Guideline I-12
No Any pressure equipment covered in Article 4 paragraph 3 does not have to meet the Essential Safety Requirements of Annex I and consequently does not fall under the regime of the material requirements contained therein. See also PED Guideline I-01.
Guideline G-08
The bolting parts (screw, nut, stud, etc) are joining components. When these components contribute to the pressure resistance, their materials shall fulfil the relevant requirements of Annex I, section 4. Regarding section 4.3 of Annex I, a bolt is not considered to be a main pressure bearing part unless its failure would result in a […]
Guideline G-09
Yes, if the EAM does not have any additional technical specification compared to the standard or the specification. The inspection document must satisfy the requirements of section 4.3 of Annex I (see also PED Guideline G-05)
Guideline G-12
No. Reason:The PED does not require that these materials fulfil the requirement of Annex I. Section 4.2b). Note:The joining components referred to in PED Guideline G-08 (bolting parts) are not permanent joining materials.
Guideline G-23
The main function of a gasket is to ensure tightness. Its material needs to fulfil only the relevant requirements of Annex I Section 4.1, 4.2 (a) and the first paragraph of 4.3.