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Department of Justice and Community Safety

REGISTRATION & INSPECTION - BOILERS & PRESSURE VESSELS

Under the ACT Boilers and Pressure Vessels Regulations 1954, steam boilers, compressed air receivers, autoclaves/sterilisers, gas storage vessels and other types of pressure vessels described in AS/NZS 3788:2001 require registration and regular inspection.

It is the owner/operator's responsibility to check whether the plant requires registration and inspection. (Fines do apply).

Registration and inspection of boilers and pressure vessels can be arranged by contacting ACT WorkCover on 6205 0200.  An inspection fee is charged.

Air Receivers

Air receivers are pressure vessels and are commonly found on air compressors for:

  • tyre pressure pumps at service stations
  • spray guns (spray painting)
  • pneumatic power tools (jack hammers, air guns)
  • pneumatic control systems (in buildings).

Air receivers can corrode from the inside, due to the moisture present in compressed air. The combination of corrosion and high air pressures can cause them to explode if they are not regularly inspected and maintained.

Note that under the above regulation, air receivers with a capacity greater than 150 MpaL, are required to be registered and inspected every 2 years by ACT WorkCover. These pressure vessels must not be used unless they are registered and there is a current certificate of inspection in place. For additional information for owners, refer to Information Bulletin 04.01 - Registration and Inspection of Air Receivers

How do I obtain a boiler certificate?

An ACT WorkCover Inspector has to inspect the boiler first.  Then you will be invoiced.  When we receive your payment, a boiler certificate will posted to you the same day.

How often do boilers and pressure vessels have to be inspected?

  1. Gas fired boilers – every year
  2. Electric steam boilers – every 2 years
  3. Air receivers – every 2 years
  4. Gas vessels – every 2 years
  5. Sterilised / auto claves – every 2 years