Functions and Activities

Functions of the Directorate of Steam Boilers under the Boilers Act, 1923 & Rules there under are as follows

  • To register the boiler / economiser under Section 7.
  • To certify renewal of certificate of the boiler / economizer under Section 8.
  • To act as an ex-officio Chairman for the Board of Examiners.
  • To nominate an officer as a Secretary to the Board of Examiners.
  • To act as Inspecting Authority under IBR, 1950 to certify boilers / economisers / boiler components manufactured.
  • To act as Competent Authority to certify welder certificate in Form XIII.
  • To grant permissions for manufacturing, repairs of boiler / economizers, boiler components, etc.
  • To revoke certificates granted to boiler / economisers under section 11.
  • To regulate transfer of boilers /economisers.
  • To inquire into accidents of boilers / economisers under Section 18.
  • To dispose the appeal under Section 19.
  • To sanction prosecution under Section 26.
  • To represent Central Boilers Board constituted under Section 27A on behalf of State Government.
  • To submit cases of exemptions to Government under Section 34.
  • To approve workshops as boiler repairer, pipe fabricator, boiler manufacturer, pressure vessel manufacturer, etc.
  • To grant exemption certificates for the steam generators.
  • To submit and Annual Report on the administration of the Act and such other reports and returns as may be called for by the State Government.
  • To supervise & control the work of inspectors.
  • To advice owners regarding the maintenance, working and cleaning of boilers.