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1. OBJECT 4
2. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS 4
3. SCOPE 4
4. ABBREVIATIONS – DEFINITIONS 4
5. CONDITIONS OF APPLICATION 6
6. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION 7
7. EU TYPE EXAMINATION – MODULE B 7
7.1. MODULE B, EU TYPE EXAMINATION – DESIGN TYPE 7
7.1.1. APPLICATION FOR EU-TYPE EXAMINATION 7
7.1.2. TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION CONTENTS 7
7.1.3. DESIGN TYPE CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT 8
7.2 MODULE B, EU TYPE EXAMINATION – PRODUCTION TYPE 10
7.2.1 APPLICATION FOR EU-TYPE EXAMINATION 10
7.2.2 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION 10
7.2.3 USE OF A FRAMEWORK (CODE, NON-HARMONISED STANDARD OR SPECIFICATION) 11
7.2.4 EXPERIMENTAL METHOD 11
7.2.5 BODY’S MISSION ON THE MODEL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE PRODUCTION 11
8. EU TYPE EXAMINATION – MODULE C1 13
8.1 OBLIGATIONS OF THE MANUFACTURER 13
8.2 BODY’S MISSION 13
8.2.1 EXAMINATION OF A VESSELS BATCH 13
8.2.2 HYDRAULIC TEST 14
8.2.3 TESTS ON TEST-PIECES TAKEN FROM PRODUCTION 14
8.2.4 NON-COMPLIANCES 14
8.2.5 ISSUANCE OF THE CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY 15
9. EU TYPE EXAMINATION – MODULE C2 15
9.1 OBLIGATIONS OF THE MANUFACTURER 15
9.2 BODY’S MISSION 15
9.2.1 BEFORE MANUFACTURE IS COMMENCED 15
9.2.2 CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY OF THE DOCUMENTATION TO THE TYPE 15
9.2.3 SUPERVISED VESSEL CHECKS – RANDOM INTERVALS 16
9.3 NON-COMPLIANCE OF MANUFACTURING 16
9.4 NON-COMPLIANCE OF MARKING 16
9.5 RANDOM VISIT REPORT 17
10. ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE - MODULE C 17
10.1 OBLIGATIONS OF THE MANUFACTURER 17
10.2 BODY’S MISSION 17
10.2.1 BEFORE COMMENCING MANUFACTURE 17
10.2.2 CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY OF THE DOCUMENTATION TO THE TYPE 18
11. MARKING AND INSCRIPTIONS 18
12. MATERIALIZATION OF THE VESSEL’S VERIFICATION BY THE BODY 18
13. APPEAL PROCEDURE 18
14. INFORMATION TO MEMBER STATES AND OTHER NOTIFIED BODIES 19
15. CONSERVATION 19
15.1 DOCUMENTATION TO BE KEPT BY THE BODY 19
15.2 DURATION OF THE CONSERVATION 20

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1. OBJECT

The current procedure aims to define the general terms of intervention of Notified Bodies – members of
AQUAP – for the conformity assessment according to Directive 2014/29/EU on Simple Pressure Vessels.
The conformity assessment is performed according to one of the modules such as defined in Annex II of
Directive 2014/29/EU. These modules help to ensure that during the phases of design, manufacture, control,
inspection and testing, the vessels concerned are manufactured in accordance with the essential safety
requirements of Annex I to Directive 2014/29/EU.

2. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

 Directive 2014/29/EU of 26 February 2014

 France’s Code de l’environnement, Articles L. 557-xx et R.557-1 and following
 French Décret 2015-799 du 1er juillet 2015 relatif aux produits et équipements à risques section 10,
national implementation measure of Directive 2014/29/EU.
 Document COFRAC INS REF 28 "PROGRAMME D’ACCRÉDITATION POUR LA MISE EN
OEUVRE DES PROCÉDURES D’ÉVALUATION DE LA CONFORMITÉ DES RECIPIENTS A
PRESSION SIMPLES AU TITRE DE LA TRANSPOSITION DE LA DIRECTIVE 2014/29/UE ET
DES ÉQUIPEMENTS SOUS PRESSION AU TITRE DE LA TRANSPOSITION DE LA DIRECTIVE
2014/68/UE"

3. SCOPE

This procedure applies to simple pressure vessels such as defined in article 1 of Directive 2014/29/EU,
which meet the following criteria:
 Series manufacture
 Internal gauge pressure > 0,5 bar
 Containing air or nitrogen (or a mix of both)
 Made of non-alloy quality steel, aluminium or aluminium alloy
 Made either of :
o a cylindrical part of circular cross-section closed by outwardly dished and/or flat ends which
revolve around the same axis as the cylindrical part
o two dished ends revolving around the same axis
 Maximum working pressure PS ≤ 30 bar
 Product PS x V ≤ 10 000 bar.L
 Minimum working temperature ≥ - 50 °C
 Maximum working temperature ≤ 300 °C (steel) and ≤ 100 °C (aluminium or aluminium alloy)

4. ABBREVIATIONS – DEFINITIONS

• P : Design pressure (bar)

• PS : Maximum working pressure (bar)
• Ph : Hydrostatic or pneumatic test pressure (bar)
• T max : Maximum working temperature (°C)
• T min : Minimum working temperature (°C)
• V : Volume (L)

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Family: Vessels form part of the same family if they differ from the prototype only in diameter, provided that
the permissible requirements referred to in points 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 of Annex I are complied with, and/or in the
length of their cylindrical portion within the following limits:
 where a prototype has one or more shell rings in addition to the ends, variants shall have at least
one shell ring,
 where a prototype has just two dished ends, variants shall have no shell rings.
Variations in length causing the apertures and/or penetrations to be modified shall be shown in the drawing
for each variant.
Series manufacture: There is series manufacture within the meaning of this Directive if more than one
vessel of the same type is manufactured during a given period by a continuous manufacturing process, in
accordance with a common design and using the same manufacturing processes.
Batch: A batch of vessels consists at the most of 3 000 vessels of the model of the same type.
Model: vessel designated as representative of the family, presented for assessment.
Body: notified body according to this Directive and member of AQUAP.

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5. CONDITIONS OF APPLICATION

Vessels in the scope of Directive

2014/29/EU

NO YES
State of the art PS.V >
50 bar.l

Manufactured
YES in conformity
harmonized
EN

Manufacturer
choice NO or
partially
YES YES

Module B – Design Type

Art. 13.1.a) Module B – Production Type
Technical documentation Art. 13.1.b)
examination Technical documentation
examination + model examination

3000<PS.V≤10000 200<PS.V≤3000 50<PS.V≤200

bar.L bar.L bar.L

Module C1 Module C2 Module C

Conformity to Type Conformity to Type Conformity to Type

+ + +
Internal production Internal production control Internal production
control + control
+ Supervised vessel checks at
Supervised vessel random intervals
testing

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6. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION

Qualification of personnel in charge of conformity assessment is defined by the Quality System of the Body.

7. EU TYPE EXAMINATION – MODULE B

7.1. Module B, EU type examination – Design type

Conformity assessment consists in assessment of the adequacy of the technical design of the vessel
through examination of the technical documentation and supporting evidence listed hereafter, without
examination of a prototype vessel.

7.1.1. Application for EU-type examination

The manufacturer (or its authorised representative) lodges an application for EU-type examination.
The application shall include:
a) the name and address of the manufacturer and, if the application is lodged by the authorised
representative, his name and address as well,
b) a written declaration that the same application has not been lodged with any other notified
body,
c) the technical documentation (see § 7.1.2),
d) not applicable for Design-Type,
e) the supporting evidence for the adequacy of the technical design solution. This evidence shall
mention any documents that have been used.

7.1.2. Technical documentation contents

The technical documentation shall make it possible to assess the vessel’s conformity with the applicable
requirements of this Directive and shall include an adequate analysis and assessment of the risk(s).
It specifies the applicable requirements and covers, as far as relevant for the assessment, the design,
manufacture and operation of the vessel. The technical documentation shall contain, wherever applicable, at
least the following elements:
 a general description of the vessel,
 conceptual design and manufacturing drawings and schemes of components, etc.
 descriptions and explanations necessary for the understanding of those drawings and schemes
and the operation of the vessel,
 a list of the harmonised standards applied in full (reminder : for this module, design type, the full
application of the harmonised standard is required),
 results of design calculations made, examinations carried out, etc.,
 a document describing :
o the materials selected,
o the welding processes selected,
o the checks selected,
o any pertinent details as to the vessel design,
 the instructions and safety information referred to in point 2 of Annex III.

Reminder : The manufacturer shall inform the notified body that holds the technical documentation relating to
the EU-type examination certificate of all modifications to the approved type that may affect the conformity of
the vessel with the essential safety requirements of this Directive or the conditions for validity of that
certificate.

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7.1.3. Design type conformity assessment

9.2.3.1. Framework used – Full application of a harmonised standard

The Body verifies that applicable essential safety requirements from Directive 2014/29/EU are all taken into
account by the harmonised standard and, if necessary, assesses the complementary solutions proposed by the
manufacturer.

9.2.3.2. Technical documentation examination

The examination is made on technical documentation as defined in § 7.1.2.
7.1.3.2.1 General description
The general description may include:
 Maximum working pressure,
 Design pressure,
 Fluid : air or nitrogen (or a mix of both),
 Material : non-alloy quality steel, aluminium or aluminium alloy,
 Simplified geometry drawings of the vessel or scheme,
 Minimum working temperature,
 Maximum working temperature,
 Volume, diameter,
 Wall thicknesses,
 Type,
 Intended use of the vessel.

7.1.3.2.2 Risk analysis

The Body verifies :
 Completeness of the risk analysis in regards to applicable ESRs depending on situation and loads
as defined by the manufacturer,
 The list of hazardous phenomena taken into account in the analysis,
 Design measures and manufacturing conditions eliminating or reducing hazardous phenomena,
 Appropriate protection measures, if all hazardous phenomena cannot be eliminated,
 The terms used to inform the operator of the residual risks or of wrong use conditions.
This verification is made for all situations and their combination as retained by the manufacturer.
7.1.3.2.3 Design plans
The Body examines drawings or annex documents attached to the vessel plans (ex : schemes, manufacturing
plans etc.).
The examination deals with conformity with the chosen harmonised standard:
 Consistency of data with those from risk analysis,
 Dimensions and global geometry of the vessel (body, connecting radii, supports, fixations,
manifolds, etc.),
 Assembly types,
 Marking, drain and venting means, handling, etc.
The examination also deals with conformity with other technical solutions as retained by the manufacturer.
7.1.3.2.4 Applied harmonised standards and adopted solutions
The Body makes sure that:
 The manufacturer has effectively applied or considered the requirements from chosen harmonised
standards,
 The adopted solutions meet the ESRs that are not covered by the applied harmonised standards.

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7.1.3.2.5 Calculation note
The Body examines the calculation results and verifies:
 Conformity of input data with foreseen situation and loads,
 Conformity of materials characteristics taken into account with specified characteristics
(harmonised standard and/or Annex I of the Directive),
 Allowable stress values considered depending on materials choice (harmonised standard and/or
Annex I of the Directive),
 Consistency of results,
 Consistency of wall thicknesses retained by the manufacturer with requirements from Annex I,
§2.1 of the Directive.
In case of doubt, some calculation or part of calculation can be remade.

7.1.3.2.6 Instructions and safety information

The Body makes sure that Instructions and safety information, intended for the user, exist for each type/family.
The Body verifies the information includes:
 The information from the nameplate, except type and serial or batch identification of the vessel,
 The intended use of the vessel,
 The maintenance and installation requirements for vessel safety.
For vessels intended to be used in France, instruction information shall be in French language.

7.1.3.2.7 Adequacy of the solution

The supporting evidence for the adequacy of the technical design solution applied for ESRs not covered by
harmonised standards must meet the requirements for the corresponding ESRs. This evidence shall mention
all documents that have been used.
7.1.3.2.8 Evaluation report
The Body draws up an evaluation report that records the activities on the technical documentation (design type)
and their result.
Reminder: content of that report shall be released, in full or in part, only with the agreement of the
manufacturer.

9.2.3.3. Issuance of EU-type examination certificate – Design type

Where the technical documentation of the type submitted to design examination meets the corresponding
requirements of Directive 2014/29/EU, the Body issues the certificate.
Reminder: The certificate shall contain the name and address of the manufacturer, the conclusions of the
examination, the conditions (if any) for its validity and the necessary data for identification of the approved type.
The EU-type examination certificate may have one or more annexes attached.

9.2.3.4. Refusal to issue the EU-type examination certificate - Design type

Where the technical documentation of the type submitted to design examination does not satisfy the
corresponding requirements of the Directive 2014/29/EU, the Body shall refuse to issue a certificate. The
reasons for its refusal are given to the manufacturer and the existence of an appeal procedure is mentioned
(see §13).

9.2.3.5. Complement to EU-type examination certificate - Design type

The manufacturer shall inform the Body of all design modifications affecting the type or the family defined in the
certificate. Such modifications shall require a new approval when they can affect the type’s conformity with
ESRs or intended use conditions.
This new approval does not necessarily require to make again all previous examinations.
If this new assessment is satisfactory, the Body revises the certificate or issues a new certificate.
Note: It is necessary to precise the statute of former certificates.

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9.2.3.6. Modification of certificates according to 2009/105/EC or 87/404/EEC
Starting from 19 April 2016, all design modifications affecting the approved type or the family as defined in
the adequacy certificate issued in reference to Directive 2009/105/EC or 87/404/EEC shall be treated with a
new approval according to Directive 2014/29/EU.
This new approval does not necessarily require making again all previous examinations.
If this new assessment is satisfactory, the Body revises the certificate or issues a new certificate according to
Directive 2014/29/EU.
Reminder: The certificate shall contain the name and address of the manufacturer, the conclusions of the
examination, the conditions (if any) for its validity and the necessary data for identification of the approved type.
The EU-type examination certificate may have one or more annexes attached.
Note: It is necessary to precise the statute of former certificates.

7.2 Module B, EU type examination – Production type

Conformity assessment consists in assessment of the adequacy of the technical design of the vessel
through examination of the technical documentation and supporting evidence listed hereafter, without
examination of a prototype vessel.
Conformity assessment in reference to Module B, EU type examination, production type, consists in
assessment of the adequacy of the technical design of the vessel through examination of the technical
documentation according to § 7.1 and examination of a vessel model.

7.2.1 Application for EU-type examination

The manufacturer (or its authorised representative) lodges an application for EU-type examination. The
application shall include:
a) the name and address of the manufacturer and, if the application is lodged by the authorised
representative, his name and address as well,
b) a written declaration that the same application has not been lodged with any other notified
body,
c) the technical documentation (see § 7.2.2),
d) the prototype vessels representative of the production envisaged. The notified body may
request further prototype vessels if needed for carrying out the test programme,
e) the supporting evidence for the adequacy of the technical design solution. This evidence shall
mention any documents that have been used.

7.2.2 Technical documentation

The technical documentation shall make it possible to assess the vessel’s conformity with the applicable
requirements of this Directive and shall include an adequate analysis and assessment of the risk(s).
It specifies the applicable requirements and covers, as far as relevant for the assessment, the design,
manufacture and operation of the vessel. The technical documentation shall contain, wherever applicable, at
least the following elements:
 a general description of the vessel,
 conceptual design and manufacturing drawings and schemes of components, etc.
 descriptions and explanations necessary for the understanding of those drawings and schemes
and the operation of the vessel,
 a list of the standards and/or codes applied in full or partly,
 results of design calculations made,
 if relevant, description of the experimental method,
 a document describing the production :
o the materials selected,
o the welding processes selected,
o the checks selected,
 the instructions and safety information referred to in point 2 of Annex III.
Reminder: The manufacturer shall inform the notified body that holds the technical documentation relating to
the EU-type examination certificate of all modifications to the approved type that may affect the conformity of
the vessel with the essential safety requirements of this Directive or the conditions for validity of that
certificate.
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7.2.3 Use of a framework (code, non-harmonised standard or
specification)
The Body verifies that applicable essential safety requirements from Directive 2014/29/EU are taken into
account.
This verification is made on the base:
 Either of an integrated of the framework explaining the enclosed requirements to satisfy the ESRs
and of a document explaining the complementary solutions to meet the ESRs not satisfied by the
framework,
 Either of an analysis provided by the manufacturer explaining how the framework’s requirements
satisfy the ESRs.
The rule is to use a single standard or code for a vessel type or family, in an identified version mentioned in the
technical documentation. Further modification from the version can be taken into account, with the following
provisions:
 The manufacturer justifies that modifications maintain the consistency of retained dispositions and
consequently that ESRs are still met,
 The Body has formally expressed its agreement.

7.2.4 Experimental method

Vessel’s type design can be validated, through hydrostatic test, at ambient temperature, at a pressure equal
to at least five times the maximum working pressure, with a permanent circumferential deformation factor of
no more than 1 %.
Note: The vessels, object of this test, may not be placed on the market and shall be rendered useless after
the hydraulic test.

7.2.5 Body’s mission on the model representative of the production

9.2.3.1. Technical documentation examination
The examination is made on technical documentation as defined in § 7.1.2.
7.2.5.1.1 General description
See § 7.1.3.2.1
7.2.5.1.2 Risk analysis
See § 7.1.3.2.2.
7.2.5.1.3 Design plans
The Body examines drawings or annex documents attached to the vessel plans (ex : schemes, manufacturing
plans etc.).
The examination deals with conformity with the chosen technical framework:
 Consistency of data with those from risk analysis,
 Dimensions and global geometry of the vessel (body, connecting radii, supports, fixations,
manifolds, etc.),
 Assembly types,
 Marking, drain and venting means, handling, etc.
The examination also deals with conformity with other technical solutions as retained by the manufacturer.
7.2.5.1.4 Applied technical framework and adopted solutions
The Body makes sure that:
 The manufacturer has effectively applied or considered the requirements from chosen framework,
 The adopted solutions meet the ESRs.
7.2.5.1.5 Calculation note
The Body examines the calculation results and verifies:
 Conformity of input data with foreseen situation and loads,
 Conformity of materials characteristics taken into account with specified characteristics
(harmonised standard and/or Annex I of the Directive),
 Allowable stress values considered depending on materials choice (harmonised standard and/or
Annex I of the Directive),
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 Consistency of results,
 Consistency of wall thicknesses retained by the manufacturer with requirements from Annex I,
§2.1 of the Directive.
In case of doubt, some calculation or part of calculation can be remade.

Design can be based on calculation completed by an experimental method.

7.2.5.1.6 Experimental method
The Body makes sure that foreseen examination and tests show evidence that adopted solutions satisfy the
ESRs.
7.2.5.1.7 Examination of model representative of the production
The Body:
 Examines the supporting evidence as provided by the manufacturer for the model(s)
representative of the production, in particular:
o the certificates relating to the suitable qualification of the welding operations and of the
welders or welding operators,
o the inspection slip for the materials (materials reception documents) used in the
manufacture of parts and components contributing to the strength of the vessel,
o the report on the examinations and tests performed (production checks and other
examination or tests on the model, ex. § 7.2.4.1.6),
 Carry out appropriate examinations and tests, or have them carried out, to check whether the
solutions adopted by the manufacturer applying other relevant technical specifications meet the
corresponding essential safety requirements of Directive 2014/29/EU.
As a minimum, the model shall be submitted, in presence of the Body, to:
 A complete internal and external visual examination,
 A dimensional check: circumferential measure, wall thickness of cylindrical part and ends by
ultrasound,
 A hydraulic test, a pneumatic test or a pressure burst test.
Note: A pneumatic test requires special security arrangements.
7.2.5.1.8 Adequacy of solution
The supporting evidence for the adequacy of the technical design solution applied must meet the
requirements for the corresponding ESRs. This evidence shall mention all documents that have been used.
7.2.5.1.9 Instructions and safety information
See § 7.1.3.2.6.
7.2.5.1.10 Evaluation report
The Body draws up an evaluation report that records the activities on the technical documentation
(production type) and the results obtained on the model(s).
Reminder: Content of that report shall be released, in full or in part, only with the agreement of the
manufacturer.
9.2.3.2. Issuance of EU-type examination certificate – Production type
Where the technical documentation of the type and the examinations and tests meet the corresponding
requirements of Directive 2014/29/EU, the Body issues the certificate.
Reminder: The certificate shall contain the name and address of the manufacturer, the conclusions of the
examination, the conditions (if any) for its validity and the necessary data for identification of the approved type.
The EU-type examination certificate may have one or more annexes attached.
9.2.3.3. Refusal to issue the EU-type examination certificate – Production type
Where the technical documentation of the type and/or the examinations and tests do not satisfy the
corresponding requirements of the Directive 2014/29/EU, the Body shall refuse to issue a certificate. The
reasons for its refusal are given to the manufacturer and the existence of an appeal procedure is mentioned
(see §13).

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9.2.3.4. Complement to EU-type examination certificate – Production type
The manufacturer shall inform the Body of all design or production modifications affecting the type or the family
defined in the certificate. Such modifications shall require a new approval when they can affect the type’s
conformity with ESRs or intended use conditions.
This new approval does not necessarily require making again all previous examinations.
If this new assessment is satisfactory, the Body revises the certificate or issues a new certificate.
Note: It is necessary to precise the statute of former certificates
9.2.3.5. Modification of certificates according to 2009/105/EC or 87/404/EEC
Starting from 19 April 2016, all design or production modifications affecting the approved type or the family
as defined in the adequacy certificate issued in reference to Directive 2009/105/EC or 87/404/EEC shall be
treated with a new approval according to Directive 2014/29/EU.
This new approval does not necessarily require making again all previous examinations.
If this new assessment is satisfactory, the Body revises the certificate or issues a new certificate according to
Directive 2014/29/EU.

Reminder: The certificate shall contain the name and address of the manufacturer, the conclusions of the
examination, the conditions (if any) for its validity and the necessary data for identification of the approved type.
The EU-type examination certificate may have one or more annexes attached.
Note: It is necessary to precise the statute of former certificates.

8. EU TYPE EXAMINATION – MODULE C1

8.1 Obligations of the manufacturer

Before commencing manufacture, the manufacturer shall provide the Body with:
 the certificates relating to the suitable qualification of the welding operations and of the welders or
welding operators,
 the inspection slip for the materials used in the manufacture of parts and components contributing
to the strength of the vessel,
 a report on the examinations and tests performed,
 the inspection document, describing the appropriate examinations and tests to be carried out
during manufacture, together with the procedures in respect thereof and the frequency with which
they are to be performed,
 the EU-type examination certificate.

8.2 Body’s mission

8.2.1 Examination of a vessels batch
The Body:
 Verifies that submitted vessels are covered by an EU-type or CE-type examination certificate,
 Ensures that the vessels have been manufactured and checked in accordance with the technical
documentation. Are particularly checked :
o Evidence of conformity to the vessel type,
o Marking as foreseen by the Directive (Annex III, § 1).
 Assists, for each vessel from the batch, to the hydraulic or pneumatic test,
 Has carried out (according to manufacturer’s choice, either on test-pieces or on a vessel), non-
destructive and destructive tests as defined in § 8.2.3.

Note: A pneumatic test requires special security arrangements.

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8.2.2 Hydraulic test

The Body monitors the hydraulic test of each vessel in the batch. This hydraulic test is performed at a
pressure Ph equal to 1,5 times the vessel’s design pressure.
On satisfactory completion of hydraulic test of each batch, a conformity certificate to the performed tests is
issued.
A pneumatic test of equivalent effect, performed at a pressure Ph equal to 1,5 times the vessel’s design
pressure can be undertaken to check its strength. The pneumatic test shall be subject to acceptance of the
test safety procedures by the Member State in which the test is performed.

8.2.3 Tests on test-pieces taken from production

Test-pieces are taken according to the standard of technical framework used (manufacturer’s choice:
representative production test-piece or from a vessel). If particular modalities are not present, the following
tests and controls are performed:
The tests shall be carried out on longitudinal welds, one control per batch (at least every 6 months).
Where differing weld techniques are used for longitudinal and circumferential welds, the tests shall be
repeated on the circumferential welds or replaced by X-ray inspection.
These controls, on the initiative of the Body, are in addition to those made by the manufacturer.
At each sampling, the Body will have carried out, under its authority:
 a transverse tensile test,
 an X-ray examination of the longitudinal weld.
If differing weld techniques are used for longitudinal and circumferential welds, the Body will have carried
out:
 a complete X-ray inspection of a circumferential weld or a macrographic section, positioned at its
initiative.
If during these checks, unacceptable defects are detected, these controls shall be extended to two other
vessels from the same batch. If these vessels are also unacceptable, all the batch, manufactured since the
last conform control, shall be considered non-compliant.
For the products made accordingly to an harmonised standard NF EN 286-1,2 et 3, the tests to be realized
are those indicated in the used standard.
For the vessel whose wall thickness was determined by experimental method, tests on test-piece and X-ray
examination can be replaced by an hydraulic text at a pressure equal to 5 times the maximum operating
pressure, on five vessels taken at random from each batch. The permanent circumferential deformation shall
not be more than 1 %.
Note: The vessels, object of this test, may not be placed on the market and shall be rendered useless after
the hydraulic test.
Each examination, test or control is subject of a report, drafted by the laboratory in charge, specifying the
reference of the chosen test-piece or vessel, the corresponding batch and the results. These reports are
communicated to the manufacturer.

8.2.4 Non-Compliances
If the results of examinations, controls and tests are unsatisfactory, the batch is rejected. The Body notified
to the manufacturer the rejection of this batch and the obligation to remove all assessment marks (CE
marking and Notified Body number) from the batch’s vessels. It is up to the manufacturer to eventually
resubmit the particular batch with justification of the corrective actions.
After ensuring the adequacy of these corrective actions and their implementation, the Body can proceed a
new assessment.

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8.2.5 Issuance of the certificate of conformity
Each satisfactory supervised test mission leads to the issuance of a written certificate of conformity relating
to the tests carried out.
The certificate contains the name and signature of the Body’s representative under whose control
examinations and tests were performed. Serial numbers of the vessels from the batch having not passed the
hydraulic test shall be mentioned on the certificate.
The certificate is communicated to the manufacturer or its authorised representative.

9. EU TYPE EXAMINATION – MODULE C2

9.1 Obligations of the manufacturer

Before commencing manufacture, the manufacturer shall provide the Body with:
 the technical documentation, which shall also include:
o the certificates relating to the suitable qualification of the welding operations and of the
welders or welding operators,
o the inspection slip for the materials used in the manufacture of parts and components
contributing to the strength of the vessel,
o a report on the examinations and tests performed,
 the EU or CE-type examination certificate.
 a document describing the manufacturing processes and all of the predetermined systematic
measures taken to ensure conformity of the vessels with the type described in the EU or CE-type
examination certificate. This document includes:
o a description of the means of manufacture and checking appropriate to the construction of
the vessels,
o an inspection document describing the appropriate examinations and tests to be carried out
during manufacture, together with the procedures in respect thereof and the frequency with
which they are to be performed,
o an undertaking to carry out the examinations and tests in accordance with the inspection
document and to have a hydrostatic test or, subject to the agreement of the Member State,
a pneumatic test carried out on each vessel manufactured at a test pressure equal to 1,5
times the design pressure; those examinations and tests shall be carried out under the
responsibility of qualified staff who are independent from production personnel, and shall be
the subject of a report,
o the addresses of the places of manufacture and storage and the date on which manufacture
is to commence.

9.2 Body’s mission

9.2.1 Before manufacture is commenced
Before the date on which any manufacture begins, the Body examines the documents listed above in order
to certify their conformity before manufacturing starts.
The issuance of the certificate of conformity of the technical documentation authorises the manufacturer to
start manufacture.

9.2.2 Certificate of conformity of the documentation to the type

The examination of the documentation described in § 9.1 is concluded by a certificate of conformity of the
documentation to the type before manufacturing starts (Module C2).
This certificate is valid for 3 years. At the end of this period, a new examination is necessary to renew the
certificate for a new period of 3 years.
Note : The certificates of conformity of the documentation, issued in reference to Directive 2009/105/EC
remain valid until the date mentioned on the certificate, or, if applicable, until their revision or modification. In
such case, a new certificate according to Directive 2014/29/EC, shall be issued.

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9.2.3 Supervised vessel checks – random intervals

9.2.3.1. Number and periodicity

For this mission, the manufacturer shall grant the Body free access to the manufacturing and storage places.
Fot it, the manufacturer provides the Body with the manufacturing schedule on a regular basis, so the visits
can be scheduled.
Number of random intervals is 2 per 12-month period. The first visit shall be organized during the first
manufacturing period.
The notified body shall carry out vessel checks or have them carried out on random samples at random
intervals determined by the body, in order to verify the quality of the internal checks. Vessels sampling rules
are defined by the Body.
After a period of one year without any sampling on the concerned vessel’s family, the certificate of conformity
of the documentation shall be suspended and no vessel wearing the Body’s number can be put on the
market.
All new manufacturing (extended un-use, modification of the production line etc.) will be preconditioned to a
random visit at start, in order to release the suspension of the certificate of conformity of the documentation
to the type.
9.2.3.2. Test on taken vessels
Where vessels are manufactured according to a harmonised standard or to the technical framework selected
for the type, the control will be performed in the conditions foreseen by the standard or the framework.
The sampling procedure for acceptation can be based on ISO 2859-1.
If a framework is used, the Body will have carried out, under its authority, on a test-piece representative of
the production or on the longitudinal weld of a representative vessel:
 a transverse tensile test,
 an X-ray examination.
If differing weld techniques are used for longitudinal and circumferential welds, the Body will have carried
out:
 a complete X-ray inspection of a circumferential weld or a macrographic section, positioned at its
initiative.
In addition, the Body ensures that that the manufacturer actually checks series-produced vessels in
accordance with its commitment.

9.3 Non-compliance of manufacturing

Where the Body identifies non-compliances or unsatisfactory test results, it takes another sample in
accordance with the sampling procedure. When the result is satisfactory, the batch is validated.
When the result is unsatisfactory, the batch is rejected. Upon manufacturer’s choice, the batch is:
 Submitted to control of each vessel by the Body in the framework of a specific mission,
 Repelled.
The Body states in its report the number of such vessels and the immediate provisions taken by the
manufacturer to solve the non-compliances.

9.4 Non-compliance of marking

Where the Body identifies non-compliance of marking:
 Information inconsistent with the EU-type examination certificate,
 Provisions from the Directive 2014/29/EU are not met (CE, Body number, conditions for obtaining
and maintaining certificates etc.).

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The Body asks the manufacturer or its authorised representative to back into compliance the batch(es) and
the concerned vessels. If corrective actions are not implemented in the proposed and accepted delay, the
certificate is removed and the Body immediately informs the authority in charge of market surveillance.

9.5 Random visit report

For module C2, supervised vessel check as described in § 9.2.3 is concluded by a random visit report. This
report describes the findings, results and eventual non-compliance along with the conclusions.
The report includes the name and signature of the Body’s representative.
The manufacturer is informed, by written means, of deviations and non-compliances (§ 9.3, § 9.4).

10. ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE - MODULE C

10.1 Obligations of the manufacturer

Before commencing manufacture, the manufacturer shall provide the Body which delivered the EU-type
examination certificate with all necessary information, and in particular:
 the certificates relating to the suitable qualification of the welding operations and of the welders or
welding operators,
 the inspection slip for the materials used in the manufacture of parts and components contributing
to the strength of the vessel,
 a report on the examinations and tests performed,
 the EU or CE-type examination certificate,

 a document describing the manufacturing processes and all of the predetermined systematic
measures taken to ensure conformity of the vessels with the type described in the EU or CE-type
examination certificate. This document includes :
o a description of the means of manufacture and checking appropriate to the construction of
the vessels,
o an inspection document describing the appropriate examinations and tests to be carried out
during manufacture, together with the procedures in respect thereof and the frequency with
which they are to be performed,
o an undertaking to carry out the examinations and tests in accordance with the inspection
document and to have a hydrostatic test or, subject to the agreement of the Member State,
a pneumatic test carried out on each vessel manufactured at a test pressure equal to 1,5
times the design pressure; those examinations and tests shall be carried out under the
responsibility of qualified staff who are independent from production personnel, and shall be
the subject of a report,
o the addresses of the places of manufacture and storage and the date on which manufacture
is to commence.

10.2 Body’s mission

10.2.1 Before commencing manufacture
Before the date on which any manufacture begins, the Body examines the documents listed above in order
to certify their conformity before manufacturing starts.
The issuance of the certificate of conformity of the technical documentation authorises the manufacturer to
start manufacture.

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10.2.2 Certificate of conformity of the documentation to the type
The examination of the documentation described in § 10.1 is concluded by a certificate of conformity of the
documentation to the type before manufacturing starts (Module C).
This certificate is valid for 3 years. At the end of this period, a new examination is necessary to renew the
certificate for a new period of 3 years.
Note : The certificates of conformity of the documentation, issued in reference to Directive 2009/105/EC
remain valid until the date mentioned on the certificate, or, if applicable, until their revision or modification. In
such case, a new certificate according to Directive 2014/29/EC shall be issued.

11. MARKING AND INSCRIPTIONS

The manufacturer shall affix the CE marking to each individual vessel.
The following information are inscribed on the vessels or their nameplates:
 Maximum working pressure : PS (bar),
 Maximum working temperature : Tmax (°C),
 Minimum working temperature : Tmin (°C),
 Capacity of the vessel : V (L),
 Name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the address of the manufacturer,
 Type and serial or batch identification of the vessel,
 CE marking and the last 2 digits of the year of affixing the marking.
 In application of conformity assessment modules C1 and C2: upon completion of examination, tests,
controls and hydraulic tests, if results are satisfactory, the Body affixes, or has affixed under its authority,
the Body’s identification number on each individual vessel having passed the hydraulic test.
This identification number can be affixed during manufacturing, under responsibility of the Body.
 In application of conformity assessment module C : CE marking is not followed by the Body’s
identification number.
Note : For the service monitoring, depending on applicable regulation, it is recommended to mention the
hydraulic test pressure Ph (in bar).

12. MATERIALIZATION OF THE VESSEL’S VERIFICATION BY THE

BODY
The Body identifies in its report the vessels examined.

13. APPEAL PROCEDURE

In the case of persistent disagreement over a deviation, the Body informs the manufacturer of appeal
procedure according to AQUAP procedure 2012-2.
If the manufacturer does not reply within 30 days from the date of receipt of the letter or if the appeal is
rejected, the vessels made from the date of receipt of the Body’s mail can no longer wear the identification
number of the Body.
In case the appeal is accepted and the conclusion issued, the manufacturer and the body will take into account
the opinion of AQUAP.

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14. INFORMATION TO MEMBER STATES AND OTHER NOTIFIED

BODIES
The Body shall :
 Inform the Minister in charge of safety of risk equipment (BSERR) of EU-type examination
certificates (design type or production type) delivered or withdrawn, with justification of this
decision,
 Provide, upon request of the Minister in charge of safety of risk equipment (BSERR) the list of
EU-type examination certificates (design type or production type) delivered, refused, suspended
or submitted to restrictions along with any relevant information related to these certificates,
 Inform the other Notified Bodies for Directive 2014/29/EU of EU-type examination certificates
(design type or production type) refused, suspended or submitted to restrictions and, at their
request, of delivered certificates,
 Provide, upon request of Member States national authorities in charge of market surveillance,
any information necessary to this activity,
 Inform BSERR of any request for information which they have received from market surveillance
authorities regarding conformity assessment activities,
 Provide, upon request of the European Commission, information related to conformity
assessment activities and transmit a copy of these information to the Minister in charge of
industrial safety.

15. CONSERVATION
Documents relating to the conformity assessment of containers listed below are kept.

15.1 Documentation to be kept by the Body

The content of the documentation to be kept by the Body includes at least the following:

B B
Documents \ Modules Production Design C2 C1 C
type type
Unique manufacturer’s application X X
Technical documentation (Design) :
- General description of the vessel,
- List of the codes, harmonised standards used or selected
solutions,
- Risk Analysis,
- Conceptual design and manufacturing drawings and
schemes of components, and descriptions and explanations X X
necessary for the understanding of those elements
- Model for the identification marking,
- List of selected materials,
- Calculation notes and/or test or control reports,
- List of welding processes,
- Instruction information
Assessment of design modifications X X
Technical documentation (Production) :
- Nomenclature of used materials (with traceability), X X
- List of Procedure Qualification Records, X X X
- List of personnel in charge of welding (with traceability), X X X X
- A control document describing the appropriate examinations
and tests carried out during manufacture with their terms and X X
execution frequencies

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B B
Documents \ Modules Production Design C2 C1 C
type type
- The commitment to perform the examinations and tests in
accordance with the inspection document and perform a
hydrostatic test or , subject to Member State agreement , a X X
pneumatic test at a test pressure of 1,5 times the design
pressure on each vessel manufactured;
- Test report on test-pieces. X
All documents drafted by the Body (Certificates / Random visit,
assessment, inspection, document examination reports, mails, X X X X X
emails).
Assessment of structure or arganisation modifications. X X
List of single pressure vessels wearing the Body’s number X X X

15.2 Duration of the conservation

The documentation for the module B is retained for up to the end of its validity.
For the other documents mentioned above in § 15.1, the minimum holding period is defined by the
organization's quality system.

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