Connected Technology Talks Podcast 15 - IEC 60079 Part 0 for non-electrical products

In this episode, Element certification engineer Jayson Shepherd and senior technical specialist Simon Barrowcliff break down recent developments in IEC 60079‑0 (Explosive atmospheres - Part 0: Equipment - General requirements) and its application to non‑electrical equipment. They clarify long‑standing confusion around how Part 0 integrates with the ISO/EN 80079‑36 and 80079‑37 standards and explain the latest decisions from international certification bodies. 

Why listen to this podcast? 

• Understand the rules for non‑electrical equipment certification, especially where manufacturers have previously relied on historic EN 13463 standards 

• Learn how IECEx now expects Part 0 to be applied

• Avoid delays and non‑compliances by knowing which 60079‑0 clauses apply to your equipment before submitting for certification 

• Gain clarity on ATEX implications, including likely alignment between notified bodies following recent IECEx rulings 

• Hear practical guidance from experts involved in the IECEx discussions, with tips for manufacturers upgrading legacy certificates 
  
  

Key topics covered in this podcast 

• What changed when non‑electrical equipment became part of the IECEx standards? 

• Should manufacturers always apply IEC 60079‑0 alongside ISO 80079‑36/37? 

• What was the final conclusion from the IECEx meetings in Scotland (2023), 2024, and Japan regarding the use of Part 0? 

• How will the new requirement affect all new IECEx certifications going forward? 

• What does this mean for existing certificates- do they need updating? 

• How will ATEX notified bodies respond, and will their approach align with IECEx? 

• How can manufacturers determine which 60079‑0 clauses apply, using the table in ISO 80079‑36? 

• What steps should companies take when transferring or upgrading legacy EN 13463 certificates? 

 

Listen to the podcast below.