21.—(1) Welds must be performed by qualified welders or operators possessing the appropriate level of competence, in accordance with approved welding processes.
(2) In sub-paragraph (1)—
(a)“qualified” means qualified by means of tests carried out by [F1an approved] body; and
(b)“approved” means approved by [F1an approved] body.
Extent Information
E1This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 1 para. 21(2) substituted (E.W.S.) (31.12.2020) by The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/696), reg. 1, Sch. 21 para. 39 (with Sch. 21 para. 37) (as amended by S.I. 2020/676, regs. 1(1), 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
21.—(1) Welds must be performed by qualified welders or operators possessing the appropriate level of competence, in accordance with approved welding processes.
(2) In sub-paragraph (1)—
(a)“qualified” means qualified by means of tests carried out by a notified body; and
(b)“approved” means approved by a notified body.
Extent Information
E2This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only