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PED Guideline: (B) Classification & Category

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 B-11

Question:

  • When is it possible for a manufacturer to apply a module from a higher category and what are the consequences?
  • Answer

PED Guideline B-12

Question:

  • For warm water boilers which are controlled by a temperature thermostat and protected by a safety temperature limiter, does the maximum allowable temperature (TS) mean: a) the maximum intended operating temperature under normal conditions as controlled by the thermostat; or; b) the temperature setting of the ultimate over-temperature safety device i.e. the limiter?
  • Answer

PED Guideline B-13

Question:

  • How can manufacturers use Article 4 paragraph 1 to determine the appropriate conformity assessment Tables in Annex II?
  • Answer

PED Guideline B-14

Question:

  • Article 4 paragraph 1(a)(i) second indent, states that all portable extinguishers must comply with the essential safety requirements (ESRs) and be assessed according to Annex II, Table 2. In addition, Table 2 states that portable extinguishers must exceptionally be classified at least in category III. To what parts of a portable extinguisher do these requirements apply?
  • Answer

PED Guideline B-15

Question:

  • Does the classification of the pressure cookers in category III for the assessment of the design mean that also the essential safety requirements are linked to category III?
  • Answer

PED Guideline B-16

Question:

  • Are pressure regulators safety accessories in the sense of PED?
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PED Guideline B-17

Question:

  • How are pressure accessories classified?
  • Answer

PED Guideline B-18

Question:

  • Article 14 paragraph 3 states that a manufacturer may choose to apply one of the conformity assessment procedures which apply to a higher (conformity assessment) category, if available. Does this mean that a manufacturer of pressure equipment covered by Article 4 paragraph 3, referred to as Sound Engineering Practice (SEP), can choose to apply Module A for example and hence apply a CE Marking?
  • Answer

PED Guideline B-19

Question:

  • Do two housings, designed to contain fluids under pressure and which have a common boundary (e.g. separating wall), constitute two vessels, or two chambers of the same vessel and what requirements apply to such an item of pressure equipment ?
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