This Part of this document specifies requirements for the design of unfired pressure vessels covered by EN 13445-1: 2026 and constructed of steels in accordance with EN 13445-2:2026.
EN 13445-5: 2026, Annex C specifies requirements for the design of access and inspection openings, closing mechanisms and special locking elements.
This Part applies to design of vessels before putting into service. It may be used for in service calculation or analysis subject to appropriate adjustment.
Legislation related to this standard
Directive 2014/68/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of pressure equipment
PUBLISHED
EN 13445-3:2026
IN_DEVELOPMENT
EN 13445-3:2026/prA1
00.60
Close of review
Jul 24, 2026
