Why it matters
Risk and evidence
- Pressure failure can be sudden and dangerous
- Plant rooms may have restricted access
- Shutdown planning can affect operations
- Written schemes must match the real system
PSSR
Boiler and Pressure System PSSR
Boilers and pressure systems need coherent written scheme evidence, safe operating limits and planned examination access.
Boilers and pressure systems covered by PSSR should be managed through a suitable Written Scheme of Examination and examined at intervals defined by that scheme.
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When this guide helps
This guide helps hotels, care homes, schools and production sites prepare boiler and pressure-vessel records for PSSR examination planning.
Inspection scope
What we check
- Scheme suitability
- Listed vessels and protective devices
- Safe operating limits
- Condition and visible defects
- Repair and modification evidence
Records
What to prepare
- Written Scheme of Examination
- Boiler and vessel certificates
- Protective device information
- Maintenance records
- Repair/modification notes
Common findings
Defects we see on site.
From examinations across Scotland and the North East, these are the issues that most often weaken the compliance file or need a repair decision:
- Generic written schemes
- Unrecorded modifications
- Overdue examinations
- Missing safe operating limit evidence
Who sets the PSSR interval?
The examination interval is set by the Written Scheme of Examination and should reflect the system and risk.
Why does shutdown planning matter?
Some examinations need access, isolation, cooling, draining or contractor support, so planning avoids disruption.
Can a boiler service replace PSSR examination?
Routine maintenance is not normally the same as examination under a written scheme.
Related expertise
Where this inspection usually appears.
PSSR Pressure System Examinations
PSSR support for pressure systems, written schemes of examination, competent person inspections and examination planning.
Manufacturing and Engineering Inspection Services
Manufacturing and engineering sites usually need inspection evidence across machinery, lifting accessories, compressors, hazardous substances and maintenance access.
Hospitality and Retail Inspection Services
Hospitality and retail sites need inspection work that respects trading hours, public areas, kitchens, passenger lifts, cleaning products and building access.
Care and Healthcare Inspection Services
Care and healthcare premises need careful scheduling because lifts, cleaning products, plant rooms and access work can affect vulnerable building users.
Education and Public Estate Inspection Services
Education and public estates need inspection records that are easy to share with internal governance, auditors, contractors and estates teams.
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