The International Electrotechnical Commission facilitates the operation of Conformity Assessment Schemes, in addition to the preparation of international standards. One such Scheme is the IECEx Certified Equipment Program Scheme.
DNV is accepted as an IECEx Test Laboratory (ExTL) and IECEx Certifying Body (ExCB) for the following standards:
- IEC 60079-0 Part 0: General requirements
- IEC 60079-1 Part 1: Flameproof enclosures 'd'
- IEC 60079-2 Part 2: Pressurized enclosures 'p'
- IEC 60079-7 Part 7: Increased safety 'e'
- IEC 60079-11 Part 11: Intrinsic safety 'i'
- IEC 60079-18 Part 18: Construction, test and marking of type of protection encapsulation 'm' electrical apparatus
The IECEx Certified Equipment Program
This IECEx Program is an International Certification Scheme covering products that meet the requirements of International Standards, for example IEC Standards prepared by Technical Committee 31. The IECEx Certified Equipment Program provides either:
a) A single International Certificate of Conformity that requires manufacturers to successfully complete:
- Testing and assessment of samples for compliance with standards
- Assessment and auditing of manufacturers premises
- On-going surveillance audits of manufacturers premises
or
b) A “fast track” process for countries where regulations still require issuance of national Ex Certificates or approval. This is achieved by way of global acceptance of IECEx equipment Test and Assessment Reports.
Certificates issued by the IECEx Certified Equipment Program are issued as “Electronic Certificates” and are live on the IECEx website. This enables full public access for viewing and printing.
Read on about how to comply with IECEx.
