Atex is the common name given to the eu directive 949ec, equipment and protective systems intended for. Atex european community directive 94 9 ec applied throughout the european economic area eea since 1 july 2003 the european union eu the european free trade association efta switzerland, turkey became national law in each country by adoption follows earlier directives from 1970s and 1980s. A professional risk assessment determines hazardous area zones. These atex guidelines are intended to be a manual for all parties directly or. Application of directive 949 ec to used, repaired or modified products and to spare parts 8. The atex 949eu, that is dedicated to the manufacturer, has changed. Atex 94 9 ec will be replaced april 2016 with 201434eu if you design, manufacture or sell any equipment or protective system intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres you will need to comply with the atex directive 94 9 ec.
Directive 949ec formerly atex 100a of 23 march 1994 for the approximation of legal regulations of the member states for equipment and protection systems destined for the indended use in explosive areas. Atex directive 949ec since 1 july 2003, nonelectrical equipment in potentially explosive areas has also been subject to a special directive, the atex directive 949ec. Application guide industrial refrigeration systems in potentially explosive atmospheres hazardous area. Directive 94 9 ec should be adapted to that decision. Example marking atex mark all equipment certified under the atex directive 949ec, must be appropriately marked, and the main identification symbol which must be placed on the equipment is shown opposite. Atex directives 949ec and 9992ec health and safety. Atex directive 949ec european directives asco numatics.
New integrated pressure regulator with cylinder valve vipr o2 therapy. Still applicable up to 19 april 2016 the atex 949ec will be removed and replaced by a new directive. What equipment has to comply with atex for use in hazardous areas. For a solenoid valve, it is the complete product comprising the electrical operator. Pressure gauges, thermometers and fittings without connection are not subject to directive 949ec atex directive. At the end of last week, the european commission published an update of the list of european harmonized standards for the atex directive 949ec. Directive 949ec should be adapted to that decision. The abbreviation atex covers two european union directives. The atex directive 94 9 ec has been updated with the new atex directive 201434eu, this new directive will come into compliance on the 20th of april 2016. Readers attention is drawn to the fact that this guide is intended only to facilitate the application of directive 949ec and it is the relevant national transposition of the. The european commission has published directive 94 9 ec, often referred to as the atex directive. Readers attention is drawn to the fact that this guide is intended only to facilitate the application of directive 94 9 ec and it is the relevant national transposition of the text of the directive which is legally binding. Previously known as atex 100a, the directive now has the working title atex 95 and defines the unified safety requirements needed for free trade.
A guidance document on the atex directive transition from 949ec to 201434eu 371. The european commission has introduced updates to the legislative framework of several of its european directives. The atex 94 9 eu that is dedicated to the manufacturer has changed. Directive 949ec came into force on 1st march 1996, with a transition period until 30th june 2003. Oct 04, 2003 atex directives 94 9 ec and 9992 ec published. These guidelines are intended to be a manual for all parties directly or indirectly affected by directive 949ec commonly called the atex atmospheres. Sometimes the atex product directive 949ec until 19 april 2016. An assembly formed by combining two or more pieces of equipment has to be. Atex 201434eu guidelines 2nd edition december 2017. Readers attention is drawn to the fact that this guide is intended only to facilitate the application of directive 949ec and it is the relevant national transposition of the text of the directive which is legally binding. To the inquiry form with checklist for explosionproof gearmotors according to 949eg atex and iecex pdf, 2. Directive 949ec of the european parliament and the council.
The full title of directive 9992ec is directive on minimum requirements for improving the safety and health protection of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres. Combining such equipment and installing at the users premises is not. Directive 949ec or as of april 20, 2016 eu directive 201434eu. The atex 100a directive 949ec embodies the european requirements for equipment used in potentially explosive atmospheres and became mandatory in july 2003. Member states shall not prohibit, restrict or impede the placing on the market of components which, accompanied by a certificate of. Atex directive 949ec environment with an explosive atmosphere.
Equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres atex european. New atex directive 201434eu instructions february 2016 the new atex directive 201434eu1 will apply from april 20, 2016 and at the same time will replace atex directive 949ec. Directive 949ec of the european parliament and the council of 23 march 1994 on the approximation of the laws of the member states concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres official journal l 100, 19041994 p. This new atex directive was published on saturday 29 march 2014, under the new reference. Directive 949ec, commonly referred to as atex atmospheres explosibles products directive. Directive 201434eu of the european parliament and of the.
The guide to good practice should be used in conjunction with directive 199992ec on minimum requirements for improving the safety and health protection of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres, the framework directive 89391eec and directive 949ec. Additional operating instructions according to atex 949ec multileaf dampers hku jklu z0842 4 construction subject to change. Compliance with the atex directive 94 9 ec is a legal requirement in all european member states. It is often also referred to as atex 7 or the atex worker protection directive as it refers to article 7 of the european treaty to provide protections. Directive 199992ec lays down the minimum requirements for improving the safety and health protection of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres. Article 11 of this directive requires the commission to draw up practical guidelines in a guide to good practice of a nonbinding nature. Atex 949ec will be replaced april 2016 with 201434eu if you design, manufacture or sell any equipment or protective system intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres you will need to comply with the atex directive 949ec. Explosionproof drives in accordance with 949ec atex, iecex or. As of 20 april 2016, directive 201434eu, as transposed into the national legislation of the eu member states, is the sole legal instrument applicable. Directive 199992 ec of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 1999. Basic requirements of directive 201434eu previous 949. Atex stands for atmosphere explosive in french and it is the law in the eu. The new directive was published on march 29, 2014 in the official journal of the european union and the full text. Directive 94 9 ec of the european parliament and the council of 23 march 1994 on the approximation of the laws of the member states concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres official journal l 100, 19041994 p.
Additional operating instructions according to atex 949ec. Equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres atex. Before 20 april 2016 all the ec declarations of conformity for atex products placed on the eu market for the first time must be in line with directive 94 9 ec. Directive 949ec atex 95 has been replaced with atex directive 201434eu from 20th of april 2016. Industrial refrigeration systems in potentially explosive. Safety instructions for the use of air torque actuators series at and pt in potentially explosive atmospheres. Directive 76117eec, directive 79196eec 1 and directive 82eec shall be repealed as from 1 july 2003. This updated list is of importance to manufacturers of all types of equipment intended to be used in a potentially explosive atmosphere that have used european harmonized standards to prove ce. Directive as amended by directive 9563 ec ojl335,30. Directive 949ec of the european parliament and the. Atex guidelines on the application of directive 949ec. The directive is commonly referred to as the atex directive.
En 6007910 is the european standard for determining the classification of hazardous areas, giving guidance on determining the area classification and recommendations for detailing the zones on drawings. Direttiva atex 949ce atex directive 949ec atex richtlinien 949ec directives atex 949ce istruzioni di sicurezza per luso degli attuatori serie at e pt in atmosfere potenzialmente esplosive. The directive was implemented into gb law by the equipment and protective. An area where an explosive atmosphere occurs frequently or continuously for zone 0 but it is useful to understand the classification system commonly. It is also important to note that type examination certificates to the 94 9 ec will still remain to be valid.
Atex regulations on safety in explosive atmospheres are put into effect by two eu directives, atex 7 and atex 95. Who implements the directive national authorities are responsible for implementing the directive in the eu by transposing its provisions into their legislation. More frequent product surveillance is expected under the new atex directive 201434eu. The directive on equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres 94 9 ec was adopted on 23 march 1994 and entered into force on 1 march 1996. The atex directive 949ec has been updated with the new atex directive 201434eu, this new directive will come into compliance on the 20th of april 2016. These guidelines are intended to be a manual for all parties directly or indirectly affected by. Guidelines on atex directive 949ec of 23 march 1994. Creation of directive 949ec also called atex or atex 100a in replacement of directives 76117eec, 79196 eec, 82eec. The atex 949ec directive is one of the new european directives.
New atex directive 201434eu instructions february 2016 the new atex directive 201434eu1 will apply from april 20, 2016 and at the same time will replace atex directive 94 9 ec. The atex 100a directive 94 9 ec embodies the european requirements for equipment used in potentially explosive atmospheres and became mandatory in july 2003. The atex 949eu that is dedicated to the manufacturer has changed. Additional operating instructions according to atex 94 9 ec multileaf dampers hku jklu z0842 3 construction subject to change. Since july 1st 2003 it has been mandatory under european law, that all equipment for use in a potentially explosive atmosphere must conform to specific safety standards. This must be followed by the appropriate code for the type on environment where the equipment can be used. Directive 94 9 ec of the european parliament and the council of 23 march 1994 author. Readers attention is drawn to the fact that these guidelines. Atex 949ec atex directive dsear on site assessment. The directive is to form the basis of the current regulations relating to electrical and nonelectrical equipment for explosive atmospheres.
Instructions february 2016 new atex directive 201434eu. Atex derives its name from the french title of the 949ec directive. Atex directive 949ec files cesi atex certificate for se8 ts293 file 1. A guidance document on the atex directive transition from 949ec to 201434eu 371 kb is available, with a list of frequently asked questions and answers. Atex directive 949ec this page on the atex directive is an excerpt from the original and is reproduced courtesy of control and what is atex. The atex directive 949ec stipulates a type examination for explosion. Atex regulations on safety in explosive atmospheres are put into effect by two eu directives, atex 7 and atex 95 atex 95 is known as the equipment directive. Appareils destines a etre utilises en atmospheres explosibles since july 1st 2003 it has been mandatory under european law, that all equipment for use in a potentially explosive atmosphere must conform to specific safety standards. The atex 94 9 eu, that is dedicated to the manufacturer, has changed. Wednesday, 09 july 2008 laurent orcibal regulation and quality conception we the undersigned, legris sa, manufacturer of fittings and industrial valves certify that all our products are out of the scope of the directive 949ec known as atex. However, the later directive was repealed by directive 201434eu on the. Member states shall not prohibit, restrict or impede the placing on the market of components which, accompanied by a certificate of conformity as. As of april 20, 2016, directive 949ce has been replaced with.
Eu directive 949ec atex 95 for pneumatic components. This directive was transposed into german law on 12 december 1996. Compliance with the atex directive 949ec is a legal requirement in all european member states. The atex directive applies to electrical and nonelectrical equipment. Atex 153 worker protection directive 9992ec dnv gl. Directive 94 9 ec, commonly referred to as atex atmospheres explosibles products directive. The atex directive 201434eu replaced the previous atex directive 94 9 ec which was applicable between 1 july 20 and 19 april 2016. Atex 95 directive 949ec equipment classification the directive does not use zone numbers in the classification of hazardous areas, preferring to refer to their definitions e.
Atex directive 949ec environment with an explosive. Although 949ec atex certificates will remain valid, it will not be possible to have a variation under the old directive as the directive will be repealed after the transition period. Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosi ve atmospheres keywords. F series gearmotors made by combining the specified products. Nonbinding guide to good practice for implementing the. Application of directive 949 ec alongside others that may apply 7. Blagdon pump atex 100a directive directive on equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. A guidance document on the atex directive transition from 94 9 ec to 201434eu 371 kb is available, with a list of frequently asked questions and answers. Therefore, from 1stjuly 2003, all products within the scope of atex directive must comply.
Atex 201434eu guidelines 1st edition april 2016 issep. Products that are already in the distribution chain including stockpiles, before 20 april 2016, can continue to be distributed with the ec declaration of conformity referring to. It is also important to note that type examination certificates to the 949ec will still remain to be valid. Still applicable up to 19 april 2016 the atex 94 9 ec will be removed and replaced by a new directive. This directive is also known as the atex 95 unofficial designation. Whereas, on 18 december 1985, the council adopted a framework directive on electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres 76117eec 3 and, on 15 february 1982, a directive concerning electrical. Creation of directive 94 9 ec also called atex or atex 100a in replacement of directives 76117eec, 79196 eec, 82eec. Equipment specifically excluded from directive 949 ec 6. Atex directive 94 9 ec since 1 july 2003, nonelectrical equipment in potentially explosive areas has also been subject to a special directive, the atex directive 94 9 ec. The new directive was published on march 29, 2014 in. Directive 94 9 ec came into force on 1st march 1996, with a transition period until 30thjune 2003. Ec certificates of conformity to the harmonized standards obtained in accordance with the procedures laid down in the directives referred to in paragraph 1 shall continue to be valid until 30 june 2003 unless they expire before that date.
The european commission has published directive 949ec, often referred to as the atex directive. Nonbinding guide to good practice for implementing. Certificate cesi 04 atex 099q quality assurance notification tecncocontrol file 302. Therefore from 1st july 2003, all products within the scope of atex directive must comply. Directive 949ec, commonly referred to as atex atmospheres. Removing just one of the 3 elements eliminates the entire risk. The directive on equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres 949ec was adopted on 23 march 1994 and entered into force on 1 march 1996.
Whereas, on 18 december 1985, the council adopted a. The dispositions of the directive establish evaluation criteria for the maximum temperature admissible. These atex guidelines are intended to be a manual for all parties directly or indirectly affected by directive 201434eu1, commonly referred to as the atex atmospheres explosibles product directive, applicable from 20 april 2016, replacing the previous directive 94 9 ec applicable from 1 july 2003 until 19 april 2016. Directive 949ec of the european parliament and the council of 23 march 1994 author. Member states shall not prohibit, restrict or impede the placing on the market and putting into service in their territory of equipment, protective systems, or devices referred to in article 1 2 which comply with this directive. Atex 95 and atex 7 directive 94 9 ec is designed to harmonize the laws of the eu member states concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Atex 95 refers to the equipment and protective systems intended for use in explosive atmospheres. Atex 95 and atex 7 directive 949ec is designed to harmonize the laws of the eu member states concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. The objective is to improve the directives and therefore the safety of the products they apply to, and to reach a level of higher protection for the customers.
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