In the context of the Covid-19 health crisis, we inform you of the latest regulatory changes relating to the control of Pressure Equipment (PSE):
Particular modalities for the follow-up of pressure equipment: extension of the deadlines of the control operations (inspections, periodic requalifications and other surveillance actions provided for by this article) – under certain conditions
According to article 3 of the order of April 9, 2020 concerning the particular modalities of monitoring in service of pressure equipment to respond to situations resulting from the state of health emergency,
- periodic inspections and requalifications of equipment in an establishment not monitored by a recognized inspection service, whether or not it is subject to an inspection plan, or
- for equipment in an establishment with a recognized inspection service, where such equipment is not subject to an inspection plan, may be postponed for a period not exceeding six months beyond the cessation of the health emergency.
Prior request
This exemption must be the subject of a prior request by the operator to the competent administrative authority. This request must be accompanied by an opinion, after an on-site and documentary examination, from an authorized body mentioned in article R. 557-4-1.
Who are the competent administrative authorities?
The competent administrative authority within the meaning of the above paragraph is :
-the minister in charge of the transport of dangerous materials, in the case of transportable pressure equipment mentioned in b of article R. 557-11-1;
-the minister in charge of industrial safety in other cases or, when individual products and equipment are concerned, the prefect.
If you are interested in this exemption, we strongly advise you to contact your auditor.
We can also help you: contact us at contact@novallia.fr
Note:
The deadline for the next regulatory inspection of the equipment is after March 12, 2020 and the equipment was in good standing on that date