UL Solutions provides specialized inspection services for hazardous locations (HazLoc) to help our customers demonstrate compliance with international standards such as IEC 60079 and enhance safety in environments at risk of explosion.
Our qualified inspectors assess equipment, systems and installations in hazardous areas, identifying nonconformities, potential risks and opportunities for improvement.
We conduct initial, periodic and maintenance inspections in accordance with IEC requirements and other applicable regulations, delivering detailed technical reports and ongoing support for the safer management of your assets.
With our global expertise and local technical knowledge, we help our customers protect people, processes and assets across industries including oil and gas, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and more.
Our services include
- Initial inspection (commissioning) – A thorough assessment of Ex equipment and installations before commissioning to confirm compliance with safety requirements.
- Periodic and maintenance inspections – Ongoing monitoring of equipment conditions in classified areas, focusing on preventing failures and maintaining compliance over time.
- Validation of project documentation, equipment lists according to the area classification drawings.
- Detailed technical reports – Comprehensive reports that include photographic evidence, recommendations for corrections and criticality ratings for non-conformities.
- Training and qualification – We offer technical training in Ex installations, helping to prepare teams for safer and more efficient operations.
Main benefits
- Ensure the installation complies with the safety requirements based on the IEC 60079 (for electrical equipment) and ISO/IEC 80079 series (for non-electrical equipment)
- Mitigate risk of incidents due to the incorrect installation
- Identify non-conformities or incorrect installation through comprehensive technical reports help with corrective actions
- Support in managing total life cycle of integrity of installation and equipment used in potentially explosive areas (Ex installations)
Why UL Solutions?
We are a global leader in safety and compliance, offering complete inspection services for facilities located in potentially explosive atmospheres.
As a full-service provider, we offer inspection, training, evaluation, certification and testing services, allowing our customers to streamline their efforts with a single point of contact.
We operate according to international schemes providing specialized technical support to help our customers demonstrate that their equipment, facilities and processes operate more safely and efficiently.
Hazardous areas such as refineries, offshore platforms, chemical plants, silos and pharmaceutical and food industries require continuous attention to the integrity of Ex equipment. Our inspection services are designed to meet this demand with technical excellence and a focus on risk mitigation.
When you work with us, you get:
- A technical team with international experience and recognized certifications
- Global operations with local technical support
- Integration with certification and laboratory testing services
- Technology and digital tools for recording and tracking inspections
- Comprehensive services that include inspection, consulting, certification, training and corrective actions for installations, all in one place.
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Contact our team today to find out how we can help support the safety and compliance your operations in hazardous areas.