Second-Quarter Violation Tracking
Print Date: 12/3/2024 12:26:39 PM
The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors has released its Second-Quarter Report of Violation Findings for 2008. The Violation Tracking Report identifies the number and type of boiler and pressure vessel inspection violations found among participating member jurisdictions.
The Violation Tracking Report 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:
Second Quarter 2008
| Category |
Number of Violations |
Percent of
Total Violations |
|---|
| Boiler Controls |
6,639 |
34 |
| Boiler Piping and Other Systems |
4,195 |
22 |
| Boiler Manufacturing Data Report/Nameplate |
347 |
2 |
| Boiler Components |
2,659 |
14 |
| Pressure-Relieving Devices for Boilers |
3,054 |
16 |
| Pressure Vessels |
2,190 |
11 |
| Repairs and Alterations |
169 |
1 |
Summary:
Number of jurisdictional reports: 93
Total number of inspections: 197,249
Total number of violations: 19,253
Percent violations: 10