IEC 60079-19

Explosive atmospheres - Part 19: Equipment repair, overhaul and reclamation

This part of IEC 60079 gives instructions, principally of a technical nature, on the repair, overhaul, reclamation and modification of a certified equipment designed for use in explosive atmospheres; it is not applicable to maintenance, other than when repair and overhaul cannot be disassociated from maintenance, neither does it give advice on cable entry systems which may require renewal when the equipment is re-installed.

Atmosphères explosives - Partie 19: Réparation, révision et remise en état du matériel

La présente partie de la CEI 60079 donne des instructions, principalement de nature technique, pour la réparation, la révision, la remise en état et la modification du matériel certifié conçu pour être utilisé en atmosphères explosives; il n'est pas applicable à l'entretien sauf lorsque la réparation et la révision ne peuvent être dissociées de l'entretien, pas plus qu'elle ne donne un conseil sur les systèmes d'entrées de câbles qui peuvent exiger un renouvellement quand le matériel est ré-installé.

Električne naprave za eksplozivne plinske atmosfere - 19. del: Popravilo in remont naprav, ki se uporabljajo v eksplozivnih atmosferah (razen v rudnikih ali pri eksplozivih)

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• ICS: 29.260.20 - Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres
• Technical Committee: SC 31J - Classification of hazardous areas and installation requirements
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 27-Oct-2006
• Ref Project: SIST IEC 60079-19:1996 - Explosive atmospheres - Part 19: Equipment repair, overhaul and reclamation

Overview

IEC 60079-19 - "Explosive atmospheres - Part 19: Equipment repair, overhaul and reclamation" provides technical instructions for the repair, overhaul, reclamation and modification of certified electrical equipment intended for use in hazardous (explosive) atmospheres. The standard focuses on restoring or modifying equipment while preserving the original protection concepts and certification status. It is not intended for routine maintenance (except where repair/overhaul cannot be separated from maintenance) and it does not provide guidance on cable entry systems that may require renewal on re‑installation.

Key topics

Based on the scope, IEC 60079-19 addresses practical, technical aspects such as:

• Assessment and inspection of certified equipment to determine repairability and safety in explosive atmospheres
• Guidance on overhaul and reclamation processes to return equipment to a safe, certified condition
• Management of modifications to certified equipment and evaluation of their impact on the equipment’s protection concept
• Documentation and traceability to maintain certification records, repair history and technical justification
• Requirements for restoring protective features (enclosures, joints, seals and other protection principles) so the equipment remains suitable for hazardous locations
• Competence and quality control for persons and organizations performing repairs and overhauls
• Clarification that routine maintenance is outside scope unless inseparable from repair/overhaul, and explicit exclusion of in‑depth guidance on cable entry systems

(Note: the standard text provides technical instructions rather than general maintenance advice.)

Applications

IEC 60079-19 is used where certified equipment is installed in hazardous areas and requires technical intervention. Typical users include:

• Repair and overhaul workshops servicing equipment from petrochemical, mining, pharmaceutical and other hazardous‑area industries
• Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) approving field repairs or factory reclamation
• Certification and conformity assessment bodies evaluating post‑repair compliance
• Safety engineers, site maintenance leads and hazardous area specialists developing repair policies and procedures

Using IEC 60079-19 helps ensure repairs and modifications do not compromise explosion protection, enabling safe return-to-service of certified apparatus.

Related standards

IEC 60079-19 forms part of the broader IEC 60079 series on explosive atmospheres. For full compliance and context, users commonly consult other parts of the series that cover equipment construction, installation and maintenance practices for hazardous areas.

Keywords: IEC 60079-19, explosive atmospheres, equipment repair, overhaul, reclamation, hazardous area, certified equipment, repair standard, explosive atmosphere standards.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-1996
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Explosive atmospheres - Part 19: Equipment repair, overhaul and reclamation
Atmosphères explosives - Partie 19: Réparation, révision et remise en état du matériel
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: IEC 60079-19
ICS:
29.260.20 (OHNWULþQLDSDUDWL]D Electrical apparatus for
HNVSOR]LYQDR]UDþMD explosive atmospheres
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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