Pressure equipment inspection & compliance

Verify safe operation and compliance with EU directives through accredited inspection and assessment of pressure equipment.

Pressure equipment operates under high temperature variation and mechanical load. Over time, corrosion, creep, fatigue or undocumented design changes can weaken materials and welds. When inspection routines are insufficient or documentation is incomplete, defects may remain undetected, increasing the risk of non-compliance, unplanned downtime and safety incidents.

Inspection of pressure equipment integrity

Inspecting and assessing pressure equipment verifies that vessels, boilers, tanks and piping systems can safely contain and operate under pressure throughout their lifetime. The service covers inspection during design, manufacture, commissioning and in-service operation to confirm compliance with applicable standards and directives. Assessments document structural integrity, identify corrosion, creep or fatigue and support informed decisions on maintenance, repair or continued operation.

Inspector recording inspection data while assessing industrial pressure equipment in an operational facility. — Accredited inspector verifying operational safety and conformity of pressure equipment under the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED).

Challenges

When pressure equipment condition is unclear, safety and compliance risk increase.

Material degradation weakens pressure integrity over time

Corrosion, creep and fatigue develop gradually, reducing material strength and reliability if condition is not verified in time.

Undocumented changes undermine regulatory compliance

Design changes, repairs or modifications carried out without documented verification weaken the basis for conformity and approval.

Inconsistent inspections allow defects to progress

Infrequent or uneven inspection coverage increases the risk of undetected damage, safety issues and non-compliance.

Limited condition insight disrupts maintenance planning

Insufficient or outdated condition data leads to reactive maintenance, unplanned shutdowns and costly repairs.

Benefits

Maintain control of pressure equipment integrity and compliance

Independent assessment, consistent quality

Evaluation by an accredited inspection body provides impartial confirmation of condition and compliance, securing long-term operational reliability.

Proven safety, reliable performance

Inspection and assessment confirm that pressure equipment withstands operational loads and environmental stress without compromising safety.

Documented compliance, confident control

Results are issued according to recognised standards and directives, providing transparent, traceable documentation for audits and authority approval.

Early fault detection, optimised maintenance

Systematic inspection reveals corrosion, creep and fatigue before they escalate, supporting targeted maintenance and reduced downtime.

Let’s make sure your pressure equipment meets all requirements

Pressure equipment differs in design, operating conditions and regulatory obligations. Inspection and assessment can support everything from new construction and commissioning to in-service operation and repair verification. Let’s clarify the right inspection scope for your equipment and application.

Service scope

Inspection and assessment activities for pressure equipment

Pressure vessels and storage tanks
Steam boilers and heat exchangers
Industrial piping systems and process lines
Safety accessories such as relief valves and rupture discs
Compressors, pumps and pressure accumulators
Gas cylinders, bundles and transportable tanks
Components and welded joints in new or modified systems

Design and manufacturing inspection: Verification of design documentation, material certificates and welding procedures according to PED and EN standards.
In-service inspection and periodic assessment: Evaluation of condition, wall thickness and corrosion for equipment in operation.
Non-destructive testing (NDT): Ultrasonic, radiographic, penetrant and magnetic particle methods for detecting defects and discontinuities.
Functional testing of safety equipment: Validation of safety valve settings, pressure switches and protection devices.
Failure and damage investigation: Mechanical and metallurgical analysis to determine root causes and corrective actions.
Corrosion and material evaluation: Assessment of corrosion resistance, protective coatings and suitability of materials for service conditions.
Documentation and reporting: Preparation of inspection and test reports with full traceability to applicable EN and ISO standards.

Standards

Inspection and assessment according to European and national regulations for pressure equipment

Sets requirements for design, manufacture and conformity assessment of pressure equipment within the EU
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Defines safety and conformity rules for certain welded vessels subject to internal pressure.
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Covers inspection and conformity assessment of transportable pressure vessels and equipment.
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Implement and enforce PED, SPVD and TPED nationally.
Specify requirements for inspection, testing and documentation of pressure equipment integrity.
FORCE Certification A/S performs certification and conformity assessment under the PED, SPVD and TPED