
Boiler and pressure vessel inspections
Reduce accidents such as boiler explosions and fires that may cause fatalities, injuries, and property damage.What are boiler and pressure vessel inspections?
Jurisdictional boiler and pressure vessel inspections are inspections to ensure that boiler and pressure vessels are safely operated and maintained. These inspections verify that the boiler and pressure vessels are constructed, installed, and operated in a manner that meets established codes and regulations. Jurisdictional inspections are typically due each year but can be different depending on the requirements of a specific region.
Through TÜV SÜD ARISE (the leader in boiler and pressure vessel inspections in North America), TÜV SÜD is committed to proactive involvement in our clients’ jurisdictional boiler and pressure vessel inspections, with a view to servicing the unbundled insurance market. We also inspect in accordance with the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) and jurisdictional requirements.
Why boiler and pressure vessel inspections are important
When pressure vessels are not properly maintained, there are major consequences. The most severe are boiler explosions and fires that injure workers, destroy property, and even lead to fatalities. Other problems include rupture failures and leakage which pose health and safety hazards. Boiler and pressure vessel inspections are vital to provide a safer and more loss-controlled work environment for industrial equipment.
Other than the obvious need to keep workers and equipment safe, timely inspections will also keep your company within the guidelines of the law. Inspections are required and can be complex and different depending on your specific location. TÜV SÜD as a trusted third-party can help you navigate diverse requirements and keep your equipment safe and compliant.
How TÜV SÜD can help you with boiler and pressure vessel inspections
TÜV SÜD ARISE is a trusted partner for boiler and pressure vessel inspections. Our accreditations include American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NB), Indian Boiler Regulation (IBR), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), and DOT.
ABIIC (ARISE Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company RRG) is licensed to operate in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico through a network of preferred partners. Inspectors hold National Board Commissions with special endorsements and multiple state licenses for efficiencies in servicing.
We are 100% compliance-driven and focused on helping you prevent loss. By partnering with us, you will have access to licensed inspectors with multiple state licenses for service efficiency. Our professionals have specialised knowledge in industries ranging from energy, utilities, refining, and manufacturing to government, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and education.
We conduct boiler inspections for many different types of buildings including hotels, schools, churches, condo complexes/apartment buildings, warehouses, banks, stores, office buildings, municipal buildings, manufacturing plants, chemical, oil/gas, public entities, aerospace/transportation, mining, hospitals/medical facilities, poultry farms, and many more.
96 Fortune 1000 clients have enlisted our boiler and pressure vessel inspection services. We have a 91% client retention rate. 72% of ARISE clients have said that their inspection process exceeded their expectations.
We get boiler inspections scheduled and completed fast, helping us become among the top of the industry in timeliness and preventing overdue inspections. With our reliable and rapid service, we have delivered an overdue rate of only 2.39% compared to the industry median of more than 7.31%.
What our boiler and pressure vessel inspection services include
Our high-quality services cover jurisdictional boiler and pressure vessel inspections, shop inspections, risk analysis or training. We can customise all these services to your specific requirements and schedules.
Our services include:
- Government-mandated jurisdictional inspections and issuance of required certifications.
- Inspections of new fabrication of boilers, pressure vessels, and components for compliance with ASME and Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) standards.
- Training programs that focus on quality control programs and boiler maintenance and operations.
- Inspections of repairs and alterations of boilers and pressure vessels.
- Code requirement consulting for quality control, welding, nondestructive examination, and metallurgy.
- Assistance in developing regulatory-compliant Corporate Standards Inspections to other standards, such as mine safety and health requirements.