At the operator’s request, the accredited bodies carry out the inspections in accordance with the specific provisions set out in Articles R. 5212-27 and R. 5212-27-1.
Each external quality control gives rise to a report on the maintenance of the performance of the device inspected. This report mentions the name of the operator, the device inspected, the nature of the checks carried out and any non-conformities observed. It is given to the operator, who records a copy in the register referred to in 5° of Article R. 5212-28.