Hazardous-area equipment conformity
IECEx Certified Equipment for flame and gas detectors
Electrical and mechanical equipment, components and assemblies for explosive atmospheres, certified by approved Ex certification bodies to IEC standards.
Where it matters
Where IECEx Certified Equipment applies
Important where hazardous-area equipment must have internationally traceable Ex certification and the project accepts IECEx.
Petrochemical plants
Mines
Dust-handling facilities
Certification coverage
How to interpret this certification
Each certificate covers specific products and uses. These details explain what is covered.
Understanding the mark
What the mark or label means
Read the complete Ex marking plate and IECEx certificate number, such as 'IECEx ABC 26.0001'. The optional IECEx conformity mark is controlled separately. If the certificate is not in the IECEx online system, it is not IECEx certified.
Fire safety products often covered
- Flame and gas detectors
- Hazardous-area sounders and beacons
- Control stations and junction boxes
- Cable glands and barriers
- Electrical and non-electrical Ex equipment
Points to check before you buy
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A complete equipment certificate, component certificate and unit-verification certificate have different scopes.
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An 'X' suffix means special conditions of use; a 'U' suffix identifies a component that needs further assessment in complete equipment.
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IECEx uses an Ex Test Report and ongoing Quality Assessment Report for normal product certification.
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Many countries still require a national approval even when IECEx evidence is accepted for testing.
Before you buy
What to check before relying on this certification
Certification is normally limited to a named model, configuration, standard and use. These checks turn a marketing claim into a procurement record.
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Match zone or division, equipment category or protection level, gas or dust group and temperature class.
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Read the complete Ex marking and certificate number, including suffixes such as X or U and their special conditions.
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Confirm ambient range, ingress protection, cable entries, glands, barriers and installation method.
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Check whether the project requires ATEX, IECEx, a national approval, or more than one route.
Matched products and brands
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Products recorded with IECEx Certified Equipment
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Hazardous-area warning signals
Audible, visual and combined warning devices for hazardous industrial, marine, onshore and offshore locations.
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Recorded brands
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Links & Sources
Standards, listings and certificate status can change. Use the issuing body’s source before final approval.
Knowledge base
Certification guides and comparisons
Practical guides to product certificates, approval schemes and project specifications.
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Knowledge base
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does IECEx certification apply in every IECEx member country without more work?
No. Some countries still require a national mark or approval, although IECEx evidence can reduce repeated testing.
How can I verify an IECEx certificate?
Search the IECEx Online Certificate System and match the certificate number, model, protection concept, gas or dust group, temperature class and special conditions.
Does IECEx Certified Equipment apply to every product made by a certified brand?
No. It normally applies only to the models, variants, uses and conditions named in the current certificate or listing.
What should I include in a purchase order?
State the exact model, required certification and standard, destination market, documents to be supplied and any system compatibility or witnessing requirements.