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12953-14:2002

Shell boilers —
Part 14: Guideline for involvement of an
inspection body independent of the
manufacturer

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CEN BERICHT May 2002

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Shell boilers - Part 1 4: Guideline for involvement of an

inspection body independent of the manufacturer

This CEN Report was approved by CEN on 27 March 2002. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 269.
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Contents
Page
1 Scope ..............................................................................................................................................................4
2 Normative references ....................................................................................................................................4
3 Modules...........................................................................................................................................................4
3.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................4
3.2 Module G.........................................................................................................................................................4
3.3 Module H1 .......................................................................................................................................................7
4 Documentation required under the Pressure Equipment Directive .........................................................8
4.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................8
4.2 Documents to be prepared ...........................................................................................................................8
4.3 Documents to be submitted to the Notified Body for Design Approval...................................................8

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Foreword

This document (CR 1 2953-1 4:2002) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN /TC 269, "Shell and water-
tube boilers" the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
The European Standard EN 1 2953 concerning shell boilers consists of the following Parts:
? Part 1 : General.
? Part 2: Materials for pressure parts of boilers and accessories.
? Part 3: Design and calculation for pressure parts.
? Part 4: Workmanship and construction of pressure parts of the boiler.
? Part 5: Inspection during construction, documentation and marking of pressure parts of the boiler.
? Part 6: Requirements for equipment for the boiler.
? Part 7: Requirements for firing systems for liquid and gaseous fuels for the boiler.
? Part 8: Requirements for safeguards against excessive pressure.
? Part 9: Requirements for limiting devices of the boiler and accessories.
? Part 1 0: Requirements for boiler feedwater and boiler water quality.
? Part 1 1 : Acceptance tests.
? Part 1 2: Requirements for firing systems for solid fuels for the boiler.
? Part 1 3: Operating instructions.
CR 1 2953-1 4: Guidelines for the involvement of an inspection body independent of the manufacturer.
Although these Parts can be obtained separately, it should be recognized that the Parts are inter-dependent. As
such, the design and manufacture of shell boilers requires the application of more than one Part in order for the
requirements of the standard to be satisfactorily fulfilled.

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1 Scope
This Technical report gives guidance for the involvement of an inspection body independent of the manufacturer of
shell boilers as defined in EN 1 2953-1 .

2 Normative references
This CEN Report incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These normative
references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. For dated
references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this CEN Report only
when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication
referred to applies (including amendments).
EN 1 2953-1 , Shell boilers — Part 1 : General.
EN 1 2953-5, Shell boilers — Part 5: Inspection during construction, documentation and marking of pressure parts
of the boiler.

3 Modules
3.1 General
Each shell boiler should be designed and manufactured under the surveillance of an inspection body (RA)
independent of the manufacturer. For the purposes of EN 1 2953, the inspection body is called a Responsible
Authority (RA) as defined in EN 1 2953-1 . The extent of the inspections performed by the RA is dependent on the on
the particular module chosen by the manufacturer.
Whilst the majority of shell boilers manufactured to this European Standard fall under the modules G or H1 , other
modules can be chosen by the manufacturer (see EN 1 2953-1 :2002, clause B.2).
For the purpose of EN 1 2953, the general requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) have been
specifically interpreted for both modules G or H1 as given in 3.2 and 3.3.
When the shell boiler is designed and manufactured under the requirements of the PED, then the documents in
clause 4 should be supplied to the purchaser.

3.2 Module G
The manufacturer should ensure and declare the shell boiler conforms to EN 1 2953, and if manufactured under the
requirements of the PED, the RA should affix the CE mark and produce a Declaration of Conformity (see Figure 1 ).
A RA should be involved in the design, manufacturing and inspection stages in accordance with Table 1 . If
manufactured under the requirements of the PED, issue a Certificate of Conformity (see Figure 2) for the tests
undertaken, affix or cause to be affixed its (their) identification number(s) on the approved equipment.

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Table 1 — Conformity assessment

Conformity assessment
Number Area of activity Inspection operation procedure

Module G Module H1
1 Quality system
Full quality Assessment of Quality System – RA
documentation
1 .1 Audit that Quality System is operational – RA
assurance system
On-going surveillance – RA
2 Design and general documentation
Check that design data/calculations
conform to:
2.1 Design - technical specification if applicable RA RA
data/calculations
- the requirements of EN 1 2953
- applicable regulatory requirements
Check that drawing information conforms
to:
2.2 Manufacturing - design data and calculations RA RA
drawings
- technical specification if applicable
- the requirements of EN 1 2953
Check that specifications for
subcontracted parts conform to:
Specifications for - technical specification if applicable
2.3 RA —
subcontracted parts - manufacturing drawing
- the requirements of EN 1 2953 and
applicable regulatory requirements
3 Material
3.1 Verify that certificate information and
Material certificates results RA —
conform to the design specification
3.2 Verify that consumables to be used are in
Welding consumables accordance RA —
with the design specification
3.3 Transfer of Examination of the procedure drawn up by RA RA a
identification marks the manufacturer for the transfer of marks
4 Fabrication and welding
Verify that appropriate welding
4.1 Welding specifications are available and their RA RA b
specifications contents are compatible with welding
procedure approvals

4.2 Welding procedures Verify

by a
that welding procedures, approved
RA, are available for the materials RA RA
approvals and field of welding applications
4.3 Welder approval Verify that welder approvals, approved by RA RA
a RA, are available and valid

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Conformity assessment
Number Area of activity Inspection operation procedure

Module G Module H1
Verify that forming procedures are
4.4 Forming procedures contents arewhere
available, applicable, and their
appropriate to the product to RA RA b
be formed
Verify that formed parts are in
4.5 Formed parts accordance with the requirements of the RA —
forming process
Verify that any PWHT on production test
plates independent of the vessel RA —
complies with the specific heat treatment
applied to the vessel
Production test Examine NDE reports on production test RA —
4.6 plates plates
Verify the identity of the test specimens RA RA
and witness the mechanical tests
Verify that test information and results
contained in manufacturer's report RA RA b
conform to the requirements of EN 1 2953
5 Non-destructive examination of welds
Non-destructive Verify that appropriate non-destructive
5.1 examination examination procedures are available RA RA b
procedures and check qualification of originator
Non-destructive
5.2 examination Verify the validity of the non-destructive RA RA b
operator examination operator qualifications
qualifications
Examination of any radiographs and
check conformance to the acceptance RA c —
Non-destructive criteria
examination Verify that the results of any ultrasonic
5.3 operation examination conform to the acceptance
criteria and at least 5 % of the RA —
examination conducted by the
manufacturer
5.4 Non-destructive Verify that information and results RA RA b
examination reports conform to the acceptance criteria
6 Post weld heat treatment
6.1 PWHT procedures Verify post-weld heat treatment RA RA b
procedures conform to EN 1 2953
6.2 PWHT records Verify that temperature/time recordings RA RA b
conform to the requirements of EN 1 2953

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Conformity assessment
Number Area of activity Inspection operation procedure

Module G Module H1
7 Final inspection and marking
Pre-hydrostatic Dimensional checking, visual examination
7.1 pressure test and identification of accessible parts after RA RA b
inspection component completion, prior to
hydrostatic pressure test
7.2 Hydrostatic Witness final hydrostatic pressure test RA RA b
pressure test
Post-hydrostatic Visual examination on completion of RA RA b
pressure test hydrostatic pressure test
7.3 inspection Check marking on nameplate RA RA b
7.4 Safety devices Check provision for safety equipment RA RA b
7.5 Manufacturer’s data Review data dossier for completeness RA RA b
dossier (see 4.3)
8 Actions required under the PED
8.1 RA identification Affix or cause to be affixed identification RA RA d
number number
8.2 Design examination Issue a Design examination certificate — RA
certificate (Figure 3)
8.3 Test report Issue a Test report (see Figure 4) — RA
8.4 Certificate of Issue a Certificate of conformity (see RA —
Conformity Figure 2)
a This assessment is included in the formal assessment of the boiler manufacturer's quality system.
b It is not intended that these inspection operations will be undertaken on a regular basis. The RA can decide which
operations it requires to inspect, and these may be reduced as experience is gained between the RA and the
manufacturer. These operations should be completed prior to the review of the Data Dossier.
c The RA will decide on the number of radiographs it will examine.
d The identification number of the RA who assesses the manufacturer's quality system and, if different, that of the
RA involved during the design, fabrication and final inspection stages of the boiler.

3.3 Module H1
The manufacturer should operate a full quality assurance system for the design, manufacture and inspection. This
system should be approved and subjected to regular surveillance by a RA.
During the design and construction of a specific shell boiler contract, the manufacturer should ensure and declare the
shell boiler conforms to EN 1 2953, and if manufactured under the requirements of the PED affix the CE mark and the
identification number of the RA responsible for the quality surveillance and produce a Declaration of Conformity (see
Figure 1 ).
A RA should approve the design. If manufactured under the requirements of the PED, the RA should produce a
Design Examination Certificate (see Figure 3).
A RA should be involved in the manufacturing and inspection stages in accordance with Table 1 . If manufactured
under the requirements of the PED, the RA should affix or cause to be affixed its identification number on the
approved equipment, and issue a Test report (see Figure 4) for the inspection stages with which it has been involved.
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The RA involved in the approval of the design, the manufacture and inspection of a specific shell boiler contract need
not necessarily by the same RA as that involved in the approval and surveillance of the manufacturer's quality system.

4 Documentation required under the Pressure Equipment Directive

4.1 General
If the boiler is manufactured and supplied under the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive, then the RA
is a Notified Body (NB) and the recommendations in 4.2 and 4.3 apply.

4.2 Documents to be prepared

The following documents should be prepared:
a) a Declaration of conformity (see Figure 1 ) by the manufacturer stating that the boiler has been designed,
constructed and tested in accordance with the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive.
b) a certificate of conformity for tests (see Figure 2) by a NB for Module G, if required;
c) a EC design examination certificate (see Figure 3) by a NB stating that the NB has examined the design of the
boiler, if required;
d) a test report (see Figure 4) by a NB, for Module H1 , if required.

4.3 Documents to be submitted to the Notified Body for Design Approval

The manufacturer should submit the following documents to the NB:
a) design calculations, design and constructional drawings of the boiler/component, including details of corrosion
allowance, weld efficiency and heat treatment;
b) list of the materials to be used;
c) weld procedures to be used;
d) confirmation that the safety device to be fitted complies with the requirements of EN 1 2953.

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Manufacturer's name and address

Declaration of conformity No: ......................................

for design, manufacture and inspection of shell boilers
Shell boiler: ........................................... Component: ...........................................
Serial no: ....................................................................
General arrangement drawing no: .............................
Year of manufacture: ..................................................
Maximum output .............................................. kW
Maximum allowable pressure .............................. bar
Maximum allowable temperature ........................ ? C
Safety valves:
Capacity ................................................................kg/s
Set pressure .................................................. bar
Hydrostatic test
Test pressure ............................................ bar
Date ..........................................................................
In accordance with module .…. of the Pressure Equipment Directive

Notified body for Name: ........................................................................................................

manufacture and Address: ..................................................................................................
inspection: Identification number: ................................................................................
Certificate number: ..................................Date: ......................................
Notified body for Name: ........................................................................................................
design examination: Address: ....................................................................................................
Identification number: ................................................................................
Certificate number: ..................................Date: ......................................
Notified body for Name: ........................................................................................................
manufacturer's quality Address: ....................................................................................................
system: Identification number: ................................................................................
Certificate number: .................................. Date: ......................................
The undersigned declares that the design, manufacture and inspection of this shell boiler/component
conform to the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive.
Date: .................................. Name: ............................................ Position: ........................................
Stamp of the company: ..................................................................... Signature: .....................................
Figure 1 — Example of declaration of conformity by the manufacturer

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Notified body's name and address

Certificate of conformity Certificate No: ......................

In accordance with module G of the Pressure Equipment Directive
Manufacturer: ............................................................ Name: ......................................................................
Address: .....................................................................
Notified body for Name: ...................................................................................................
design approval: Address: ................................................................................................
Identification number: ..........................................................................
Certificate number: ...............................Date: ......................................
Shell boiler: ............................................................... Component: ............................................
Serial number: .............................................................
Drawing number ..........................................................
Year of manufacture ...................................................
Maximum output .................................................. kW
Maximum allowable pressure .............................. bar
Maximum allowable temperature ........................ ? C

Safety valves:
Capacity ............................................................... kg/s
Set pressure ........................................................ bar

Hydrostatic test
Test pressure ...................................................... bar
Date ..........................................................................
The undersigned certifies that the manufacture and inspection of this shell boiler/component has been
carried out under our surveillance and that to the best of our knowledge and belief, all aspects of the work
conforms to the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive.

Date: ...................................... Name: ............................................ Position: ........................................

Notified body identification number: .................................................. Signature: .....................................
Stamp of the notified body: ............................................................

Figure 2 — Example of a certificate of conformity by the notified body

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Notified body's name and address

EC design examination certificate Certificate No: ......................

In accordance with module H1 of the Pressure Equipment Directive
Manufacturer: ............................................................... Name: ......................................................................
Address: .....................................................................
Shell boiler: ............................................................... Component: .......................................
Serial number: .............................................................
Drawing number ..........................................................
Year of manufacture ...................................................
Maximum output .................................................. kW
Maximum allowable pressure .............................. bar
Maximum allowable temperature ........................ ? C

Safety valves:

Capacity ............................................................... kg/s

Set pressure ........................................................ bar

Hydrostatic test
Test pressure ...................................................... bar
Date ..........................................................................
The undersigned declares that the design, manufacture and inspection of this shell boiler/component
conform to the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive.
Date: ....................................... Name: .......................................... Position: ........................................
Notified body identification number: ................................................. Signature: .....................................
Stamp of the notified body: ............................................................

Figure 3 — Example of EC design examination certificate

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Notified body's name and address

Test report Report No: ...........................

For use with module H1 of the Pressure Equipment Directive
Manufacturer: .......................................................... Name: ......................................................................
Address: .....................................................................
Shell boiler: ............................................................... Component:............................................
Serial number: .............................................................
Drawing number ..........................................................
Year of manufacture ...................................................
Maximum output .................................................. kW
Maximum allowable pressure ............................ bar
Maximum allowable temperature ........................ ? C
Safety valves:
Capacity ............................................................... kg/s
Set pressure ........................................................ bar
Hydrostatic test
Test pressure ...................................................... bar
Date ..........................................................................
Notified body for Name: ...................................................................................................
design examination: Address: ................................................................................................
Identification number: ...........................................................................
Certificate number: ...............................Date: ......................................
Notified body for Name: ...................................................................................................
manufacturer's quality system: Address: ................................................................................................
Identification number: ...........................................................................
Certificate number: ............................ Date: ....................................
The undersigned certifies that the following inspections were performed in accordance with the
requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive.
Quality system certification/Design approval certification/Procedure of transferring identification marks for
base materials/Fusion welding specifications/Welding procedure qualifications/Welder approvals/Forming
procedures/Mechanical tests results on production test plates (witnessed)/NDE
Procedures/Pre-hydrostatic pressure test inspection (witnessed)/Hydrostatic pressure test
(witnessed)/Post-hydrostatic pressure test inspection (witnessed)/Provision for safety devices/Marking
Date: ....................................... Name: ............................................ Position: ........................................
Notified body identification number: .................................................. Signature: .....................................
Stamp of the notified body: ............................................................
Figure 4 — Example of a test report

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