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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Certified service facility scheme
The IECEx Secretariat have compiled the following FAQs for the certified service facility scheme, which are based on questions from industry, and users. The information provided in the FAQs will be helpful for those new to IECEx. If your question has not been addressed in this FAQs, please do not hesitate to contact the IECEx Secretariat at Contact us.
Are IECEx Certified Service Facilities that are certified for inspection and maintenance services on Ex equipment according to IEC 60079-14 or IEC 60079-17 under the IECEx 03-4 ‘sub-Scheme’ authorized to ‘IECEx certify’ the equipment or the installation?
No, however the IECEx Certified Service Facility can provide reports from inspections that can form part of the requirements of regulations or client requirements.
Can any IECEx Certified Service Facility provide repair and overhaul services on any equipment from any manufacturer?
Yes, provided that they have access to all necessary documentation such as the equipment schedule drawings and records of previous repairs or overhaul (refer IEC 60079-19, Edition 4.0, Clause 4.3.2.4.1)
Some items of repaired or overhauled have unusual markings (for example, an ‘R’ in a square or an ‘R’ in an inverted triangle) ... are these significant and/or have a special meaning ?
Yes, because these symbols indicate how the work was done and to what Standard or documentation. The meanings of each are explained in Annex A of IEC 60079-19.
Why are some publications on the IECEx website about the IECEx Certified Services Scheme marked as “CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW – NOT FOR USE”
These are relatively old documents that are not in current use because there are currently no IECEx Certification Bodies offering certification in the ‘sub-Scheme(s)’ covered by the document(s). They are made available as basic information to service facilities as potential clients and in the event that a service facility requires certification and a Certification Body applies for acceptance to issue IECEx Certification under the relevant ‘sub-Scheme’ the document will be reviewed, edited as necessary and then published for use