Frequently Asked Questions

A Pressure Equipment (ESP) is a device designed to contain a fluid (gas, liquid, or vapor) at a pressure greater than 0.5 bar. These equipments are used in various industrial sectors and require rigorous monitoring due to the risks associated with their use.

• Identification of pressure equipments: Identify and inventory equipments in the company.
• Compliance verification: Ensure each equipment respects PED standards and other specific regulations.
• Preparation of conformity documents: Collect technical sheets, conformity declarations, and any other relevant documents.
• Elaboration of inspection plan: Prepare a plan detailing control intervals and necessary actions for each equipment.
• Performance of inspections: Perform controls according to the established calendar to guarantee installation safety.

This order sets the terms for in-service monitoring of pressure equipments and simple pressure vessels. It applies to ESP operators and defines requirements for their inspection, maintenance, and compliance with safety standards.

• Identify all pressure equipments and verify their compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collect and prepare necessary files, including conformity declarations and user manuals.
• Develop a detailed inspection plan for each equipment, specifying monitoring actions and control intervals.
• Perform necessary inspections and requalifications to ensure all equipments comply with PED / In-service ESP monitoring.

To benefit from the provisions provided by the Refrigeration CTP, operators must ensure their refrigeration systems are up to date with regulatory controls: Initial Visit (IV), Periodic Inspection (PI), and Periodic Requalification (PR), and to have established an inspection plan (IP) as well as its approval before periodic requalification (APR).

Without regularization according to the CTP, pressurized refrigeration systems cannot benefit from the provided provisions and must undergo internal inspections and hydraulic tests during requalification, which can lead to additional costs and operation interruptions. There is also a risk of fines, shutdown of your refrigeration production, and non-coverage by your insurance in case of incident or accident.

Before placing a refrigeration system on the market, it is mandatory to affix the CE marking and prepare a descriptive file validated by a notified body, in accordance with the PED.

• Periodic Inspection (PI): Every 24 months or 48 months after commissioning, depending on equipment type.
• Periodic Requalification (PR): Every 6 years for equipments using ammonia (NH₃) or other toxic fluids as refrigerant and every 12 years for other types of fluids.

• Draft and approve the inspection plan in collaboration with an accredited body, based on equipments used and their risk.
• Ensure periodic controls are performed within given deadlines to guarantee continuous compliance of pressure equipments.
• Ensure maintenance actions and inspections are carried out to maintain safety and compliance of installations throughout their operation.
• Perform experience feedback (REX) every 2 years according to the Refrigeration CTP and also if necessary perform these Commissioning Declarations (DMS) on the LUNE website.

After commissioning a pressure equipment, periodic inspections must be performed to ensure its good condition and compliance with the PED. The first Periodic Inspection must take place within 24 to 48 months following commissioning. Subsequently, periodic requalifications must be performed every 6 to 12 years depending on the type of fluid used and equipment type.

• Preparation of regulatory files (ESP Files): Assistance in preparing necessary documents to guarantee your equipments' compliance with current standards.
• Preparation and implementation of regulatory controls: Document preparation and performance of controls such as Initial Visit (IV), Periodic Inspection (PI), and Periodic Requalification (PR) and the preparation of the Inspection Plan (IP).
• Training and support: Advice and training for personnel on ESP regulations and audit management.
• Subjection audit: Assessment to determine equipments subject to control, with a free audit under certain conditions.

DCRR acts as a dedicated partner, offering regulatory monitoring and regulatory monitoring services for refrigeration equipments (PED, SESP, EN-378, CVC Booklet, etc.). The company simplifies and facilitates the implementation of regulations related to the field, allowing companies to focus on their main activity while ensuring the compliance and safety of their installations.

For detailed information and additional resources, you can consult DCRR's official website at dcrr.fr, which offers guides, articles, and tools dedicated to PED compliance and refrigeration equipment monitoring.

• Effective preparation for controls: Adequate preparation ensures inspections proceed without issues, thus avoiding delays and additional costs.
• Anticipation of non-compliances: Rigorous document management allows to identify and correct potential problems before official inspections.
• Personnel training: Specialized trainings ensure operation and maintenance personnel are informed and competent, in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Yes, DCRR offers CE assembly file preparation for the manufacture of pressure equipments. We accompany you in conformity assessment and CE marking affixing, ensuring your equipments comply with Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) requirements.

Yes, DCRR performs regulatory file preparation for the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED), as well as for in-service monitoring of pressure equipments (ESP). This can also include inspection plan preparation as well as regulatory controls such as Initial Visit, Periodic Inspection, or support from an Accredited Body (AB) such as Bureau Veritas for example.

Yes, DCRR supports companies during interventions of notified bodies (NB) or accredited bodies (AB) for inspection and certification of their pressure equipments. We prepare necessary files and assist you throughout the process to ensure your installations' compliance.

Yes, DCRR performs detailed inspection plans for in-service monitoring of your pressure equipments (ESP). These plans are personalized according to your equipments and regulatory requirements, thus guaranteeing the compliance and safety of your installations over time.

Yes, DCRR performs regulatory controls, including Initial Visit before commissioning and regular Periodic Inspections to guarantee your pressure equipments' compliance. We also prepare custom inspection plans to ensure in-service monitoring of equipments.

Yes, DCRR offers complete assistance for bringing your refrigeration pressure equipments into compliance according to PED and In-service Operation (SESP) regulations. We accompany you in performing necessary steps to guarantee your installations' compliance with all current legal requirements.

DCRR offers cDESP, a digital platform that allows managing the monitoring of your refrigeration and air conditioning park in compliance with PED & SESP. This tool simplifies access to essential information for your sites' compliance, reduces costs by optimizing operational efficiency, and improves effectiveness by freeing up time for your collaborators.