TRCU ex : CERINS (ENG)

WHAT IS TRCU EX?

In accordance with “TRCU 012/2011, on the safety of equipment intended for use in explosive atmospheres”, Ex-rated equipment used in atmospheric conditions which contain explosive gas, vapor or duct requires a separate regulation to follow. This environment, regarded as hazardous areas, generally includes oil refineries, oil and petrochemical industry, mines, and other industrial areas.

In principle, related regulation follows “the Decision of the Customs Union Commission No. 825 of 18.10.2011”. However, it shares good amount of similarities to internationally well-known IEC Ex system, ATEX95, ATEX 137 Directives, etc.

TRCU ex CERTIFICATE

TRCU ex SPECIAL NOTES

If the applicant does not have ATEX or other similar international certificates, sample testing shall be performed by Russian accredited laboratory. Therefore, lead time and required document review works can vary case by case.

TRCU ex EXCLUDED ITEMS

Medical devices intended for use in a medical environment
Equipment during use of which the explosion hazard results exclusively from the presence of explosive substances or unstable chemical substances
Equipment intended for use in domestic and non-commercial environments where explosive atmospheres may be created as a result of the accidental leakage of fuel gas
Personal protective equipment
Seagoing vessels, inland-navigation and combined (river-sea) navigation vessels, mobile offshore units and drilling platforms intended for inland and offshore use. Other water crafts together with machines and equipment on board such vessels or units.
Means of public transport intended for transporting passengers and goods by air or by road, rail or water networks
Nuclear weapons, testing facilities of organizations working for the nuclear defense industry, except for the equipment situated in hazardous areas.

TRCU ex CERTIFICATE VALIDITY PERIOD

Certificates can be issued in two validity period types, one-shipment (one-batch) certificates and serial production certificates.

TRCU ex	ONE-SHIPMENT	SERIAL PRODUCTION
Validation	One time	1~5 years
	Issued based on a contract (Based on the contract between the local corporation, branch, importer, or dealer registered in the customs union and the actual exporter (manufacturer))	When continuous export is expected or contracts with many dealers/importers are expected because it is item certification for an unlimited quantity for an unspecified number
Others	A contract between the importer and exporter is required for certification	Manufacturer's QMS (e.g., ISO Certificate) and Post-factory inspection required * If defects are found during the post-factory inspection, the certificate will be revoked.
Applicant	Only legal entity/organization registered in the territory of the Customs Union.
Factory Audit		Serial production certificate requires factory audit including sample test or witness of test and regular post-audit as per validity period.
Lead-time	1 to 2 weeks after the presentation of complete technical documents is provided, or after the factory audit, inspection including test are completed if applicable.

BELARUS, KYRGYSTAN, ARMENIA

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