What an inspection covers
We check each piece of Ex equipment against its certificate and the zone it's installed in: protection concept, gas group, temperature class and protection level. Then we look at its condition: enclosure damage, flamepaths, bolts, cable glands, seals, earthing and anything that has been changed since it was installed.
Faults are recorded with the tag number, a photo and a severity, so your maintenance team knows what to fix first.
Inspection grades
| Grade | What it finds | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Visual | Defects you can see without access equipment or tools | Missing bolts, damaged enclosures, wrong labels |
| Close | Visual, plus defects that need access equipment such as steps, or simple tools | Loose bolts, loose glands |
| Detailed | Close, plus defects that are only found by opening the enclosure or using tools and test equipment | Loose terminations, damaged flamepaths, incorrect components |
Types of inspection
| Type | When |
|---|---|
| Initial | Before new or modified equipment is put into service. Normally detailed grade. |
| Periodic | Routine inspections of everything in the hazardous area. Normally no more than three years apart. |
| Sample | A representative share of equipment inspected, where the history supports it. |
What you get back
- A record for every item inspected, by tag number
- Faults ranked by severity, with photos
- A recommended inspection interval and grade for next time, with the reasoning
- A quote for remedial work, if you want us to do it
Inspection due, or overdue?
Tell us what the site is, what's installed and when you need it done. We'll come back with a clear scope and quote.
Request a quote
enquiries@ex-ceptionalengineering.com