Periodic inspection and repeated use

Periodic inspections

PROCEDURES FOR PERIODIC INSPECTION

e. carry out periodic security inspections of relevant cleared facilities.

Module 1 (periodic inspection of products)

(d) make periodic inspections of the security arrangements for the protection of NATO classified information in NPLOs;

(a) Periodic inspections of the control device fitted to vehicles shall take place at least every two years and may be carried out in conjunction with roadworthiness tests of vehicles.

Moreover, whenever practicable, and on the basis of the operational programme, it shall advise the Community and the State concerned periodically of its general programme of announced and unannounced inspections, specifying the general periods when inspections are foreseen.

(c) The Committee shall meet periodically at a lower level to discuss, in particular and to the extent necessary, for individual facilities, the operation of the coordination arrangements provided for in this Protocol, including, in the light of technical and operational developments, up-dating of agreed estimates of inspection efforts with respect to changes in throughput, inventory and facility operational programmes, and the application of inspection procedures in different types of routine inspection activities and, in general terms, statistical sampling requirements.

The project for the maintenance and operation of the works shall set out the mandatory minimum time intervals for regular inspections, the deadlines and scope of periodic inspections, and the scope of maintenance works by which it is necessary to ensure that throughout its use the works will fulfil the essential requirements and that the installations, technological appliances and equipment will fulfil the prescribed parameters throughout its operation.

Module 2 (periodic inspection through quality assurance)

the examinations and tests to be carried out for the periodic inspection,

The approved body must affix the date of periodic inspection to all transportable pressure equipment and draw up a periodic inspection certificate.

The inspection body must affix its identification number or have it affixed to each product being periodically inspected immediately after the date of periodic inspection and draw up a written periodic-inspection certificate.

The date of periodic inspection must be accompanied by the identification number of the approved body.

all relevant information on the transportable pressure equipment being submitted for periodic inspection,

The owner or his authorised representative established in the Community or the holder must keep the periodic-inspection certificate required under section 3.2, and the documents required under point 2 at least until the next periodic inspection.

in Chapter IV, paragraph 5.3.9, requirement 227, the words "purpose of calibration (first installation, installation, periodic inspection)" shall be replaced by "purpose of calibration (activation, first installation, installation, periodic inspection)";

the date of the periodic inspection,

for repeated use and periodic inspections:

The date of periodic inspection must be accompanied by the identification number of the notified body responsible for surveillance as specified in point 4,

Whereas a periodic inspection procedure should be established for existing gas cylinders which are in accordance with Directives 84/525/EEC, 84/526/EEC and 84/527/EEC,

If the results of the above checks are satisfactory, the transportable pressure equipment must be subject to the periodic inspection provided for in Annex IV, Part III.

However, Member States may permit periodic inspections of tanks carried out on their territory also to be performed by the approved bodies which have been recognised for carrying out periodic inspections of tanks and which act under the supervision of a body notified under the procedure provided for in Annex IV, Part III, Module 2 concerning periodic inspection through quality assurance.

the periodic inspections necessary are carried out.

The owner or his authorised representative established in the Community or the holder must affix the date of periodic inspection to all transportable pressure equipment and draw up a written declaration of conformity.

Whereas recognition of the approval certificates issued by the inspection bodies designated by the Member States' competent authorities, of the conformity assessment or reassessment procedures and of the periodic inspection procedures contributes towards removing obstacles to freedom to provide transport services;

Without prejudice to the requirements for the marking of receptacles and tanks laid down in Directives 94/55/EC and 96/49/EC, for the purposes of periodic inspections, all transportable pressure equipment referred to in Article 6(1) shall bear the identification number of the body which performed the periodic inspection of the equipment to indicate that it may continue to be used.

existing gas cylinders bearing the conformity mark provided for in Directives 84/525/EEC, 84/526/EEC and 84/527/EEC and the mark and identification number referred to in Article 10(3) of this Directive indicating that it has undergone periodic inspection.

With regard to gas cylinders covered by Directives 84/525/EEC, 84/526/EEC and 84/527/EEC, when the first periodic inspection is carried out in accordance with this Directive, the aforementioned identification number shall be preceded by the mark described in Annex VII.

The owner or his authorised representative established in the Community or the holder or the approved body must, for a period of 10 years from the date of the last periodic inspection of the transportable pressure equipment, hold at the disposal of the national authorities:

The owner or his authorised representative established in the Community or the holder or the approved body must operate an approved quality system for the periodic inspection and tests of the equipment as specified in point 3, and be subject to surveillance as specified in point 4.

the procedure whereby, in the case of periodic inspection of tanks performed by the approved body in accordance with the second paragraph of Article 6(1), the approved body which satisfies the obligations of the last paragraph of point 2, certifies that the transportable pressure equipment continues to meet the requirements of this Directive.

The transportable pressure equipment referred to in Article 1(2) may be subjected to periodic inspection in any Member State. 3. No Member State may, on grounds concerning transportable pressure equipment as such, prohibit, restrict or impede the use (including filling, storing, emptying and refilling) on its territory of the following transportable pressure equipment:

whereas periodic inspections of existing equipment will be carried out according to the procedures set out in Annex IV, Part III;

Whereas Member States have to designate inspection bodies entitled to perform the conformity assessment or reassessment procedures and periodic inspections;

Whereas Section 8.2 of Annex II Directive 96/96/EC to specifies the tests to be carried out at periodic inspections to check that vehicles are properly maintained;

7 ensuring that deficiencies and non-conformities identified during internal audits, periodic reviews, security inspections and verifications of compliance are promptly addressed and dealt with;.

Whereas each Member State currently requires all transportable equipment to be used on its territory to undergo certification and inspection, including periodic inspections, by its designated bodies;

Periodic inspections of tanks, including their valves and other accessories used for transport, shall be arranged by a notified body in accordance with the procedure laid down in Annex IV, Part III, module 1.

"Repair information" means all information required for diagnosis, servicing, inspection, periodic monitoring or repair of the vehicle and which the manufacturers provide for their authorised dealers/repair shops.