What is PD CEN/TR 15589 - Approval of NDT personnel about?
PD CEN/TR 15589 is a standard that covers the approval of NDT personnel, enabling the hiring of NDT personnel and ensuring the qualification and competence required in testing applications.
PD CEN/TR 15589 provides a methodology for the approval of NDT personnel under the provisions of Directive 97/23/EC, Annex 1, section 3.1.3.
The provisions of Guideline 6/13 are detailed in PD CEN/TR 15589 to ensure a consistent approach and a high level of confidence in the approval of NDT personnel by RTPO’s through widespread adoption of the criteria and approval processes detailed herein.
In PD CEN/TR 15589, a diagram illustrating this methodology is presented in Annex A.
Who is PD CEN/TR 15589 - Approval of NDT personnel for?
PD CEN/TR 15589 on the approval of NDT personnel applies to:
- NDT testing services
- Recognised Third Party Organization
- Testing personnel and NDT inspectors
- Regulatory bodies
Why should you use PD CEN/TR 15589 - Approval of NDT personnel?
Approval of NDT Personnel is a procedure used to demonstrate the competence of an individual to carry out specific non-destructive tests of permanent joints for pressure equipment. Recognised Third Party Organization (RTPO) is a body recognised by a member state of the European Union for the purpose of ‘approval’ of NDT personnel to test permanent joints for pressure equipment.
PD CEN/TR 15589 provides users guidance on the approval of NDT personnel requirements, including route A, route B and route C, ensuring compliance with RTPO criteria for NDT testing personnel.
PD CEN/TR 15589 provides users guidance on a flow diagram for the approval of NDT personnel, including inquiry, third part certification, qualification, satisfactory compliance, RTPO approval and more to provide users with a framework to approve NDT personnel.
With obedience and compliance to PD CEN/TR 15589, users can develop a code of practice for the approval of NDT personnel, ensuring safety, efficiency and competency non destructive testing applications.
What’s changed since the last update?
PD CEN/TR 15589:2014 supersedes PD CEN/TR 15589:2007, which is now withdrawn.
