EN IEC 60079-15:2019/A11:2025
(Main)Explosive atmospheres - Part 15: Equipment protection by type of protection "n"
Explosive atmospheres - Part 15: Equipment protection by type of protection "n"
Creating an amendment to list the EN IEC 60079-15:2019 in OJEU by submitting European elements (Annex ZZ and Annex ZA)
Explosionsfähige Atmosphäre - Teil 15: Geräteschutz durch Zündschutzart "n"
Atmosphères explosives - Partie 15: Protection du matériel par mode de protection «n»
Eksplozivne atmosfere - 15. del: Zaščita opreme s protieksplozijsko zaščito "n" - Dopolnilo AA
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Publication Date
- 15-Jun-2025
- Current Stage
- 6055 - Ratification Completed (DOR) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 16-Apr-2025
- Completion Date
- 16-Apr-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 11-Oct-2022
Overview
EN IEC 60079-15:2019/A11:2025 amends the European standard for equipment protection by type of protection "n" in explosive atmospheres. The amendment (prepared by CLC/TC 31) updates the European Annexes (Annex ZA and Annex ZZ) so EN IEC 60079-15:2019 can be cited in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU). Once cited, the standard provides a harmonised route to demonstrate conformity with Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX) for applicable electrical apparatus intended for potentially explosive atmospheres.
Key Topics
- Scope: Equipment protection by type of protection "n" (Ex n), covering Group II equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres; includes references to protection sub-types such as nC and nR for category 3 (EPL Gc).
- Annex ZA (normative): Lists the normative international publications and their corresponding European publications referenced by the standard (e.g., IEC 60079-0, IEC 60079-7), establishing which editions are applicable for conformity assessment.
- Annex ZZ (informative): Maps clauses of this standard to the essential requirements of 2014/34/EU, indicating where the standard confers a presumption of conformity and where particular conditions or exclusions apply.
- Instructions and documentation: Emphasises that any special conditions for equipment protected by type "n" must be clearly stated in the instructions for use (cross-reference to EN IEC 60079-0).
- Harmonisation role: Clarifies that the amendment is intended to enable OJEU listing so manufacturers and conformity bodies can rely on the standard for regulatory compliance within EU/EFTA.
Applications
Who uses this standard and why:
- Manufacturers of electrical apparatus for hazardous areas - to design and document equipment with Ex n protection and to support conformity assessment.
- Compliance and design engineers - to interpret protection-by-design requirements and recommended application limits for category 3 (EPL Gc) equipment.
- Notified bodies and testing laboratories - to assess conformity against harmonised clauses and referenced IEC/EN normative documents.
- Regulators and procurement teams - to specify harmonised standards in tenders and regulatory reviews.
- Maintenance and installation personnel - to understand operational limitations and instruction requirements for Ex n equipment.
Related Standards
- IEC 60079-0 - Explosive atmospheres: General requirements (referenced in Annex ZA)
- IEC 60079-7 - Protection by increased safety "e" (example of referenced normative publication)
- EN IEC 60079-15:2019 - Base standard for type "n" protection (amendment updates annexes for OJEU citation)
By updating Annex ZA and Annex ZZ, EN IEC 60079-15:2019/A11:2025 helps ensure the type "n" guidance is aligned with EU legal requirements and supports a clear path to conformity for equipment used in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN IEC 60079-15:2019/A11:2025 is a draft published by CLC. Its full title is "Explosive atmospheres - Part 15: Equipment protection by type of protection "n"". This standard covers: Creating an amendment to list the EN IEC 60079-15:2019 in OJEU by submitting European elements (Annex ZZ and Annex ZA)
Creating an amendment to list the EN IEC 60079-15:2019 in OJEU by submitting European elements (Annex ZZ and Annex ZA)
EN IEC 60079-15:2019/A11:2025 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.260.20 - Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN IEC 60079-15:2019/A11:2025 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN IEC 60079-15:2019. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN IEC 60079-15:2019/A11:2025 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/34/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/596, M/BC/CEN/92/46. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
EN IEC 60079-15:2019/A11:2025 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN IEC 60079-15:2019/oprAA:2023
01-junij-2023
Eksplozivne atmosfere - 15. del: Zaščita opreme s protieksplozijsko zaščito "n" -
Dopolnilo AA
Explosive atmospheres - Part 15: Equipment protection by type of protection "n"
Explosionsfähige Atmosphäre - Teil 15: Geräteschutz durch Zündschutzart "n"
Atmosphères explosives - Partie 15: Protection du matériel par mode de protection «n»
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60079-15:2019/prAA
ICS:
29.260.20 Električni aparati za Electrical apparatus for
eksplozivna ozračja explosive atmospheres
SIST EN IEC 60079-15:2019/oprAA:2023 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
SIST EN IEC 60079-15:2019/oprAA:2023
SIST EN IEC 60079-15:2019/oprAA:2023
EUROPEAN STANDARD DRAFT
EN IEC 60079-15:2019
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prAA
April 2023
ICS 29.260.20 -
English Version
Explosive atmospheres - Part 15: Equipment protection by type
of protection "n"
Atmosphères explosives - Partie 15: Protection du matériel Explosionsfähige Atmosphäre - Teil 15: Geräteschutz durch
par mode de protection "n" Zündschutzart "n"
This draft amendment prAA, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN IEC 60079-15:2019; it is submitted to CENELEC members
for enquiry.
Deadline for CENELEC: 2023-07-14.
It has been drawn up by CLC/TC 31.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
This draft European Standard was established by CENELEC in three official versions (English, French, German).
A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to
the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Türkiye and the United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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EN IEC 60079-15:2019/prAA:2023 (E)
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modification to annexes . 4
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international publications with their
corresponding European publications . 5
Annex ZZ (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of 2014/34/EU [2014 OJ L96] aimed to be covered . 6
SIST EN IEC 60079-15:2019/oprAA:2023
EN IEC 60079-15:2019/prAA:2023 (E)
European foreword
This document (EN IEC 60079-15:2019/prAA:2023) has been prepared by Technical Committee CLC/TC 31
“Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres”, the secretariat of which is held by DKE.
This document is currently submitted to the Enquiry.
The following dates are proposed:
• latest date by which the existence of this (doa) dor + 6 months
document has to be announced at national
level
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) dor + 12 months
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) dor + 36 months
conflicting with this document have to be (to be confirmed or
withdrawn modified when voting)
This document has been prepared under a Standardization Request given to CENELEC by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU
Directive(s) / Regulation(s).
For the relationship with EU Directive(s) / Regulation(s), see informative Annex ZZ, which is
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