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PED Guideline: (H) Others 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 H-02

Question:

  • Final assessment (Annex I Section 3.2.2) of pressure equipment must include a test for pressure containment at a pressure at least equal, where appropriate, to the value laid down in section 7.4. This section only refers to pressure vessels. Does this mean that Annex I Section 7.4 does not apply to piping, and pressure and safety accessories?
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PED Guideline H-03

Question:

  • What safety information must be given to the user in relation to Annex I points 3.3 and 3.4?
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PED Guideline H-04

Question:

  • The third preliminary observation of Annex I of the PED requires that the manufacturer shall “… analyse the hazards and risks in order to identify those which apply to his equipment on account of pressure”. In addition, the modules of Annex III require that “The technical documentation…….shall include an adequate analysis and assessment of the risk(s).”. How shall this be carried out and documented?
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PED Guideline H-05

Question:

  • Does the strength of the foundations (concrete plates, tightened gravel, piling etc), where the pressure equipment is erected, belong to the details to be considered under PED?
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PED Guideline H-06

Question:

  • The first paragraph Annex I section 7 explicitly provides for exceptions to the general rules specified subsequently. How should the achievement of “an equivalent overall level of safety” in such a case be demonstrated?
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PED Guideline H-07

Question:

  • What conditions should be considered to determine the maximum allowable pressure PS of an equipment?
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PED Guideline H-09

Question:

  • Must an individual serial number always be provided, even if the items of pressure equipment are manufactured in batches or series?
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