1. The chief inspector may approve any organisation that has been accredited in terms of:
a. SABS 0227 Part 1 to perform the functions regarding the certification of new vessels under pressure, inspections and testing; or
b. SABS 0227 Part 2 to perform the functions regarding the certification of modified or repaired vessels under pressure, inspections and testing, as an approved inspection authority.
2. Application for approval for an organisation as contemplated in subregulation (1) must be accompanied by a valid certificate issued by the South African Bureau of Standards in terms of SABS 0227 Part 1 and Part 2.
3. The chief inspector may at any time withdraw any approval of an approved inspection authority, subject to the provisions of section 35 of the Act.