This Part of this European Standard specifies the inspection and testing of individual and serially produced pressure vessels made of steels in accordance with EN 13445-2:2009 subject to predominantly non_cyclic operation (i.e. vessels operating below 500 full equivalent pressure cycles).

Special provisions for cyclic operation are given in EN 13445-3:2009 and in Annex G of this Part.

NOTE The responsibilities of parties involved in the conformity assessment procedures are given in Directive 97/23/EC. Guidance on this can be found in CR 13445-7.