The Boilers Act ,1923

( As Ammended in 2007)
&
Boiler Attendents Rules, 2011
Boiler Operation Engineer’s Rules, 2011

DIRECTOR OF BOILERS , GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT

Boiler Act,1923
This includes,
Definitions
Limitations of the Acts
Conditions precedent for manufacturing Boiler and Boiler Component,
Inspection during Manufacture, erection
Conditions precedent to repairing of Boiler and Boiler Component
Powers and Duties of Director, Dy.Director and Asst. Director
Boiler and Boiler component Repairing
Prohibition of use of Unregistered and Uncertified Boiler

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Boiler Act,1923
Registration of boiler
Renewal of certificates
The duty of Boiler owners
The penalties for non-compliance
Authority for making Regulations (Central Boiler Board)
The powers of central and State Governments to make Rules
Appeal against inspectors or Chief Inspector’s orders.
Exemptions

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 Definitions
“Boiler” Means a pressure vessel in which steam is generated for use external to
itself by application of heat which is wholly or partly under pressure when steam
is shut off but does not include a pressure vessel,

I. With Capacity less than 25 liters. (such capacity being measured from the feed
check valve to the main steam stop Valve);

II. With less than one kilogram per centimeter square design gauge pressure and
working gauge pressure; or
III. In which water is heated below one hundred degrees centigrade:

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 Definitions
“Boiler Components” Means

steam piping, feed piping, economiser, super heater, any mounting or other fitting and
any other external or internal part of a boiler which is subject to pressure exceeding one
Kilogram per centimeter square gauge

“Steam pipe” Means any pipe through which steam passes if,

i. the pressure at which steam passes through such pipe exceeds 3.5 Kilograms per
Square centimeter above atmospheric pressure ; or

ii. such pipe exceeds 254 millimeters in internal diameter and the pressure of steam
exceeds 1 Kilograms per square centimeter above the atmospheric pressure,

and includes in either case any connected fitting of a steam pipe:

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 Definitions
“Competent Authority” Means

an institution recognised in such manner as may be prescribed by regulations for issue of

certificate to the welders for welding of boiler and boiler components;
“ Competent Person” Means

a person recognized in such manner as may be prescribed by regulations for inspection and
certification of Boilers and boiler components during manufacture, erection and use.
All inspectors shall be ipso facto competent person;
“Inspecting Authority” Means

an institution recognised in such manner as may be prescribed by regulations for the

inspection and certification of boilers and boiler components during manufacture

All Chief inspectors of Boilers shall be ipso facto Inspecting Authorities

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Definitions
“Accident” Means

an explosion of boiler, or boiler component, which is Calculated to weaken the

strength or an uncontrolled release of water or steam there from, liable to cause death
or injury to any person or Damage to any property;

“ Owner” includes any person “possessing or” using a boiler as a agent of the owner
thereof and any person using a boiler which he has hired or obtained on loan from the
owner thereof;

“ Manufacture” means manufacture, construction and Fabrication of boiler or boiler

component, or both
“Manufacturer” means a person engaged in the manufacture;

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Boiler Users :
Following are the conditions / situations where Boiler Act is applicable
1. Purchasing of a new boiler
as per Section 4C
Boiler manufacturer must have facilities for design and construction as prescribed in

IBR 1950 . ( boiler manufacturer are recognized by IA)

Design and drawings of a boiler is to be approved by IA

All the materials, mountings and fittings which are to be used in construction of boiler

must meet the specifications as prescribed in regulations

Persons engaged for welding of boiler must have welders certificate issued by CI

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Boiler Users :
1. Registration of a boiler 2. Registration of transferred boiler
As per Section 6, use of unregistered and uncertified boiler is prohibited
No owner of boiler shall use or permit it to be used ,
 Unless boiler has been registered as per Act

 In case of transferred boiler, such transfer has been reported in prescribed manner

 Boiler certificate or provisional order authorizing to use a boiler in force

 At a higher pressure than the maximum pressure recorded in boiler certificate/PO

 When boiler is not in charge of persons holding proficiency or competency certificate

as required by rules

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Boiler Users :
Registration of a boiler
As per Section 7,
 An application with such documents (what we call it as a Makers Papers and Construction
Drawings )as prescribed in regulations and required fees is to be made to inspector

 A date is fixed for examination of boiler

 After inspection of boiler, inspector submits his report to chief inspector

 Chief inspector may register a boiler and assign registration number or suggest any
alteration, addition or renewal if necessary

 A certificate/PO is issued with a time limit and permitted max. pressure

 Owner to mark registration number within prescribed time limit.

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Boiler Users :
Renewal of a boiler certificate
As per Section 8 , A certificate of boiler is cease ..
 On the expiry of period for which it is granted

 When any accident occurs to the boiler

 When boiler is moved (except portable or vehicular boiler)

 When any structural alteration, addition or renewal is made to the boiler

 If chief inspector or inspector is of the opinion that boiler or boiler component is in

dangerous condition ( such order with the ground on which the order is made is to be

communicated to the boiler owner )

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Boiler Users :
Renewal of a boiler certificate
1. An application is to be made to competent person for renewal
2. Inspection is carried out as prescribed in regulations

3. Competent person to issue certificate if satisfied or refuse to issue cert. if

boiler does not conform to the standard prescribed by regulations( Inspecting
authority to direct owner in writing to carry out such modifications
,rectifications as it deems necessary)

4. Owner can apply during any time for the renewal during currency of certificate

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Format of Cert & PO
CERTIFICATE PROVISIONAL ORDER

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Boiler Users :
As per Section 11 , Certificate or PO can be revoked ,
By chief inspector on the report of inspector or otherwise…

1. If there is reason to believe that certificate / PO is fraudulently obtained or granted

erroneously or without sufficient examination
2. If boiler has sustained injury or not in good condition

3. If boiler is not in charge of a person which is required by Rules

( Up to 200 m2 HSA = Second Class B.A., From 200 - 1000 m2 HSA = First class B.A.,
HSA > 1000 m2 = Proficiency engineer is required)

for multiple boilers details rules to be referred

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Boiler Attendants Rules,2011:
Rule : 3

The owner of a Single boiler or Two or more boilers connected in a battery or of many separate
individual boilers should have a Boiler Attendant with a certificate of competency of required
class.

Rule : 6

Owner to furnish Details of Boiler Attendant within Seven days to Director of

Boilers.(details as name, serial no , date and place of issue of certificate)

Rule :24

A person having certificate obtained from other state, on application to Chairman of

Board , can get endorsed his cert. by paying fee of Rs 100

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Boiler Attendants Rules,2011:
Rule : 23 First Class Boiler Attendant Certificate of Competency

 can take charge of single boiler with steam pipes of any type or capacity or,

 two or more boilers in a battery or,

 many separate individual boilers

provided total heating surface area does not exceed 1000 sq. meters and
such boilers are within a radius of 30 meters in the same premises and belonging
to one owner. He is assisted by Second class B.A.

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Boiler Attendants Rules,2011:
Rule : 23 Second Class Boiler Attendant Certificate of Competency

 can take charge of single boiler with steam pipes of any type or capacity or,

 not more than three connected boilers in a battery,

provided total heating surface area does not exceed 200 sq. meters and
such boilers are within a radius of 30 meters in the same premises and belonging
to one owner. He is assisted by Second class B.A.

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Boiler Attendants Rules,2011:
Rule : 31 Eligibility criteria to apply in examination

Second Class Boiler Attendant

Age : not less than 18 years

Passed Matriculation or equivalent exam and

Not less than Two years experience as a fireman or operator or Asst Fireman or Asst
operator or waterman or pump man on steam boiler OR

Not less than three years experience as a fitter where boilers are manufactured or
erected , operated or repaired. Out of this at least one year exp as a Asst fireman. OR

Not less than two years service on a Small Industrial Boiler with a ITI certificate.

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 Boiler Attendants Rules,2011:
Rule : 31 Eligibility criteria to apply in examination

First Class Boiler Attendant

Age : not less than 20 years

Not less than Two years experience as a Second class B A as a sole in charge on a boiler with a
Heating surface of not less than 50 square meters. OR

With a three year course certificate from technical or industrial institution , with one year as an
Apprentice in a steam power plant or an engg workshop where engines or boilers are repaired or made
and in addition not less than one year experience as a Second class B A as a sole in charge on a boiler
with a Heating surface of not less than 50 square meters.

Not less than two years service as a Fireman or Asst. Fireman with a Second class BA cert under a First
Class BA on a on a boiler with a Heating surface of more than 50 square meters.

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Boiler Users :
As per Section 12 and Section 13 ,
Chief inspectors prior written sanction is required ,

1. When any structural alteration, addition or renewal is to be made in any

registered boiler

2. When any structural alteration, addition or renewal is proposed in any boiler

component

such repair is to be carried out through a person having Boiler repairer

certificate and under the supervision of competent person

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Boiler Users :
As per Section 14 ,
Duty of owner at examination is as ,

1. To afford all reasonable facilities for the examination and such information as
required,

2. Boiler to be properly prepared in a manner and ready for examination as

prescribed in regulations.

3. In case of registration drawings,specifications,certificates and other particulars as

prescribed in regulations.

if owner fails to provide above , boiler examination is refused and chief

inspector shall direct an owner to file fresh application for registration or renewal.

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Boiler Users :
As per Section 15 ,
Owner is bound to produce certificate or PO to ,

1. District Magistrate,CoP, or Magistrate of First class having jurisdiction in that area

where boiler is situated or

2. Chief Inspector , Inspector, or Any Inspector appointed under Factories Act 1948

3. Any person specially authorized in writing by DM Or CoP

As per Section 16,

Preceding owner to make over Boiler certificate/PO to new owner

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Boiler Users :
As per Section 17 ,

An Inspector for the purpose of inspecting or examining a boiler or steam pipe

, can enter any place or building at all reasonable times within his jurisdiction when he
has reason to believe that boiler is in use.

As per Section 18 ,

Owner or person in charge to report in writing of any Accident to boiler or boiler

component within 24 hours to inspector with description of accident ,detail of injury
etc.

Every person is bound to answer questions of Inspector in writing to investigate the

accident.

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Penalties :
SECTION 6(a) SECTION 23
Use of Boiler without REGISTRATION. Fine up to Rs. One Lakh & for Continuing Offence
Additional Fine Rs. One Thousand for each day
SECTION 6(b) SECTION 24 (a)
Use of Boiler without reporting of TRANSFER of Imprisonment up to Two years OR with Fine up to
Boiler from one state to another. Rs. One Lakh OR with Both.
SECTION 6(c) SECTION 23
Use of Boiler without valid CERTIFICATE/PO. Fine up to Rs. One Lakh & for Continuing Offence
Additional Fine Rs. One Thousand for each day
SECTION 6(d) SECTION 23
Use of Boiler at a Higher than the MAX. PRESSURE Fine up to Rs. One Lakh & for Continuing Offence
certified in Certificate/PO. Additional Fine Rs. One Thousand for each day
SECTION 6(e) SECTION 30
Use of Boiler without BOE/BA as required by For First Offence Rs. One Thousand & For
BOE/BA Rules,2011. Subsequent Offence Up to Rs One Lakh.
SECTION 11
CERT/PO can be Revoked.

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Penalties :
SECTION 7(6) SECTION 24 (b)
Owner fails to engrave allotted Registration number Imprisonment up to Two years OR with Fine up to
within a One month from the date of receipt. One Lakh Rs. OR with Both.
SECTION 9 SECTION 22(i)
Refuse to Surrender a Provisional order Fine up to Rs Five Thousand

SECTION 12 SECTION 24 (c)

Any structural Alteration, Addition or Renewal in Imprisonment up to Two years OR with Fine up to
Registered Boiler without prior sanction of CIB One Lakh Rs. OR with Both.

SECTION 13 SECTION 24 (c)

Any Structural Alteration, Addition or Renewal in Imprisonment up to Two years OR with Fine up to
Boiler Component without prior sanction of CIB. One Lakh Rs. OR with Both.
Such Structural alteration, Addition or Renewal shall
be made by a person having Boiler Repairer
certificate.

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Penalties :
SECTION 15 SECTION 22
Owner is bound to produce CERT/PO to DM/CoP/1st Fine up to Rs Five Thousand
CLASS MAGISTRATE of that area of Jurisdiction/ CIB/
BI/ FI
SECTION 16 SECTION 22
Preceding owner is bound to hand over current Fine up to Rs Five Thousand
CERT/Po to New owner
SECTION 18 SECTION 24 (d)
Fails to report an Accident to a Boiler or boiler Imprisonment up to Two years OR with Fine up to
component within 24 Hours of an accident. Rs. One Lakh OR with Both

SECTION 25(1) SECTION 25

Removes,alters,defaces,renders invisible or tempers Fine up to Rs. One Lakh
with the Registration number

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Penalties :
SECTIOM 25(2) SECTION 25
Fraudantly marks Registration number which is not Imprisonment up to Two years OR with Fine up to
allotted to it. Rs One Lakh OR with Both

REG. 396 SECTION 24 (f)

Allows another person to go inside a Boiler without Imprisonment up to Two years OR with Fine up to
effective disconnection from steam or hot water Rs One Lakh OR with Both
side from any other Boiler or Fuel.
REG. 380 SECTION 24 (e)
Tempering with safety valve of a Boiler and render it Imprisonment up to 2 years OR with Fine up to One
inoperative at the Max pressure granted. Lakh Rs. OR with Both

SECTION 30 SECTION 30
Contravening with any Rule For First Offence Rs. One Thousand & For
or Regulation Subsequent Offence Up to Rs One Lakh.

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Penalties :
REG 392 (8)
Boiler repairer is found indulging in violating the The firm shall be black listed and renewal shall not
provision of the Boiler Act/Regulation be done in any case
REG 606 SECTION 30
Certified Welder is bound to produce his certificate For First Offence Rs. One Thousand & For
to IA/CIB/Competent Person Subsequent Offence Up to Rs One Lakh.
REG 604 Reg 617
Non certified welder shall not be engaged for Fine up to Rs Five Thousand
welding in Boiler/steam pipe/erection/fabrication or
any repair of Boiler or steam pipe.
REG 615 Reg 617
Employer or welder is failed to maintain record ( Fine up to Rs 2500
particulars of each welder and work handled by
him)

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Boiler Act , 1923

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