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The presentation of the Minister for Trade and Industry is governed by the Law of 19 June 1953 on explosives (263/53) Pursuant to:
This Regulation shall apply to the placing on the market of:
(1) appliances using gaseous fuels used for cooking, heating, hot water production, chilling, lighting or washing, where the temperature of potentially heated water normally does not exceed 105 ° C ( Gas device ); the blower burners and the heating installations equipped with the blower burners shall also be considered as gas equipment; and
2) safety, regulation or steering equipment and peripheral equipment designed to be part of a gas device or which, in aggregated form, form a device ( Equipment ).
This Regulation shall not apply, in particular, to industrial installations intended for industrial use, which are used in industrial installations.
For the purposes of this Regulation:
(1) With a gaseous fuel Fuel in a gaseous form at 15 ° C temperature and 1 bar pressure;
(2) By the Gas Directive Council Directive (90/396/EEC) on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to equipment using gaseous fuels; and
(3) Harmonised standard A technical specification consistent with the standard or harmonisation document published by the European Committee for Standardisation, the reference number of which was published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. (2.9.1994/804)
The gaseous device shall be considered to be in normal use when properly installed and regularly maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, when the quality of the gas and the operating pressure vary from normal and when used. The intended purpose or reasonably foreseeable.
Gas equipment and equipment to be placed on the market and placed on the market shall meet the requirements of this Regulation. Essential requirements for gas equipment and equipment are listed in Annex I.
Gas equipment and equipment shall be deemed to comply with the essential requirements referred to in this Regulation when the solutions applied in them comply with harmonised standards. In the absence of harmonised standards, technical solutions may be applied at national level, with reference numbers published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
The essential requirements may also be met by means of standards other than those referred to in paragraph 1. In that case, the manufacturer or his authorised representative acting in the European Economic Area shall demonstrate that the essential requirements are met.
The conformity of the gas device and equipment shall be demonstrated before placing it on the market in accordance with the procedures set out in Annex II in such a way that:
(1) an EC type-examination (Annex II, paragraph 1) shall be carried out on the gas equipment or equipment; and
(2) at the choice of the manufacturer:
(a) an EC declaration of conformity based on the insurance of the manufacturer (Annex II, paragraph 2);
(b) the EC declaration of conformity based on quality assurance of production (Annex II, paragraph 3);
(c) an EC declaration of conformity based on quality assurance of the product (Annex II, point 4); or
(d) EC verification (Annex II, paragraph 5).
If the gas device is produced individually or in small consignments, the manufacturer may choose the product-specific EC verification (Annex II, paragraph 6). (2.9.1994/804)
The gaseous device shall be affixing the ce marking to the effect that the gas device meets the requirements of this Regulation. (2.9.1994/804)
The procedure referred to in paragraph 1 shall also apply to equipment, with the exception of the affixing of the ce marking and, on a case-by-case basis, the drawing up of a declaration of conformity. Certificates shall be issued in writing attesting that the equipment complies with the requirements of this Regulation. The certificate shall indicate the characteristics of the equipment and how they shall be connected to the gas device or assembled in order to comply with the essential requirements applicable to the finished gas device. The certificate shall be provided with the equipment. (2.9.1994/804)
The CE marking and the other markings listed in Annex III shall be affixed in a visible, easily legible and indelible way to the gas device or to the value plate attached to it. The value plate must be such that it cannot be reused.
The gas equipment shall not be affigible to any sign which can easily be confused with the ce marking. Any other marking may be affixes on gas equipment or a value plate if they do not impair the visibility and legibility of the ce marking.
When the gaseous device is partly or fully covered by a Directive other than the gasein Directive, as referred to in the Annex to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, the ce marking affixed to the device shall indicate that the The conformity of the essential requirements is ensured in accordance with the procedures laid down in those Directives and that the requirements of all the directives applicable to the gas equipment have been met.
However, if one of the applicable directives allows for the application of an alternative procedure during the transitional period of the manufacturer, the CE marking shall only indicate conformity with the requirements of the applicable Directives and their reference numbers shall mean: The instrument documents.
More detailed provisions on the application of this Regulation will be provided by the Ministry of Trade and Industry, as appropriate.
The Ministry of Trade and Industry designates, where appropriate, the Finnish inspection bodies which are entitled to act as inspection bodies within the meaning of the Agreement on the European Economic Area ( Notified body ).
The notified body shall have sufficient technical staff and necessary equipment at its disposal.
The management and technical staff of the notified body shall be independent of all the bodies directly or indirectly involved in the operation of the gas equipment sector in the case of carrying out tests, the preparation of reports, And the supervision provided for in this Regulation. The notified body shall carry out the checks impartially.
Paragraph 11 has been repealed by A 21.5.1999/694 .
The notified body shall have liability insurance unless the State is responsible under the law or directly responsible for the damage.
Compliance with this Regulation shall be supervised by the Technical Centre.
The Centre shall publish a list of the standards relating to gas equipment and equipment referred to in Article 5.
Where a conventional gas device bearing the CE marking may cause damage to persons or property, the Centre may prohibit the marketing of the gas device or restrict the placing on the market until the control of the gas device is: Resolved.
If the report indicates that the gas device does not comply with the requirements of this Regulation, the Agency shall have the right to prohibit the placing on the market of the gas equipment concerned and to oblige the manufacturer or the authorised representative to take action already The collection or collection of surrendered gas equipment in accordance with this Regulation.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1994.
The type-approval of liquefied petroleum gas and natural gas equipment and equipment by the Technical Inspection Centre may be marketed and implemented until the expiry date of the type-approval decision, but not later than 31 December 1995. (2.9.1994/804)
Annex I
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Note
The essential requirements for gas equipment, as set out in this Annex, shall also apply to equipment where there are comparable hazards.
1
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1.1. Gas appliances shall be designed and constructed in such a way that they operate safely and do not, when used normally, endanger property or safety of persons.
1.2. All gas equipment shall be accompanied by technical instructions intended for the installer and instructions for use and maintenance intended for the user. The gas device and its packaging shall bear the relevant markings.
The instructions and markings must be in the official languages of the country of destination, in Finnish and Swedish.
1.2.1. The technical instructions intended for the installation shall include all necessary installation, adjustment and maintenance instructions to ensure that the measures are correctly applied and that the gas device can be used safely. The instructions shall be identified at least:
-the type of gas used;
-gas pressure;
-without need, broken down as follows:
-combustion air;
-the amount required to prevent the formation of dangerous non-combusted gas mixtures if the device is not equipped with a special device as specified in paragraph 3.2.3;
-removal of combustion products;
-the performance and assembly requirements for heating systems equipped with bop burners and wood-based burners to ensure conformity of the assembled product, and, where appropriate, a list of the manufacturer's recommendations; Configurations.
1.2.2. The instructions for use and maintenance provided to the user shall include all information necessary for safe use. Particular attention must be paid to restrictions on use.
1.2.3. The labelling of the gas, the gas pressure and the restrictions on use, in particular the restriction of use, shall be clearly defined on the label and on the packaging and on the packaging, in particular as regards installation in a space with sufficient ventilation.
1.3. Equipment intended for the incorporation of a gas device shall be designed and constructed in such a way as to perform properly in accordance with the installation instructions.
Installations shall also be accompanied by instructions for installation, adjustment, use and maintenance.
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RESTRUCTURING
2.1. Restructuring shall be suitable for the intended purpose and shall withstand foreseeable mechanical, chemical and thermal effects.
2.2. The manufacturer or the supplier of the equipment must guarantee the characteristics of the constituents that are important for safety.
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DESIGN AND STRUCTURE
3.1. General
3.1.1. The structure of the gas equipment shall be such that, in normal use, they may not impair their safety-depleting, torque, breakdown or wear.
3.1.2. The condensation of moisture in the installation or use of a gas device shall not affect the safety of the device.
3.1.3. Gas appliances shall be designed and constructed in such a way as to minimise the risk of explosion in fire-fire situations.
3.1.4. The structure of the gas equipment shall be such that water and excess air shall not be released into the gas cycle.
3.1.5. Gas appliances must operate safely despite the normal fluctuation of the auxiliary energy.
3.1.6. The exceptional variability of the auxiliary energy or the interruption or recovery of the auxiliary energy shall not cause a hazard.
3.1.7. Gas appliances shall be designed and manufactured in such a way as to prevent the risk of electricity. This requirement may be met by compliance with the safety objectives of Directive 73 /23/EEC in so far as it is applicable to gas equipment.
3.1.8. All the pressure components of the gas appliance shall be capable of withstanding any mechanical and thermal stresses that may affect the safety of air safety.
3.1.9. Gas appliances shall be designed and constructed in such a way that the failure of the safety, control or control device does not present any risk.
3.1.10. If the gas device is equipped with safety and control devices, the operation of the safety devices shall not be overridden by adjusting devices.
3.1.11. Parts of a gas device which are set or prescribed at the stage of manufacture and which are not intended for processing by the user or the installer shall be appropriately protected.
3.1.12. Vivs and other controls and regulations shall be clearly marked and adequate instructions must be provided to prevent any use errors. These devices must be structured in such a way as to prevent unintended use errors.
3.2. Non-combustible gas emissions
3.2.1. The structure of the gas equipment shall be such that there shall be no leakage of the hazard-causing gas.
3.2.2. The structure of the gas equipment shall be such that the arrival and re-igniting of the gas and after the flame extinguisher is limited in such a way as to prevent the dangerous accumulation of unburned gas into the gas device.
3.2.3. The gas equipment used in the interior shall be equipped with a special device to prevent the accumulation of unburned gas in those spaces. If the gas device does not have such a special device, it shall be used only in places with sufficient ventilation to prevent the dangerous accumulation of unburned gas.
In the case of major equipment and equipment using gas containing toxic substances, the device mentioned above must be used.
3.3. Ignition
The structure of the gas equipment shall be such that, when used normally, the ignition and rekindling are stable and the ignition occurs throughout.
3.4. Burning
3.4.1. The structure of the gas equipment shall be such that, when used normally, the flame is stable and the products of combustion do not contain substances harmful to health above acceptable concentrations.
3.4.2. The structure of the gas equipment shall be such that normal combustion products are not released unintentionally.
3.4.3. Gas appliances, which are connected to the removal of combustion products of combustion products, shall be constructed such that, under normal conditions of veto, combustion products shall not leak to an internal compartment in a dangerous manner.
3.4.4. Transferable, non-hormonal household heating appliances and dormant water heaters, for use indoors, shall not cause hazardous carbon monoxide content in indoor spaces, taking into account: Normal operating time of the gas device.
3.5. Rational use of energy
When designing gas appliances, a rational use of energy should be sought, taking into account technological development and safety aspects.
3.6. Temperature
3.6.1. The components of the gas equipment placed in the vicinity of the floor or other surfaces shall not be heated to cause the danger in the surrounding space.
3.6.2. The surface temperatures of the knobs and levers used in gas equipment shall not pose a risk to the user.
3.6.3. The surface temperature of the external parts of the gas appliances used in the household, with the exception of surfaces or parts which are connected to the heat transfer, shall not be hazardous to the users and, in particular, to children, when using the gas device. The reaction time of users shall be taken into account.
3.7. Food and household water
The materials and components used in gas equipment which may come into contact with food and economic water must not deteriorate the quality of food or water.
Annex II
PROCEDURES FOR VERIFYING CONFORMITY
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EY TYPE EXAMINATION
1.1. The EC type-examination is part of the procedure whereby the notified body checks and certifies that the production representative of the production concerned complies with the provisions of this Regulation applicable to it.
1.2. The manufacturer or his authorised representative acting in the European Economic Area shall submit an application for type examination to the notified body.
1.2.1. The application shall include:
-the name and address of the manufacturer and, where the application has been submitted by an authorised representative, his name and address;
-a written declaration that the corresponding application has not been lodged with another notified body;
-design documentation.
The design documentation shall contain the following information to the extent required by the notified body for conformity assessment:
-general description of the device;
-diagrams of construction and manufacturing drawings and components, sub-assemblies and diagrams;
-descriptions and explanations necessary to understand the operation of the gas device;
-a list of the standards referred to in Article 5 which apply in whole or in part, as well as descriptions of the procedures used to ensure compliance with the essential requirements in so far as the standards referred to in Article 5 are not: Observed;
-test results;
-instructions for installation and use.
The design documents shall be accompanied, where appropriate, by the following documents:
-equipment attestations which are integral to the gas equipment;
-certificates and attestations concerning the procedure for the manufacture, inspection and control of the gas equipment;
-other documents contributing to the assessment mission of the notified body.
1.2.2. The applicant shall submit a representative gas device (type) for the production of the notified body. The notified body may request additional samples if the test programme so requires.
In addition, the type may represent a variant of the product if such variants do not have different characteristics in relation to potential hazards associated with the type.
1.3. The notified body shall:
Having regard to the design documentation, the design documentation shall be examined and the type of design and identification of the components that are designed to meet the relevant requirements of the applicable standards referred to in Article 5 and Annex I; In accordance with
1.3.2. Carry out or carry out appropriate examinations and tests to determine whether the solutions used by the manufacturer meet the essential requirements of Annex I, in so far as the standards referred to in Article 5 have not been used;
1.3.3. Carry out or carry out appropriate studies and tests to establish that the applicable standards have been correctly applied if they have been used by the manufacturer.
1.4. Where the type complies with the provisions of this Regulation, the notified body shall issue an EC-type examination certificate to the applicant. The certificate shall include the conclusions drawn from the investigation, the possible conditions for validity and the necessary identification of the approved type and, where appropriate, reports of the type of activity. The certificate shall be accompanied by the relevant technical parts of the documents, including drawings and graphic representations.
1.5. The notified body shall inform the other notified bodies of the additional EC-type examination certificate and the additions referred to in point 1.7 of that type. They may obtain a copy of the EC-type examination certificate and its additions and, on a reasoned request, a copy of the annexes to the certificate and the reports of the examinations and tests carried out.
1.6. The notified body, which refuses to issue an EC type-examination certificate or withdraws the EC type-examination certificate, shall inform it of the notified body which has notified the relevant inspection body and the other notified bodies. The inspection bodies and the reasons for its decision.
1.7. The applicant shall inform the notified body which issued the EC-type examination certificate of any change to the approved type which may affect conformity with the essential requirements.
Modifications to the approved type shall be subject to additional approval from the notified body issuing the EC type examination certificate if the changes affect the essential requirements of the device or the conditions of use of the device. To the requirements laid down. The additional approval shall be given as an addition to the original EC type examination certificate.
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EY TYPE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
2.1. The EC declaration of conformity is a procedure whereby the manufacturer declares that the gas equipment concerned complies with the type described in the EC type-examination certificate and meets the essential requirements of Annex I. The manufacturer or his authorised representative established in the European Economic Area shall affix the ce marking to each gas device and draw up a written declaration of conformity. This insurance may cover one or more gas equipment and must be kept by the manufacturer. The ce marking shall be accompanied by the identification number of the notified body responsible for the random checks referred to in paragraph 2.3. (2.9.1994/804)
2.2. The manufacturer shall take all necessary measures to ensure that the manufacturing process, including the finished product inspection and testing, the results of the production quality and the type described in the EC type-examination certificate, and Compliance with the essential requirements of Annex I shall be ensured. The notified body selected by the manufacturer shall carry out random checks on the gas equipment provided for in paragraph 2.3.
2.3. Checks on the ground for gas equipment shall be carried out at random at least once a year by the notified body. A sufficient quantity of gas equipment shall be examined and tested in accordance with the standards referred to in Article 5, or equivalent, to certify that the gas equipment complies with the essential requirements of Annex I. The notified body shall decide on a case-by-case basis whether these tests are performed in full or partial. If one or more gas appliances are rejected, the notified body shall take appropriate measures to prevent the placing on the market of the gas device.
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EC TYPING CONCERNING REGULATION (Production Quality Assurance)
3.1. The EC declaration of conformity (production quality assurance) is the procedure whereby the manufacturer complying with the obligations referred to in paragraph 3.2 certify that the gas equipment concerned complies with and complies with the type described in the EC type-examination certificate. The essential requirements of Annex I. The manufacturer or his authorised representative established in the European Economic Area shall affix the ce marking to each gas device and draw up a written declaration of conformity. This insurance may cover one or more gas equipment and must be kept by the manufacturer. The ce marking shall be accompanied by the identification number of the notified body responsible for EC surveillance. (2.9.1994/804)
3.2. The manufacturer shall apply a quality system to ensure compliance with the essential requirements of the type described in the EC-type examination certificate and of Annex I. The manufacturer is subject to EC surveillance as set out in section 3.4.
3.3. Quality system
3.3.1. The manufacturer shall submit his application for approval of the quality system of the products concerned to the notified body of his choice.
The application shall include:
-the quality system documentation;
-a commitment to discharge the obligations arising from the approved quality system;
-a commitment to maintain the approved quality system in order to ensure its continued operation and effectiveness;
-the documents relating to the approved type and a copy of the EC type examination certificate.
3.3.2. All the conditions, requirements and arrangements used by the manufacturer shall be documented in a systematic and logical manner for measures, procedures and written instructions. These quality system documents enable quality programmes, plans, manuals and protocols to be interpreted in a uniform manner. They shall in particular include a sufficiently comprehensive description of:
-quality objectives, organisational structure and management responsibilities and decision-making powers in the quality of gas equipment;
-the manufacturing process, the quality control and quality assurance procedures used and the systematic activities;
-studies and tests carried out before, during or after manufacture, and their frequency;
-methods for monitoring the performance of the required quality and quality system for products.
3.3.3. The notified body shall examine and evaluate the quality system and decide whether it fulfils the requirements referred to in paragraph 3.3.2. The notified body assumes that these requirements are met when quality systems comply with harmonised standards.
The notified body shall inform the manufacturer and the other notified bodies of its decision. The notifier shall include the conclusions of the inspection, the name and address of the notified body and the reasoned decision on the relevant gas equipment.
3.3.4. The manufacturer shall inform the notified body which has approved the quality system of the quality system development measures resulting from, for example, new technology and quality concepts.
The notified body shall examine the proposed changes and decide whether the amended quality system complies with the relevant provisions or whether a reassessment is necessary. It shall inform the manufacturer of its decision. The notification shall include the conclusions of the inspection and a reasoned assessment decision.
3.3.5. The notified body, which withdraws the approval of the quality system, shall inform the other notified bodies and give reasons for its decision.
3.4. EC surveillance
3.4.1. The purpose of EC surveillance is to ensure that the manufacturer fulfils the obligations arising from the approved quality system.
3.4.2. The manufacturer shall allow the notified body, for inspection purposes, access to the manufacturing, inspection, testing and storage facilities and provide it with all necessary information, in particular:
-the quality system documentation;
-quality material, such as inspection reports, testing and calibration data, and certification of personnel.
3.4.3. The notified body shall carry out an inspection at least:
3.4.4. In addition, the notified body may report unannounced inspection and a possible test report.
3.4.5. Upon request, the manufacturer shall continue to submit the report of the notified body.
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EC TYPINMUREMENT SERVICES (product quality assurance)
4.1. The EC declaration of conformity (product quality assurance) is the procedure whereby the manufacturer satisfying the obligations referred to in paragraph 4.2 certify that the gas equipment concerned complies with the type described in the EC type-examination certificate and complies with Annex I; Essential requirements. The manufacturer or his authorised representative established in the European Economic Area shall affix the ce marking to each gas device and draw up a written declaration of conformity. This insurance may cover one or more gas equipment and must be kept by the manufacturer. The ce marking shall be accompanied by the identification number of the notified body responsible for EC surveillance. (2.9.1994/804)
4.2. The manufacturer shall apply the approved quality system for the final inspection and testing of the gas equipment, and the manufacturer is subject to EC surveillance as specified in Section 4.4.
4.3. Quality system
4.3.1. In this procedure, the manufacturer shall submit an application for approval of the quality system of the gas equipment concerned to the notified body of his choice.
The application shall include:
-the quality system documentation;
-an undertaking to fulfil the obligations arising from the approved quality system;
-a commitment to maintain the approved quality system in order to ensure its continuous functioning and effectiveness;
-the documents relating to the approved type and a copy of the EC-type examination certificate.
4.3.2. In the quality system, all gas equipment shall be examined and tested in accordance with the standards referred to in Article 5 or equivalent tests to verify conformity with the essential requirements of Annex I.
All the conditions, requirements and arrangements used by the manufacturer shall be documented in a systematic and logical manner for measures, procedures and written instructions. These quality system documents enable quality programmes, plans, manuals and protocols to be interpreted in a uniform manner.
In particular, the quality system documentation shall contain an adequate description of:
-quality objectives, organisational structure and management responsibilities and decision-making powers in the quality of gas equipment;
-the checks and tests to be carried out after manufacture;
-methods for checking the performance of the quality system.
4.3.3. The notified body shall examine and evaluate the quality system and decide whether it meets the requirements set out in paragraph 4.3.2. The notified body assumes that these requirements are met when quality systems comply with harmonised standards. The notified body shall inform the manufacturer and the other notified bodies of its decision. The notifier shall include the conclusions of the investigation, the name and address of the notified body and the reasoned decision on the relevant gas equipment.
4.3.4. The manufacturer shall inform the notified body which has approved the quality system of the adjustment of the quality system, for example to new technologies or new quality concepts.
The notified body shall examine the proposed changes and decide whether the amended quality system complies with the relevant provisions or whether a reassessment is necessary. It shall inform the manufacturer of its decision. The notification shall include the conclusions of the inspection and a reasoned assessment decision.
4.3.5. The notified body, which withdraws the approval of the quality system, shall inform the other notified bodies and give reasons for its decision.
4.4. EC surveillance
4.4.1. The purpose of EC surveillance is to ensure that the manufacturer duly fulfils the obligations arising from the approved quality system.
4.4.2. The manufacturer shall allow the notified body, for inspection purposes, access to the manufacturing, inspection, testing and storage facilities and provide it with all necessary information, in particular:
-the quality system documentation;
-quality material, such as inspection reports, testing and calibration data, and certification of personnel.
4.4.3. The notified body shall carry out an inspection at least once every two years to ensure that the manufacturer maintains and uses the approved quality system. The report shall be submitted to the manufacturer.
4.4.4. In addition, the notified body may pay unannounced visits to the manufacturer. The notified body may test or test the gas equipment at these visits. The notified body shall provide the manufacturer with the inspection report and any test report.
4.4.5. Upon request, the manufacturer shall continue to submit the report of the notified body.
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EY AUDIT
5.1. EC verification is the procedure whereby the manufacturer or his representative established in the European Economic Area ensures and declares that the gas equipment to which the provisions of paragraph 5.3 have been applied are in conformity with the type described in the EC-type examination certificate, and Meet the requirements of this Regulation.
5.2. The manufacturer shall take all necessary measures to ensure compliance with the type described in the EC type-examination certificate and the requirements of this Regulation in production. The manufacturer or his authorised representative established in the European Economic Area shall affix the ce marking to each gas device and draw up a written declaration of conformity. This declaration may cover one or more gaseous equipment and the manufacturer or his authorised representative established in the European Economic Area shall retain it.
5.3. The EC verification may be carried out at the choice of the manufacturer either by examining and testing each gas device in accordance with paragraph 5.4 or by examination and testing of the gas device in accordance with point 5.5. The notified body shall carry out appropriate investigations and tests to verify that the gas device complies with the requirements of this Regulation.
5.4. Verification based on the examination and testing of each gas device
5.4.1. All gas equipment shall be examined and subjected to the necessary tests, set out in the standards referred to in Article 5, or equivalent, to certify that the gas equipment complies with the type described in the EC type examination certificate and this Regulation Requirements.
5.4.2. The notified body shall affix or affix its identification number to each approved gas device and draw up a written certificate of conformity. The certificate may cover one or more gas appliances.
5.4.3. At the request of the manufacturer or his representative, the manufacturer or his representative shall be able to submit certificates of conformity issued by the notified body.
5.5. Statistical audit
5.5.1. Manufacturers shall provide their gas equipment in the form of homogeneous production batches and shall take all necessary measures to ensure the homogeneity of the manufacturing items in production.
5.5.2. The gas equipment shall be checked by a statistical method based on sampling. The gas equipment shall be sorted in accordance with uniform manufacturing batches with a single model manufactured under the same conditions. The batch shall be checked at random intervals. Every gas device belonging to the sample shall be examined and all appropriate tests confirmed or equivalent to those set out in the standards referred to in Article 5, with a view to determining whether the manufacturing batch is acceptable or rejected.
The practical implementation of the sampling plan shall be as follows:
-the normal quality level corresponds to 95 % probability of approval, compared to between 0.5 % and 1,5 %;
-the border level is equivalent to 5 % probability of approval, compared to between 5 % and 10 %.
5.5.3. If the manufacturing batch is approved, the notified body shall affix or affix its identification number to each gas device and prepare a written certificate of conformity. All gas equipment belonging to a manufacturing item may be placed on the market, with the exception of the gas equipment of the sample not complying with the requirements.
If the manufacturing batch is rejected, the notified body shall take the necessary measures to prevent the placing on the market of the manufacturing lot. If the manufacturing process is often rejected, the notified body may suspend the statistical inspection.
The manufacturer may, under the responsibility of the notified body, affix the latter identification number during manufacture.
5.5.4. At the request of the manufacturer or his representative, the manufacturer or his representative shall be able to submit certificates of conformity issued by the notified body. (2.9.1994/804)
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PRODUCT-SPECIFIC EC AUDIT
6.1. Product-specific EC verification is the procedure whereby the manufacturer or his representative established in the European Economic Area ensures and declares that the certified gas device referred to in point 6.2 complies with the requirements laid down in this Regulation. The manufacturer or his authorised representative established in the European Economic Area shall affix the CE marking to the gas device and draw up a written certificate of conformity and maintain it.
6.2. The notified body shall examine the gas equipment and carry out the necessary tests, taking into account the design documentation, in order to ensure that the gas device complies with the essential requirements of this Regulation.
The notified body shall affix or affix its identification number to the approved gas device and prepare a written certificate of conformity.
6.3. The design documentation referred to in point 1.2.1 of Annex II shall permit the assessment of the conformity of the gas appliance with the requirements of this Regulation and the understanding of the design, manufacture and operation of the equipment. The design documentation shall be made available to the notified body.
6.4. If the notified body deems it necessary, appropriate examinations may be carried out and the necessary tests shall be carried out after the installation of the gas device.
6.5. At the request of the manufacturer or his representative, the manufacturer or his representative shall be able to submit certificates of conformity issued by the notified body.
Annex III
CE MARKING AND OTHER MARKINGS
1. The CE marking shall consist of the initials'CE' in accordance with the following image:
The ce marking shall be accompanied by the identification number of the notified body responsible for inspection and control.
2. The gas device or its value plate shall bear the CE marking and the following information:
-the name or symbol of the manufacturer,
-the trade name of the gas device,
-the type of potential power supply,
-category of equipment,
-the last two digits of the year of affixing the CE marking.
The information required in the installation may be added according to the type of equipment.
3. If the ce marking is reduced or enlarged, the proportions shown above shall be respected.
The parts of the ce marking shall be of the same size. The height shall be at least 5 mm. (2.9.1994/804)
Annex II to the EEA Agreement: Council Directive (90/396/EEC)This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1995.
Gas equipment regulation (1434/93) For liquefied petroleum gas and natural gas and equipment shall be marketed and made available up to 31 December 1996.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 7/94. Annex II to the EEA Agreement: Council Directive 93 /68/EEC
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 November 1995.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 December 1999.
