These regulations apply mainly to the in-service aspects of pressure systems such as operation and periodic examination. They also deal with design and construction aspects of systems that are outside the scope of the Pressure Equipment Regulations 1999.

The Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000

cover pressure systems containing a relevant fluid that is:

• a gas above 0.5 bar;

• a liquid with a vapour pressure of 0.5 bar or greater at either its working temperature or 17.5°C;

• steam at any pressure.

1.1 The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) (2000) ‘Safety of pressure systems. Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000. Approved Code of Practice L122’ supports the requirements of the regulations. 3.37

The requirements contained within an HSE Approved Code of Practice are not law, but the Code does have special legal status.

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