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TC1 Pressure Equipment

TC 1 meets on a regular basis to discuss any matter affecting the inspection of Pressure Equipment. In addition, it produces from time-to-time specific SAFed Guidelines and Guidance to meet arising situations.

TC1 promotes good testing, inspection and certification practices throughout the life of pressure systems whilst supporting regulatory alignment.


Joint guidance by SAFed and CEA in consultation with the HSE

Current joint guidance by SAFed and PECF

PEDG01 - Iss 2.0 Aug 2024 Pressure Equipment Directive – Global Assessment – A guide to Site Installed Assemblies (EEMUA Publication 237)
PEDG01 - Iss 2.0 Aug 2024 Pressure Equipment Directive – Global Assessment – A guide to Site Installed Assemblies (EEMUA Publication 237)
PEDG02 Edition 1 July 2021 Pressure Equipment Directive – Global Assessment – A guide to pressure system installation where site assembly is required under the control of the end user (EEMUA Publication 245)
PEDG02 Edition 1 July 2021 Pressure Equipment Directive – Global Assessment – A guide to pressure system installation where site assembly is required under the control of the end user (EEMUA Publication 245)
PEDG03 - Iss 1.0 Aug 2024 A guide to information to be supplied to the PSSR competent person for drawing-up a written scheme of examination (EEMUA Publication 248)
PEDG03 - Iss 1.0 Aug 2024 A guide to information to be supplied to the PSSR competent person for drawing-up a written scheme of examination (EEMUA Publication 248)
PEDG04 - Iss 1.0 DEC 2025 A Guide to the Interpretation of the Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2026 (EEMUA Publication 251)
PEDG04 - Iss 1.0 DEC 2025 A Guide to the Interpretation of the Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2026 (EEMUA Publication 251)

Current joint guidance by SAFed and EEMUA in consultation with the HSE

IMG1 Edition 2 Feb 2019 The mechanical integrity of plant containing hazardous substances – A guide to periodic examination and testing (EEMUA Publication 231)
IMG1 Edition 2 Feb 2019 The mechanical integrity of plant containing hazardous substances – A guide to periodic examination and testing (EEMUA Publication 231)

Additional SAFed Guidance on Storage of Hazardous Substances

IMG02 Issue 02 - Overview of the Inspection of Storage Tanks – Guidelines for Users and competent Persons
IMG02 Issue 02 - Overview of the Inspection of Storage Tanks – Guidelines for Users and competent Persons
IMG02a Issue 01 - The Integrity management of Metallic Storage Tanks – Guidelines for Users and Competent persons
IMG02a Issue 01 - The Integrity management of Metallic Storage Tanks – Guidelines for Users and Competent persons
IMG02b Issue 01 - The Integrity Management of Glass Reinforced Plastic Storage tanks – Guidelines for Users and competent persons
IMG02b Issue 01 - The Integrity Management of Glass Reinforced Plastic Storage tanks – Guidelines for Users and competent persons
IMG02c Issue 01 - The Integrity management of Thermoplastic Storage tanks – Guidelines for Users and Competent Persons
IMG02c Issue 01 - The Integrity management of Thermoplastic Storage tanks – Guidelines for Users and Competent Persons
IMG02d Issue 01 - The Integrity management of Protective Devices associated with Storage Tanks – Guidelines for Users and Competent Person
IMG02d Issue 01 - The Integrity management of Protective Devices associated with Storage Tanks – Guidelines for Users and Competent Person
IMG03 Issue 01 - The Integrity management of Process Vessels – Guidelines for Users and Competent Persons
IMG03 Issue 01 - The Integrity management of Process Vessels – Guidelines for Users and Competent Persons
IMG07 Issue 02 - The mechanical integrity of plant containing hazardous substances – A guide to the Integrity management of Bund Walls Associated with storage Tanks
IMG07 Issue 02 - The mechanical integrity of plant containing hazardous substances – A guide to the Integrity management of Bund Walls Associated with storage Tanks

Current Miscellaneous guidance

FS1 Issue 02 - Fact sheet – Potential hazards created by water hammer in steam systems
FS1 Issue 02 - Fact sheet – Potential hazards created by water hammer in steam systems

Current Guidelines for download

PSG01 Issue 3.0 - Guidelines on the periodicity of examinations
PSG01 Issue 3.0 - Guidelines on the periodicity of examinations
PSG04 Issue 02.1 – Guidelines for the production of written schemes of examination and the examination of pressure vessels incorporating openings to facilitate ready internal access
PSG04 Issue 02.1 – Guidelines for the production of written schemes of examination and the examination of pressure vessels incorporating openings to facilitate ready internal access
PSG05 Issue 01.3 - Guidelines – For Competent Persons – In-service examinations of pressure systems pipework
PSG05 Issue 01.3 - Guidelines – For Competent Persons – In-service examinations of pressure systems pipework
PSG06 Issue 02 - Guidelines – For the examination of pressure systems in accordance with Written Schemes of Examination (WSEs)
PSG06 Issue 02 - Guidelines – For the examination of pressure systems in accordance with Written Schemes of Examination (WSEs)
PSG07 Issue 02 - Guidelines – on the PSSR SI 2000 No. 128 – Working examination requirements in WSE's
PSG07 Issue 02 - Guidelines – on the PSSR SI 2000 No. 128 – Working examination requirements in WSE's
PSG08 Issue 03.1 - Guidelines – Examination of electrically heated café boilers
PSG08 Issue 03.1 - Guidelines – Examination of electrically heated café boilers
PSG09 Issue 02 - Guidelines – The contents of PSSR WSE's
PSG09 Issue 02 - Guidelines – The contents of PSSR WSE's
PSG10 Issue 04 - Guidelines – Application of a safe system of work for entry into a confined space
PSG10 Issue 04 - Guidelines – Application of a safe system of work for entry into a confined space
PSG11 Issue 01.1 - SAFed approach to use of Remote Visual Inspection on pressure equipment
PSG11 Issue 01.1 - SAFed approach to use of Remote Visual Inspection on pressure equipment
PSG12 Issue 02.2 - Guidelines – PSSR Examination requirements for LPG systems on Fork Lift Trucks
PSG12 Issue 02.2 - Guidelines – PSSR Examination requirements for LPG systems on Fork Lift Trucks
PSG13 Issue 01.1 - Guidelines – Responsibilities of COMAH
PSG13 Issue 01.1 - Guidelines – Responsibilities of COMAH
PSG14 Issue 01.1 - Guidelines for the competent person – In-service examination of manhole and handhole spigot gaps in boilers and other pressure vessels
PSG14 Issue 01.1 - Guidelines for the competent person – In-service examination of manhole and handhole spigot gaps in boilers and other pressure vessels
PSG15 Issue 4.1 - Guidelines for the competent person – Repairs or modifications to pressure systems
PSG15 Issue 4.1 - Guidelines for the competent person – Repairs or modifications to pressure systems
PSG16 ISSUE 4.1 - Acceptance of equipment, establishment of safe operating limits and fitness for service
PSG16 ISSUE 4.1 - Acceptance of equipment, establishment of safe operating limits and fitness for service
PSG17 Issue 03.3 - Refrigeration Systems – Guidelines for Users and Competent Persons
PSG17 Issue 03.3 - Refrigeration Systems – Guidelines for Users and Competent Persons
PSG18 Issue 01.1 - Guidelines for users and CP's on postponement of examinations
PSG18 Issue 01.1 - Guidelines for users and CP's on postponement of examinations
PSG19 Issue 01.1 - Guidelines for users and CP's on Steam Boilers where the water space is inaccessible
PSG19 Issue 01.1 - Guidelines for users and CP's on Steam Boilers where the water space is inaccessible
PSG20 Issue 01 - Guidelines for Examination of Pressure and Non-Pressure Plant Items under PUWER
PSG20 Issue 01 - Guidelines for Examination of Pressure and Non-Pressure Plant Items under PUWER
PSG21 Issue 01 - Guidelines for Competent Persons involved in witnessing of Pressure Tests
PSG21 Issue 01 - Guidelines for Competent Persons involved in witnessing of Pressure Tests
PSG22 Issue 01 - Guidelines for Users and Competent Persons Introduction to Blowdown Systems
PSG22 Issue 01 - Guidelines for Users and Competent Persons Introduction to Blowdown Systems
PSG23 Issue 01 - Guidance for the Competent Person in relation to the examination requirements for relief systems
PSG23 Issue 01 - Guidance for the Competent Person in relation to the examination requirements for relief systems

In-service inspection procedures for download or to receive a printed version contact SAFed

A20028 SBG 1 Issue 3 - Shell Boilers – Guidelines for the examination of boiler shell-to-endplate and furnace-to-endplate welded joints
A20028 SBG 1 Issue 3 - Shell Boilers – Guidelines for the examination of boiler shell-to-endplate and furnace-to-endplate welded joints
A20039 SBG 2 Issue 3 Shell Boilers – Guidelines for the examination of longitudinal seams of shell boilers
A20039 SBG 2 Issue 3 Shell Boilers – Guidelines for the examination of longitudinal seams of shell boilers
PEC02 ISSUE 2.1 - Guidance – Size of access openings in boilers and pressure vessels
PEC02 ISSUE 2.1 - Guidance – Size of access openings in boilers and pressure vessels
PEC04 - ISSUE 5.0 - Guidance – PESR 2016 and PSSR 2000 – Frequently asked questions and answers
PEC04 - ISSUE 5.0 - Guidance – PESR 2016 and PSSR 2000 – Frequently asked questions and answers
PEC08 - ISSUE 1.1 - Guidance PSG 04. Guidelines for the Production of Written Schemes of Examination and the Examination of Pressure Vessels Incorporating Openings to Facilitate Ready Internal Access
PEC08 - ISSUE 1.1 - Guidance PSG 04. Guidelines for the Production of Written Schemes of Examination and the Examination of Pressure Vessels Incorporating Openings to Facilitate Ready Internal Access
PEC09 - ISSUE 3.2 - Guidance – For the competent Person when assessing overpressure protection
PEC09 - ISSUE 3.2 - Guidance – For the competent Person when assessing overpressure protection
PEC10 - ISSUE 1.1 – For underground / buried pipework
PEC10 - ISSUE 1.1 – For underground / buried pipework
PEC12 - ISSUE 3.0 - Completing in service examination (working/supplementary) on shell type boilers with multiple fuels
PEC12 - ISSUE 3.0 - Completing in service examination (working/supplementary) on shell type boilers with multiple fuels
PEC13 - ISSUE 8.0 – Safety Valve Examination – Setting and Sizing requirements
PEC13 - ISSUE 8.0 – Safety Valve Examination – Setting and Sizing requirements
PEC15 - ISSUE 1.1 - Following report of an incident involving the failure of an air pressurised road tanker
PEC15 - ISSUE 1.1 - Following report of an incident involving the failure of an air pressurised road tanker
PEC16 - ISSUE 1.1 – Following report of an incident involving the failure of an autoclave door
PEC16 - ISSUE 1.1 – Following report of an incident involving the failure of an autoclave door
PEC17 - ISSUE 2.0 - Guidance for vessels with fusion welded cladding
PEC17 - ISSUE 2.0 - Guidance for vessels with fusion welded cladding
PEC19 - ISSUE 2.0 - Inclusion of fire suppression systems in the WSE
PEC19 - ISSUE 2.0 - Inclusion of fire suppression systems in the WSE
PEC20 - ISSUE 1.1 - Inspection of Wellman Robey Ygnette/Sygnette Boilers (2007 – 2016)
PEC20 - ISSUE 1.1 - Inspection of Wellman Robey Ygnette/Sygnette Boilers (2007 – 2016)
PEC22 - ISSUE 1.0 - Application of the Pressure System Safety Regulations in relation to Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC)
PEC22 - ISSUE 1.0 - Application of the Pressure System Safety Regulations in relation to Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC)
PEC24 - ISSUE 1.0 - Application of Pressure System Safety Regulations in relation to Heat Pumps
PEC24 - ISSUE 1.0 - Application of Pressure System Safety Regulations in relation to Heat Pumps
PEC25 Issue 1.0 - Guidance Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
PEC25 Issue 1.0 - Guidance Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
PEC26 Issue 1.0 - Considerations for establishing the date of examination of safety valves which have been in storage
PEC26 Issue 1.0 - Considerations for establishing the date of examination of safety valves which have been in storage