Postponing the Plant Shutdown

It may also have been planned to purchase new equipments for the improvement in plant. However, it will be a much cheaper option to try the modifications instead 

In such situations, the plant shutdown for annual overhaul may be postponed by a reasonable period provided it will not violate any statutory regulation (e.g. inspections of boiler/pressure vessel/electrical installation). 

Permission must be taken from statutory authorities for running these equipments for a few more days beyond the due date. All safety precautions shaft be thoroughly checked before requesting for such permissions. 

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