According to Pressure Equipment Regulations, approved by Royal Decree 2060/2008, pressure equipment must undergo periodic inspections as follows:
Initial inspections for commissioning, after modifications and repairs and subsequent periodic inspections (if specific ITC not applied):
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| Equipment category / inspection level | I-2 y II-2 | I-1, II-1, III-2 y IV-2 | III-1 y IV-1 |
| Level A inspection | Every 4 years* | Every 3 years * | Every 2 years * |
| Level B inspection | Every 8 years | Every 6 years | Every 4 years |
| Level C inspection | Not mandatory | Every 12 years | Every 12 years |
BOILERS AND EQUIPMENT SUBJECT TO FIRE OR HEATING | |||
| Level A inspection | Every year* | ||
| Level B inspection | Every 3 years* | ||
| Level C inspection | Every 6 years | ||
PIPES | |||
| Equipment Category / Inspection Level | I-2 y II-2 | III-2 | I-1, II-1 y III-1 |
| Level B Inspection | 12 years | 6 years | 6 years |
| Level C Inspection | Not mandatory | Not mandatory | 12 years |
*OCA performances or other agents, (such as maintainers or installers)
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Contact us to find out how our pressure vessel inspection services can help to ensure the safety of your pressure vessels and demonstrate regulatory compliance.
Pressure vessels are subject to strict regulation to ensure they are safe, reliable and suitable for use. To ensure compliance, they must undergo a comprehensive program of regulatory inspections.