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Boilers and Pressure Vessels Ordinance, 2002 (Ordinance CXXI of 2002).

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Territorial subdivision
Punjab
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Ordinance to amend and consolidate the law relating to boilers and pressure vessels.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Navigation Inland waters Use restrictions Authorization/permit Registration
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 38 sections, regulates and consolidates the law relating to boilers and pressure vessels. It applies to boiler and pressure vessels exceeding twenty-five liters in capacity in which water is heated, steam is generated and superheated or a combination thereof under pressure, for external use by the application of heat from combustible fuels, electricity or external thermal energy. The Act establishes the requirements for obtaining and renewing a registration certificate, as well as the prohibition of use of unregistered or uncertified boilers or pressure vessels.

Full text
English
Website
www.punjablaws.gov.pk