Pressure Equipment:
Please note that there will be references in these guidance documents and content with respect to previously existing provisions under EU Regulation. As of 1st January 2021 relevant UK rather than EU legislation will apply, and the same for UK designated standards rather than standards cited in the Official Journal of the European Union. More information is available at
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-the-ukca-mark-from-1-january-2021#technical-documentation
During early 2021 the SAFed Guidance documents and content will be reviewed, updated and revised on the website. Please continually check back for updates. If there are any questions or queries please contact admin@safed.co.uk
Current Projects – 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.
SS01: – Issue 04 12/01/21
Recruitment, training and competency of engineer surveyors – Technical questions and Answers for competence examinations – Pressure Discipline, Internal use only – Under Review
Joint guidance by SAFed and CEA in consultation with the HSE
| BG01 | Guidance on Safe Operation of Boilers Click here to download | Issue 02 | 03/2019 | Current | |
| BG02 | Guidance on the Safe Operation of Hot Water Boilers Click here to download | Issue 1.3 | 04/2020 | Current |
Current joint guidance by SAFed and PECF
| PEDG 1 | Pressure Equipment Directive – Global Assessment – A guide to Site Installed Assemblies (EEMUA Publication 237) Click here to download | Issue 01 | 09/2018 | Current |
Current joint guidance by SAFed and EEMUA in consultation with the HSE
| IMG 1 | The mechanical integrity of plant containing hazardous substances – A guide to periodic examination and testing Click here to download | Edition 02 | 02/2019 | Current |
Additional SAFed Guidance on Storage of Hazardous Substances
| IMG 02 | Overview of the Inspection of Storage Tanks – Guidelines for Users and competent Persons Click here to download | Issue 02 | 25/08/2016 | Current | |
| IMG 02a | The Integrity management of Metallic Storage Tanks – Guidelines for Users and Competent persons Click here to download | Issue 01 | 25/08/2016 | Current | |
| IMG 02b | The Integrity Management of Glass Reinforced Plastic Storage tanks – Guidelines for Users and competent persons Click here to download | Issue 01 | 25/08/2016 | Current | |
| IMG 02c | The Integrity management of Thermoplastic Storage tanks – Guidelines for Users and Competent Persons Click here to download | Issue 01 | 25/08/2016 | Current | |
| IMG 7 | The mechanical integrity of plant containing hazardous substances – A guide to the Integrity management of Bund Walls Associated with storage Tanks Click here to download | Issue 02 | 08/2016 | Current |
Current Miscellaneous guidance
| FS 1 | Fact sheet – Potential hazards created by water hammer in steam systems Click here to download | Issue 02 | 26/06/2020 | Current |
Current Guidelines for download.
| SBG 1 | Guidelines – Shell Boilers – Guidelines for the examination of boiler shell-to-endplate and furnace-to-endplate welded joints Click here to download | Issue 03 | 07/2014 | Under Review |
SBG 2 |
Guidelines – Shell Boilers – Guidelines for the examination of longitudinal seams of shell boilers Click here to download | Issue 03 | 07/2014 | Under Review |
PSG 1 |
Guidelines – Pressure Systems – Guidelines on the periodicity of examinations Click here to download | Issue 03 | 04/06/20 | Current |
PSG 2 |
Guidelines – Boilers – Guidelines for the operation of steam boilers – Replaced by joint HSE/CEA/SAFed Guidance BG01 | Withdrawn | ||
PSG 3 |
Guidelines – Boilers – Guidelines for the operation of hot water boilers Replaced by joint HSE/CEA/SAFed Guidance BG02 | Withdrawn | ||
PSG 4 |
Guidelines – Pressure – Guidelines for the production of written schemes of examination and the examination of pressure vessels incorporating openings to facilitate ready internal access Click here to download | Issue 02.1 | 10/04/19 | Current |
PSG 5 |
Guidelines – For Competent Persons – In-service examinations of pressure systems pipework. Click here to download | Issue 01.3 | 10/04/19 | Current |
PSG 6 |
Guidelines – For the examination of pressure systems in accordance with Written Schemes of Examination (WSEs). Click here to download | Issue 1.1 | 18/10/2018 | Under Review |
PSG 7 |
Guidelines – on the PSSR SI 2000 No. 128 – Working examination requirements in WSE's Click here to download | Issue 1.1 | 18/010/2018 | Under Review |
PSG 8 |
Guidelines – Examination of electrically heated café boilers Click here to download | Issue 03.1 | 20/07/2020 | Current |
PSG 9 |
Guidelines – The contents of PSSR WSE's Click here to download | Issue 02 | 18/10/2018 | Current |
PSG 10 |
Guidelines – Application of a safe system of work for entry into a confined space Click here to download | Issue 04 | 18/10/2018 | Current |
PSG 11 |
SAFed approach to use of Remote Visual Inspection on pressure equipment. Click here to download | Issue 01.1 | 10/04/19 | Current |
PSG 12 |
Guidelines – PSSR Examination requirements for LPG systems on Fork Lift Trucks Click here to download | Issue 02.2 | 07/01/19 | Current |
PSG 13 |
Guidelines – Responsibilities of COMAH Click here to download | Issue 01.1 | 07/01/19 | Current |
PSG 14 |
Guidelines for the competent person – In-service examination of manhole and handhole spigot gaps in boilers and other pressure vessels Click here to download | Issue 01.1 | 07/01/19 | Current |
PSG 15 |
Guidelines for the competent person – Repairs or modifications to pressure systems Click here to download | Issue 03 | 26/06/20 | Current |
PSG 16 |
Guidelines – Acceptance of new equipment, establishment of safe operating limits and fitness for service Click here to download | Issue 04 | 13/09/16 | Under Review |
PSG 17 |
Refrigeration Systems – Guidelines for Users and Competent Persons Click here to download | Issue 03.2 | 12/06/19 | Current |
PSG 18 |
Guidelines for users and CP's on postponement of examinations Click here to download | Issue 01.1 | 10/04/19 | Current |
PSG 19 |
Guidelines for users and CP's on Steam Boilers where the water space is inaccessible Click here to download | Issue 01.1 | 07/01/19 | Current |
PSG 20 |
Guidelines for Examination of Pressure and Non-Pressure Plant Items under PUWER Click here to download | Issue 01 | 25/09/20 | Current |
PSG 21 |
Guidelines for Competent Persons involved in witnessing of Pressure Tests Click here to download | Issue 01 | 01/05/20 | Current |
In-service inspection procedures for download or to receive a printed version contact SAFed
| PEC 01 | Guidance to SBG1- Guidance for the Examination of Boiler Shell-to-Endplate and Furnace-to-Endplate Welded Joints- Incorporated into SBG1 Issue 02 | Obsolete | |||
PEC 02 |
Guidance – Size of access openings in boilers and pressure vessels Click here to download | Issue 02 | 18/01/18 | Current | |
PEC 03 |
Guidance – Update to SBG 1 – Common location for cracks in the shell-to-endplate connection at the toe of the internal fillet weld – Incorporated into SBG1 Issue 01 22/09/00 | Obsolete | |||
PEC 04 |
Guidance – PESR 2016 and PSSR 2000 – Frequently asked questions and answers Click here to download | Issue 05 | 08/12/16 | Current | |
PEC 05 |
Guidance – Ultrasonic Testing of Boiler set-on Endplates – Incorporated into SBG1 Issue 01 13/08/02 | Obsolete | |||
PEC 06 |
Guidance – SBG2. Guidelines for the Examination of Longitudinal Seams of Shell Boilers — Requirements for peaking and ultrasonic testing – Incorporated into SBG2 Issue 01 05/03/07 | Obsolete | |||
PEC 07 |
Guidance – SBG2. Guidelines for the Examination of Longitudinal Seams of Shell Boilers — Additional information required on examination report (Shell outside diameter/Shell thickness/Peaking – Incorporated into SBG2 Issue 01 05/03/07 | Obsolete | |||
PEC 08 |
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. Click here to download | Issue 01 | 05/12/07 | Current | |
PEC 09 |
Guidance – For the competent Person when assessing overpressure protection Click here to download | Issue 3.1 | 16/03/18 | Current | |
PEC 10 |
Guidance – For underground / buried pipework Click here to download | Issue 01 | 16/09/11 | Current | |
PEC 11 |
Guidance – Suitability of blowdown receivers associated with steam generating plant Click here to download | Issue 02 | 31/08/10 | Under review | |
PEC 12 |
Guidance – Completing in service examination (working/supplementary) on shell type boilers with multiple fuels Click here to download | Issue 01 | 16/09/11 | Under review | |
| PEC 13 | Guidance – Safety Valve Examination – Setting and Sizing requirements Click here to download | Issue 07 | 16/01/18 | Under Review | |
PEC 14 |
Guidance – Guidance for the application of SBG1 NDT examination on Loos Boilers – Item now covered within SBG 01 | Issue 01 | 29/09/10 | Obsolete | |
PEC 15 |
Guidance – Following report of an incident involving the failure of an air pressurised road tanker Click here to download | Issue 01 | 27/04/09 | Current | |
PEC 16 |
Guidance – Following report of an incident involving the failure of an autoclave door Click here to download | Issue 01 | 27/04/09 | Current | |
PEC 17 |
Guidance – Guidance for vessels with fusion welded cladding Click here to download | Issue 02 | 01/06/11 | Current | |
PEC 18 |
Guidelines – RVI as an alternative to internal examination of pressure vessel examination Part A – Boiler – RVI blind trial report Click here to download Part B – Storage tank – RVI trial report Click here to download | Issue 01 | 26/01/16 | Current | |
PEC 19 |
Guidance – Inclusion of fire suppression systems in the WSE Click here to download | Issue 01 | 29/07/16 | Under review | |
PEC 20 |
Guidance – Inspection of Wellman Robey Ygnette/Syngnette Boilers (2007 – 2016) Click here to download | Issue 01 | 13/09/16 | Under Review | |
