This IECEx Scheme is an International Certification Scheme that covers the assessment and the on-site audit of organizations that provide services such as Repair and Overhaul service to the Ex industry.
It forms a key part of the broader IECEx Scheme, supporting global safety and compliance in explosive atmospheres.
Due to the very high capital investment made by industry in most Ex equipment it is much more economical to repair and overhaul equipment rather than to replace it with new. This also has obvious environmental benefits.
The challenge for industry is to ensure that all the very unique Ex safety features, included in the design and manufacturing of Ex equipment, are not compromised during the repair process.
Ex Repair and Overhaul Facilities and Workshops, certified under the IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme, provide industry with the assurance that repairs and overhaul to Ex equipment will be undertaken according to the strict requirements of IECEx Scheme to the International Standard IEC 60079-19.
This ensures full compliance with international IECEx Scheme certification standards for hazardous area equipment.
Like the IECEx Certified Equipment Scheme, only “Electronic Certificates” are issued via the “On-Line” system thereby giving industry full access to both the viewing and printing of certificates.
These certificates are central to the IECEx Scheme’s mission of creating globally trusted, standardised documentation for explosive atmosphere compliance.
The Ex Mark of Conformity System
This IECEx System is an International Conformity System where a Mark of Conformity will be granted by approved IECEx certifiers (ExCBs) located in IECEx participating countries for equipment that is covered by an IECEx Certificate of Conformity and hence has been tested and manufactured under systems that are under ongoing surveillance by ExCBs.
The Ex Mark process is tightly aligned with the IECEx Scheme, reinforcing trust and visibility in certified equipment.
It will help governments, safety regulators, and industry to have greater assurance that the equipment being operated or supplied for use in areas where flammable gases and vapours and combustible dusts (termed explosive atmospheres) are present, meet the world’s most respected and vigorous safety standards.
The Mark shall only be placed on products or on packaging and promotional material covered by a valid IECEx Certificate of Conformity issued in accordance with the IECEx System rules.
Understanding the IECEx Scheme
The IECEx Scheme is a globally accepted framework for ensuring the safety of electrical and mechanical equipment, and associated services, used in explosive atmospheres. It enables a streamlined approach to certification for manufacturers and service providers, reducing duplication and promoting consistency across national borders.
In particular, the IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme offers peace of mind that repair and overhaul services follow IEC 60079-19 compliance – a key requirement in hazardous environments.
Learn More About IECEx Standards
For a more detailed explanation of the international IECEx standards that underpin the Scheme, please see our IECEx Standards page which outlines the regulatory basis of the IECEx certification process.