Throughout a project there maybe times when a piece of equipment required to perform a specific task is not available with ANZEx and IECEx certification.
Fortunately, there are alternative certifications and manufacturing systems used for Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas (EEHA) globally, so in the event that you need to use a piece of equipment without ANZEx and IECEx certification, a conformity assessment must be performed to ensure the equipment meets the same level of safety as an ANZEx & IECEx certified piece of equipment.
This assessment is demonstrated by the development of Conformity Assessment Documents (CAD).
ATEX
FM - Factory Mutual
UL - Underwriters Laboratory
CSA – Canadian Standards Association
Need help with alternative certification?Unlike a CAD (where there is a certification or manufacturing system to compare against), a fitness for purpose process provides a means of assessing changes to Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas (EEHA) typically used in novel or unusual applications, by reverting to the requirements of standards and their application.
The definitions of "fitness for purpose" is associated with the following concepts:
Suited for its designated role or purpose
Acceptable, suitable, and up to standard
Meets required criteria
Safe, not increasing existing risks
Practical, pragmatic, economical and compliant
The assessor must collect and evaluate all available technical information to confirm that the changes to the product do not make any
engineering difference and that no additional risk is introduced by the changes.
The HAZ team of expert engineers takes a practical approach to finding simple, productive and cost-effective compliance solutions for
equipment installed and operated in hazardous areas. With our head office in Brisbane we have delivered practical solutions to clients
throughout Australia, SE Asia and the USA.
We have the skills, trade experience and qualifications to ensure we meet and exceed your expectations.
We'll take a practical approach and create the simplest and most productive solution for you.