Hong Kong Regulations

BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS REGULATIONS - REGULATION 7

Pumps

PART III

AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

Every pump used in connection with the fuel burning system in a fuel burning
installation, whether the pump is used for the purpose of supplying the
burners or of transferring fuel, shall be separated from any pump used for any
other purpose and shall be provided with-

   (a)  an efficient escape valve, which shall discharge into the suction side
        of the pump; and

   (b)  means for stopping the pump, which shall be situated outside the
        boiler house in a readily access position.