A Treatise on Indian Boiler Regulations

This 6th Edition, 2024 of A Treatise on Indian Boiler Regulations by Dr. S.V. Gupta serves as a comprehensive and authoritative reference for boiler manufacturers, inspectors, engineers, legal practitioners, and compliance officers involved in the design, manufacture, operation, and inspection of boilers in India.

The book consolidates the Indian Boiler Regulations along with all recent amendments, including those introduced by the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 (dated 11-08-2023, effective 22-09-2023) and the Indian Boiler (Amendment) Regulations, 2022 (effective 20-05-2022). It provides a clear and practical understanding of the technical and legal requirements governing boilers and associated components.

The content spans the full scope of the Indian Boiler Regulations, including:

• Detailed provisions on the manufacture, inspection, and certification of boilers

• Technical specifications and safety standards for boiler components

• Requirements for material, design, construction, and testing

• Provisions relating to welding, heat treatment, and inspection procedures

• Certification processes and forms prescribed under the Regulations

• Amendments enhancing efficiency, safety, and compliance measures

• Provisions relating to the registration, renewal, and revocation of boiler licences

• Roles and powers of inspecting authorities and competent persons

• Compliance obligations for manufacturers, owners, and operators

• Allied rules, notifications, and clarifications issued up to date

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• Boiler manufacturers and engineering firms involved in pressure vessel construction

• Inspecting authorities, technical examiners, and safety officers

• Legal practitioners specialising in industrial safety and compliance law

• Academicians, researchers, and students of mechanical engineering and industrial law

• Policy and regulatory bodies overseeing boiler safety standards

Whether used for compliance audits, technical reference, legal interpretation, or training, this updated treatise delivers the complete statutory and technical framework of the Indian Boiler Regulations as applicable in 2024.