Hazardous Locations Consulting for Products in Explosive Atmospheres

Whether you're designing a new product or fixing gaps before lab testing, we support compliance — without you navigating it alone.

ATEX
IECEx
UL
CSA
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Lighting Sensors Control Panels Batteries Routers Industrial Electronics
Industrial facility with hazardous location equipment
Certification we support

We coordinate certification with accredited bodies and partner test labs. Marks below are issued by the respective organizations — not by Hazloc Labs.

ATEX notified bodies
IECEx test labs
UL NRTL
CSA certification
ETL Intertek
UKCA approved bodies
Core Services

How we help

Hazardous location product certification

Hazardous Location Certification

Design review, protection concept selection, technical file preparation, and liaison with NRTLs and notified bodies for ATEX, IECEx, UL, CSA, and UKCA approvals.

ATEX IECEx UL / CSA UKCA
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Dust hazard analysis

Dust Hazard Analysis

NFPA 652-compliant DHA studies, combustible dust risk assessment, area classification, and mitigation recommendations for facilities handling bulk solids.

NFPA 652 Area Classification Kst / MEC
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Additional Capabilities

Supporting services

Engineering depth across the full compliance lifecycle.

Product Design & Engineering

Intrinsic safety, flameproof enclosures, and custom equipment design for Ex-rated products. Ordinary location and general safety per IEC 61010, IEC 62368, and FCC Part 15.

Training & Panel Shops

Ex standards training for integrators, panel shops, and engineering teams.

Risk Assessment

HAZOP, LOPA, and quantitative risk analysis for industrial facilities.

Technical Scope

Protection concepts we work with

Ex d
Flameproof
Ex e
Increased safety
Ex i
Intrinsic safety
Ex m
Encapsulation
Ex n
Non-sparking
Ex p
Pressurization
Ex q
Powder filling
Ex o
Oil immersion
Standards

Standards we support

IEC, UL, CSA product standards plus NEC, NFPA, and ATEX frameworks for explosive atmosphere equipment.

IEC 60079 Series

IEC 60079-0General requirements
IEC 60079-1Flameproof enclosures "d"
IEC 60079-2Pressurized enclosure "p"
IEC 60079-7Increased safety "e"
IEC 60079-11Intrinsic safety "i"
IEC 60079-15Type of protection "n"
IEC 60079-18Encapsulation "m"
IEC 60079-25Intrinsically safe electrical systems
IEC 60079-31Dust ignition protection "t"

UL Standards

UL 60079-0General requirements (IEC aligned)
UL 121201Nonincendive & Div 2 hazloc equipment
UL 1203Explosion-proof equipment
UL 913Intrinsically safe apparatus
UL 844Hazloc electric lighting fixtures
UL 1598Luminaires
UL 508Industrial control equipment
UL 2225Cable trays for hazloc
UL 6260Inspection robots & drones for hazloc

CSA Standards

CSA C22.2-60079-0General requirements (IEC aligned)
CSA C22.2 No. 30Explosion-proof equipment
CSA C22.2 No. 157Intrinsically safe equipment
CSA C22.2 No. 213Non-incendive equipment
CSA C22.2 No. 137Luminaires
CSA C22.2 No. 142Process control equipment
CSA C22.2 No. 174Cables and cable fittings for hazloc

Codes & Related

NEC Art. 500–506US hazardous location classification
NFPA 497Class I area classification
NFPA 499Class I installations
NFPA 652Combustible dust & DHA
ATEX 2014/34/EUEU equipment directive
IEC 62619Industrial lithium battery safety
IECEx SchemeInternational certification framework
How We Work

From concept to certification

We guide the engineering process and coordinate with accredited test labs.

1

Consult & Scope

Requirements review, zone classification, protection concept, and regulatory pathway selection.

2

Design & Documentation

Engineering support, technical file preparation, and compliance gap analysis.

3

Lab Coordination

Test planning, pre-compliance review, and coordination with accredited partner labs for type testing.

4

Certification Support

Liaison with NRTLs and notified bodies through submission, review, and certificate issuance.

Portfolio

Product categories we've supported

Experience across hazardous location product types in oil & gas, chemical, marine, and industrial sectors.

Portable hazardous location lights

Portable Lights

LED fixtures, floodlights, and emergency lighting for Zone 1/2 and Class I Div 1/2.

Ex dEx eATEX
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Hazardous location luminaires

Luminaires

Offshore, refinery, and chemical plant luminaires with explosion-proof protection.

Ex dIECExMarine
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Gas detection sensors

Gas Sensors

Combustible and toxic gas detectors for continuous area monitoring.

Ex iEx dSIL 2
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IoT gateways

IoT Gateways

Industrial communication hubs for remote monitoring in explosive atmospheres.

Ex iEx eWireless
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Laser scanners

Laser Scanners

Level measurement and safety scanners for tank gauging and perimeter protection.

Ex iEx mClass I
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Industrial routers

Industrial Routers

Ruggedized networking for secure data transmission in hazardous environments.

Ex eEx nEthernet
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Intrinsically safe mobile devices

Mobile Devices

Intrinsically safe smartphones and tablets for field operations in explosive areas.

Ex iATEXRugged
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Hazardous location control panels

Control Panels

Process control panels, MCCs, and automation equipment for classified areas.

Ex dEx pUL
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Hazardous area batteries

Batteries & Power

Battery packs, UPS systems, and portable power for hazardous area applications.

Ex iEx mATEX
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Location

5900 Balcones Drive Ste 100
Austin, TX 78731