The Inspector shall take the written statements of witnesses and all persons immediately connected with accident In order to comply with the provision of sub-section (2) of section 18, the Inspector shall present to the owner or person in charge of the boiler, a series of written questions on all points that are material to the enquiry.
31. Use of boiler after accident. The Inspector shall decide whether the use of the boiler can be permitted at the same or at a lower pressure without repairs or pending the completion of any repairs or alterations that he may order.
In no case shall he issue a provisional order or renew a certificate until his orders have been carried out
32. Procedure in case of serious accidents. The report shall be sent without delay to the Deputy Chief Inspector or Chief Inspector, who if he considers that the investigation has been sufficient shall record the facts in his register of accidents and shall enter a brief account of the accident in the register and memorandum of Inspection books. If, however, the accident is of a serious nature and in all cases in which an explosion has occurred, the Chief Inspector on receipt of the report shall proceed to investigite the accident personally either alone or with the Deputy Chief Inspector or any other Inspector as considered necessary.
33. Reference in the annual report. A brief account of all accidents and their causes shall be included in the annual report on the working of the Act