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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

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Documents are in either MS Word or PDF format. When documents are no longer current they are moved to the Archive.

 

ExTAG/247C/Inf     Transition between ISO/IEC 80079-34 ed. 1 to ISO/IEC 80079-34 ed. 2

 

The above document has been added to this page to assist both IECEx Certification Bodies and manufacturers.

OD001

General Document

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OD 001 IECEx Membership: Countries, ExCBs and ExTLs is now available in electronic format at Members Area


Current IECEx Operational Documents

Download List

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 Ed.1.0 2019-11-13
OD 099 Procedure for IECEx Document Management Ed. 2.0 IECEx OD 099 Ed2.0 RLV
2024-04-19
OD 060 IECEx Guide for Business Continuity - Management of Extraordinary Circumstances or Events Affecting IECEx Certification Schemes and Activities Ed. 2.2
IECEx OD 060 Ed2.2 RLV
2023-02-15
OD 050 IECEx On-Line Voting System Ed.1.1 2019-04-12
OD 032 Guidelines and information for IECEx assessments (Ed. 4.0)
IECEx OD032ed4.0.RLVen
2021-06-30
OD 031 A Guide for Good Working Practices for the Management of the IECEx System’s Working Groups Ed. 3.0 2018-06-13
OD 019 IECEx Participation and Scheme Fees Ed.7.3
IECEx OD 019Ed7.3 RLV
2018-10-18
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
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
OD 008 Reciprocal arrangements covering exchange of information and meeting participation between ExNB and IECEx 2004-02-24
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.3)
IECEx OD003 1ed3.0.RLVen
2021-06-30
OD 002 Tasks and responsibilities delegated to the IECEx Executive Ed. 1.0 2019-08-07

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. 2.0 2024-10-01
OD 280 IECEx Certified Equipment Scheme –
Guide to Certification of Non-electrical Equipment and Protective Systems Ed. 1.0
2016-09-30
OD 250 Guidance on the Management of IECEx Quality
Assessment Reports (QARs) (Ed. 2)
2019-09-19
OD 233 IECEx Certified Equipment Scheme - Assessment of Ex “s" Equipment Ed. 3.0
IECEx OD 233 Ed3.0 RLV
2022-12-19
OD 211 National Differences of Standards operated by the IECEx - Procedure for using the IECEx On-line Bulletin Translated Version:PT[Portugese Version]
2023-12-04
OD 210 Guidance on the preparation of IECEx Equipment Certificates and Reports of a Modular Combination (Ed. 1.0) 2020-05-06
OD 209 Requirements and Guidelines for the Suspension, Cancellation and Reinstatement of Certificates of Conformity Ed. 1.1 IECEx OD 209 Ed1.1 RLV
2022-12-19
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
OD 207 Guidance on the Retention of Records. (Ed. 2.0) IECEx OD207 Ed2.0.RLV
2021-01-21
OD 206 IECEx Assessment Feedback Form Ed. 1.0 2017-09-20
OD 203 Guidance on the definition of ‘manufacturer’ in relation to trade agents’ and ‘local assemblers’ Ed. 1.0 2014-05-01
OD 202 IECEx Proficiency Testing Scheme Ed 4.0
IECEx OD 202 Ed4.0 RLV
2022-06-22
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
OD 035 A procedure to generate, discuss, report and publish ExTAG Decision Sheets Ed. 3.1
IECEx OD 035Ed3.1 RLV
2024-05-02
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
OD 033 IECEx Operations Manual – IECEx Unit Verification Certificates Ed. 1.1
IECEx OD 033 Ed1.1 RLV
2020-04-16
OD 026 Guidelines for the qualification of Lead Auditor and Auditors, in accordance with the IECEx System. Ed. 3.0
2022-02-08
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. 4.0
IECEx OD 025 Ed4.0 RLV
2023-12-12
OD 024 IECEx Rules of Procedure covering testing, or witnessing testing at a manufacturer’s or user’s facility (Ed 4.0) IECEx OD024Ed4.0 RLV
2021-04-21
OD 021 Guidance document for the Assessment of IS equipment and Systems Ed.2.0 2008-07-29
OD 020 Guidance for the Sampling of Group I Ex d Motors for Testing as Representative of a Range for Certification Purposes Ed. 1.0 2006-08-06
OD 018 Harmonised CHECK LIST FOR TESTING AND CALIBRATION LABORATORIES ISO/IEC 17025 (Ed. 4.0) 2018-10-18
OD 017 Operational Document - Drawing and documentation guidance for IECEx certification – for use by manufacturers and ExTLS Ed.7
IECEx OD 017 Ed7.0 RLV
2024-07-18
OD 012 ExTAG Guide for Application of Uncertainty of Measurement to conformity for laboratory tests carried out under the IECEx System OD 012 Ed.3.0
2021-10-20
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. 6.0
IECEx OD 011 2Ed6.0 RLV
2024-06-05
OD 010-2 Operational Document - Guidance for the development, compilation, issuing and receipt of ExTRs Part 2: Procedures and guidance. (Ed 4.0)
IECEx OD 010 2Ed4.0 RLV
2022-07-29
OD 010-1 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 1Ed3.0 RLV
2020-07-29
OD 009 Operational Document - Procedures for the Issuing of IECEx Certificates of Conformity, IECEx Test Reports and IECEx Quality Assessment Reports. Ed. 4.5
IECEx OD 009Ed4.5 RLV
2022-12-19
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
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.4.0)
IECEx OD003 2ed4.0.RLVen
2021-06-30

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. 1.2
IECEx OD 316 5Ed1.2 RLV
2023-12-12
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
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
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
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 5Ed2.1 RLV
2023-12-12
OD 314-5 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.2.1)
IECEx OD 314 5Ed2.1 RLV
2023-12-12
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:PT [Portugese Version]
IECEx OD 314 4 Ed3.0 RLV
2021-12-20
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
OD 301 EASA/AEMT Rewind Study and Good Practice Guide to maintain Motor Efficiency (1.6 MB) 2013-02-21
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

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
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
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

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. 3.0)
IECEx OD 530Ed3.0 RLV
2024-07-23
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
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
OD 507 Check list for assessment to ISO/IEC 17024: 2012 Ed. 1.0 2018-05-17
OD 506 Guidance on the use of the IECEx Certificates of Personnel Competence Scheme’s Assessment Question Bank by ExCBs (Ed 1.1) 2018-07-05
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
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
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.3.2
IECEx OD 502Ed3.2 RLV
2021-10-20
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 3.1)
IECEx OD501 Ed3.1 RLV
2017-11-02
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