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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
Review date is the due date for the next Review.
Current IECEx Operational Documents
General Operational Documents (Applicable to more than one Scheme)
| Document Number | Title | Publication date | Owner | Review date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OD 255 | Guidance on Significant Changes to ExCB Business Continuity – IECEx Schemes | 2019-11-13 | ExMC | 2025-09-30 |
| OD 099 |
Procedure for IECEx Document Management Ed. 2.1
IECEx OD 099 Ed2.1 RLV
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2026-02-06 | ExMC Delegated to Secretariat | 2029-04-19 |
| OD 060 |
IECEx Guide for Business Continuity - Management of Extraordinary Circumstances or Events Affecting IECEx Certification Schemes and Activities IECEx OD 060 Ed2.2 RLV |
2023-02-15 | ExMC Delegated to IECEx Executive | 2028-02-15 |
| OD 050 | IECEx On-Line Voting System Ed.2.0 | 2025-01-08 | ExMC Delegated to Secretariat | 2030-01-10 |
| OD 032 |
Guidelines and information for IECEx assessments (Ed. 5.0) IECEx OD 032Ed5.0 RLV |
2024-10-18 | ExAG | 2029-10-18 |
| OD 031 | A Guide for Good Working Practices for the Management of the IECEx System’s Working Groups Ed. 3.0 | 2018-06-13 | ExMC Delegated to ExMC WG14 | 2025-09-30 |
| OD 019 Edition 9.0 |
IECEx Participation and Scheme Fees Ed.9.0 NOTE: This document will not be current until January 2027 as per ExMC Decision 2025/54 IECEx OD 019 Ed9.0 RLV |
2025-09-29 | ExMC | 2030-09-29 |
| OD 019 Edition 8.0 |
IECEx Participation and Scheme Fees Ed.8.0 IECEx OD 019Ed8.0 RLV |
2024-12-05 | ExMC | 2029-12-05 |
| OD 011-10 | 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) | 2019-12-05 | Secretariat | 2026-08-28 |
| OD 011-1 |
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 |
2022-02-16 | Secretariat | 2027-02-16 |
| OD 008 |
Reciprocal arrangements covering exchange of information and meeting participation between ExNB and IECEx Ed. 2.0
IECEx OD 008Ed2.0 RLV
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2024-10-18 | ExMC | 2029-10-18 |
| OD 003-1 |
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.4.0) IECEx OD 003 1,Ed4.0 RLV |
2024-10-18 | ExAG | 2029-10-18 |
| OD 002 | Tasks and responsibilities delegated to the IECEx Executive | 2019-08-07 | ExMC | 2025-09-30 |
Equipment Scheme
| Document Number | Title | Publication date | Owner | Review date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OD 290 |
IECEx Certified Equipment Scheme - Harmonized procedures for IECEx certification of equipment, components and systems associated with the production, dispensing and use of gaseous hydrogen Ed. 3.0
IECEx OD 290Ed 3.0 RLV
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2025-09-29 | ExMC Delegated to ExMC WG19 | 2030-09-29 |
| OD 280 |
IECEx Certified Equipment Scheme – Guide to Certification of Non-electrical Equipment and Protective Systems Ed. 2.0 IECEx OD 280Ed2.0 RLV |
2025-09-29 | ExTAG Delegated to ExMC WG15 | 2030-09-30 |
| OD 250 | Guidance on the Management of IECEx Quality Assessment Reports (QARs) | 2019-09-19 | ExMC Delegated to ExMC WG5 | 2025-09-01 |
| OD 233 |
IECEx Certified Equipment Scheme - Assessment of Ex “s" Equipment Ed. 3.0 IECEx OD 233 Ed3.0 RLV |
2022-12-19 | ExMC Delegated to ExMC WG18 | 2027-12-19 |
| OD 212 New | Procedures for the Processing of Applications for Extension of Scope from ExCBs, ExTLs and ATFs Ed. 1.0 | 2026-10-13 | Secretariat | 2031-10-13 |
| OD 211 | National Differences of Standards operated by the IECEx - Procedure for using the IECEx On-line Bulletin | 2025-01-08 | Secretariat | 2030-02-01 |
| OD 210 | Guidance on the preparation of IECEx Equipment Certificates and Reports of a Modular Combination (Ed. 1.0) | 2020-05-06 | ExTAG | 2030-09-30 |
| OD 209 |
Requirements 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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2022-12-19 | ExMC Delegated to ExMC WG1 | 2027-12-17 |
| OD 208 (now F-001) |
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 |
2021-03-25 | Discontinued | |
| OD 207 |
Guidance on the Retention of Records. (Ed. 2.0)
IECEx OD207 Ed2.0.RLV
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2021-01-21 | ExMC Delegated to ExTAG WG12 | 2026-01-21 |
| OD 206 | IECEx Assessment Feedback Form Ed. 1.0 | 2017-09-20 | ExAG | 2025-09-30 |
| OD 203 | Guidance on the definition of ‘manufacturer’ in relation to 'trade agents’ and ‘local assemblers’ | 2014-05-01 | ExMC Delegated to ExMC WG11 | 2025-09-01 |
| OD 202 |
IECEx Proficiency Testing Scheme Ed 6.0 IECEx OD 202 Ed6.0 RLV |
2025-09-29 | ExTAG Delegated to ExTAG WG10 | 2030-09-29 |
| OD 107 |
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.) |
2014-06-17 | ExMC Delegated to ExAG | 2025-09-30 |
| OD 035 New |
A procedure to generate, discuss, report and publish ExTAG Decision Sheets Ed. 4.0 IECEx OD 035 Ed4 RLV |
2026-10-08 | ExMC Delegated to ExTAG Officers | 2031-10-08 |
| OD 034 |
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 |
2020-11-26 | ExMC Delegated to ExTAG | 2030-11-26 |
| OD 033 |
IECEx Operations Manual – IECEx Unit Verification Certificates IECEx OD 033 Ed1.1 RLV |
2020-04-16 | ExMC | 2025-09-30 |
| OD 026 |
Guidelines for the qualification of Lead Auditor and Auditors, in accordance with the IECEx System. Ed. 3.0 |
2022-02-08 | ExMC Delegated to ExMC WG5 | 2027-02-08 |
| OD 025 |
Guidelines on the Management of Assessment and Surveillance programs for the assessment of Manufacturer’s Quality System, in accordance with the IECEx Scheme. Ed. 5.0 IECEx OD 025 Ed5.0 RLV |
2025-12-18 | ExMC Delegated to ExMC WG5 | 2030-12-18 |
| OD 024 |
IECEx Rules of Procedure covering testing, or witnessing testing at a manufacturer’s, user’s or third party facility
IECEx OD 024 Ed5.0 RLV
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2026-07-24 | ExMC Delegated to ExTAG WG6 | 2031-04-21 |
| OD 021 | Guidance document for the Assessment of IS systems and equipment | 2008-07-29 | ExTAG | 2025-09-01 |
| OD 020 | Guidance for the Sampling of Group I Ex d Motors for Testing as Representative of a Range for Certification Purposes | 2006-08-06 | ExTAG | 2025-09-30 |
| OD 018 | Harmonised CHECK LIST FOR TESTING AND CALIBRATION LABORATORIES ISO/IEC 17025 (Ed. 4.0) | 2018-10-18 | ExTAG | |
| OD 017 |
Operational Document - Drawing and documentation guidance for IECEx certification – for use by manufacturers and ExTLS Ed.7 IECEx OD 017 Ed7 v3.0 RLV Translated Version:PT[Portugese Version] |
2024-07-18 | ExTAG Delegated to ExTAG WG3 | 2029-07-18 |
| OD 012 |
ExTAG Guide for application of measurement uncertainty to conformity assessment activities in the IECEx System |
2021-10-20 | ExTAG Delegated to ExTAG WG4 | 2026-10-20 |
| OD 011-2 |
Guidance on Use of the IECEx Internet based “On-Line” Certificate of Conformity System Part 2: Creating IECEx Equipment Certificates of Conformity CoCs. Ed. 6.2 IECEx OD 011 2Ed6.2 RLV |
2025-10-21 | ExMC WG1 Delegated to Secretariat | 2030-10-21 |
| OD 010-2 New |
Operational Document - Guidance for the development, compilation, issuing and receipt of ExTRs Part 2: Procedures and guidance. (Ed 5.1) IECEx OD 010 2 Ed5 1 RLV |
2026-10-09 | ExMC Delegated to ExTAG WG1 | 2031-09-29 |
| OD 010-1 New |
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 1 Ed 4.1 RLV |
2026-10-09 | ExMC Delegated to ExTAG WG1 | 2031-11-12 |
| OD 009 |
Procedures for the Issuing of IECEx Certificates of Conformity, IECEx Test Reports and IECEx Quality Assessment Reports IECEx OD 009Ed4.6 RLV |
2026-01-22 | ExMC Delegated to ExMC WG1 | 2031-01-22 |
| OD 005-3 |
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 |
2016-09-30 | Discontinued | |
| OD 003-2 |
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.5.0) IECEx OD 003 2Ed5.0 RLV |
2024-10-18 | ExAG | 2029-10-18 |
Certified Service Facility Scheme
| Document Number | Title | Publication date | Owner | Review date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OD 316-5 |
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. 2.0 IECEx OD 316 5 Ed2.0 RLV |
2025-11-12 | ExSFC Delegated to ExSFC WG5 | 2030-11-12 |
| OD 316-4 |
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 |
2021-10-20 | ExSFC Delegated to ExSFC WG4 | 2029-03-01 |
| OD 316-3 |
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 |
2018-10-18 | ExSFC | |
| OD 316-2 |
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 |
2018-10-18 | ExSFC | |
| OD 315-5 |
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. 2.1 IECEx OD315 5 Ed2.1 RLV Translated Version:PT[Portugese Version] |
2023-12-12 | EXSFC Delegated to ExSFC WG5 | 2029-03-01 |
| OD 314-5 New |
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.3.0) IECEx OD 314 5 Ed3 RLV |
2026-10-13 | ExSFC Delegated to ExSFC WG5 | 2031-10-13 |
| OD 314-4 |
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 Ed. 2.0 PT[Portugese Version] IECEx OD 314 4 Ed3.0 RLV |
2021-12-20 | ExSFC Delegated to ExSFC WG4 | 2029-03-01 |
| OD 314-3 |
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] |
2018-10-18 | ExSFC | |
| OD 314-2 |
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] |
2018-10-18 | ExSFC | |
| OD 313-5 |
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. 1.2 IECEx OD313 5Ed1.2 RLV |
2023-12-12 | ExSFC Delegated to ExSFC WG5 | 2029-03-01 |
| OD 313-4 |
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 |
2017-11-06 | ExSFC Delegated to ExSFC WG4 | 2029-03-01 |
| OD 313-3 |
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 |
2018-10-18 | ExSFC | |
| OD 313-2 |
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 |
2018-10-18 | ExSFC | 2029-03-01 |
| OD 302 | IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme – Preparation and publication of IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme Committee (ExSFC) Decision Sheets (Ed. 1.0) | 2021-01-21 | ExSFC | 2029-03-01 |
| OD 011-3 |
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 |
2019-09-19 | ExSFC Delegated to Secretariat | 2029-03-01 |
Conformity Mark Licensing System
| Document Number | Title | Publication date | Owner | Review date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OD 423 |
Terms and Conditions for use of the IECEx Conformity Mark Ed.2.0
IECEx OD 423Ed2.0 RLV |
2021-05-20 | ExMarkCo | 2026-05-20 |
| OD 422 |
Rules and Procedures for the granting of Licenses to issue and use the IECEx Conformity Mark Ed. 2.0
IECEx OD422 Ed2.0.RLVen |
2021-03-29 | ExMarkCo | 2026-03-29 |
| OD 011-4 | Guidance on Use of the IECEx Internet based “On-Line” Certificate of Conformity System Part 4: Creating IECEx Conformity Mark Licenses | 2015-01-19 | ExMarkCo | 2025-09-30 |
Personnel Competencies Scheme
| Document Number | Title | Publication date | Owner | Review date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OD 530 | Instructions for use of 'GetCertified' software for managing IECEx Certification of Personnel Competence assessments (Ed. 3.1) | 2025-10-10 | ExPCC Delegated to ExPCC WG3 | 2030-10-10 |
| OD 521 |
IECEx Scheme for Certification of Personnel Competence for Explosive Atmospheres - IECEx Recognised Training Provider Program Ed.4.1
IECEx OD 521Ed4.1 RLV |
2021-10-20 | ExPCC Delegated to ExPCC WG4 | 2029-03-01 |
| OD 508 | IECEx Scheme for Certification of Personnel Competence for Explosive Atmospheres – Preparation and publication of IECEx Personnel Certification Committee (ExPCC) Decision Sheets Ed.1.0 | 2021-10-20 | ExPCC | 2029-03-01 |
| OD 507 | Check list for assessment to ISO/IEC 17024: 2012 Ed. 1.0 | 2018-05-17 | ExPCC Delegated to ExAG | |
| OD 504 |
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 |
2022-12-19 | ExPCC Delegated to ExPCC WG2 | 2029-03-01 |
| OD 503 |
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 |
2022-12-19 | ExPCC Delegated to ExPCC WG1 | 2029-03-01 |
| OD 502 |
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.3.3 IECEx OD 502Ed3.3 RLV |
2025-11-07 | ExPCC Delegated to ExPCC WG1 | 2030-11-07 |
| OD 501 |
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 4.0)
IECEx OD501Ed4.0 RLV Text |
2024-10-18 | ExPCC Delegated to ExPCC and ExTAG | 2029-10-18 |
| OD 011-5 |
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 |
2019-09-19 | ExPCC Delegated to Secretariat | 2029-03-01 |