Sch 1A para 85 Verification
(1) An approved body chosen by the manufacturer shall carry out the appropriate examinations and tests, set out in the relevant designated standards or equivalent tests, to check the conformity of the pressure equipment, or assembly, with the appropriate requirements of these Regulations, or have them carried out. (2) In the absence of such a designated standard the approved body concerned shall decide on the appropriate tests to be carried out applying other technical specifications. (3) The approved body shall— (a) examine the technical documentation with respect to the design and manufacturing process; (b) assess the materials used where these are not in conformity with the relevant designated standards and check the certificate issued by the materials manufacturer in accordance with paragraphs 31(6) to (8) of Schedule 2 to these Regulations; (c) approve the procedures for the permanent joining of parts and check that they have been previously approved in accordance with paragraph 21 of Schedule 2 to these Regulations; (d) verify the qualifications and approvals required under paragraphs 21 and 22 of Schedule 2 of these Regulations; (e) carry out the final inspection referred to in paragraphs 25 to 28 of Schedule 2 of these Regulations and perform or have performed the proof test, referred to in the same paragraphs, and examine safety devices, if applicable. (4) The approved body shall issue a certificate of conformity in respect of the examinations and tests carried out, and shall affix its identification number or have it affixed under its responsibility to each approved item of pressure equipment or assembly. (5) The manufacturer shall keep certificates of conformity available for inspection by the national authorities for 10 years after the pressure equipment, or assembly, has been placed on the market.