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Operational Documents supplement the Rules of Procedure and are used within the certified equipment scheme and conformity mark licensing system.
Operational Documents listed below have been categorized as follows:
- General - Applicable to more than one Scheme throughout the IECEx System
- Equipment Certification Scheme - IECEx 02 – Rules of Procedure
- Conformity Mark Licensing System - IECEx 04 - Rules and Guide
Note: For the full listing of ODs for all schemes, go to Resources/Operational Documents (ODs)
Current IECEx Operational Documents
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 | ExMC | 2025-09-30 |
| OD 099 |
Procedure for IECEx Document Management Ed. 2.0
IECEx OD 099 Ed2.0 RLV
|
2024-04-19 | ExMC Delegated to Secretariat | 2029-04-19 |
| 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 | ExMC Delegated to IECEx Executive | 2028-02-15 |
| OD 050 | IECEx On-Line Voting System Ed.1.1 | 2019-04-12 | ExMC Delegated to Secretariat | 2025-09-01 |
| OD 032 |
Guidelines and information for IECEx assessments (Ed. 5.0) IECEx OD 032Ed5.0 RLV |
2024-10-18 | ExAG | 2029-10-18 |
| OD 031 | A Guide for Good Working Practices for the Management of the IECEx System’s Working Groups Ed. 3.0 | 2018-06-13 | ExMC Delegated to ExMC WG14 | 2025-09-30 |
| OD 019 New |
IECEx Participation and Scheme Fees Ed.8.0 IECEx OD 019Ed8.0 RLV |
2024-12-05 | ExMC | 2029-12-05 |
| 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 | Secretariat | 2026-08-28 |
| 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 | Secretariat | 2027-02-16 |
| OD 008 |
Reciprocal arrangements covering exchange of information and meeting participation between ExNB and IECEx Ed. 2.0
IECEx OD 008Ed2.0 RLV
|
2024-10-18 | ExMC | 2029-10-18 |
| 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.4.0) IECEx OD 003 1Ed4.0 RLV Text |
2024-10-18 | ExAG | 2029-10-18 |
| OD 002 | Tasks and responsibilities delegated to the IECEx Executive Ed. 1.0 | 2019-08-07 | ExMC | 2025-09-30 |
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 | ExMC Delegated to ExMC WG19 | 2029-10-01 |
| OD 280 |
IECEx Certified Equipment Scheme – Guide to Certification of Non-electrical Equipment and Protective Systems Ed. 1.0 |
2016-09-30 | ExTAG Delegated to ExMC WG15 | 2025-09-30 |
| OD 250 |
Guidance on the Management of IECEx Quality Assessment Reports (QARs) (Ed. 2) |
2019-09-19 | ExMC Delegated to ExMC WG5 | 2025-09-01 |
| OD 233 |
IECEx Certified Equipment Scheme - Assessment of Ex “s" Equipment Ed. 3.0 IECEx OD 233 Ed3.0 RLV |
2022-12-19 | ExMC Delegated to ExMC WG18 | 2027-12-19 |
| OD 211 | National Differences of Standards operated by the IECEx - Procedure for using the IECEx On-line Bulletin | 2023-12-04 | Secretariat | 2028-12-01 |
| OD 210 | Guidance on the preparation of IECEx Equipment Certificates and Reports of a Modular Combination (Ed. 1.0) | 2020-05-06 | ExTAG | 2025-09-30 |
| 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 | ExMC Delegated to ExMC WG1 | 2027-12-17 |
| 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 | Discontinued | |
| OD 207 |
Guidance on the Retention of Records. (Ed. 2.0)
IECEx OD207 Ed2.0.RLV
|
2021-01-21 | ExMC Delegated to ExTAG WG12 | 2026-01-21 |
| OD 206 | IECEx Assessment Feedback Form Ed. 1.0 | 2017-09-20 | ExAG | 2025-09-30 |
| OD 203 | Guidance on the definition of ‘manufacturer’ in relation to trade agents’ and ‘local assemblers’ Ed. 1.0 | 2014-05-01 | ExMC Delegated to ExMC WG11 | 2025-09-01 |
| OD 202 |
IECEx Proficiency Testing Scheme Ed 5.0 IECEx OD 202Ed5.0 RLV |
2024-10-18 | ExTAG Delegated to ExTAG WG10 | 2029-10-18 |
| 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 | ExMC Delegated to ExAG | 2025-09-30 |
| OD 035 New |
A procedure to generate, discuss, report and publish ExTAG Decision Sheets Ed. 3.2 IECEx OD 035Ed3.2 RLV |
2024-12-17 | ExMC Delegated to ExTAG Officers | 2029-12-17 |
| 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 | ExMC Delegated to ExTAG | 2025-11-26 |
| OD 033 |
IECEx Operations Manual – IECEx Unit Verification Certificates Ed. 1.1 IECEx OD 033 Ed1.1 RLV |
2020-04-16 | ExMC | 2025-09-30 |
| OD 026 |
Guidelines for the qualification of Lead Auditor and Auditors, in accordance with the IECEx System. Ed. 3.0 |
2022-02-08 | ExMC Delegated to ExMC WG5 | 2027-02-08 |
| 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 | ExMC Delegated to ExMC WG5 | 2028-12-12 |
| 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 | ExMC Delegated to ExTAG WG6 | 2026-04-21 |
| OD 021 | Guidance document for the Assessment of IS equipment and Systems Ed.2.0 | 2008-07-29 | ExTAG | 2025-09-01 |
| 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 | ExTAG | 2025-09-30 |
| OD 018 | Harmonised CHECK LIST FOR TESTING AND CALIBRATION LABORATORIES ISO/IEC 17025 (Ed. 4.0) | 2018-10-18 | ExTAG | |
| OD 017 |
Operational Document - Drawing and documentation guidance for IECEx certification – for use by manufacturers and ExTLS Ed.7 Translated Version:PT[Portugese Version] IECEx OD 017 Ed7.0 RLV |
2024-07-18 | ExTAG Delegated to ExTAG WG3 | 2029-07-18 |
| 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 | ExTAG Delegated to ExTAG WG4 | 2026-10-20 |
| 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 | ExMC WG1 Delegated to Secretariat | 2029-06-05 |
| 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 | ExMC Delegated to ExTAG WG1 | 2027-07-29 |
| 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 | ExMC Delegated to ExTAG WG1 | 2025-07-29 |
| 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 | ExMC Delegated to ExMC WG1 | 2027-12-19 |
| 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 | Discontinued | |
| 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.5.0) IECEx OD 003 2Ed5.0 RLV |
2024-10-18 | ExAG | 2029-10-18 |
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 | ExMarkCo | 2026-05-20 |
| 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 | ExMarkCo | 2026-03-29 |
| 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 | ExMarkCo | 2025-09-30 |