Boiler, steam system and steam user audit

Template Questions

• Did the Auditor find the Boiler House secure?
• Is the Boiler House functionally adequate?
• Comment
• Does the Boiler House provide a safe working environment?
• Are noise levels acceptable, below exposure standard 85dB(a)?
• Is there adequate ventilation for the Boiler's operation and safety and comfort of the operators?
• Is there adequate and suitable fire fighting equipment available considering the fuel and hazard risks?
• Does the Boiler House have adequate communications available, including outside call access to Emergency Services?
• Does the Auditor consider that the Boiler House generally complies with AS3892?
• Does the Auditor believe that the components in the steam plant have been well maintained and operated?
• Does the Auditor consider that the Boiler complies with the relevant Australian Standards?
• Are Safety Valve seals intact?
• Are the Gauge Glasses well lit and visible for the operating position?
• Is the Pressure Gauge of a suitable range for the Boiler Pressure?
• Are the Blowdown Valves in a safe position for operation?
• Is the Boiler fitted with two Feed Pumps?
• Are Sootblowers fitted?
• Are Air Heaters fitted?
• Are the Draft Fans inspected at the time of Boiler Inspection?
• Are Dampers, Ducting and Windbox checked regularly by the Operators to ensure correct operation, no leakages and appropriate operation?
• Is a Firing Grate employed?
• Is an Economiser employed?
• Is the Stack and Duct Work regularly inspected?
• Is there a system of instrument checking and calibration that covers all critical instruments on the boiler?
• Is the incoming feed water tested?
• What type of Water Treatment plant is installed?
• Is the water in the feed tank heated?
• Does the Steam Distribution System meet the requirements of AS4041 in the following:
• Are Pressure Reducing Stations installed to good industry standards?
• Are all Pressure Vessels connected to the Steam Distribution System registered? (If required)
• Is there a suitable water treatment program in place for the boiler?
• Pressure Vessels
• Name the Pressure Vessel
• Registered Number
• Serial Number
• What is the frequency of inspection?
• Last Inspection Date
• Is the history of each Pressure Vessel available including the Manufacturer's Data Sheet?
• Are there consistent minimum safety standards available and enforced for the control of all work associated with steam equipment by both employee and contractors?
• Is there an established formal, documented procedure for authorising and recording changes to the system (controls, flow arrangement, equipment etc.)?
• Is Flue Gas tested regularly and the combustion system adjusted to provide efficient combustion?
• Are all boiler attendants certified for the appropriate boilers?
• Is the Boiler House inspected regularly (daily) by the Service Engineer?
• Are Contractors used for work on the system?
• Are there other pressure vessels on site?
• General Comments
• Auditor