PSSR inspection and pressure system testing
Periodic inspection and testing of your compressed gas and compressed air systems, so you meet PSSR 2000 and can prove it at audit.
Does PSSR apply to you?
The Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR) apply to systems that contain a relevant fluid, such as compressed air, gases or steam above 0.5 bar. If your site has air compressors and receivers, gas pipework, manifolds, pressure vessels or safety valves, PSSR almost certainly applies.
Typical sites include manufacturing plants, engineering and fabrication workshops, garages, breweries and distilleries, laboratories, hospitals and food producers.
What PSSR requires
- A Written Scheme of Examination drawn up or certified by a competent person
- Examinations carried out in line with that scheme
- Safe operating limits and suitable safety devices
- Proper maintenance and kept records
Failing to comply can lead to HSE enforcement or prosecution, invalidated insurance and, at worst, a serious failure that injures people.
Our PSSR testing service
- Visual inspection for wear, corrosion, damage and labelling
- Functional checks of valves, regulators and controls
- Leak testing of joints, fittings and pipework
- Gauge calibration checks using certified instruments
- Pressure relief valve testing, on the bench or in situ
- Pipework pressure testing using inert gas
What you get
- Full documented results with clear pass or fail criteria
- Recommendations for any repairs or replacements
- Certification for regulatory inspections, audits and insurers
- Annual or six-monthly testing, depending on your risk
Areas we cover
We provide PSSR Inspection & Testing 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 |
PSSR Inspection & Testing: common questions
How often do pressure systems need examining?
The interval is set in your Written Scheme of Examination and depends on the type of system, its condition and how it is used. It is commonly every 6 to 24 months for different parts of a system.
Who is responsible for PSSR compliance?
The user of an installed system (usually the employer or site operator) or the owner of a mobile system. That person must make sure a written scheme is in place and examinations are carried out.
Does my air compressor need a PSSR inspection?
Most compressed air systems with a receiver are covered by PSSR. See our page on air compressor and air receiver inspection.
Can you do the written scheme as well as the testing?
Yes. We can prepare the written scheme, carry out the testing and supply P&ID drawings as one package.
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.
What happens if an item fails?
It is tagged as failed and taken out of use so nobody uses it by mistake. We tell you what needs repairing or replacing and quote for it. Where we have the right part with us, we can replace it on the day with your approval.
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: PSSR Inspection & Testing
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Glasgow G2 1BP
Dodsworth Street
Darlington DL1 2NG