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"ANNEX V MODULES TO BE FOLLOWED FOR CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT The following table indicates which conformity assessment modules as described in Annex IV, Part I, are to be followed for the transportable pressure equipment defined in Article 2(1). >TABLE> Notice 1. Transportable pressure equipment must be subject, at the choice of the manufacturer, to one of the conformity assessment procedures laid down for the category in which it is classified. In the case of receptacles, or their valves or other accessories used for transport, the manufacturer may also choose to apply one of the set procedures for the higher categories. Notice 2. As part of the quality assurance procedures, the notified body must, when making unannounced visits, take a sample of the equipment at the manufacturing or storage premises for the purpose of carrying out a check, or having a check carried out, to verify compliance with the requirements of this Directive. For this purpose the manufacturer must inform the notified body of the production programme planned. The notified body shall carry out at least two visits during the first year of manufacturing. The frequency of subsequent visits will be determined by the notified body on the basis of the criteria set out in point 4.4 of the relevant modules in Annex IV, Part I."