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PED Guideline: (A) Scope & Exclusions

The PED Guidelines are not a legally binding interpretation of the PED. The legally binding text remains that of the Directive. However, the PED Guidelines represent a reference for ensuring consistent application of the PED.

PED Guideline A-40

Question:

  • What does "pressure-bearing housing" mean in the definition of pressure accessory in Article 2 (5) ?
  • Answer

PED Guideline A-41

Question:

  • Is a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or compressed natural gas (CNG) vessel (tank) permanently installed in an engine powered fork lift truck in the scope of the PED?
  • Answer

PED Guideline A-42

Question:

  • Is the discharge piping from a pressure safety accessory, which will be exposed to a pressure PS above 0,5 bar, in the scope of the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) when exhausting to ambient atmosphere?
  • Answer

PED Guideline A-43

Question:

  • Are safety accessories as defined by the PED limited to equipment which prevents hazards due to overpressure?
  • Answer

PED Guideline A-44

Question:

  • Is breathing apparatus, such as SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus, generally composed of a bottle, a regulator, a flexible hose and mouth or face piece) in the scope of the PED?
  • Answer

PED Guideline A-46

Question:

  • Are items of pressure equipment installed on vehicles covered by the PED?
  • Answer

PED Guideline A-47

Question:

  • Is it correct to have a spare bundle of a shell & tube heat exchanger CE marked separately from the CE-marking of the heat exchanger?
  • Answer

PED Guideline A-48

Question:

  • Are flame arresters and flash back arresters covered by the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)?
  • Answer

PED Guideline A-49

Question:

  • Are fluid power accumulators intended for the operation of high-voltage electrical equipment covered by exclusion of Article 1 paragraph 2 (l)?
  • Answer
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