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.
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Current IECEx Operational Documents
General Operational Documents (Applicable to more than one Scheme)
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Document NumberDate PostedProtectedTitle
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2019-11-13NGuidance on Significant Changes to ExCB Business Continuity – IECEx Schemes Ed.1.0
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2023-02-15NIECEx 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
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2021-06-30N
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2018-06-13NA Guide for Good Working Practices for the Management of the IECEx System’s Working Groups Ed. 3.0
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2019-12-05NGuidance 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)
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2022-02-16NGuidance 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
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2004-02-24NReciprocal arrangements covering exchange of information and meeting participation between ExNB and IECEx
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2021-06-30NAssessment 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
Equipment Scheme
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Document NumberDate PostedProtectedTitle
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2022-11-25NIECEx Certified Equipment Scheme - Harmonized procedures for IECEx certification of equipment, components and systems associated with the production, dispensing and use of gaseous hydrogen
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2016-09-30NIECEx Certified Equipment Scheme –
Guide to Certification of Non-electrical Equipment and Protective Systems Ed. 1.0
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2022-12-19N
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2020-05-06NGuidance on the preparation of IECEx Equipment Certificates and Reports of a Modular Combination (Ed. 1.0)
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2022-12-19NRequirements and Guidelines for the Suspension, Cancellation and Reinstatement of Certificates of Conformity Ed. 1.1 IECEx OD 209 Ed1.1 RLV
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2021-03-25NIECEx 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
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2014-05-01NGuidance on the definition of ‘manufacturer’ in relation to trade agents’ and ‘local assemblers’ Ed. 1.0
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2014-06-17NHarmonised 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.)
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2023-06-30NA procedure to generate, discuss, report and publish ExTAG Decision Sheets Ed. 3.0
OD 035 Ed3 red line version
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2020-11-26NOperational 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
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2020-04-16N
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2022-02-08NGuidelines for the qualification of Lead Auditor and Auditors, in accordance with the IECEx System. Ed. 3.0
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2017-11-14NGuidelines 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
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2021-04-21NIECEx Rules of Procedure covering testing, or witnessing testing at a manufacturer’s or user’s facility (Ed 4.0) IECEx OD024Ed4.0 RLV
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2006-08-06NGuidance for the Sampling of Group I Ex d Motors for Testing as Representative of a Range for Certification Purposes Ed. 1.0
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2018-10-18NHarmonised CHECK LIST FOR TESTING AND CALIBRATION LABORATORIES ISO/IEC 17025 (Ed. 4.0)
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2020-08-07NOperational 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]
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2021-10-20NExTAG Guide for Application of Uncertainty of Measurement to conformity for laboratory tests carried out under the IECEx System OD 012 Ed.3.0
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2022-06-02NGuidance 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
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2022-07-29NOperational 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
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2020-07-29NOperational 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
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2022-12-19NOperational 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
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2016-09-30NIECEx 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 -
2021-06-30NAssessment 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
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Document NumberDate PostedProtectedTitle
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2017-11-06NIECEx 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
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2021-10-20NIECEx 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
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2018-10-18NIECEx 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
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2018-10-18NIECEx 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
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2021-10-20NIECEx 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
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2021-12-20NIECEx 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
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2021-12-20NIECEx 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
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2018-10-18NIECEx 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]
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2018-10-18NIECEx 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]
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2019-10-31NIECEx 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
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2017-11-06NIECEx 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
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2018-10-18NIECEx 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
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2018-10-18NIECEx 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
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2021-01-21NIECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme – Preparation and publication of IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme Committee (ExSFC) Decision Sheets (Ed. 1.0)
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2013-02-21NEASA/AEMT Rewind Study and Good Practice Guide to maintain Motor Efficiency (1.6 MB)
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2019-09-19NGuidance 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
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Document NumberDate PostedProtectedTitle
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2021-05-20N
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2021-03-29NRules and Procedures for the granting of Licenses to issue and use the IECEx Conformity Mark Ed. 2.0
IECEx OD422 Ed2.0.RLVen
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2015-01-19NGuidance on Use of the IECEx Internet based “On-Line” Certificate of Conformity System Part 4: Creating IECEx Conformity Mark Licenses
Personnel Competencies Scheme
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Document NumberDate PostedProtectedTitle
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2021-10-20NIECEx Scheme for Certification of Personnel Competence for Explosive Atmospheres - IECEx Recognised Training Provider Program Ed.4.1
IECEx OD 521Ed4.1 RLV
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2021-10-20NIECEx Scheme for Certification of Personnel Competence for Explosive Atmospheres – Preparation and publication of IECEx Personnel Certification Committee (ExPCC) Decision Sheets Ed.1.0
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2018-07-05NGuidance on the use of the IECEx Certificates of Personnel Competence Scheme’s Assessment Question Bank by ExCBs (Ed 1.1)
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2014-08-14NSite 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
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2022-12-19NIECEx Scheme for Certification of Personnel Competence for Explosive Atmospheres – Specification for Units of Competence Assessment Outcomes Ed. 5.0
IECEx OD 504Ed5.0 RLV
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2022-12-19NIECEx 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
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2021-10-20NIECEx 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
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2017-11-02NIECEx 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
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2019-09-19NGuidance 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