UK pressure equipment. A guide to the interpretation of the Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016

Pressure Equipment Committee Guidance 04

Safety Assessment Federation, 2025
UK pressure equipment. A guide to the interpretation of the Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 Download document

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Mechanical & Electrical Supplement

Series

Pressure Equipment Committee Guidance

Abstract

Relates to the Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 (PE(S)R), with the aim to assist in understanding and interpreting these regulations within the UK.

History

SAFed publication PEDG 04 edition 01. Also known as EEMUA publication 251 edition 01. Imprint reference 12/2025. First published December 2025. Produced in conjunction with Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association (EEMUA) and Pressure Equipment Consultation Forum (PECF) in consultation with LRQA and other stakeholders. Prepared using technical advice from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

ISBN

9780859312592

Subjects

  • Building services
  • Miscellaneous building services
  • Pressure vessels

Publisher History

The Safety Assessment Federation (SAFED) represents the UK independent engineering inspection and certification industry. Their technical committees produce a series of authoritative and comprehensive publications, covering a wide variety of areas.

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