PRESSURE EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION
Pressure equipment includes components such as vessels, piping, valves, pressure accessories, safety devices, as well as complete assemblies like boilers and refrigerating units — essential equipment for industrial manufacturing processes.
Demonstrating pressure equipment compliance
Pressure equipment operates in demanding industrial environments, where even minor faults can have major human safety, environmental, and financial consequences. The rapid development of new technologies is improving performance but it is also making compliance more challenging.
Certification is therefore a strategic lever.
It demonstrates compliance with leading safety and performance regulations, opening doors to markets for manufacturers and operators worldwide.
KEY PRESSURE EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS
IPC Portfolio Director
Bureau Veritas
As the pressure equipment sector remains one of our primary technical offerings, certification with Bureau Veritas works as a distinct advantage for businesses.
WHY CERTIFY YOUR PRESSURE EQUIPMENT?
- Demonstrate conformity with internationally-recognized safety and performance standards, reassuring customers, regulators, and insurers
- Reduce risk of accidents, unplanned shutdowns, and costly redesigns by embedding compliance from the design stage
- Accelerate time-to-market by using a single partner able to support multi-country certification and approvals
- Strengthen your reputation for excellence, safety, and reliability in a competitive and highly regulated sector
WE ARE A SINGLE-ENTRY POINT FOR MULTI-MARKET CERTIFICATION
Bureau Veritas combines in-depth technical expertise with real-time regulatory knowledge, allowing us to accelerate certification timelines and integrate compliance checks as early as the design stage. By leveraging our worldwide network of experts, we can respond rapidly during periods of high demand or urgent project schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is pressure equipment?
Some examples of pressure equipment (or pressurized equipment) include vessels, piping, valves, boilers, refrigerating units, and safety loops. These are components that operate under extreme conditions.
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Do pressure vessels need to be certified?
Yes, pressure vessels need to be certified. For new equipment, certification guarantees that design and manufacturing processes comply with recognized standards. For in-service equipment, inspection and evaluation ensure ongoing reliability, performance, and safety in line with applicable regulations.
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What is the EU directive for pressure equipment?
The Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) establishes the framework in Europe for static equipment since 2002. The Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive (TPED) sets the framework for transportable pressure equipment.