Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

21 April 2015 

Publication where the measure is specified

UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVIII No. 20 of 21 April 2015 

Regulation where the measure is specified

US ISO 16528-1:2007, Boilers and pressure vessels — Part 1: Performance requirements 

Country/Region applying the measure

Uganda 

Description of the measure

This Uganda Standard defines the performance requirements for the construction of boilers and pressure vessels. It is not the intent of this standard to address operation, maintenance and in-service inspection of boilers and pressure vessels. In relation to the geometry of the pressure-containing parts for pressure vessels, the scope of this standard includes the following:
• welding end connection for the first circumferential joint for welded connections;
• first threaded joint for screwed connections;
• face of the first flange for bolted, flanged connections;
• first sealing surface for proprietary connections or fittings;
• safety accessories, where necessary.
In relation to the geometry of pressure-containing parts for boilers, the scope of this standard covers the following:
• feedwater inlet (including the inlet valve) to steam outlet (including the outlet valve), including all inter-connecting tubing that can be exposed to a risk of overheating and cannot be isolated from the main system;
• associated safety accessories;
• connections to the boilers involved in services, such as draining, venting, superheating, etc.
This standard does not apply for nuclear components, railway and marine boilers, gas cylinders or piping systems or mechanical equipment, e.g. turbine and machinery casings. 

Reference of the measure

US ISO 16528-1:2007 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Boilers and pressure vessels 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.