Overview
According to the new Inmetro Ordinance n° 115/2022 for Explosive Atmosphere, which came into force on April 1, 2022, we inform you that the deadline for breaking down the certificates per manufacturing unit expires on April 1, 2023:
4.2 Product family
Grouping of product models from the same manufacturer and the same manufacturing unit, from the same production process, with similar designs and functionalities, in addition to constructive characteristics and a set of specific protection measures to prevent the ignition of a surrounding explosive atmosphere, meeting the same requirements.
§ 2 The dismemberment referred to in the caput must be carried out within a maximum period of 12 (twelve) months, counted from the effective date of this Ordinance.
Inmetro Ordinance 115 deals with the evaluation requirements for electrical equipment used in explosive atmospheres, defining its compliance criteria for environments with dust, fuels, gases, and other flammable materials. As you can imagine, this is an update of important security measures, especially in certain works.
Key Highlights
Considering all the details involved, these are the topics that stand out the most and that you should look at first:
- From now on, compliant equipment must use the new Inmetro logo;
- Now, the Ordinance complies with the RGCP (General Product Certification Requirements);
- Manufacturers are subject to the requirements of the QMS (Quality Management System);
- Incorporation of new updates and editions of ABNT technical standards;
- New responsibility criteria for the safety of installations by users and owners of electrical equipment;
- The period of validity of the certificates is now 6 years.
Further Reading
Inmetro Ordinance n° 115/2022 PDF - http://sistema-sil.inmetro.gov.br/rtac/RTAC002941.pdf