Report an interim inspection of pressure equipment (PE)

No later than 30 days after an interim inspection of pressure equipment (PE), the entity (body) must inform the Portuguese Quality Institute (IPQ) that the inspection has been carried out. The IPQ will then check whether the PE is still safe for use.

The notification must be submitted no later than 30 days after the inspection has been carried out.

The notification is submitted online and is free of charge.

Service channels

Procedure and requirements

Documentos and requirements

This information is currently being updated.

Procedure

This information is currently being updated.

How much

É gratuito.

Legislation, refusals, contests, claims

Legislation

The requirements applicable to interim inspections are set out in Articles 19 and 20 of the Regulation on the installation and operation of simple pressure vessels and pressure equipment, annexed to Decree-Law No 131/2019.

Competent Entity

Instituto Português da Qualidade

Address: R. António Gião, 2 2829-513 Caparica

Phone number: + 351 21 294 81 00

Email address: ipq@ipq.pt

Web url: www.ipq.pt