FREE TEMPLATE · 11 PAGES · PDF · UPDATED 10 MAY 2026

Manufacturing Data Book Template.

A free, neutral starting structure for fabricators delivering MDBs under PED 2014/68/EU, ASME BPVC, EN 13445, NORSOK and similar codes. Cover page, table of contents and eight chapter dividers ready to adapt for your project.

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An MDB template is a structured document index for the certificates, reports, drawings and compliance records that a Manufacturing Data Book must contain at project handover. A typical MDB template includes eight chapters: project information, materials, welding, non-destructive testing, dimensional inspection, pressure or leak test, drawings, and certificates and declarations.

WHAT'S INSIDE THE TEMPLATE

Eight standard chapters, ready to adapt.

CHAPTER 01

Project Information

Project name, client, contract reference, scope, applicable codes, notified body, key dates.

CHAPTER 02

Materials

Material certificates (EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2), traceability, MTRs, PMI results.

CHAPTER 03

Welding

WPS, PQR, welder qualifications, weld map, weld log.

CHAPTER 04

Non-Destructive Testing

ITP, NDT reports per method (RT, UT, MT, PT, VT), inspector qualifications.

CHAPTER 05

Dimensional Inspection

Dimensional reports, alignment, roundness, hold and witness points.

CHAPTER 06

Pressure / Leak Test

Hydrostatic or pneumatic test report, gauge calibration certificates.

CHAPTER 07

Drawings

Engineering drawings (final revision), as-built drawings, weld map drawings.

CHAPTER 08

Certificates & Declarations

Heat treatment, painting, calibration certificates, Declaration of Conformity.

HOW TO USE

From template to client-approved MDB.

  1. 01.Open the PDF and fill the cover page with project metadata.
  2. 02.Adapt the chapter list to the contract and the applicable code (PED, ASME, EN 13445, NORSOK).
  3. 03.List required documents per chapter in the suggested document index.
  4. 04.Track delivery and revision status as suppliers and subcontractors hand over their evidence.
  5. 05.Compile final PDFs per chapter and submit the MDB to the client for approval.

HONEST DISCLOSURE

What this template is — and what it isn't.

The template IS

  • — A neutral starting structure for an MDB
  • — Free to use, share and adapt
  • — Aligned with eight common MDB chapters
  • — Branded but minimal (BizzBit footer only)

The template is NOT

  • — A code-specific or contract-specific document
  • — A replacement for engineering or inspection responsibilities
  • — A live workflow tool (the MDB Builder app does that, launching Q3 2026)
  • — A legal Declaration of Conformity

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

What is included in the MDB template?

The template is an 11-page PDF with a branded cover page, a table of contents and one chapter divider per standard MDB section: project information, materials, welding, NDT, dimensional inspection, pressure or leak test, drawings and certificates. Each chapter divider includes a 'suggested document index' table where you can list the documents you collect for that chapter.

Is the template free?

Yes — completely free. Enter your work email, agree to the privacy notice and the PDF downloads immediately. By signing up you also automatically join the early-access waitlist for the MDB Builder by BizzBit, which launches in Q3 2026.

Which codes does this template apply to?

It is a neutral starting structure that works as a base for fabrication MDBs under PED 2014/68/EU, ASME BPVC, EN 13445, NORSOK and equivalent codes. The template does not enforce one specific code — you adapt the chapter list and content to the contract and the code that applies to your project.

Can I edit the template?

The PDF is intended as a printable / fillable starting point. For a fully editable MDB structure with supplier collaboration, IFR / IFA / Approved revision tracking, automatic PDF assembly and online client review, the MDB Builder app — launching Q3 2026 — generates the same structure (and more) in three minutes per project.

Do I need an account to download?

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