
Explosive atmospheres - Part 19: Equipment repair, overhaul and reclamation
STANDARD published on 1.5.2026
Designation standards: ČSN EN IEC 60079-19-ed.4
Classification mark: 332320
Catalog number: 523709
Publication date standards: 1.5.2026
The number of pages: 98
Approximate weight : 325 g (0.72 lbs)
Country: Czech technical standard
Category: Technical standards ČSN
This part of IEC 60079 applies to service facilities and covers only those factors related to overhaul, repair or reclamation of Ex Equipment specifically designed for hazardous areas, where the hazard is caused by explosive atmospheres. Ex Equipment can be overhauled, repaired or reclaimed to mitigate deficiencies identified during operation, inspection and maintenance.
NOTE 1 Service facilities can include users, manufacturers and third party repairers.
It does not include:
- advice on cable and wiring systems which can require a renewal when the equipment is re-installed;
- Repair or overhaul of Type of Protection "m";
- Repair or overhaul of Ex Components;
- Requirements for manufacturers who overhaul and repair equipment which they have manufactured.
NOTE 2 - Manufacturers who overhaul and repair equipment which they have manufactured might want to take into consideration the principles in this document with respect to marking and user records for the user´s verification records