PROCEDURES FOR TECHNICAL SAFETY INSPECTION ON METAL PIPING SYSTEMS TRANSPORTING COMPRESSED AIR
On August 30, 2021, the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs promulgates the Circular No. 08/2021/TT-BLDTBXH on promulgation of the procedures for technical safety inspection on metal piping systems transporting compressed air, liquefied gas, and dissolved gas.
Specifically, when conducting technical safety inspection on a piping system, the technical inspection organization must follow the following order: Check records and technical documents of the piping system; Conduct external and internal technical inspection on the system; Conduct quality tests; Inspect the operation of the system; Process the inspection results.
Additionally, when conducting the inspection of a piping system, the following conditions must be satisfied: The piping system must be ready for inspection; There must be sufficient records and documents about the piping system; Environmental and weather factors do not affect the test results; The occupational safety and health conditions must be satisfied for the inspection of the piping system to be conducted.
The time limit for the periodic technical safety inspection is 03 years. For piping systems using flammable, explosive, hazardous, or corrosive substances or other piping systems that have been used for more than 12 years, the time limit for the periodic technical safety inspection is 02 years.
This Circular takes effect from September 15, 2021.
