The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors

Fourth-Quarter Violation Tracking

Print Date: 11/21/2024 7:15:20 AM

Tracking Statistics Released for Fourth Quarter 2009

The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors has released its Fourth-Quarter Report of Violation Findings for 2009. The Violation Tracking Report identifies the number and type of boiler and pressure vessel inspection violations found among participating member jurisdictions.

This report also indicates problem areas and trends related to boiler and pressure vessel operation, installation, maintenance, and repair. Additionally, it identifies problems prior to adverse conditions occurring. This report can also serve as an important source of documentation for jurisdictional officials, providing statistical data to support the continued funding of inspection programs.

Report of Violation Findings:

Fourth Quarter 2009

Category

Number of
Violations

Percent of Total
Violations

Boiler Controls
5,925

31

Boiler Piping and Other Systems
4,283
23

Boiler Manufacturing Data Report/Nameplate
799

4

Boiler Components
2,111

11

Pressure Relieving Devices for Boilers
2,999

16

Pressure Vessels
2,566

14

Repairs and Alterations
152

1

Summary:

Number of jurisdictional reports: 90

Total number of inspections: 192,640

Total number of violations: 18,835

Percent violations: 10

Category	Number of Violations	Percent of Total Violations
Boiler Controls	5,925	31
Boiler Piping and Other Systems	4,283	23
Boiler Manufacturing Data Report/Nameplate	799	4
Boiler Components	2,111	11
Pressure Relieving Devices for Boilers	2,999	16
Pressure Vessels	2,566	14
Repairs and Alterations	152	1