Transcription of IECEx and ATEX
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IECEx and ATEX(and other regional/national systems)Presenter font Arial, black and size 28 Ron Sinclair MBET echnical ManagerSGS Baseefa Ltd. UKFormerly Chair IECEx ExTAGB aseefaBaseefaATEX European Community Directive 94/9/EC Applied throughout the European Economic Area (EEA) since 1 July 2003 The European Union (EU) The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Switzerland, Turkey Became national law in each country by adoption Follows earlier directives from 1970s and 1980s To be replaced by New ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU Effective from 20 April 2016 Very little practical change for manufacturers Clarifies responsibilities for importers and distributorsATEX 94/9/EC Notprimarily about Safety About Removing Barriers to Trade within Europe (EEA)
The IEC standards relating to installations are relevant but are not “harmonised” IEC 60079-10-1 /-2 Hazardous Area Classification IEC 60079-14 Selection and Installation of Equipment IEC 60079-17 Inspection and Maintenance of Equipment …
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