What is BS EN 764-5 - Inspection documentation of metallic materials about?
BS EN 764-5 is a European standard that specifies the provisions for inspection documentation of metallic materials, intended to be used under the regime of the PED, to comply with the essential safety requirements 4.2 (b) and 4.3 of Annex I and to comply with the required material specification.
Who is BS EN 764-5 - Inspection documentation of metallic materials for?
BS EN 764-5 on inspection documentation of metallic materials is useful for:
- Material manufacturers
- Pressure equipment manufacturer
- Quality assurance managers
- Personnel involved in documentation
- The construction industry
- The manufacturing industry
Why should you use BS EN 764-5 - Inspection documentation of metallic materials?
For material intended for use as pressure-bearing parts of pressure equipment of all categories and for attachments (e.g. support feet, lifting lugs, baffles, pipe supports, stiffening rings) welded directly to pressure bearing parts of pressure equipment of all categories, the pressure equipment manufacturer shall ensure compliance of these materials by obtaining from the material manufacturer a declaration of compliance, which is traceable to the material. Inspection documentation of metallic materials ensures that they are safe, reliable, and meet stringent regulatory standards.
BS EN 764-5 provides the manufacturers with guidelines for the quality management system route, material verification testing, inspection documentation, and the statistical methods for assessment. Using BS EN 764-5 guidelines ensures quality assurance, helps in classification systems and provides certificates of conformity.
