A periodic inspection is a statutory inspection of pressure equipment, which is carried out at certain intervals. All reusable pressure receptacles must be inspected and tested by an approved body on a regular basis (Ministry of Transport and Communications Decree 171/2009, section 6.2.1.6).
During the periodic inspection, the cylinder is subjected to a test pull and an external and internal inspection. At the same time, the empty weight is checked and the equipment and markings are checked. The paintwork on the cylinders must be clean and identifiable. The cylinder shall be cleaned by jet blasting on the outside, painted and the date of inspection stamped on the shoulder of the cylinder.
The periodic inspection of an owner-operated bottle is paid for by the bottle owner, while the inspection of a rented bottle is carried out by Woikoski. A bottle of inspection age is automatically inspected by us when it is filled.
What is done with cylinders during the inspection?
During the inspection, we make sure that the cylinder is safe and fit for use. The charge is based on the current price list. The gas filling charge will be invoiced separately.
The measures include:
- Gas cylinder hail blasting and painting
- Internal inspection and test pushing of the bottle
- Valve and cover replacement
- Flushing the cylinder with the gas to be filled before the actual filling, so that no room air remains inside the cylinder
- All medical gas cylinders and batteries must be marked with a unique identifier, i.e. a serial number. There are two types of identifiers: an RFID tag with a QR code and a combination of barcode and QR code.
What to do in case of refusal?
Cylinders rejected at the inspection will be scrapped and not returned to the customer. The rejection fee will be charged according to the current price list. The customer may request a certificate of rejection if he wishes.