels with a hazard level ‘C’ need to be registered by March 2025.
Achieve Compliance with AME
Asset Management Engineers can assist you with:
- Site audits to compile a register of assets that require registration.
- Administrative support in acquiring the registration from DMIRS.
Get in touch with our team to learn more about our Pressure Vessel registration support.
Pressure Vessel Inspection Requirements and Frequency
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Statutory Pressure Vessels are to be inspected and maintained in accordance with AS3788. Refer to AS3788 Table 4.1 for Inspection Intervals of Pressure Vessels.
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