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PED Guideline: (F) Manufacturing ESR

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 F-01

Question:

  • According to section 3.1.2 (permanent joining) of Annex I, the third party must perform examinations and tests in order to carry out the approvals of operating procedures and personnel. Must the representative of the third party witness the whole permanent joining and testing process?
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PED Guideline F-02

Question:

  • Which documents have to be available for the final inspection specified in Annex I Section 3.2.1?
  • Answer

PED Guideline F-03

Question:

  • How to interpret section 3.1.1 of Annex I as far as the forming procedures are concerned? Does it impose for the manufacturer a qualification procedure for forming operations which will be validated by the Notified Body?
  • Answer

PED Guideline F-04

Question:

  • Must a Notified Body take into account a procedure of permanent joints qualified by another Notified Body or a recognised third-party organisation?
  • Answer

PED Guideline F-05

Question:

  • Do the requirements related to permanent joints given in Annex I Sections 3.1.2 and 3.1.3 apply also to permanent joints other than welded joints?
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PED Guideline F-06

Question:

  • In the absence of harmonized standards, what approach is to be followed for the approval of personnel carrying out permanent joining?
  • Answer

PED Guideline F-07

Question:

  • Does the concept of non-destructive testing as mentioned in Annex I Section 3.1.3 also cover visual examination?
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PED Guideline F-08

Question:

  • What are ”the appropriate harmonized standards” in Annex I, section 3.1.2, last paragraph, which set out the examinations and tests for the approval of permanent joining procedures and personnel ?
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PED Guideline F-09

Question:

  • Does the Pressure Equipment Directive require accreditation for the manufacturer’s testing laboratory that carries out non-destructive tests (NDT) or destructive tests (DT) of pressure equipment or of parts intended as pressure bearing parts of pressure equipment?
  • Answer
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