IECEx Operational Documents

Operational Documents supplement the Rules of Procedure and are for use within the IECEx System and Schemes. In order to assist users navigate the table of Operational Documents listed below they have now been categorised as follows:

  • General - Applicable to more than one Scheme throughout the IECEx System
  • Equipment Certification Scheme - IECEx 02 –  Rules of Procedure
  • Certified Service Facilities Scheme - IECEx 03 - Rules of Procedure
  • Conformity Mark Licensing System - IECEx 04 - Regulations
  • Personnel Competencies Scheme - IECEx 05 - Rules of Procedure

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ExTAG/247C/Inf     Transition between ISO/IEC 80079-34 ed. 1 to ISO/IEC 80079-34 ed. 2

 

The above document has been added to this page to assist both IECEx Certification Bodies and manufacturers.

OD001

General Document

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OD 001 IECEx Membership: Countries, ExCBs and ExTLs is now available in electronic format at Members Area

Current IECEx Operational Documents

General Operational Documents (Applicable to more than one Scheme)

  • Document Number
    Date Posted
    Protected
    Title
  • OD 255
    2019-11-13
    N
    Guidance on Significant Changes to ExCB Business Continuity – IECEx Schemes Ed.1.0
  • OD 099
    2021-01-08
    N
    Procedure for IECEx Document Management Ed. 1.0
  • OD 060
    2023-02-15
    N
    IECEx Guide for Business Continuity - Management of Extraordinary Circumstances or Events Affecting IECEx Certification Schemes and Activities Ed. 2.2

    NOTE USE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO ExMC DECISION NO. 2022/9

    IECEx OD 060 Ed2.2 RLV
  • OD 050
    2019-04-12
    N
    IECEx On-Line Voting System Ed.1.1
  • OD 032
    2021-06-30
    N
    Guidelines and information for IECEx assessments (Ed. 4.0)
    IECEx OD032ed4.0.RLVen
  • OD 031
    2018-06-13
    N
    A Guide for Good Working Practices for the Management of the IECEx System’s Working Groups Ed. 3.0
  • OD 019
    2018-10-18
    N
    IECEx Participation and Scheme Fees Ed.7.3
    IECEx OD 019Ed7.3 RLV
  • OD 011-10
    2019-12-05
    N
    Guidance on Use of the IECEx Internet based "On-Line" Certificate of Conformity System, Part 10: IECEx On-Line Certificate System (OCS) - Second Generation - "Back Office" Operation (Ed.2.0)
  • OD 011-1
    2022-02-16
    N
    Guidance on Use of the IECEx Internet based “On-Line” Certificate of Conformity System
    Part 1: General Information for IECEx On-line Certificate System (OCS) – Second Generation
    Ed. 6.3
  • OD 008
    2004-02-24
    N
    Reciprocal arrangements covering exchange of information and meeting participation between ExNB and IECEx
  • OD 003-1
    2021-06-30
    N
    Assessment procedures for IECEx acceptance of applicant Ex Certification Bodies (ExCBs), Ex Testing Laboratories (ExTLs) and Additional Testing Facilities (ATFs) –
    Part 1: Appointment and surveillance of assessors for IECEx certification schemes (Ed.3)
    IECEx OD003 1ed3.0.RLVen
  • OD 002
    2019-08-07
    N
    Tasks and responsibilities delegated to the IECEx Executive Ed. 1.0

Equipment Scheme

  • Document Number
    Date Posted
    Protected
    Title
  • OD 290
    2022-11-25
    N
    IECEx Certified Equipment Scheme - Harmonized procedures for IECEx certification of equipment, components and systems associated with the production, dispensing and use of gaseous hydrogen
  • OD 280
    2016-09-30
    N
    IECEx Certified Equipment Scheme –
    Guide to Certification of Non-electrical Equipment and Protective Systems Ed. 1.0
  • OD 250
    2019-09-19
    N
    Guidance on the Management of IECEx Quality
    Assessment Reports (QARs) (Ed. 2)
  • OD 233
    2022-12-19
    N
    IECEx Certified Equipment Scheme - Assessment of Ex “s" Equipment Ed. 3.0
    IECEx OD 233 Ed3.0 RLV
  • OD 211 New Item
    2023-12-04
    N
    National Differences of Standards operated by the IECEx - Procedure for using the IECEx On-line Bulletin
  • OD 210
    2020-05-06
    N
    Guidance on the preparation of IECEx Equipment Certificates and Reports of a Modular Combination (Ed. 1.0)
  • OD 209
    2022-12-19
    N
    Requirements and Guidelines for the Suspension, Cancellation and Reinstatement of Certificates of Conformity Ed. 1.1 IECEx OD 209 Ed1.1 RLV
  • OD 208 (now F-001)
    2021-03-25
    N
    IECEx Certified Equipment Scheme – IECEx Quality System Requirements for Manufacturers – Audit Checklist Ed 1.0

    Withdrawn and Replaced by Form F-001 according to ExMC Decision 2020/023
  • OD 207
    2021-01-21
    N
    Guidance on the Retention of Records. (Ed. 2.0) IECEx OD207 Ed2.0.RLV
  • OD 206
    2017-09-20
    N
    IECEx Assessment Feedback Form Ed. 1.0
  • OD 203
    2014-05-01
    N
    Guidance on the definition of ‘manufacturer’ in relation to trade agents’ and ‘local assemblers’ Ed. 1.0
  • OD 202
    2022-06-22
    N
    IECEx Proficiency Testing Scheme Ed 4.0
    IECEx OD 202 Ed4.0 RLV
  • OD 107
    2014-06-17
    N
    Harmonised CHECK LIST FOR CERTIFICATION BODIES ISO/IEC 17065

    (Note: This document has been issued using the new agreed numbering system and will replace OD 007, the ISO/IEC Guide 65 Checklist, on 15th September 2015. From that date all existing, and applicant, ExCBs will be required to comply with the new ISO/IEC 17065 Standard, using this checklist.)
  • OD 035
    2023-06-30
    N
    A procedure to generate, discuss, report and publish ExTAG Decision Sheets Ed. 3.0
    OD 035 Ed3 red line version
  • OD 034
    2020-11-26
    N
    Operational Document - Guidance on the preparation of IECEx Equipment Certificates and Reports covering more than one identifiable item of equipment Ed. 3.0
    IECEx OD 034 Ed3.0 Redline
  • OD 033
    2020-04-16
    N
    IECEx Operations Manual – IECEx Unit Verification Certificates Ed. 1.1
    IECEx OD 033 Ed1.1 RLV
  • OD 026
    2022-02-08
    N
    Guidelines for the qualification of Lead Auditor and Auditors, in accordance with the IECEx System. Ed. 3.0
  • OD 025
    2017-11-14
    N
    Guidelines on the Management of Assessment and Surveillance programs for the assessment of Manufacturer’s Quality System, in accordance with the IECEx Scheme. Ed. 3.1
    IECEx OD 025 Ed3.1 RLV
  • OD 024
    2021-04-21
    N
    IECEx Rules of Procedure covering testing, or witnessing testing at a manufacturer’s or user’s facility (Ed 4.0) IECEx OD024Ed4.0 RLV
  • OD 021
    2008-07-29
    N
    Guidance document for the Assessment of IS equipment and Systems Ed.2.0
  • OD 020
    2006-08-06
    N
    Guidance for the Sampling of Group I Ex d Motors for Testing as Representative of a Range for Certification Purposes Ed. 1.0
  • OD 018
    2018-10-18
    N
    Harmonised CHECK LIST FOR TESTING AND CALIBRATION LABORATORIES ISO/IEC 17025 (Ed. 4.0)
  • OD 017
    2020-08-07
    N
    Operational Document - Drawing and documentation Guidance for IEC Ex Certification – for use by Manufacturers and ExTLs Ed. 6.0 IECEx OD 017 Ed.6.0 RLV
    Translated Version PT [Portugese Version]
  • OD 012
    2021-10-20
    N
    ExTAG Guide for Application of Uncertainty of Measurement to conformity for laboratory tests carried out under the IECEx System OD 012 Ed.3.0
  • OD 011-2
    2022-06-02
    N
    Guidance on Use of the IECEx Internet based “On-Line” Certificate of Conformity System Part 2: Creating IECEx Equipment Certificates of Conformity CoCs. Ed. 5.8
  • OD 010-2
    2022-07-29
    N
    Operational Document - Guidance for the development, compilation, issuing and receipt of ExTRs Part 2: Procedures and guidance. (Ed 4.0)
    IECEx OD 010 2Ed4.0 RLV
  • OD 010-1
    2020-07-29
    N
    Operational Document - Guidance for the development, compilation, issuing and receipt of ExTRs
    Part 1: Development and posting of blank IECEx Test Report (ExTR) Documents IECEx OD 010 1Ed3.0 RLV
  • OD 009
    2022-12-19
    N
    Operational Document - Procedures for the Issuing of IECEx Certificates of Conformity, IECEx Test Reports and IECEx Quality Assessment Reports. Ed. 4.5
    IECEx OD 009Ed4.5 RLV
  • OD 005-3
    2016-09-30
    N
    IECEx Certified Equipment Scheme –
    IECEx Quality System Requirements for Manufacturers –
    Part 3: Supplementary requirements for non-electrical equipment to ISO/IEC 80079-34 Edition 1

    NOT TO BE USED AFTER 31 AUGUST 2020 - REPLACED BY ISO/IEC 80079-34 ED.2.0
  • OD 003-2
    2021-06-30
    N
    Assessment procedures for IECEx acceptance of applicant Ex Certification Bodies (ExCBs), Ex Testing Laboratories (ExTLs) and Additional Testing Facilities (ATFs)–
    Part 2: Assessment, surveillance assessment and re-assessment of ExCBs and ExTLs operating in the IECEx 02, IECEx Certified Equipment Scheme. (Ed.4.0)
    IECEx OD003 2ed4.0.RLVen

Certified Service Facility Scheme

  • Document Number
    Date Posted
    Protected
    Title
  • OD 316-5
    2017-11-06
    N
    IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme – Part 5: Repair, overhaul and reclamation of Ex equipment. Assessment procedures for IECEx acceptance of Candidate Certification Bodies (ExCBs) for the purpose of issuing IECEx Certificates to Ex Service Facilities involved in the repair, overhaul and reclamation of Ex equipment. Ed. 1.1
    IECEx OD 316 5 Ed1.1 RLV
  • OD 316-4
    2021-10-20
    N
    IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme –Part 4: Ex inspection and maintenance Assessment procedures for IECEx acceptance of Candidate Certification Bodies(ExCBs) for the purpose of issuing IECEx Certificates to Ex Service Facilities providing Ex installations related services. Ed. 3.0
    IECEx OD 316 4 Ed3.0 RLV
  • OD 316-3
    2018-10-18
    N
    IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme –
    Part 3: Ex installation and initial inspection
    Assessment procedures for IECEx acceptance of Candidate Certification Bodies (ExCBs) for the purpose of issuing IECEx Certificates to Ex Service Facilities providing Ex installation and initial inspection service IECEx (Ed. 2.0)

    CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW - NOT FOR USE.
    IECEx OD 316 3Ed2.0 RLV
  • OD 316-2
    2018-10-18
    N
    IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme –Part 2: Selection of Ex equipment and design of Ex installations Assessment procedures for IECEx acceptance of Candidate Certification Bodies (ExCBs) for the purpose of issuing IECEx Certificates to Ex Service Facilities providing selection of Ex equipment and design of Ex installations related services (Ed. 2.0)

    CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW - NOT FOR USE.
    IECEx OD 316 2Ed2.0 RLV
  • OD 315-5
    2021-10-20
    N
    IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme –
    Part 5: Repair, overhaul and reclamation of Ex equipment
    Additional requirements for IECEx Service Facilities involved in the repair, overhaul and reclamation of Ex equipment Ed. 2.0
    IECEx OD 315 5Ed2.0 RLV
  • OD 314-5
    2021-12-20
    N
    IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme –Part 5: Repair, overhaul and reclamation of Ex equipment
    Quality Management System requirements for IECEx Service Facilities involved in the repair, overhaul and reclamation of Ex equipment IECEx (Ed.2)
    IECEx OD 314 5Ed2.0 RLV
  • OD 314-4
    2021-12-20
    N
    IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme – Part 4: Ex inspection and maintenance
    Quality Management System requirements for IECEx Service Facilities providing Ex installations related services IECEx Ed.3.0
    Translated Version:PT [Portugese Version]
    IECEx OD 314 4 Ed3.0 RLV
  • OD 314-3
    2018-10-18
    N
    IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme –Part 3: Ex installation and initial inspection
    Quality Management System requirements for IECEx Service Facilities providing Ex installation and initial inspection service IECEx (Ed. 2.0)

    CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW - NOT FOR USE.
    IECEx OD 314 3Ed2.0 RLV
    Translated Version:PT [Portugese Version Ed.2.0]
  • OD 314-2
    2018-10-18
    N
    IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme – Part 2: Selection of Ex equipment and design of Ex installations Quality Management System requirements for IECEx Service Facilities providing selection of Ex equipment and design of Ex installations related services (Ed. 2.0)

    CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW - NOT FOR USE.
    IECEx OD 314 2Ed2.0 RLV
    Translated Version:PT [Portugese Version]
  • OD 313-5
    2019-10-31
    N
    IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme –
    Part 5: Repair, overhaul and reclamation of Ex equipment
    Assessment and Certification of Service Facilities involved in the repair, overhaul and reclamation of Ex equipment – Procedures Ed. 1.1
    IECEx OD313 5 Ed1.1 RLV
  • OD 313-4
    2017-11-06
    N
    IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme – Part 4: Ex inspection and maintenance
    Assessment and Certification of Service Facilities providing Ex installations related services – Procedures. Ed. 2.0
    IECEx OD313 4 Ed2.0 RLV
  • OD 313-3
    2018-10-18
    N
    IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme – Part 3: Ex installation and initial inspection
    Assessment and Certification of Service Facilities providing Ex installation and initial inspection service – Procedures IECEx (Ed. 2.0)

    CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW - NOT FOR USE.
    IECEx OD313 3Ed2.0
  • OD 313-2
    2018-10-18
    N
    IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme – Part 2: Selection of Ex equipment and design of Ex installations Assessment and Certification of Service Facilities providing selection of Ex equipment and design of Ex installations related services – Procedures IECEx (Ed.2.0)

    CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW - NOT FOR USE.
    IECEx OD313 2Ed2.0 RLV
  • OD 302
    2021-01-21
    N
    IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme – Preparation and publication of IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme Committee (ExSFC) Decision Sheets (Ed. 1.0)
  • OD 301
    2013-02-21
    N
    EASA/AEMT Rewind Study and Good Practice Guide to maintain Motor Efficiency (1.6 MB)
  • OD 011-3
    2019-09-19
    N
    Guidance on Use of the IECEx Internet based “On-Line” Certificate of Conformity System
    Part 3: Creating IECEx Service Facility Certificates of Conformity CoCs. Ed. 2.0

Conformity Mark Licensing System

  • Document Number
    Date Posted
    Protected
    Title
  • OD 423
    2021-05-20
    N
    Terms and Conditions for use of the IECEx Conformity Mark Ed.2.0
    IECEx OD 423Ed2.0 RLV
  • OD 422
    2021-03-29
    N
    Rules and Procedures for the granting of Licenses to issue and use the IECEx Conformity Mark Ed. 2.0
    IECEx OD422 Ed2.0.RLVen
  • OD 011-4
    2015-01-19
    N
    Guidance on Use of the IECEx Internet based “On-Line” Certificate of Conformity System Part 4: Creating IECEx Conformity Mark Licenses

Personnel Competencies Scheme

  • Document Number
    Date Posted
    Protected
    Title
  • OD 530 New Item
    2023-11-23
    N
    Instructions for use of 'GetCertified' software for managing IECEx Certification of Personnel Competence assessments (Ed. 2.0)
  • OD 521
    2021-10-20
    N
    IECEx Scheme for Certification of Personnel Competence for Explosive Atmospheres - IECEx Recognised Training Provider Program Ed.4.1
    IECEx OD 521Ed4.1 RLV
  • OD 508
    2021-10-20
    N
    IECEx Scheme for Certification of Personnel Competence for Explosive Atmospheres – Preparation and publication of IECEx Personnel Certification Committee (ExPCC) Decision Sheets Ed.1.0
  • OD 507
    2018-05-17
    N
    Check list for assessment to ISO/IEC 17024: 2012 Ed. 1.0
  • OD 506
    2018-07-05
    N
    Guidance on the use of the IECEx Certificates of Personnel Competence Scheme’s Assessment Question Bank by ExCBs (Ed 1.1)
  • OD 505
    2014-08-14
    N
    Site Re-Assessment Report for Assessment of IECEx Candidate and Accepted Ex Certification Bodies (ExCBs) for the IECEx 05 Certificate of Personal Competencies Scheme (CoPC) Ed. 2.0
  • OD 504
    2022-12-19
    N
    IECEx Scheme for Certification of Personnel Competence for Explosive Atmospheres – Specification for Units of Competence Assessment Outcomes Ed. 5.0
    IECEx OD 504Ed5.0 RLV
  • OD 503
    2022-12-19
    N
    IECEx Scheme for Certification of Personnel Competence for Explosive Atmospheres - ExCB Procedures for issuing and maintaining IECEx Certificates of Personnel Competencies Ed.5.0
    IECEx OD 503Ed5.0 RLV
  • OD 502
    2021-10-20
    N
    IECEx Scheme for Certification of Personnel Competence for Explosive Atmospheres –
    Application for an IECEx Certificate of Personnel Competence (CoPC) and an IECEx Ex Facility Orientation Certificate (EFOC) - documentation and information requirements Ed.3.2
    IECEx OD 502Ed3.2 RLV
  • OD 501
    2017-11-02
    N
    IECEx Scheme for Certification of Personnel Competence for Explosive Atmospheres – Assessment procedures for IECEx acceptance of Certification Bodies (ExCBs) for the purpose of issuing and maintaining IECEx Certificates of Personnel Competence (CoPCs) (Ed 3.1)
    IECEx OD501 Ed3.1 RLV
  • OD 011-5
    2019-09-19
    N
    Guidance on Use of the IECEx Internet based “On-Line” Certificate of Conformity System Part 5: Creating IECEx Certificates of Personnel Competence CoPCs Ed 2.0