Preparation for tests
The operator prepares equipment for tests (in accordance with guidelines set out in the operating manual) within the deadlines set in applicable laws, to the extent necessary to carry out the tests. The equipment should be prepared in a way that ensures the safety of persons carrying out the tests. Safe access to the equipment and appropriate labelling must be ensured, and a workstation must be designated. An appropriate hazard analysis must be conducted by the operator, on the basis of which the operator decides whether the entire station or only the specific dispenser undergoing the tests needs to be shut down to prepare the workstation for testing individual items of fuel vapour recovery equipment.
The inspector may establish additional guidelines on preparing the equipment for the tests, for example, depending on the testing method selected by the operator:
- a ‘dry’ method – the flow of petrol is simulated, while the fuel vapour recovery system is actually in operation for the purposes of the tests,
- a ‘wet’ method – the dispenser is actually in operation, i.e. petrol is actually flowing for the purposes of the tests
Forms and deadlines for tests
Fuel vapour recovery equipment is subject to full technical inspection and undergoes periodic and ad hoc technical tests during operation.
Periodic tests are carried out at the operator’s request:
- once a year,
- once every three years for automatic monitoring systems for fuel vapour recovery equipment.
An automatic monitoring system is a system which:
- detect faults in the proper functioning of a fuel vapour recovery system and in the monitoring system itself,
- signals that faults have been detected,
- automatically stops the flow of petrol from a faulty liquid fuel dispenser if a fault is not rectified within 7 days.
Ad hoc technical tests are carried out:
- at the operator’s request to obtain authorisation for placing into service after a negative result of the previous test,
- as needed, as part of supervision over and verification of compliance with applicable laws.
Forms of and deadlines for tests
Fuel vapour recovery equipment is subject to full technical inspection and undergoes periodic and ad hoc technical tests during operation.
Periodic tests are carried out at the operator’s request:
- once a year,
- once every three years for automatic monitoring systems for fuel vapour recovery equipment.
An automatic monitoring system is a system which:
- detect faults in the proper functioning of a fuel vapour recovery system and in the monitoring system itself,
- signals that faults have been detected,
- automatically stops the flow of petrol from a faulty liquid fuel dispenser if a fault is not rectified within 7 days.
Ad hoc technical tests are carried out:
- at the operator’s request to obtain authorisation for placing into service after a negative result of the previous test,
- as needed, as part of supervision over and verification of compliance with applicable laws.
Equipment subject to technical inspection
Under the Technical Inspection Act of 21 December 2000, fuel vapour recovery equipment is subject to technical inspection during operation to ensure a minimum fuel vapour recovery level.
‘Fuel vapour recovery equipment’ is defined as equipment installed at liquid fuel stations, used for recovering class I fuel products (flash point up to 21 0C) vapours that escape when vehicle tanks are filled and transferring them to a storage tank for these products or to a liquid fuel dispenser.
Rotating gondola and chair lifts intended for recreational and entertainment purposes
Name, definition and whether the equipment is subject to technical inspection
Rotating gondola and chair lifts are powered gondola and chair lifts intended for recreational and entertainment purposes, rotating around a vertical axis or an axis tiled from the vertical, a horizontal axis or several different axes.
Common name: roundabouts.
All rotating gondola and chair lifts intended for recreational and entertainment purposes are subject to technical inspection.
Required technical documentation
Section 4(1) to (3) of the Regulation of the Minister for Entrepreneurship and Technology of 30 October 2018 on the technical inspection conditions for the operation, repair and upgrading of handling equipment:
When reporting handling equipment to the competent technical inspection authority, the operator shall enclose two copies of the documentation referred to in paragraph 2.
Unless the conformity assessment requirements set out in separate provisions or technical specifications agreed with the competent technical inspection authority provide otherwise, the documentation shall include in particular:
the identification and general description of the handling equipment, taking into account allowable operation configurations;
an overall drawing;
an operating manual;
electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, if applicable;
a diagram of cable systems in drive systems;
the supporting documentation referred to in paragraph 3 for handling equipment installed on site;
a document certifying that the equipment has been correctly installed in an explosion hazard zone, if applicable.
The supporting documentation shall include:
a layout drawing of the assembled handling equipment, taking into account, in particular, the actual distance, not indicated in the overall drawing, between the handling equipment and its surroundings, passages, accessways and protective components, if any;
the handling equipment’s power supply diagrams, indicating, in particular, accessories, the type and size of safety components, and the type and kind of power cords;
a document certifying that assembly and tests have been correctly performed, except for lifts and their safety components, which are to meet the conformity assessment requirements set out in separate provisions;
records of measurements of the insulation resistance of electric circuits, earthing and lightning protection, and electric shock protection of the handling equipment installation, approved by a person that meets the qualification requirements for a supervisory position referred to in the provisions issued under Article 54(6) of the Energy Law Act of 10 April 1997 (Journal of Laws (Dziennik Ustaw) 2018, item 755, as amended);
a document certifying the correct performance of the part of construction work related to the handling equipment, if applicable.