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IECEx Rules

The administration of the IECEx System is governed by the IECEx Rules which are available for free.

Review date is the due date for the next Review.

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Document Number Title Publication date Owner Review date
IEC-CA-01 New

IEC Conformity Assessment Systems – Basic Rules Ed. 4.0

IEC CA 01ed4.0.RLVen
2025-06-17 IEC CAB 2030-06-17
IECEx 01-S New

IECEx Supplement to Harmonized Basic Rules IEC CA 01 Ed 3.2

2025-06-17 IEC CAB 2030-06-17
IECEx 02

IEC System for Certification to Standards relating to Equipment for use in Explosive Atmospheres (IECEx System)IECEx Certified Equipment Scheme covering equipment for use in explosive atmospheres – Rules of Procedure (Ed 8.1 Posted 2022-12-19)

IECEx 02Ed8.1 RLV
2022-12-19 ExMC Delegated to ExMC WG1 2027-12-18
IECEx 03-0

IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme Part 0: General Rules of Procedure
This publication is directly related to the IECEx Basic Rules (comprising IEC CA 01 and the IECEx Supplement IECEx 01-S) and provides structure for, and a link to subordinate Rules that relate to specific service activities within the IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme.(Ed.2.0)

IECEx 03 0 Ed2.0 RLV
2024-12-16 ExSFC 2029-03-01
IECEx 03-2

IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme – Part 2: Selection of Ex equipment and design of Ex installations – Rules of Procedure (Ed. 2.0)

IECEx 03 2 Ed2.0 Text RLV
2023-12-11 ExSFC 2029-03-01
IECEx 03-3

IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme – Part 3: Ex installation and initial inspection – Rules of Procedure (Ed. 2.0)

IECEx 03 3 Ed2.0 RLV Text
2023-12-11 ExSFC 2029-03-01
IECEx 03-4

IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme – Part 4: Ex inspection and maintenance – Rules of Procedure (Ed. 4.0)

IECEx 03 4Ed4.0 RLV
2023-12-11 ExSFC Delegated to ExSFC WG4 2029-03-01
IECEx 03-5

IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme – Part 5: Repair, overhaul and reclamation of Ex equipment – Rules of Procedure (Ed. 2.0)

IECEx 03 5Ed2.0 Text RLV
2023-12-11 ExSFC Delegated to ExSFC WG5 2029-03-01
IECEx 04

IEC Scheme for Certification to Standards relating to Equipment for use in Explosive Atmospheres (IECEx Scheme) - IECEx conformity mark licensing scheme – Rules

IECEx 04 Ed 2.0.RLVen
2021-03-29 ExMarkCo 2026-03-28
IECEx 05

IEC System for Certification to Standards relating to Equipment for use in Explosive Atmospheres (IECEx System) IECEx Scheme for Certification of Personnel Competence for Explosive Atmospheres – Rules of Procedure (Ed 5.0)

Translated Version:PT [Portugese Version]
IECEx 05 Ed5.0 RLV
2024-12-16 ExPCC delegated to ExPCC WG1 2029-03-01
IECEx 06

This publication is directly related to the IECEx Basic Rules (comprising IEC CA 01 and the IECEx Supplement IECEx 01-S) and provides details concerning the structure, membership and terms of reference of the IECEx Assessment Group, (ExAG). (Ed.2.0)

IECEx 06 Ed2.0 Text RLV
2023-12-11 ExMC Delegated to ExAG 2028-12-11