Where to Get a Car Natural Gas Tank Inspection?
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Local Special Equipment Inspection and Research Institute (Special Inspection Institute) gas tank inspection stations conduct cylinder inspections. Here are the relevant details: 1. Material Proof: For inspection, you need to bring the gas tank usage registration certificate from the oil-to-gas conversion, the gas tank factory qualification certificate, the gas tank installation supervision inspection certificate, the vehicle's driving license, and the owner's ID card to the Special Inspection Institute for inspection. For details, you can inquire by calling the local Special Inspection Institute. 2. Pressure Equipment: A gas tank is a type of pressure equipment with explosion hazards, and its contained medium is generally flammable, explosive, toxic, highly corrosive, etc. Its usage environment, due to characteristics like mobility, repeated refilling, non-fixed operators, and changing usage conditions, makes it more complex and harsh compared to other pressure vessels.
I've been driving a taxi for ten years, and the annual gas cylinder inspection is unavoidable. For our gas-powered vehicles, the safety of the gas cylinder is not something to be taken lightly—it must be checked at a certified inspection station. You can find designated facilities near the city, such as the service station in the southern part of the city that is certified for pressure vessel inspections. They mainly check the cylinder wall thickness, weld seams, and valve sealing. The entire inspection takes about two hours and costs around a hundred yuan. Remember to empty the gas tank in advance and bring the gas cylinder registration certificate. After the inspection, they will attach a round compliance label—make sure to keep this safe, as it will be checked during the annual review. I recommend avoiding the peak period at the end of the month to prevent long queues and delays in operation.