Third-Quarter Violation Tracking

Print Date: 11/21/2024 5:50:04 AM

Tracking Statistics Released for Third Quarter 2010

The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors has released the Violation Findings Third Quarter Report for 2010. The report is based on 64 reports from 37 jurisdictions, consists of 150,726 inspections with 14,712 violations. This is a 10% violation rate.

Boiler Controls is the category with the highest number of violations, reporting 4,003. Boiler Piping and Other Systems is second highest, reporting 3,308 violations.

The Violation Findings Report identifies the number and type of boiler and pressure vessel inspection violations found among participating member jurisdictions. It 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 serves as an important source of documentation for jurisdictional officials, providing statistical data to support continued funding of inspection programs.

Category	Number of Violations	Percent of Total Violations
Boiler Controls	4,003	27%
Boiler Piping & Other Systems	3,308	22%
Boiler Manufacturer's Data Report & Nameplate	593	4%
Boiler Components	1,641	11%
Pressure Relieving Devices for Boilers	2,034	14%
Pressure Vessels	2,983	20%
Repairs & Alterations	150	1%

Summary:

Number of jurisdictional reports this period: 64

Total number of inspections: 150,726

Total number of violations: 14,712

Percent of violations: 10%