15 Oct NMi EX Scorecard
How Ready Are You for Ex Certification?
Ex Readiness Scorecard
EX CERTIFICATION READINESS
Know your starting point before certification begins
Bringing equipment into hazardous areas can introduce additional certification requirements alongside existing market access obligations.
Whether you are preparing for ATEX, IECEx, UKEX or other international hazardous-area certification routes, understanding your current position is an important first step.
The NMi Ex Readiness Scorecard provides a quick assessment of your current certification readiness, based on 12 questions covering your equipment, documentation, protection concept and existing approvals.
In approximately 5 minutes, you receive an immediate overview of where you currently stand and which areas may require further attention.
YOUR RESULTS
What will you receive?
Your answers provide an initial overview of your current Ex certification readiness and the areas that may require further consideration.
Quick assessment
12
Focused questions
5 min
Approximate completion time
1
Readiness overview
01
Ex Readiness Score
See your current level of readiness across key areas relevant to hazardous-area certification.
02
Certification Complexity
Get indication of potential complexity of your certification route based on your equipment and markets.
03
Certification Profile
Understand which hazardous-area certification routes may be relevant to your intended markets.
04
Readiness Roadmap
Identify areas that may require further review before progressing with an Ex certification project.
05
Downloadable Report
Receive a summary of your results, including your readiness profile and key areas to consider when planning your next steps.
WHO IT’S FOR
Is the scorecard relevant to you?
The scorecard is designed for manufacturers of equipment, components and systems intended for use in or around potentially explosive atmospheres.
The scorecard can be particularly relevant if you are:
→ Developing equipment for hazardous-area applications
→ Preparing for ATEX, IECEx or UKEX certification
→ Expanding existing equipment into new international markets
→ Reviewing existing Ex certification against current requirements
→ Assessing the potential impact of design or component changes
→ Adding Ex requirements to regulated measuring equipment
HAZARDOUS-AREA MARKET ACCESS
More than one regulatory framework may apply
For measuring equipment used in industries such as oil & gas, chemicals, hydrogen, energy, utilities and industrial processing, market access may involve more than one regulatory framework.
A measuring instrument may already require conformity assessment under requirements such as the MID or NAWI Directive, while its intended operating environment can introduce additional Ex requirements.
NMi Certin specialises in conformity assessment for regulated measuring equipment. Within NMi Group, this expertise is complemented by hazardous-area capabilities covering certification routes including ATEX, IECEx and UKEX.
The Ex Readiness Scorecard provides a practical starting point for understanding where your equipment currently stands.
HOW IT WORKS
From questions to a clearer starting point
STEP 01
Answer 12 questions
Tell us about your equipment, intended markets, certification status and current readiness.
STEP 02
View your results
Receive an immediate overview of your Ex readiness and potential certification complexity.
STEP 03
Review your roadmap
See which areas may require further consideration when planning your certification activities.
EX READINESS SCORECARD
Know your starting point before certification begins.
12 questions. Approximately 5 minutes. Receive an immediate overview of your current Ex certification readiness.
The Ex Readiness Scorecard provides a preliminary indication based on the information entered and does not constitute a conformity assessment, certification decision or confirmation of compliance. Applicable requirements depend on the equipment, intended use, certification route and target market.
