IECEx OD 313-5-2023 PDF

Full title and description

St IECEx OD 313-5-2023 — IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme — Part 5: Repair, overhaul and reclamation of Ex equipment. Assessment and certification procedures for service facilities involved in the repair, overhaul and reclamation of equipment for use in explosive atmospheres; Edition 1.2 (published December 12, 2023). The document defines the IECEx procedures for initial assessment, re-assessment, surveillance and competence requirements for Certification Bodies (ExCBs) and auditors that assess service facilities performing repair, overhaul and reclamation of Ex equipment in accordance with the IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme.

Abstract

This operational document (OD 313-5, Ed.1.2 — 2023) specifies the procedural requirements used within the IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme for the assessment and certification of service facilities that repair, overhaul or reclaim equipment intended for use in explosive atmospheres. It covers the assessment process for candidate and existing ExCBs acting on behalf of the IECEx System, auditor competence criteria, on-site assessment and surveillance activities, reporting (assessment report forms and annexes), and decision-making and voting processes required to grant or extend IECEx acceptance for service facilities undertaking repair, overhaul and reclamation activities. The OD is intended to ensure consistent, auditable and competency-based assessments aligned with the IEC 60079 series (notably IEC 60079-19) and other IECEx Operational Documents.

General information

• Status: Active (current operational document for the IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme)
• Publication date: 12 December 2023
• Publisher: IECEx (IEC System for Certification to Standards relating to Equipment for use in Explosive Atmospheres) / IEC Secretariat
• ICS / categories: Primarily 29.260.20 (Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres); related categories include conformity assessment and service facility certification
• Edition / version: Edition 1.2 (Ed.1.2)
• Number of pages: 24 (approximate — editorial and annex content may affect final pagination)

Scope

OD 313-5 defines the procedures for the assessment and certification of service facilities that perform repair, overhaul and reclamation of equipment intended for use in explosive atmospheres. It applies to the processes used by IECEx Certification Bodies (ExCBs) and the IECEx Secretariat when assessing candidate ExCBs, conducting initial assessments, re-assessments, surveillance visits and scope extensions related to repair/overhaul/reclamation services. The document also covers requirements for assessment planning, witnessing of activities, evidence collection, reporting format, and minimum competence criteria for auditors performing IECEx 03-5/03-? assessments in this subject area.

Key topics and requirements

• Procedures for initial assessment and re-assessment of ExCBs for certification of repair/overhaul/reclamation service facilities.
• Ongoing surveillance, periodic on-site visits and follow-up procedures for certified service facilities.
• Competence requirements for ExCB auditors (technical knowledge, experience in IEC 60079-19 processes and auditing skills); qualification and witnessing of auditors.
• Assessment planning, duration determination, audit team composition and evidence gathering requirements.
• Use of standard assessment report forms and annexed templates to ensure consistent reporting.
• Requirements for assessing service facility quality management system elements specific to repair/overhaul/reclamation activities.
• Rules for scope extension of existing ExCBs and procedures for assessing ExCBs seeking new acceptance for repair/overhaul/reclamation scope.
• References and cross-references to related IECEx ODs and IEC standards (e.g., IEC 60079-19) governing repair and overhaul of Ex equipment.

Typical use and users

This document is used by: IECEx Secretariat staff; IECEx-recognised Certification Bodies (ExCBs) performing assessments of service facilities; auditors and technical experts who conduct IECEx audits of repair, overhaul and reclamation activities; managers of service facilities that seek IECEx certification; manufacturers and owners/operators of Ex equipment who use certified service facilities; and regulatory or procurement teams that require verification of repair/overhaul competence for equipment used in hazardous areas.

Related standards

Key related documents and standards include: IEC 60079-19 (Explosive atmospheres — Repair and overhaul of electrical equipment), other parts of the IEC 60079 series, IECEx Operational Documents OD 314-5 (QMS requirements for repair/overhaul/reclamation service facilities), OD 315-5 (additional requirements), OD 316-5 (assessment procedures for ExCBs for the repair/overhaul/reclamation scheme), IECEx rules and guidance (e.g., IECEx 03 series), and international conformity assessment standards that underpin certification body competence such as ISO/IEC 17065 and related guidance.

Keywords

IECEx, OD 313-5, service facilities, repair, overhaul, reclamation, Ex equipment, explosive atmospheres, assessment procedures, certification, ExCB, auditor competence, IEC 60079-19, surveillance, scope extension.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: St IECEx OD 313-5-2023 is an IECEx Operational Document (Edition 1.2) that specifies procedures for assessment and certification of service facilities involved in the repair, overhaul and reclamation of equipment intended for use in explosive atmospheres under the IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the assessment framework and procedural steps used by ExCBs and the IECEx Secretariat for initial assessments, re-assessments, surveillance, reporting and scope extensions relating to repair/overhaul/reclamation services, plus minimum auditor competence and reporting templates.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: IECEx Certification Bodies (ExCBs), auditors and technical assessors, managers of repair/overhaul/reclamation service facilities, equipment owners/operators, and regulators or procurement teams that require IECEx-validated repair and overhaul capability.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As published on 12 December 2023 (Edition 1.2), this OD is current. It carries a scheduled review date as defined by IECEx (review cycles typically noted on the IECEx Operational Documents listing); users should check IECEx resources or the IECEx Secretariat for any subsequent revisions after 2023.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — OD 313-5 is one part of the IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme documentation. It works together with companion Operational Documents such as OD 314-5 (QMS requirements), OD 315-5 (additional requirements), OD 316-5 (assessment procedures for ExCBs) and other IECEx rules and guidance covering certified service facilities and Ex equipment maintenance.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Repair, overhaul, reclamation, Ex equipment, IECEx, OD 313-5, assessment procedures, certification, ExCB, auditor competence, IEC 60079-19.