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Remove any plates or steam separators which block tube access. Wash out each tube individually to remove any loose sludge or scale and to ensure there is no blockage. To prevent overheating and possible tube failure, any blockages or partial blockages must be removed before placing the boiler back in service.

Hydraulic Test (Reg. On completion open inspection, every boiler must be placed for hydraulic test, when the boiler shall have to satisfactorily withstand such pressure without appreciable leakage or under deflection or distortion of its parts for atleast ten consecutive minutes.

Start-up or Annual Service Boiler Maintenance Checklist Clean and inspect the heat exchanger of the boiler. Ensure all boiler connections and wiring is intact. Make sure water pH levels are within the proper range. Inspect condensate system and clean and flush the system as necessary.

Internal Boiler Inspection Items All internal walls and surfaces are inspected, looking for any signs of leaks, corrosion, overheating, or other structural issues within the boiler. Waterside areas. All waterside areas of the boiler are inspected, including blow-off, water connections, and steam areas.

Boiler Maintenance Checklist Inspect and clean fireside surfaces. Inspect all burner refractory material. Inspect all manhole gaskets for leaks. Inspect and test all system valves. Inspect and test all safety valves. Clean and rebuild low water cut-off. Recalibrate all operating controls. Overhaul feed water pumps.

If you're a landlord, then an annual boiler service is a legal requirement. A qualified Gas Safe registered engineer must, by law, check gas appliances and flues annually to ensure everything is safe and sound. The required check includes boilers, but they also cover other gas appliances such as hobs and fireplaces.

Hydraulic Test (Reg. On completion open inspection, every boiler must be placed for hydraulic test, when the boiler shall have to satisfactorily withstand such pressure without appreciable leakage or under deflection or distortion of its parts for atleast ten consecutive minutes.

While every boiler should be professionally inspected annually, there is more than one type of inspection made by an inspector. Jurisdictions and insurance companies recommend that power boilers be inspected annually, both internally and externally, while not under pressure.