EN 13445-5 status as harmonised is important for the application for pressure equipment design in accordance with PED.
EN 13445-5 is a harmonised standard in acc. to the European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) and contains specific requirements for Inspection and Testing for unfired pressure vessels.
Presumption of conformity
Pressure equipment or assemblies which are in conformity with harmonised standards or parts thereof the references of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union shall be presumed to be in conformity with the essential safety requirements covered by those standards or parts thereof, referred to in Annex I of PED.
Harmonised current status of EN 13445-5
The table show the current harmonised status of the harmonised standards:
| Standard ( replaced) | Standard (new) | Title of standard | End of presumption of conformity the replaced standard | Date of start of presumption of conformity the new standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN 13445-5:2021 | EN 13445-5:2021 + A1:2024 | Unfired pressure vessels — Part 5: Inspection and Testing | Jul. 13 2027 | Jan. 13, 2026 |
