Indian Boiler Regulations 2026 notified; specifies requirements for registration of boiler, standards for construction of different classes of boiler

The Central Boilers Board has notified the Indian Boiler Regulations, 2026 (“Regulations”), superseding the Indian Boiler Regulations, 1950 (“Principal Regulations”), specifying requirement for registration of boiler and standards for construction of different classes of boiler. It is effective immediately.

Applicability

It applies to all boilers including those working on the principles of natural circulations, forced circulation and forced flow with no fixed steam and water line.

Key Highlights

1. No boiler will be registered under the Indian Boilers Act, 2025 and no certificate in that regard will be issued unless the standard conditions in respect of material, design and construction, are satisfied.
2. Any boiler or boiler component can be exempted in the whole or any part of the State, subject to the following conditions:
   1. Design and construction of boiler or boiler component is in accordance with international code or standard including British Standards (BS), European Standards (EN), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association (TEMA), Technical Requirements Document (TRD), GOST and Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS);
   2. Materials used in the construction are not specifically prohibited under the Regulations.
   3. Design, construction and materials of boiler or boiler components are satisfied by the State Governments by necessary tests. However, examination like Remnant Life Assessment, will be required to carried out by the owner.
3. Standard requirements in respect of construction and manufacture of boilers of different classes have been prescribed in the Regulations.
4. A boiler component manufacturer must have adequate covered area for manufacturing facilities and have adequate design and fabrication facilities for the boiler components which they intend to manufacture.
5. Any firm seeking recognition as a manufacturer must apply to the Secretary, Central Boilers Board, along with payment of prescribed fees. Recognition of such firm will be valid for 3 years and such firm may apply for renewal at least 90 days before the expiry of the said period.
6. Certificates, drawings, specifications which are required to be furnished to Chief Inspector along with the application for registration of a boiler have been specified.
7. The following certificates are required to be signed by the maker and the Inspecting Authority, which must be furnished:
   1. Certificates for Pipes.
   2. Certificates for Tubes.
   3. Certificates for mounting and fittings;
   4. Certificate for Castings.
   5. Certificate for Forgings.
   6. Certificate of inspection during manufacture of Headers, Desuperheaters or Attemperator, Blowdown Tank, Feedwater Tanks, Accumulator and Dearator.
   7. Certificate of inspection during manufacture of dished ends or end covers.