Hazardous Locations

GUIDING COMPLIANCE

NEC, CEC, IECEX, and More for Products in Hazardous Environments

In the world of product manufacturing, few challenges are as critical as ensuring safety in hazardous locations. Products used in these settings must meet stringent requirements to prevent disasters, protect lives, and promote safety. Product Safety Consulting Inc. (PSC) is your trusted partner in navigating the intricate landscape of hazardous location testing and certification. Our commitment to safety, compliance, and excellence has made us a driving force in helping products achieve recognition and compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) in the U.S., the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) in Canada, and with IECEX – the European Union’s ATEX Directive.

Key Points:

Services – We Have the Experience:

1. Designing for Safety Approvals – DFSA™

Our “Designing for Safety Approvals” (DFSA™) approach is your passport to early involvement in the design phase. By building safety requirements into your product’s design from the outset, we save you time, resources, and countless headaches in the long run.

2. Design Reviews

PSC’s team of experts conducts comprehensive design reviews, ensuring your products meet safety standards right from their conceptual stages. We identify potential safety concerns and provide recommendations to address them effectively.

3. Construction Evaluation

If you already have a prototype or a product awaiting evaluation, our thorough examination of your product’s construction, clause by clause, ensures compliance with the relevant standards.

4. Testing – On Site or In Our Laboratory

Our state-of-the-art testing facilities and expert team ensure accurate, reliable, and efficient testing of your products. In cases where specific tests require equipment not present in our laboratory, we can arrange for the procurement on a rental or lease basis.

5. Submittal Management

Submitting your products for testing and certification can be a complex process. We manage the entire submittal process, working diligently to resolve any issues that may arise.

Field Evaluations

For products already installed in the field, we can evaluate and test them to provide certification for a specific instance of installation, rather than certification for the entire production of a product, for compliance to the applicable requirements of the National Electric Code (NEC) and the relevant local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). If the product(s) is (are) in compliance, we confirm with the inspector and issue a report. Depending on which NRTL is being used for certification, we can even apply a label to the product upon completion of our evaluation.

As you face the critical task of ensuring your products are safe and compliant in hazardous locations, do not navigate this complex journey alone. PSC is the partner that understands the intricacies of hazardous location testing. Our experience and dedication ensure that your products meet the highest safety standards, no matter where in the world they are used.

In the constantly evolving world of hazardous locations, staying ahead of the curve is not just a goal – it’s a necessity. And PSC is here to ensure your products excel and achieve recognition in this challenging arena.

PSC is your gateway to a safer, more compliant, and efficient journey in hazardous location testing. Our dedicated team, state-of-the-art facilities, and unwavering commitment to safety and compliance make us the ideal partner in this pivotal endeavor.

Join us in our mission to make hazardous locations safer. Connect with us today for a No Cost Consultation at 877.804.3066.