The Republic of Latvia Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 240, Riga, 12 June, 2001 (. No. 27, 13 ¤) technical monitoring procedures pressure equipment issued pursuant to the law "on technical supervision of dangerous equipment" 3. the second paragraph of article 1 General questions 1. establishes requirements to be complied with to avoid threat to human life, health, property and the environment, organizing and carrying out the work with the pressure equipment directive and their assemblies, in accordance with the law and the complexes of the pressure equipment directive the prescribed classification corresponds to category III or IV (pressure equipment) pressure equipment, as well as the technical supervision of the procedures.
2. the provisions do not apply to transactions with: 2.1. pressure equipment directive and their assemblies, in accordance with the law and the complexes of the pressure equipment directive the prescribed classification corresponds to category I and II;
2.2. portable fire-fighting equipment and breathing pressure vessels;
2.3. for household pressure cookers;
2.4. the pressure equipment directive which transported installed on vehicles for the carriage of gases, liquefied gases, dissolved under pressure gases, vapours and liquids;
2.5 pipelines (starting with the most recent closing of pressure equipment) designed for fluid transmission of buildings or on structures and mechanisms, as well as all auxiliary equipment, specially designed for these pipelines. This exception does not apply to standard pressure equipment directive, for example, pressure vessels, reservoirs, and other similar equipment installed for pressure reduction (reduction) or compressor stations;
2.6. stream waterways (for example, spiedvad, spiedtuneļ, spiedstobr of hydroelectric power) and their respective devices;
2.7. facilities laid down in the laws of simple pressure vessels;
2.8. the equipment laid down in laws and regulations for aerosol cans;
2.9. vehicle equipment safety regulations governing: over cars and 2.9.1. type approval of the trailer;
2.9.2. for agricultural and forestry tractors on conformity assessment;
2.9.3 on statutory markings for two-or three-wheel motor vehicle conformity assessment;
2.10. control equipment used in the petroleum, gas or geothermal mining and exploration, as well as underground storage pressure maintenance and/or control;
2.11 equipment containing shell or mechanisms that the size, material and construction, to determine the strength, rigidity and stability requirements to withstand the load arising from the following operating, and that pressure is not the determining factor in the design (for example, engines, turbines and internal combustion engines also, steam engines, gas or steam turbines, turbine generator, compressors, pumps and actuating devices);
2.12. blast furnaces (including the furnace cooling), the karstpūšam recoverers, dust Extractor, and blast-furnace exhaust-gas cleaners, direct reducing cupolas (including the furnace cooling), gas convectors and cups steel and non-ferrous metals shall, de-gassing and quenching;
2.13. built-in high-voltage electrical equipment (such as switchgear, control gear, transformers, rotating machines);
2.14. communication system with pipes, pressure (such as electrical and telephone cables);
2.15. ships, rockets, aircraft and mobile (floating) natural resources mining platforms, as well as equipment, specially designed for connection with these platforms;
2.16. pressure equipment directive, consisting of a flexible envelope (such as tires, game balls, inflatable boats and other similar pressure equipment directive);
2.17. the engine intake and exhaust silencer;
2.18. radiators and pipes for hot water heating systems.
3. The Ministry of welfare, in cooperation with the relevant technical standards Committee recommends a national non-profit society with limited liability "standard" in connection with these terms, reliance and designing standard applicable list.
4. the national non-profit limited liability company "Latvian standards" submit for publication in the newspaper "journal" to "national list of the standards that may be applied to comply with these regulations (hereinafter referred to as the applicable standards).
 
2. General requirements for the use of pressure equipment pressure equipment 5. layout, appropriate and safe use, maintenance and supervision in accordance with the requirements of these regulations and the instructions of the manufacturer of pressure equipment provides a means to prevent the threat to human life, health, property and the environment.
6. Use only the State labour inspection in registered pressure equipment.
7. each passport required for pressure equipment in the national language, which is in accordance with the provisions of the model Passport set out in annex for a specific pressure equipment pressure equipment to fill in for the manufacturer, his authorized representative or the importer (if the manufacturer is not in Latvia), showing his competence, relating to pressure equipment.
8. Transfer of the pressure equipment or renting to another holder, is transferred in its passport.
9. the manufacturer, his authorized representative or the importer of pressure equipment Passport accompanied by a declaration of conformity and the law in issuing the certificate of compliance, as well as the Assembly and operating instructions in the language of the country, which contains at least the following information: 9.1. pressure equipment installation and relocation of certain elements;
9.2. procedure for use of the pressure equipment is launched;
9.3. the use of the pressure equipment;
9.4. pressure equipment maintenance and monitoring procedures, and the user checks to be carried out;
9.5. technical documentation, drawings, charts and calculations if they help to understand the instructions given.
10. Pressure equipment holder is prohibited from launching the use of pressure equipment pressure equipment without passports and the rules referred to in paragraph 9 of document.
11. the use of pressure equipment during its possessor has the following responsibilities: 11.1. According to pressure equipment design and its conditions of use to ensure a sufficient number of staff was trained and certified in the prescribed laws;
11.2. appoint (with the written order) according to the qualifications of the specialist, who is responsible for the technical condition of the pressure equipment, the safe use and maintenance (responsible specialist);
11.3. subject to the manufacturer's instructions for mounting and use, develop and approve the staff was working instructions and maintain its current position;
11.4. ensure passports and instructions for use storage and reporting of national labour inspection officers and competent inspection bodies authorised representatives established in the regulations;
11.5. to ensure posting (permissions) design elevate hazard work;
11.6. to provide timely technical pressure equipment inspections carried out by the competent inspection bodies authorised by the rules set out in Chapter 4;
7.3. to report to the National Labour Inspectorate for accidents or accidents which have taken place using pressure equipment.
12. Pressure equipment the possessor shall ensure the responsible use of specialist with the following documentation: 12.1. pressure equipment Passport;
12.2. the pressure equipment and components instructions for use and servicing work instructions;
12.3. the pressure equipment usage logs.
13. The responsible officer has the following responsibilities: 13.1. pressure equipment and to provide the appropriate technical equipment;
13.2. ensure that rule 12. pressure equipment referred to in the documentation of the use of appropriate maintenance;
13.3. to monitor the staff's qualifications meet the requirements and should be instructed on the safe use of the pressure equipment;
13.4. to prepare the pressure equipment laid down in these provisions of technical inspections and be present in those checks;
13.5. finding unacceptable defects and irregularities in work instructions with pressure equipment, to suspend its activities and ensure the open gap;
13.6. instructing assisting personnel work and organize repeated and extraordinary aptitude tests;
8.5. the pressure equipment specify passport data of all pressure equipment maintenance and servicing measures taken that affect the safe use of katliekārt, as well as in these regulations provided the results of the technical examinations;
13.8. specify the pressure equipment use log data for pressure equipment, equipment operation, gauges, recalibrates, safety valve, pump, automation, alarm and protection devices and test results, pressure equipment and its accessories as well as service of transfer and Exchange;
13.9. to stop operation of the pressure equipment, if its use endangers human life, health, property and the environment, as well as if not made within the time limit laid down in the technical pressure equipment inspections.
14. Pressure equipment for ancillary staff has the following responsibilities:

14.1. in accordance with the operational instructions and the responsible professional orders and instructions follow all safety, fire safety and environmental protection requirements with pressure equipment;
14.2. to stop operation of the pressure equipment and to report to the responsible officer or the holder, if the further use of the pressure equipment presents a risk to human life, health, property or the environment, as well as in the following cases: 14.2.1 damaged safety valve or replacement safety devices;
14.2.2. the pressure is increased by 10% over the permissible working pressure, and measures could not stop it;
14.2.3. the level of the liquid to flame heated or otherwise heated pressure equipment is lower than the permissible level;
14.2.4. not working for one of the direct action līmeņrādītāj;
14.2.5. the pressure equipment openly in tears, izspiedum, density, density in welded welds, broken links, the anchor strength tubing or seals;
14.2.6. damaged pressure gauge, and with other instruments can detect pressure;
14.2.7. damaged pressure equipment safety devices;
14.2.8. no electrical power management, automatic control instruments, alarms and security systems;
14.2.9. fire or a natural disaster that threatens the pressure equipment;
14.2.10. in other cases provided for in the staff was working instructions.
15. Allowed to operate the pressure equipment without operating staff presence, if direct pressure equipment fitted with an automated, alarm and protection, ensuring its safe use and operation of the suspension, if the parameter deviations from limit values undermine pressure equipment.
 
3. Safety requirements for pressure equipment for use 3.1 positioning 16. Pressure equipment shall be placed in accordance with the Assembly and usage instructions provided in the manufacturer's instructions. The position of the pressure equipment must not endanger its people nearby health and safety.
17. Pressure equipment is secured so that it would not be possible, the roll-over of diversion or arbitrary skew. Pressure equipment is positioned so that its inspection, repair and maintenance should be secure, and, if necessary, shall be provided with the platform and stairs.
18. where the pressure equipment is stored in an underground substances law and the complexes of the pressure equipment directive is defined as a fluid group I substances, its outer shell protects against corrosion and strolling in the currents and pressure equipment shall be so arranged as to ensure they follow the access devices.
3.2. Equipment 19. Pressure equipment depending on their design and intended usage is equipped with the following equipment: 19.1. safety valve that protects the pressure equipment of pressure rise above the permissible pressure;
19.2. liquid level indicators;
19.3. a pressure gauge;
19.4. devices for measuring temperature;
19.5. the shut and regulating devices;
12.2. security devices.
20. Pressure equipment for protection from pressure increases above the permissible pressure may use such safety valves: 20.1. spring safety valve;
20.2. lever-weight safety valve;
20.3. impulse type safety valves, complete with the main safety valve and leading direct action impulse valve;
20.4. the safety valve with safety membranes (membrane safety valve);
20.5. the other valves, which are set up for this purpose by the manufacturer of pressure equipment.
21. safety valves throughout their time of use provided with sufficient capacity to sustained pressure does not exceed the maximum allowable pressure. If provided for in the instructions for use of pressure equipment, a temporary increase in the pressure of not more than 10% above the maximum allowable pressure.
22. the pressure equipment safety valve springs of pressure equipment during use must not weaken more than the valve manufacturer's specified size. If the work environment (such as temperature) harmful effects on the springs are made of materials, the necessary measures to prevent or control those impacts.
23. Safety valve need to verify by opening the pressure equipment during their activities, except where such action is likely to have harmful effects on the environment (Group I) or technological process. In this case, the valve is checked on the stand provided for this purpose.
24. Safety valve pressure equipment during use of the service in accordance with the operating instructions.
25. the safety valve and pulse line novadoš line where possible condensate accumulation, are equipped with adequate drainage devices. These drain devices prohibited to install seals.
26. Gas, vapour or liquid that comes out of the vents and drain, remove to a place where they do not affect human and environmental safety. Toxic, explosive or carry flammable substances into the technological to the closed system for further disposal or incineration system. Prohibited to combine emissions containing substances that may form explosive mixtures or unstable connections.
27. the pressure equipment fluid level indicators: 27.1. serviced in accordance with the instructions for use;
27.2. maintain it to ensure it shows good visibility, especially with regard to maximum and minimum fluid level.
28. the pressure equipment pressure gauges: 28.1. serviced in accordance with the operating instructions;
28.2. the diet so as to ensure good visibility of the display, especially with regard to maximum permissible working pressure;
28.3. in accordance with the laws of unity of measurements;
28.4. protect from freezing.
29. the pressure gauge is not valid for use, if it has not been tested: 29.1. in accordance with the laws and regulations of measurement unity or not retested deadline;
29.2. the measurement of the arrow after the pressure gauge does not return to zero of the unlock section;
29.3. measurement deviation exceeds half of the allowable error value;
29.4. pressure gauge measurement scale broken glass or other damage that may affect the measurement result.
30. the pressure equipment is installed in the liquid level to shut scores and pressure gauges in use could be disconnected from the pressure equipment and remove without affecting the operation of the pressure equipment.
31. the pressure equipment temperature gauges: 31.1. serviced in accordance with the operating instructions;
31.2. the diet so as to be able to control the speed of the tank silšan throughout its length and height.
32. the pressure equipment shut and regulating devices: 32.1. serviced in accordance with the operating instructions;
32.2. maintain it to ensure the conclusion of pressure equipment element or opening.
3.3. Pressure equipment pressure equipment of the legend 33. possessor shall ensure that the pressure equipment in the pressure equipment's registration number, the manufacturer's specified operating pressure, as well as the next inner and hydraulic testing date (character height shall be not less than 50 mm).
3.4. the repair or reconstruction of the key elements of the pressure equipment 34. replacement parts or welding, which limit values are used in the calculation of the strength of the (repair), as well as the construction of the pressure equipment or working parameter changes (reconstruction) allowed under the Cabinet of Ministers regulations on pressure equipment directive and their complex requirements.
35. the pressure equipment elements welded only welders, which according to the requirements of the laws and have demonstrated their competence in the performance of such work.
36. metināto connections of the pressure equipment according to the applicable standards verified by non-destructive methods of control laws only in accredited laboratories.
37. the pressure equipment repair or reconstruction may begin only after the possessor has issued the rule laid down in paragraph 11.5. written assignment (permission).
38. before the start of the repair or reconstruction of pressure equipment disconnected from the pressure, temperature, liquid, vapour and gas sources.
39. the connecting pipes between the pressure equipment with the flange connections placed under-strength slēgplāksn. Slēgplāksn is with the cam so that it can be distinguished from seals.
40. the pressure equipment for pipelines without flange connection closed with two sealing devices, among which is the drain line that connected directly to the atmosphere.
41. All the data on pressure equipment repair or reconstruction, as well as on the checks carried out in connection with the repair or reconstruction is documented and added to the pressure equipment passport.
 
 
4. technical inspection of pressure equipment 42. Pressure equipment for routine technical checks: 42.1. the internal technical inspection to detect elements of pressure equipment and its internal situation, open cracks, izspiedum and corrosion on the internal and external surfaces, damage metināto, kniedēto, valcēto, bolt and sealing compounds, as well as other damage that can cause degradation of pressure equipment;
26.2. hydraulic test to determine the strength of the pressure equipment, its elements and connection density. Hydraulic test shall only be performed after positive external and internal examination results. Hydraulic test is carried out with the equipment pressure equipment;

26.3. external technical inspection of pressure equipment, which includes a check to determine the pressure equipment and the equipment, safety equipment, automation, measuring condition and location conform to the manufacturer's instructions, these rules and operating mode.
43. the pressure equipment for routine technical inspections and emergency technical inspection this provision in paragraph 54 of the cases by the competent inspection body authorized under the applicable standards.
44. the pressure equipment holder is obliged to provide such pressure equipment for routine technical checks: 44.1. external and internal technical verification, as well as the hydraulic test of pressure equipment at first installation;
44.2. external technical examination, not less than annually;
44.3. the internal technical verification — at least every four years;
27.6. hydraulic test — at least every eight years.
45. Underground pressure equipment directive, storing the LPG, technical inspection and internal hydraulic test carried out within the time specified by the manufacturer but not less frequently than once every 12 years.
46. the pressure equipment directive which are insulated by vacuum and for cryogenic gas storage, internal technical verification can be replaced by-check the vakuumizolācij under the applicable standards.
47. in the light of the technical condition of the pressure equipment and use (lifetime) time, the competent notified body shall have the right of inspection and hydraulic testing to detect more often than intended this provision in paragraph 44 and 45.
48. in the light of the conditions of use of pressure equipment and usage instructions in the manufacturer's instructions, the competent notified body shall have the right of inspection of these regulations specified in paragraph 26.2. hydraulic test replace with air inspection, subject to the necessary safeguards.
49. Pressure equipment items that are available for internal and/or external technical examination, assessed in accordance with the pressure equipment manufacturer's Assembly and usage instructions, indicating the test methods and recurrence.
50. before the internal technical inspection of pressure equipment necessary to cool it and neutralize, scavenged from the debris, which interfere with the test. Pressure equipment's internal elements that interfere with the test, it is necessary to dismantle.
51. the pressure equipment of hydraulic (pneumatic) test pressure and time is determined by the katliekārt manufacturer, taking into account that: 51.1. the test pressure shall not be less than 1.25 PT = PS 20 m/R/Rm/t, which Rm/20-pressure equipment-strength limits the minimum value of 20 ° C; Rm/t-pressure equipment-strength limit calculation temperature;
51.2. testing, in which the test pressure shall not be less than 10 minutes.
52. If the pressure equipment manufacturer determines how long the test pressure is reached, the pressure in the pressure equipment is increased slowly and steadily.
53. when the hydraulic test pressure equipment, pressure to increase the use of compressed air or gas.
54. the pressure equipment emergency technical inspection required in the following cases: 54.1. after repeated Assembly of pressure equipment, associated with the movement of pressure equipment to another location (only applies to registered pressure equipment directive);
54.2. the pressure equipment repair, if it has not been associated with the parent element of the replacement or the welding that limit values are used in the calculation of strength;
54.3. after the State labour inspection officers reasoned request.
55. The extraordinary extent of the technical examination shall be fixed by the competent authority of the authorized inspection.
56. the pressure equipment repair or reconstruction of this provision in paragraph 34 cases to pressure equipment inspection regulations of the pressure equipment directive and their complexes.
57. where pressure equipment for over the period of use specified by the manufacturer (resource), pressure equipment in operation and further use is prohibited.
58. the use of pressure equipment (resource) is entitled to prolong the inspections by the competent authority, notified at the request of the holder in accordance with applicable standards.
59. where pressure equipment in the technical inspection, the competent authority of the authorized inspection finds defects or signs of reduced the strength of the pressure equipment or operational security, it shall assess the possibility of run, lowering the pressure equipment parameters (pressure, temperature).
60. the technical inspection body competent authorized inspection of pressure equipment in the opinion of the entry pass and draw up technical checklists in duplicate. One test report issued by the institution of the inspection of pressure equipment of the possessor, and one is stored in not less than 10 years from the date of the inspection.
61. If the test is positive, the competent authority shall issue the authorised inspection of pressure equipment holder dangerous safety checks. Holder shall ensure that the inspection mark affixed to pressure vessels in a visible place.
62. If the competent institution of the authorized inspection on inspection of pressure equipment not compliance with the requirements of these provisions, it is the duty of the holder of the pressure equipment during the month to prevent non-compliance and to call on the competent institution of the authorized inspection of inspection.
63. where pressure equipment after repeated inspections do not meet the requirements of this regulation or the threat to human life, health or the environment, the inspection body shall promptly give notice to the holder of the pressure equipment and notify the State labour inspection, as well as the State environment inspectorate, if compromised environment, and State fire and rescue service, if found elevated fire risk, and time of day of the said institutions send one copy of the inspection report.
 
5. final question 64. Regulations shall enter into force by 1 august 2001.
Prime Minister, Minister of culture of Welfare Minister k. Peterson A. Požarnov rules shall enter into force by 1 august 2001.