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Hazardous areas

Hazardous area equipment is intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, caused by combustible mixtures of air and flammable gas or dust. There are a number of international schemes which identify the requirements for safe design, operation and maintenance of this equipment.

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ATEX 153 ‘Worker Protection Directive’ 99/92/EC

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ATEX 153 ‘Worker Protection Directive’ 99/92/EC

Improving the safety and health protection of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres.

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ATEX Product Certification

Conformity with the ATEX Directive and the UK Regulations is a mandatory requirement to enable products designed for use in potentially explosive atmospheres to be CE marked for access to the European Market and UKCA marked for UK market access.

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IECEx Product Certification Scheme

The IECEx System is an international certification scheme operated by the IEC which manufacturers can use as a basis of demonstrating third-party conformity assessment to recognized international standards.

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INMETRO – Certification for Explosive Atmospheres in Brazil

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INMETRO – Certification for Explosive Atmospheres in Brazil

In Brazil, equipment intended for use in explosive atmospheres requires mandatory third-party certification to confirm compliance with the relevant INMETRO administrative rule Portaria INMETRO No. 179/2010.

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Mechanical Equipment (Non-Electrical Equipment)

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Mechanical Equipment (Non-Electrical Equipment)

The approach for Mechanical (Non-Electrical) Equipment varies from the conformity assessment route for electrical equipment.

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Quality Assurance for Manufacturers of Hazardous Area Equipment (QAN & QAR)

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Quality Assurance for Manufacturers of Hazardous Area Equipment (QAN & QAR)

Depending upon which jurisdiction products are to be used in, equipment for use in hazardous areas may need to be certified by a notified body according to the EU ATEX Directive or the IECEx requirements.

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UKCA mark certification for the United Kingdom

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UKCA mark certification for the United Kingdom

Manufactured products must comply with the UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) scheme if intended for the UK market.

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Verification & Certification of Assemblies of Hazardous Area Equipment

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Verification & Certification of Assemblies of Hazardous Area Equipment

Provides assurance that recognized best practice has been employed in the selection and construction of the assembly.

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