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IECEx Guides

To assist in a common understanding of the aims, objectives and procedures of the IECEx System,  the IECEx Secretariat maintains various guidance documents.

The list below provides the official versions of these documents

Download List

Document Number Title Publication date Owner Review date
IECEx 01A

An Informative Guide comparing various elements of both IECEx and ATEX Ed. 3

2018-12-01 ExMC 2026-04-07
IECEx 01B

Rules and guidance for the use of the IECEx logo Ed.4.0

IECEx 01B Ed4.0.RLVen
2021-04-07 ExMC 2026-04-07
IECEx 01C

IECEx Terms and Definitions

2021-04-07 ExMC 2026-04-07
IECEx 02A

Guidance for Applicants seeking IECEx Certification under the IECEx Certified Equipment Scheme Ed. 3.0

2021-04-07 ExMC 2026-04-07
IECEx 03A

Guidance for Applications from Service Facilities seeking IECEx Certification Ed. 2.1

Translated Version:PT [Portugese Version Ed.2.1]
IECEx Services Scheme Presentation
2019-07-01 ExSFC 2025-09-18
IECEx 04A

Rules and guidance for making applications for and use of IECEx conformity mark Ed. 3

IECEx 04A Ed3.0.RLVen
2021-04-07 ExMarkCo 2026-04-07
IECEx 05A

Guidance and Instructions for Applicants to obtain a Certificate of Personnel Competence (CoPC)

Translated: PT (Portuguese Ver. Ed.2.1 May 2017)
2021-04-07 ExPCC 2025-09-17