Inspection Procedure and Checklist
Department of Industries & Commerce (Boilers)
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Inspection Procedure:
1 STANDARD INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DRY AND THOROUGH INSPECTION
a) Checking Registration Number of the Boiler.
b) Carry out thorough visual inspection of boiler inside and outside after
proper cleaning
c) Checking defects like crack, erosion, corrosion, bulging, pitting,
deformation of pressure parts etc.
d) Checking of thickness of pressure parts.
e) Checking of Mountings and Fittings.
f) Witnessing Non-destructive Testing if required
2 STANDARD INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR GROUND INSPECTION OF
BOILER UNDER REGISTRATION/ ERECTION
a) Verification of documents of pressure parts with relevant IBR
certificates, MTC etc.
b) Verification of the approved drawings and documents.
c) Checking of the facsimile of the makers' stamp and other
identification marking with Form-II or other relevant IBR certificates.
d) Checking of the leading dimension of the pressure parts with the
approved drawing.
e) Checking of the general condition of the pressure parts (like denting,
deformation, crack pitting etc.).
f) Checking of all Mountings and Fittings with relevant IBR document.
3 STANDARD INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR MATERIAL INSPECTION
a) Verification of the approved drawing corresponding to the material
and documents.
b) Checking of the pressure part material with relevant IBR certificate and
approved drawing (Name of Part, Material Specification, Heat No., Cast
No., Class, Size, Identification Number, Stamping etc.)
c) Checking of leading dimension of the pressure parts with the approved
drawing
d) Checking of the general condition of the pressure parts visually.
e) Selection of Samples for Physical and Chemical testing if required.
4 STANDARD INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR FIT-UP/ TACK WELD INSPECTION
a) Verification of the approved drawing.
b) Verification of the Welder's Certificate.
c) Verification of the certificates of the Welding Consumables.
d) Verification of the approval of the Contractor for the particular job.
e) Verification of the approved Welding Procedure Specification.
f) Verification of the satisfactory result of the site Simulation Test.
g) Verification of the satisfactory Check Test result of the pipe/ tube/ plate.
h) Checking of the Root gap, Weld groove profile, Alignment of the pressure
parts to be welded as per approved drawing etc.
i) Ensure weld joint area to be free from rust, scale, oil, grease, crack etc.
j) Check provision for baking of electrode for low hydrogen electrode.
k) Check weld joint identification number.
5 STANDARD INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR HYDRAULIC TEST
a) Verification of the satisfactory Non-destructive Testing report of the welded
joints.
b) Verification of the Positive Material Identification (PMI) Report.
c) Verification of the Pressure Parts Calculation approval.
d) Verification of all previous Inspection Reports and PWHT Charts.
e) Checking of calibration certificate of pressure gauge.
f) Witnessing Hydraulic Test carried out as per Indian Boiler Regulations, 1950.
g) Checking of Deflection, Distortion and extension of pressure parts during
Hydraulic Test.
h) Thorough Checking of the pressure parts during Hydraulic Test for detecting any
leakage or sweating.
6 STANDARD INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR STEAM TEST OF BOILER
a) Verification of the Provisional Order of the Boiler.
b) Witnessing the Steam Test as per Indian Boiler Regulations, 1950.
c) Checking of the Popping Pres sur e, Reset Pressure, Percentage Blow Down,
Accumulation, Lift, Chattering etc. during Steam Test.
d) Checking of the performance of all Mountings and Fittings during Steam Test.
7 STANDARD INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR FINAL INSPECTION
a) To carry out thorough visual inspect ion.
b) Checking dimension and configuration as per approved drawing.
c) Check the Identification Mark on the job.
d) Stamp the pressure part with the Official Seal.
8 STANDARD INSPECTIONPROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL /
RECOGNITION OF MANUFACTURER
a) Scrutiny of submitted documents.
b) Inspection of Premises, Verification of Manpower along with their Experience
and Machineries.
c) Submission of Report
d) Technical Discussion.
e) Issuance of Recognition Certificate.
9 STANDARD INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF ERECTORS
a) Scrutiny of Submitted Documents.
b) Inspection of Premises, Verification of Manpower along with their Experience and
Machineries.
c) Submission of Report
d) Technical Discussion.
e) Issuance of Recognition Certificate.
