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IECEx Rules

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

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Document Number Title Publication date Owner Review date
IECEx Brochure

IECEx Brochure

INTERNATIONAL IECEx CERTIFICATION: IN HAZARDOUS AREAS - IEC SYSTEM FOR CERTIFICATION TO STANDARDS RELATING TO EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (IECEx) - THE WAY TO SAFETY COMPLIANCE
IECEx 06

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
IECEx 05

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 4.1 Posted 2017-10-26)

IECEx 05 Ed4.1 RLV
Translated Version:PT [Portugese Version]
2017-11-14
IECEx 04

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
IECEx 03-5

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
IECEx 03-4

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
IECEx 03-3

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
IECEx 03-2

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
IECEx 03-0

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.1.0)

 2017-12-05
IECEx 02

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
IECEx 01-S

IECEx 01-S

IECEx Supplement to Harmonized Basic Rules IEC CA 01 Ed 3.0

 2023-04-19 ExTAG
IEC-CA-01

IEC Conformity Assessment Systems – Basic Rules Ed. 3.0

IEC CA 01ed3.0.RLV en
2024-04-22 IEC CAB