Circular No. 22/2024/TT-BCT Issuing the technical safety inspection procedure for composite LPG cylinders

Circular No. 22/2024/TT-BCT stipulates the technical safety inspection procedure for composite LPG cylinders to ensure safety during use and operation. This document applies to organizations and individuals involved in the production, business, and use of composite LPG cylinders.

Document No.22/2024/TT-BCT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Industry and Trade
Signed byThứ Trưởng Trương Thanh Hoài — Bộ trưởng
Updated15/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date07/11/2024
Effective date15/01/2025
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 22/2024/TT-BCT stipulates the technical safety inspection procedure for composite LPG cylinders to ensure safety during use and operation. This document applies to organizations and individuals involved in the production, business, and use of composite LPG cylinders.

Scope of application

Organizations and individuals participating in the production, business, and use of composite LPG cylinders

Key points

  • Inspection organizations must comply with the technical safety inspection procedures issued together with this Circular (Article 1).
  • Composite LPG cylinders inspected before the effective date of this Circular continue to be valid until the expiration date stated on the Certificate of Inspection Results (Article 2.2).
  • The Department of Technical Safety and Environmental Protection is responsible for guiding and implementing this Circular (Article 3.1).

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • To ensure workplace safety during the use of composite LPG cylinders, reducing accident risks and incidents.
  • Requirements for organizations and individuals to comply with new inspection procedures may impose additional costs on businesses.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When does the technical safety inspection procedure for composite LPG cylinders issued along with Circular No. 22/2024/TT-BCT take effect?

This Circular takes effect from January 15, 2025.

What is the validity period for composite LPG cylinders that have been inspected before the Circular No. 22/2024/TT-BCT takes effect?

Composite LPG cylinders inspected before the effective date of this Circular continue to be valid until the expiration date stated on the Certificate of Inspection Results.

What responsibilities does the Department of Technical Safety and Environmental Protection have in implementing Circular No. 22/2024/TT-BCT?

The Department of Technical Safety and Environmental Protection is responsible for guiding and implementing this Circular.

What should be done if issues arise during the implementation of Circular No. 22/2024/TT-BCT?

Organizations and individuals should report to the Ministry of Industry and Trade for timely review and resolution.

What specific issue does Circular No. 22/2024/TT-BCT regulate?

This Circular regulates the technical safety inspection procedure for composite LPG cylinders.

Full text

MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

NUMBER: 22/2024/TT-BCT
HA NOI, November 7, 2024

CIRCULAR

ISSUING TECHNICAL SAFETY INSPECTION PROCEDURES FOR COMPOSITE LPG CYLINDERS

composite LPG cylinder

Pursuant to the Labor Safety Law dated June 25, 2015;

Pursuant to Decree No.44/2016/NĐ-CPdated May 15, 2016, of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Labor Safety Law regarding technical safety inspection activities, labor safety training, and workplace environmental monitoring;

Pursuant to Decree No. 96/2022/NĐ-CP dated November 29, 2022, of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and Decree No. 105/2024/NĐ-CP dated August 1, 2024, of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 96/2022/NĐ-CP dated November 29, 2022, of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and Decree No. 26/2018/NĐ-CP dated February 28, 2018, of the Government on the Charter of Organization and Operation of the Vietnam Electricity Corporation;

At the proposal of the Director of the Industrial Technical Safety and Environmental Protection Department,

The Minister of Industry and Trade issues this Circular to promulgate technical safety inspection procedures for composite LPG cylinders.

Article 1. Accompanying this Circular are the technical safety inspection procedures for composite LPG cylinders, designated QTKĐ: 19-2024/BCT.

Article 2. Effective Date

1. This Circular shall take effect from January 15, 2025.

2. Composite LPG cylinders that have been inspected before this Circular takes effect shall continue to be valid until the expiration date stated on the Inspection Result Certificate.

Article 3. Implementation Organization

1. The Industrial Technical Safety and Environmental Protection Department is responsible for guiding and organizing the implementation of this Circular.

2. In the course of implementation, if any issues arise or difficulties occur, organizations and individuals are requested to report to the Ministry of Industry and Trade for timely review and resolution./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Clause 3. During the implementation process, if any issues arise, organizations and individuals are responsible for reflecting them to the Ministry of Industry and Trade for guidance within their authority or for review and supplementation as appropriate./.

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