IECEx 03-0-2017 PDF
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Full title and description
IECEx 03-0:2017 — IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme – Rules of Procedure — Part 0: General Rules of Procedure. This document defines the general rules, governance and linkages to subordinate rules and operational documents used to assess and certify service facilities that provide services related to equipment for use in explosive atmospheres.
Abstract
Provides the General Rules of Procedure for the IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme (IECEx 03). It establishes governance (ExMC and ExSFC), the role and structure of operational documents, normative references and the high-level requirements that subordinate Parts (03-1 to 03-5) and Operational Documents use when certifying service facilities working on Ex equipment and installations. The publication complements the IECEx Basic Rules and references the relevant IEC 60079 series standards.
General information
- Status: Superseded — original Edition 1.0 (2017) has been succeeded by a later edition of IECEx 03-0 (Ed.2.0 published 16 December 2024) and is therefore no longer the current active edition.
- Publication date: Edition 1.0 — December 2017.
- Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) / IECEx Secretariat.
- ICS / categories: Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres — ICS 29.260.20 (explosive-atmosphere equipment and related conformity procedures).
- Edition / version: Edition 1.0 (2017-12).
- Number of pages: Approximately 9 pages (PDF / published pamphlet format for Ed.1.0).
Scope
Defines the general rules and procedures for the IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme covering certification of service facilities that provide services associated with equipment intended for use in explosive atmospheres. The scope specifically ties scheme requirements to the relevant IEC 60079 series standards (for example IEC 60079-10-1, IEC 60079-10-2, IEC 60079-14, IEC 60079-17 and IEC 60079-19) and sets the framework that subordinate Parts (03-1 to 03-5) expand for particular service activities.
Key topics and requirements
- Governance and roles — Ex Management Committee (ExMC) oversight and the IECEx Service Facilities Scheme Committee (ExSFC) responsibilities for harmonisation and technical guidance.
- Rules of Procedure and Operational Documents — structure, categories and maintenance of ODs that supplement the Rules.
- Certification prerequisites — demonstration of appropriate operational procedures, competence of personnel, suitable test facilities and traceability of measurements.
- Quality system alignment — IECEx requires quality-system arrangements for service facilities consistent with ISO 9001-based principles.
- Linkages to technical standards — application and harmonised interpretation of the IEC 60079 series within service activities (classification, installation, inspection, maintenance, repair/overhaul).
Typical use and users
Used by conformity assessment bodies (ExCBs) when assessing candidate and accepted certification bodies and by service facilities seeking IECEx certification. Typical users include companies offering area classification, selection/design of Ex equipment and installations, installation and initial inspection teams, inspection and maintenance providers, and repair/overhaul facilities that work on Ex equipment in oil & gas, petrochemical, utilities, mining, grain handling, painting/coating and other industries with potentially explosive atmospheres.
Related standards
Closely related to the IECEx Basic Rules (IEC CA 01 and IECEx 01‑S) and the subordinate Parts of the IECEx 03 series (03-1 through 03-5). Also directly references the IEC 60079 series (notably parts dealing with area classification, installation, inspection, maintenance and repair) and relevant ISO/IEC conformity assessment and quality standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 17065, ISO 9001).
Keywords
IECEx, certified service facilities, rules of procedure, explosive atmospheres, Ex service certification, ExSFC, ExMC, IEC 60079, area classification, inspection, maintenance, repair, overhaul, ISO 9001.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: IECEx 03-0:2017 is the Part 0 Rules of Procedure document for the IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme — providing the general rules and governance framework used to certify service facilities that work on equipment for explosive atmospheres.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers scheme governance, the role and maintenance of Operational Documents, normative references, high-level certification requirements (competence, facilities, procedures, quality systems) and the interface to specific Parts of IECEx 03 that address particular service activities.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: IECEx Certification Bodies (ExCBs), service facilities applying for IECEx certification, assessors, and industry stakeholders in oil & gas, petrochemical, mining, utilities, manufacturing and any sector requiring Ex service conformity assurance.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: The 2017 Edition 1.0 is no longer the current edition — IECEx now publishes an updated edition of IECEx 03-0 (Ed.2.0 published 16 December 2024). Users should consult the IECEx Rules page and obtain the current edition/operational documents when performing or applying assessments.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: Yes — IECEx 03-0 is the general Part 0 for the IECEx 03 series. It is supplemented by Parts 1 through 5 (IECEx 03-1 to IECEx 03-5), each covering rules of procedure for specific service activities (area classification, equipment selection/design, installation/initial inspection, inspection/maintenance, repair/overhaul).
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: IECEx, Certified Service Facilities, Rules of Procedure, Ex service certification, IEC 60079, ExSFC, ExMC, operational documents, inspection, maintenance, repair, overhaul.