September 2013
Referenced Agenda ExMC/858D/DA
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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION IEC SYSTEM FOR CERTIFICATION TO STANDARDS RELATING TO EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (IECEx SYSTEM)
ExMC – IECEx Management Committee
Confirmed List of Day 1+2 Decisions
Introduction
This document contains a list of Decisions from Day 1 and 2 of the Fifteenth Meeting of the IECEx Management Committee, ExMC, held in Fortaleza on 19 and 20 September 2013.
Decisions 2013/01 to 2013/37B were confirmed during Day 2 of the meeting.
Decisions 2013/38 to 2013/60B were confirmed by the IECEx Executive via correspondence, immediately following the meeting.
In noting the success of the Fortaleza meetings we look forward to working with all Members as we implement these decisions and further secure the success of the IECEx System.
With kind regards
Chris Agius
IECEx Executive Secretary
Visiting address:IECEx Secretariat
SAI Global Building
286 Sussex Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia / Contact Details:
Tel: +61 2 8206 6940
Fax: +61 2 8206 6272
E-mail:
http://www.iecex.com
1.2 Address by the IEC President – Dr Klaus Wucherer
Decision 2013/01
The meeting appreciated an Address from the IEC President Dr Wucherer and his support of the IECEx System
2 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Decision 2013/02
The Meeting approved the Draft Agenda ExMC/858D/DA with the following changes:
· Item 8.4 – Proposed new OD for application of IEC 60079-33 Ex s – Inclusion of Comments from DE relating to ExMC/866/CD Comments issued as Green paper ExMC(DE/Fortaleza)03.
· Item 13.4.1 – Relating to the Report from WG4 “Assessors” Additional Comments from DE will be provided verbally at Item 13.4.1
· Item 13.7 – Report from WG15 on Non electrical Standards – Revised Report ExMC(Secretariat/Fortaleza)02 Replaces ExMC/877/CD
· Item 13.8 – Report from WG16 Training - To move item 13.8 Report from WG16 to be included with item 11 IECEx CoPC Scheme Report as the recommendation from WG16 has a direct impact on the work of ExPCC
3.2 Matters arising from these minutes
3.2.1 Report on Actions arising from the Calgary 2012 ExMC Meeting
Decision 2013/03
The Meeting accepted a report from the Secretariat on the actions arising from the Calgary 2012 Meeting as detailed in Annex A of ExMC/819A/RM, noting action item 18 (IT solutions for identifying Certificates covered by an IECEx Mark License) carries forward.
4 OVERVIEW OF IECEx SYSTEM ACTIVITIES AND CURRENT POSITION
4.1 Annual Report Card
Decision 2013/04
The Meeting accepted the Secretariat’s report ExMC/859/R, containing an overview of the IECEx System activities acknowledging the continued and sustained year by year growth of the IECEx.
4.2 Election of IECEx Chairman
Decision 2013/05
The Meeting, following an election by secret ballot, agreed to appoint Dr Thorsten Arnhold from Germany as the ExMC nomination as Chairman for CAB approval.
5 REPORT ON IEC CAB (Conformity Assessment Board) MATTERS
5.1 Address by IEC CAB Chairman – Dr Hiromichi Fujisawa
Decision 2013/06
The meeting appreciated an address by the IEC Vice President and CAB Chairman, Dr Fujisawa along with his support of the IECEx System and attendance at this and previous IECEx meetings and events.
5.3.2 Noting of Specific Decisions, relating to IECEx from CAB Geneva 2013 Meeting (CAB/1170/DL)
Decision 2013/07
The Meeting accepted a verbal report from the Secretary.
Decision 2013/08
The Meeting agreed to discuss a GB comment concerning the IECEx general reserve during the discussion on Finances
6 IECEx MEMBERSHIP
6.1 Current Membership
Decision 2013/09
The Meeting accepted the updated Membership list, as listed at http://www.iecex.com/directory/bodies/od001.asp .
6.3.1 New ExCBs and ExTLs accepted, via correspondence, since Calgary 2012 ExMC Meeting.
Decision 2013/10
The Meeting accepted the report detailing the list of ExCBs and ExTLs accepted via correspondence as detailed in ExMC/860/R.
6.4 Applications for Extension of Scope
Decision 2013/11
The Meeting accepted the report detailing the applications for extension of Scope detailed in ExMC/861/R, noting agreement on the use of IEC 60079-13.
7.2 IECEx 5 year Re-Assessment
Decision 2013/12
The Meeting accepted the report detailing the re-assessment reports issued since the Calgary 2012 ExMC Meeting detailed in ExMC/862A/Inf.
7.3 Revision of OD 003-2 to incorporate an Interim Surveillance Assessment between 5 year Re-assessments
Decision 2013/13A
The Meeting, in noting support from the ExTAG, accepted a proposal from WG1 (Revision of Scheme Rules) for a mid-term interim surveillance assessment visit for ExCBs and ExTLs subjected to 5 year reassessments, by a technical assessor, not necessarily a Lead Assessor, as provided for by the proposed amendment to OD 003-2 contained in Document ExMC/857/DV. The current program for On-Line reviews by the Secretariat shall continue.
Decision 2013/13B
The Meeting, in noting support from the ExTAG, agreed to the AU proposal that use may be made of a suitable local Assessor for the midterm surveillance assessment visit in an attempt to contain costs, where practical to do so, taking account issues of impartiality.
7.4 New ExCBs and ExTLs Assessment Reports since ExMC Meeting Calgary, 2012
7.4.1 New ExCB – LabTest Certification Inc. Canada
Decision 2013/14
The Meeting accepted the Assessment report contained in ExMC/884/DV
7.4.2 New ExTL – LabTest Certification Inc. Canada
Decision 2013/15
The Meeting accepted the Assessment report contained in ExMC/885/DV
8 IECEx CERTIFIED EQUIPMENT SCHEME, IECEx 02
8.2 Proposed Amendment to IECEx 02 Rules of Procedures
Decision 2013/16A
The Meeting accepted the Proposed Amendment to IECEx 02 Edition 5.0 contained in ExMC/863A/DV to proceed to publication, following editorial alignment regarding “or legal entity” as per ISO/IEC 17065.
Decision 2013/16B
The Meeting accepted the principle of the DE Proposal to amend Clause 8.1.3 contained in IECEx 02 Ed.5 as detailed in document ExMC/899/CD but agreed to refer this to WG 1 for further work and prepare an amendment for final consideration by ExMC.
8.3 Operational Document OD 024 - Results and Discussion on Questionnaire – Acceptance of non Witnessed Tests
Decision 2013/17
The Meeting, in noting the following two documents, and additional input from IECEE agreed to defer further discussion until the next ExMC meeting to allow further consideration and an understanding of developments within the IECEE.
· ExMC/717A/Q – Questionnaire
· ExMC/865/CD – Results and Analysis of Questionnaire
8.4 Integration of Ex s (new IEC 60079-33) into the IECEx 02 Certified Equipment Scheme
Decision 2013/18
In noting general acceptance of document ExMC/866/CD as the new OD and clarification over the term Independent Verifiers, the meeting agreed to refer the remaining DE Comments detailed in ExMC(DE/Fortaleza)03 to the Executive for review and preparation a final Draft OD for ExMC approval via correspondence.
9 IECEx CONFORMITY MARK LICENSE SYSTEM, IECEx 04
9.1.2 Current ExMarkCo Membership vacancies
Decision 2013/19
The Meeting accepted the nomination of Ms Dalia El Tawy as a member of the IECEx Mark Committee in the Interest Category of Manufacturer
9.1.3 Guidance for the use of the IECEx Logo
Decision 2013/20
The Meeting agreed that the following documents proceed to publication.
ExMC/867/CD - Draft Revision of IECEx 01B
ExMC/868/CD - Draft Revision of IECEx 04A
9.1.4 Procedures for issuing IECEx Mark Licenses, OD 022 and use of the Mark for Unit Verification Certification
Decision 2013/21
The Meeting agreed that document ExMC/869/CD should proceed to publication.
9.3 Other Matters relating to the IECEx Conformity Mark System
Decision 2013/22A
The Meeting accepted the ExMarkCo recommendation that more work be undertaken to cover aspects of Confidentiality within the IECEx Rules.
Decision 2013/22B
The Meeting thanked Mr Duffy for his comprehensive report on the work of ExMarkCo Committee outlined in document ExMC/883/R.
10 CERTIFIED SERVICE FACILITIES SCHEME – IECEx 03
10.2 To Note Publication and feedback of new Scheme Rules and Operational Documents for the IECEx Certified Service Facilities Scheme-
Decision 2013/23
The Meeting noted that all documents listed under this agenda item have been published in accordance with decisions 2012/26; 27:28 and 29 from the Calgary meeting
10.3 Any Other matters concerning the IECEx 03 Certified Services Scheme
Decision 2013/24
The Meeting agreed that the Executive should be asked to consider a proposal to establish a new Committee structure for the Certified Services Scheme for consideration by the ExMC.
11 IECEx CERTIFICATE OF PERSONNEL COMPETENCE SCHEME, IECEx 05
Decision 2013/25A
The Meeting agreed to ExMC WG16 Recommendation #4 (of ExMC/878/R) that the work of WG 16 (see Agenda Item 13.8) be transferred to a new WG of ExPCC, with ExMC WG16 Recommendations # 1, 2, 3 to be referred to ExPCC.
Decision 2013/25B
The Meeting agreed that the existing members of ExMC WG16 become the WG members under the ExPCC to consider this work. The Convenor of this WG be left to ExPCC to appoint.
11.1 Report from the ExPCC Chairman
Decision 2013/26A
The Meeting agreed that as an interim measure the following apply
· All existing ExCBs use Edition 1 of both OD 503 and 504.
· All new ExCBs use Edition 2 of both OD 503 and 504.
· All ExCBs use Edition 3 of both OD 503 and 504 on publication.
Decision 2013/26B
The Meeting agreed that Mr John Allen take over the Chairman of ExPCC with Mr R Wigg to become Deputy Chairman. This to apply for the remainder of the existing term and the next term.
Decision 2013/26C
The Meeting accepted the report contained in ExMC/870/R.
12 IECEx SYSTEM – GENERAL MATTERS
12.2 ISO/IEC 17065 Implementation
Decision 2013/27
The Meeting in accepting the proposed implementation plan contained in Document ExTAG/298/Inf noted that an upcoming ExTAG training session proposed for the next meeting could cover some of the comments made by RU concerning the need for technical requirements and checklists.
12.3 Approval and maintenance of Documents (re Action Item 13 from Split 2011 ExMC Mins – RU Proposal)
Decision 2013/28A
The Meeting agreed that the Chairman and the Secretary seek approval within CAB for consistency in the provision of required timeframe for the review of both Operational documents and Rules of procedures.
Decision 2013/28B
The Meeting agreed that when revised Operational Documents and Rules are published in a manner that identifies changes eg use of “Red Line” documents. The Secretary was requested to review which is the best way to capture identification of the Changes’
12.4 Progress on the AU Proposal for certain matters to be delegated to IECEx Executive
Decision 2013/29
The Meeting agreed in principle to having a list of items that may be delegated to the Executive but are not in a position to accept the proposals in document ExMC/872/CD. Therefore it was agreed to defer this proposal to the next ExMC meeting. However in the meantime Members were requested to submit written comments in the form of proposed changes to ExMC/872/CD to the Secretary within 3 months.
12.5 Term of Office for Chairman and Deputy Chairman of ExTAG, ExMarkCo and ExPCC - proposed Amendment to IECEx 01 Basic Rules
Decision 2013/30
The Meeting accepted the proposal in Document ExMC/890/CD to be referred to the CAB for approval.
13 WORKING GROUP REPORTS
13.1 IECEx WG1 - Rules
Decision 2013/31A
The Meeting accepted the format of Document ExMC/864/CD as the recording of Terms and Definitions used within IECEx.
Decision 2013/31B
The Meeting agreed in principle that where ever possible consistent definitions should be used.
Decision 2013/31C
The Meeting agreed in principle that where applicable TC 31 definitions should be used.
Decision 2013/31D
The Meeting agreed that all definitions should be referred to the definition “Owners” for detailed review and alignment where necessary. The Secretary was requested to keep the list of Definitions up to date.
Decision 2013/31E
The Meeting accepted the recommendations contained in Document ExMC/873/R with the following variations:
· Recommendation 4 to go to WG2 (re List of test equipment required by ExTLs)
· Recommendation 12 not accepted. To obtain more information from the US and refer back to WG 1 with the US experts to WG1 to provide additional information.
· Recommendation 14- agreed that the number series 400 be assigned to the Conformity Mark documents.
13.2 IECEx WG5 - Management of Quality System Assessments of Manufacturers
Decision 2013/32
The Meeting agreed to consider via correspondence documents referenced in recommendations 2, 3, 4 contained in Document ExMC/874/R.
13.3 IECEx WG2 - Development of Technical Guidance Documents
Decision 2013/33
The Meeting accepted a verbal report of progress from the ExMC WG2 Convener, Mr Steve Bentham, noting a written report to be provided along with new TCD by end October 2013. The title of the WG changed to Technical Capability Documents.
13.4 IECEx WG4 - Technical Reference Group for Assessment of ExCBs and ExTLs
13.4.1 WG4 Report
Decision 2013/34A
The Meeting accepted the report contained in Document ExMC/875/R.
Decision 2013/34B
The Meeting accepted a proposal from DE that WG4 review Operational Document OD 003-1 to cover Assessor requirements for all IECEx Schemes.
Decision 2013/34C
The Meeting in accepting the offer from Mr John Allen to join WG4 requested other Members to nominate experts to join WG4.
13.4.2 Assessor Applicants
Decision 2013/35A
The Meeting appointed Mr Philip Oates of GB as an IECEx Approved Assessor as contained in Document ExMC/888/DV
Decision 2013/35B
The Meeting appointed Mr Heinz Farke of DE as an IECEx Approved Assessor as contained in Document ExMC/889/DV
13.5 IECEx WG11 - Trade Agents
Decision 2013/36
The Meeting accepted the recommendations contained in Document ExMC/891A/CD and the Operational Documents proceed to publication.
13.6 IECEx WG 13 - Business Development
Decision 2013/37A
The Meeting accepted the recommendations contained in Document ExMC/871/R, noting the following
· Examples of use of the IECEx Logo on social media sites with the Secretariat to track down the incorrect use of the IECEx Logo on eg “Linked in” page.
· Refer the Recommendation 2, concerning Market research back to WG13 to expand on this recommendation and provide more information.
Decision 2013/37B
The Meeting accepted the draft Business Plan to be issued as the current Business Plan as of the 30 June 2013 and agreed to request WG13 to continue to review and update the Business Plan.