Regulation 61. Supports.

                                     P.U.(A) 5/70

FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (STEAM BOILER AND

                    UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSEL)

                             REGULATIONS, 1970

           PART III - UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS

Regulation 61. Supports.

(1) Every unfired pressure vessel shall be adequately supported so as to take the load when the

vessel is under hydrostatic test.

(2) The distance between any two supports of any horizontal unfired pressure vessel shall not be

greater than sixteen feet and each support shall extend over not less than one-third of the

circumference of the vessel except where authorised in writing by the Chief Inspector.

(3) The support of any unfired pressure vessel shall be kept clear of any seam or riveted joint.

(4) A layer of bituminous or other damp-proof protective material shall be placed between the

bottom of the vessel and any masonry or similar foundation with which it is in contact.

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