Section 7 of The Boilers Act, 2025
Conditions precedent for manufacture of boiler and boiler components.
No person shall
manufacture or cause to be manufactured any boiler or boiler components, or both, unless—
- (a)the premises or precincts wherein boiler or boiler components, or both, are manufactured, have such facilities for design and construction as may be specified by regulations;
- (b)a certificate for the design and drawings of the boiler and boiler components have been granted by the inspecting authority under clause (a) of sub-section (3) of section 8;
- (c)the material, mounting and fitting used in the construction of boiler or boiler components, or both, conform to such specifications as may be specified by regulations; and
- (d)the person engaged in welding boiler or boiler components hold welders certificate granted by the competent authority under sub-section (4) of section 6.
Summary
- A person cannot manufacture a boiler or its components unless the premises have specified facilities for design and construction.
- The manufacturer must obtain a certificate for the design and drawings from an inspecting authority, as detailed in Section 8.
- The materials, mountings, and fittings used in building the boiler must conform to specified specifications.
- Anyone doing welding work during the manufacturing process must hold a valid welders certificate granted under Section 6.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can I build a boiler in a standard garage?
No, you must use premises or precincts that have the specific facilities for design and construction as required by the regulations.
2. Do I need approval for my boiler drawings before manufacturing?
Yes, you must have a certificate for the design and drawings granted by the inspecting authority under Section 8.
3. Can any experienced metalworker weld the boiler components?
No, the person engaged in welding must hold a specific welders certificate granted by the competent authority under Section 6.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 7 of The Boilers Act, 2025, what is a condition precedent regarding the physical location where a boiler is manufactured?
2.Under Section 7 of The Boilers Act, 2025, how does the requirement for boiler drawings interact with Section 8?
3.Under Section 7 of The Boilers Act, 2025, what rule applies to the individuals performing welding work during the manufacture of a boiler, referencing Section 6?
4.Under Section 7 of The Boilers Act, 2025, what condition must the physical parts used to build the boiler meet?