Overview and Vision of the IECEx International Certification System and the three operational areas: Prof. Dr. Thorsten Arnhold – IECEx Chairman. 2015 IECEx International Conference : Gdańsk, Poland, 22 - 23 April 2015.

1. Overview and Vision of the
IECEx – System
Prof. Dr. Thorsten Arnhold
Chairman IECEx & VP Technology
R. STAHL GMBH

6. Products covered by IECEx

7. The objective of the IECEx
System is to facilitate
international trade
in equipment for
use in explosive
atmospheres, while
maintaining the requi-
red level of safety.
What IECEx wants

8. Australia
Brazil
Canada
China
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Hungary
India
Israel
Italy
Japan
Republic of
Korea
Malaysia
Netherlands
Norway
New Zealand
Poland
Romania
Russia
Singapore
Slovenia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States of America
IECEx - membership

9. The IECEx Life Cycle Approach
Design
Test
Production
SelectionInstallation
Use
Inspection
Maintenance

10. The IECEx Certified Equipment Scheme

11. International Ex world yesterday & today
ATEX
GOST
- R
TIISINMET
RO
GOST
- K
TRPESO
UL
China
Ex
KC
This product is safe !!!
FM
CSA
ITRI

12. What is the consequence ?

13. The IECEx objective (vision)
Rules of procedure IECEx 02:
Paragraph 5.6:
The final objective of the IECEx –
Certified Equipment Scheme is
Worldwide acceptance of one
standard, one certificate and
one mark.

14. Interest of the Industry manufacturing Ex-Products

15. Reisepass

16. Interest of the Industry using Ex-Products

17. IECEx – what is the reality?

18. The „fast track procedure“

19. Use of a local assembler
Local Assembler
Manufacturer
IECEx CB (QAR)
Written application +
procedure to ensure
conformity
Extension of the scope
of the QAR
Written procedure:
Makes the assembler responsible for his part in the process
Ensure that all appropriate assembly instructions are available
Transfer identified components to the assembler
Final inspection, final marking, customer documentation
Traceability of products delivered to the market

20. The IECEx Service Scheme

21. IECEx Certified Service Facility Scheme

22. Basic Standards: IEC 60079 – 19: Equipment repair, overhaul and reclamation
 Basic Question: Is a repair facility able to fulfil the requirements of this standard?

23. IEC 60079 – 19: General Requirements
Repair facilities shall….
…operate a
QM -system
…appoint a res-
ponsible person
…have adequate
repair and overhaul
facilities

24. New: Certification of planning & engineering services

25. New: Certification of installation services

26. New: Certification of inspection & maintenance services

27. The IECEx Personal Competence Scheme

28. What is competence?
Knowledge
Acquired skills
Tasks duties and responsibilities

29. Evidence of competency?
Knowledge
Experience
Skills

30. Four functions of Competency
Task Skills Task Management Skills
Contingency Management Skills Job/Role environmental skills

31. Certification Process
Appropriate Mix of
Competences to be
certified
Knowledge
Skills
Experience
Ex CB examines: IECEx Certified Person
Surveillance – Re Assessment

32. Written Examination plus practical assessment

33. Finally: Where to find the Equipment certificates

38. Thank you