| Experts as defined in § 31 of the German directive for pressure receivers are:
- Technical inspection authority staff.
- Staff of the public material testing institute.
- Specialists from the trade association authorised to carry out inspections.
Proficient people § 32 of the German directive for pressure receivers are those who:
- as a result of their training, knowledge and experience gained through practical activity offer assurance that the inspection can be properly carried out.
- possess the required qualifications.
- is not required to follow instructions from others with regard to the inspection.
- has suitable inspection equipment available, if necessary.
- can verify by documentation that he has attended a state-organised or state-recognised course to certify that he meets the requirements set forth in point one.
Evidence of proficiency must be provided to the appropriate authority on demand. |