IEC 60079-19 Ed. 5.0 en:2025

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IEC 60079-19:2025 Applies to service facilities and covers only those factors related to
overhaul, repair or reclamation of Ex Equipment specifically designed for hazardous areas,
where the hazard is caused by explosive atmospheres. Ex Equipment can be overhauled,
repaired or reclaimed to mitigate deficiencies identified during operation, inspection and
maintenance.
NOTE 1 Service facilities can include users, manufacturers and third party repairers.
It does not include:
• advice on cable and wiring systems which can require a renewal when the equipment is reinstalled;
• Repair or overhaul of Type of Protection "m";
• Repair or overhaul of Ex Components;
• Requirements for manufacturers who overhaul and repair equipment which they have
manufactured.
NOTE 2 Manufacturers who overhaul and repair equipment which they have manufactured might want to take into
consideration the principles in this document with respect to marking and user records for the user's verification
records.