Air compressor and air receiver inspection
If your business uses compressed air, your compressor and air receiver are almost certainly covered by PSSR. We provide the written scheme, the examination and the paperwork.
Does my air compressor need inspecting?
Most compressed air systems with an air receiver fall under the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000. That includes the compressors in garages, workshops, factories, joinery shops and farms, not only large industrial plants.
The law requires a Written Scheme of Examination and regular examinations by a competent person. Many businesses do not realise this until their insurer or an HSE inspector asks.
What we inspect
- Air receivers and pressure vessels, inside and out where required
- Safety and pressure relief valves
- Pressure gauges and switches
- Compressed air pipework, drops and fittings
- Drain valves, filters and dryers
- Data plates, markings and safe operating limits
What you get
- A Written Scheme of Examination if you do not have one
- Examination in line with the scheme
- A report with clear results and any actions needed
- Certification for your insurer and records
- Reminders before your next examination is due
Small portable compressors may be exempt in some cases. Tell us what you have and we will tell you plainly whether PSSR applies.
Areas we cover
We provide Air Compressor & Air Receiver Inspection from our offices in Glasgow and Darlington, across Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and the North, Darlington and the North East, and the rest of the UK.
A clear report you can hand straight to your insurer.
Every item we inspect is listed with its result, any work done and its next due date. No jargon and no guesswork.
- Pass or fail for every item
- Repairs and replacements recorded
- Certificate of inspection for audits and insurers
- A reminder from us before anything falls due
| Item | Result | Next due |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen regulator, bay 2 | Pass | 12 months |
| Acetylene flashback arrester | Replaced | 12 months |
| Hose assembly, 5 m twin | Pass | 12 months |
| Argon manifold, 2-cylinder | Pass | 12 months |
| Cutting torch and nozzle | Pass | 12 months |
Air Compressor & Air Receiver Inspection: common questions
Do all air compressors need a written scheme?
Not all, but most fixed compressed air systems with an air receiver do. Very small systems can be exempt. We can check yours and confirm.
How often should an air receiver be inspected?
The interval is set by the written scheme, based on the receiver's condition and use. Many are examined every 14 to 26 months, with some checks more often.
Can you inspect without shutting down the system?
Some checks can be done while running. Others need the receiver isolated and depressurised for a short time. We plan this with you to keep disruption low.
Do you cover garages and small workshops?
Yes. We work with sites of every size, from a single compressor upwards.
My insurer already inspects our pressure systems. Do I still need you?
Often, yes. Insurers commonly carry out the statutory examination itself, but you still need a suitable Written Scheme of Examination, and you remain responsible for maintenance, repairs and records between examinations. We can prepare or update your scheme, carry out testing and maintenance, fix defects raised in the insurer's report and make sure you are ready for the next examination.
How is the work priced?
We give you a fixed quote based on how much equipment you have and the size of your site, so you know the cost before we start.
Do you provide RAMS and follow our site rules?
Yes. We provide risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) before work starts, and we follow your site's induction, permit-to-work and safety rules.
Get a quote: Air Compressor & Air Receiver Inspection
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Glasgow G2 1BP
Dodsworth Street
Darlington DL1 2NG