If VIS Engineer Surveyor attends a new inspection on an air receiver and a Written Scheme of Examination is required will he do it there and then?
Yes, he will complete written scheme of examination at time of initial inspection. Under the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 all users of pressure plant must have a written scheme of examination which defines the system in operation, the safety devices present, the type and frequency of examination required etc. This written scheme is normally issued once, when the machine is new or just installed and lasts the life of the pressure vessel/boiler and is amended as necessary. At periods stated by the written scheme, a competent person (ie VIS engineer) examines the item and issues report in accordance with the written scheme. If no written scheme exists – the competent person cannot examine the item of plant and issue the report. The written scheme will be issued at no charge to the NFUM customer. Copies of lost schemes will be printed at no extra charge (if VIS issued the original!). NFUMutual cover the cost of issue of all written schemes by a separate arrangement with VIS.
