Description
Static and Mobile Pressure Vessel (Unfired) (SMPV (u) ) Rules, 2016Model Fire Services Act, 1957
Any industry that imports, manufactures, transports, or stores ISO tanks or pressure vessels used for storing LPG, ammonia, hydrogen, CO₂, or other pressurized gases must obtain a license from PESO. The licensing ensures vessel design approval, safety verification, and operational compliance.
Import of ISO containers or bullets
Mobile pressure vessels (for transport)
Static pressure vessels (storage at site)
Cryogenic gas vessels
Gas transportation companies
Tank fabrication and testing units
Common Applications That Require This License
Forms & Application Process
Design Approval (Rule 33 of SMPV Rules, 2016) – Required for new vessel designs before manufacturing or import
Issued by: PESO, Nagpur
License for Use/Storage (SMPV Form AS) – For installation and operation of ISO/pressure vessels at a site
Issued by: Chief Controller of Explosives, PESO
Import Permission Application – For importing ISO tanks or pressure vessels from other countries
Issued by: PESO
Transport Permission (Rule 47/48) – For mobile pressure vessels carrying hazardous gases
Issued by: PESO / RTO in coordination with PESO
Processing Time: 30–45 working days
Renewal: Every 1–3 years depending on license type and usage
Naina Techsol Can assist with
Assistance in vessel design approval under Rule 33
Preparing layout plans, QAP, test certificates, and documentation
Coordination with third-party inspection agencies (TPIAs)
Application filing for import, transport, and site licenses
Liaison with PESO offices for faster approvals
Support in renewals, capacity expansions, and safety audits
