# The Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) Regulations 2016, Regulation 3: Application


(1) Subject to paragraph 2, these Regulations apply to a vessel placed on the market on or after the commencement date.
(2) These Regulations do not apply to—
(a) a vessel specifically designed for nuclear use, failure of which may cause an emission of radioactivity;
(b) a vessel specifically intended for installation in or the propulsion of ships and aircraft; and
(c) fire extinguishers.
(3) In paragraph (2), “ship” has the meaning given by section 313 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 .

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1092/regulation/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/simple-pressure-vessels-safety-regulations-2016/regulation-3
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