AS 3788, 2024 Edition – Pressure equipment – In-service inspection
AS 3788:2024 is the latest edition of the Australian standard for in-service inspection and fitness for service of pressure equipment. This standard provides comprehensive guidelines for the inspection, repair, modification, alteration, and re-rating of both new and used pressure equipment. The standard applies to equipment manufactured to any recognized standard and covers all stages of the equipment’s lifecycle, from commissioning to disposal.
Key aspects of AS 3788:2024 include:
- Minimum Inspection Requirements: Specifies the necessary inspection routines to ensure the ongoing safety and reliability of pressure equipment.
- Fitness for Service: Guidelines for assessing whether pressure equipment can continue to operate safely.
- Repair and Modification: Procedures for safely repairing and modifying pressure equipment.
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Techniques and procedures for inspecting equipment without causing damage, including visual examination, ultrasonic testing, radiography, and more.
- Documentation and Records: Requirements for maintaining thorough records of inspections, repairs, and modifications.
The standard supersedes AS/NZS 3788:2006 and reflects updates to technology and industry practices over the past 17 years
General Product Information:
| Document Type | |
| ISBN | 9781761397257 |
| Pages | 172 |
| Document Language | English |
| Publisher | Standards Australia |
| Status | Current |
