AGENCIJA ZA PROSTORE UGROŽENE EKSPLOZIVNOM ATMOSFEROM AGENCY FOR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES

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1 AGENCIJA ZA PROSTORE UGROŽENE EKSPLOZIVNOM ATMOSFEROM AGENCY FOR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES

2 Who We Are Since the time when Ex-Agencija was established in as S-Komisija (the original name which was changed to Ex-Agencija in 2002.), its main tasks have been testing, certification and technical supervision of equipment and plants with the goal of increasing the level of safety for people, property and the environment. Performing these tasks, Ex-Agencija operates as a third party in a professional, impartial and independant manner. Ex-Agencija is a public, non-profit organisation with activities that are monitored by the Management board (nominated by the Croatian Government) and by the Certification committee consisting of representatives of parties interested in the certification process. Our Services Technical supervision of plants at risk of explosive atmospheres Certification of Ex-equipment and protective system Certification of explosives for civil use Certification of quality management system Technical supervision of Ex-installation, maintenance and repair services Testing of equipment and physical properties of materials Certification of pyrotechnic articles Education of personnel (Ex-training) ATEX Member

3 Ex-Agencija is: a competent authority for the technical supervision of plants at risk of explosive atmospheres a certification body for conformity assessment of Ex-equipment and protective systems accredited according to EN a certification body for conformity assessment of explosives for civil use accredited according to EN a certification body for conformity assessment of pyrotechnic articles accredited according to EN a laboratory for testing of equipment and physical properties of materials accredited according to EN ISO/IEC an accepted IECEx Certification Body (ExCB) within the international system for conformity assessment of Ex-equipment (IECEx Certified Equipment Scheme) an accepted IECEx Testing Laboratory (ExTL) within the international system for conformity assessment of Ex-equipment (IECEx Certified Equipment Scheme) Aiming to provide its clients with a high quality service, Ex-Agencija established a quality management system in accordance with the following standards: EN ISO 9001 EN ISO/IEC for technical supervision service EN ISO/IEC for certification of quality management system EN ISO/IEC for testing services EN for certification of Ex-equipment, protective systems, explosives for civil use and pyrotechnic articles

4 Technical Supervision Fears of unwanted situations and scenarios, like injuries, death and destruction of property and actions to prevent or mitigate their effects are among human s oldest experiences. The risk of explosion is one of them. The risk of explosion has been recognised and included into EU legislation through the requirements set by Directive 1999/92/EC (ATEX 137), which was integrated into the Croatian Regulations of minimum safety requirements and workers health protection, and technical supervision of plants, equipment, installations and apparatus in hazardous areas published in Official Gazette - Republic of Croatia No. 39/06 and 106/07. Technical Supervision of plants As a competent authority in the field of explosion protection (Ex-protection), Ex-Agencija undertakes complete and overall analyses of Ex-protection in plants at risk of explosive atmospheres. Based on on-site inspection, testing and diagnostics, as well as documentation analysis, Ex-Agencija issues different technical reports giving the assessment of all critical elements of Ex-protection which, consolidated and completed, form an Ex-DOCUMENT. Analyses of risks and measures taken to protect against explosion are given in the following technical reports Hazardous area classification (TN-KL) Electrical power equipment (TN-URE) Electrical instrumentation equipment (TN-URI) Non-electrical equipment and installations (TN-NEU) Electrical installation of power equipment (TN-EIE) Technical Supervision of Documentation Ex-Agencija issues an EXPERT OPINION on project documentation or any individual or specific problem related to Ex-protection. Electrical installation of instrumentation (TN-EII)

5 Mark: Issue: Decision: Prepared by: Approved by: Page: Mark: Issue: Decision: Prepared by: Approved by: Page: AGENCIJA ZA PROSTORE UGROŽENE EKSPLOZIVNOM ATMOSFEROM TN-Ex TECHNICAL SUPERVISION OF PLANTS K01_1 According to the Occupational Safety and Health Act published in the "Official gazette" of the Republic of Croatia No. 59/96, 94/96, 114/03, 110/04, 86/08, 116/08 and 75/09; to the Act on Technical Requirements for Products and on Conformity Assessment, the "Official gazette" No. 20/10; to Regulations on Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres, the "Official gazette" No. 34/10; to Regulations on Minimum Safety Requirements and Workers Health Protection and Technical Supervision of Plants, Equipment, Installations and Apparatus in Hazardous Areas, the "Official gazette" No. 39/06 and 106/07; and to the Decree on the Establishment of the Ex-Agencija, the "Official gazette" No. 60/02, 98/06, 91/11 and 51/12; the supervision of the explosion protection of the plant has been performed. Note: Analyses and assessment of the effectiveness of other sources of ignition (OUP) is performed in clauses EIE and EII. Maintaining of the plant (OD) is assessed in each clause of this Ex-Document. The client: ABCD Ltd., Street 22; City, State Reference: PB.12.EXD.DD/CD/MM/KK RN The plant: Platform DB Adriatic Based on the analysis of the technical documentation and the inspection of the concerned plant, Ex-Agencija issues this REPORT ON THE CONDITION OF THE EXPLOSION PROTECTION (Ex-DOCUMENT) Basic Regular Control Extraordinary Complete Partial Additional for report No.: PB.12.EXD.DD/CD/MM/KK Dated: No: Ref: Based on the technical documentation and the supervision of the plant, the following clauses of the Ex-Document have been elaborated in accordance with the applicable standard listed: Area classification EN KL Electrical power equipment EN URE Electrical instrumentation equipment EN URI Electrical installations of power equipment EN EIE Electrical installations of instrumentation EN EII Non-electrical equipment and installations EN NEU Technical supervision builds on the requirements of EU Directives and Croatian legislation the requirements of international/european standards (series IEC/EN 60079, EN 13463, IEC/EN 60364, EN 1127 etc.) on-site testing (diagnostics testing of the condition of Ex-equipment, testing of electrical installations and protective devices etc.) laboratory testing of flammable materials characteristics, as well as electrical and nonelectrical equipment years of experience and competency of Ex-Agencija experts AGENCIJA ZA PROSTORE UGROŽENE EKSPLOZIVNOM ATMOSFEROM TN-SM TECHNICAL SUPERVISION OF PLANTS/DOCUMENTATION K01_4 According to the Occupational Safety and Health Act published in the "Official gazette" of the Republic of Croatia No. 59/96, 94/96, 114/03, 110/04, 86/08, 116/08 and 75/09; to the Act on Technical Requirements for Products and on Conformity Assessment, the "Official gazette" No. 20/10; to Regulations on Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres, the "Official gazette" No. 34/10; to Regulations on Minimum Safety Requirements and Workers Health Protection and Technical Supervision of Plants, Equipment, Installations and Apparatus in Hazardous Areas, the "Official gazette" No. 39/06 and 106/07; and to the Decree on the Establishment of the Ex-Agencija, the "Official gazette" No. 60/02, 98/06, 91/11 and 51/12; the supervision of the explosion protection of the plant has been performed. Agenda: The client: ABCD Ltd., Street 22; City, State Reference: PB.12.EXD.DD/CD/MM/KK RN The plant: Oil Rafinery Adriatic Based on the analysis of the technical documentation / concerned plant, Ex-Agencija issues this EXPERT OPINION No: Ref: PB.12.EXD.DD/CD/MM/KK Dated: Based on the technical documentation analysed, the following aspects of explosion protection have been elaborated in accordance with the applicable standards listed: Area classification and hazardous areas EN Electrical equipment EN Electrical installations EN Non-electrical equipment and installations EN Other sources of ignition EN Special primary measures of explosion protection EN Other special measures of explosion protection EN Agenda: Correct incorrect / not applicable ( ) comment No. correct incorrect / not applicable ( ) comment No (50) P. Peric T. Tomic Multiplying or copying is permitted for the client only. This document is valid only with an authentic signature on each page. PQN-C-17-0e/ (50) P. Peric T. Tomic Multiplying or copying is permitted for the client only. This document is valid only with an authentic signature on each page. PQN-C-17-0e/4

6 Technical Supervision of Services Explosion safety in industrial plants cannot be achieved without competent personnel capable of providing an acceptable level of Ex-protection. Ex-Agencija is supervising and assessing the competency of companies and persons involved in services related to explosion safety, in accordance with the Croatian Regulations published in Official Gazette - Republic of Croatia No. 39/06 and 106/07. Republic of Croatia Agencija za prostore ugrožene eksplozivnom atmosferom Services According to the Regulations on Minimum Safety Requirements and Workers Health Protection and Technical Supervision of Plants, Equipment, Installations and Apparatus in Hazardous Areas, the "Official gazette" No. 39/06 and 106/07, issued: [1] TECHNICAL REPORT OF WORKSHOP FOR ERECTION OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION [2] Designation of technical report: Issue: TN-IN [3] The client: INSTALATER Ltd. [4] Client's address: Street 12; City, Croatia [5] Ex-Agencija, inspection body in Republic of Croatia according to Decree on the Establishment of the Agencija za prostore ugrožene eksplozivnom atmosferom, the "Official gazette" No. 60/02, 98/06, 91/11 and 51/12; confirms that the client's company is competent, according to requirements of Annex IV Regulations on minimum requirements, for activities of erection of electrical installation. [6] Types of activities for which the client's company is qualified: Erection and testing of electrical installation [7] Technical supervision of the client's company is performed according to the following croatian standards: EN :2008; HD :2006 [8] This technical report is based according to the technical supervision No dated Technical report can be withdrawn if the client's company no longer meets the requirements in Annex IV Regulations NN 39/06. [9] Technical report is valid till and can be withdrawn if the client's company no longer meets the requirements during periodical technical supervision. [10] Decision of Ex Counsil No. article. PB.12.TNA.123/NN Date of 1 st issue: Date of last issue: Page: 1/1 Technical sector Ex-Agencija Director Director General MP Ex-Agencija, HR, Zagreb, p.p. 304, Baštijanova bb, Tel.: , Fax.: ex-agencija@ex-agencija.hr This technical report and its attachments may be reproduced only in its entirety and without modification. PQN-C-17-11/1 Installation of Ex-equipment and erection/testing of electrical installations Maintenance of Ex-equipment and instalations Repair of Ex-equipment To endorse the competency of companies and persons involved in services related to explosion safety, Ex-Agencija issues a TECHNICAL REPORT ON SERVICES (COMPETENCY).

7 Technical supervision of services includes an assessment of Company organization and quality management system Technical procedures and reports on performed services Competency and skills of personnel Facilities and equipment used for the completion of assessed services The chain of complete and overall explosion protection is as strong as it is its weakest link. Ex-Agencija s technical supervision services cover and analyze all links of explosion safety, adding to the safety of people, asset and environment.

8 When you can measure what you are speaking about, and express it in numbers, you know something about it; but when you cannot express it in numbers, your knowledge is of a meagre and unsatisfactory kind. Lord Kelvin Laboratory for Explosion Protection (ExLAB) Lord Kelvin once said: When you can measure what you are speaking about, and express it in numbers, you know something about it; but when you cannot express it in numbers, your knowledge is of a meagre and unsatisfactory kind.. Following this historical quote ExLAB is doing its best, based on 60 years of experience, to express test results in more precise and reliable numbers. To achieve this goal, ExLAB has verified and approved its competency through accreditation, in compliance with standard EN ISO/IEC 17025, and has been endorsed by Croatian, European and International Certification Schemes (ATEX and IECEx). ExLAB has a wide spectrum of standardized methods for the testing of equipment, materials, protective systems and physical characteristics of flammable materials (dust, vapour and gases). Tests Performed in ExLAB 1 Testing of Ex equipment explosion testing (Flameproof enclosures - Exd) Spark Test Apparatus testing (Intrinsic safety - Exi) temperature measurement testing of mechanical characteristics testing of electrical characteristics and static electricity testing of transient energy testing (MEXE) testing of overvoltage protection (CROWBAR)

9 2 Testing of Physical Characteristics of Flammable Materials maximum pressure of dust explosion (p max ) maximum rate of pressure rise (dp/dt) max lower explosive limit of dust cloud (LEL) limiting oxygen concentration of dust cloud (LOC) dust deflagration index (Kst) minimum ignition temperature of dust layer and dust cloud (MIT) electrical resistivity of dust layer minimum ignition energy of dust cloud (MIE) minimum ignition temperature of gases, vapours and mists 3 Testing of Protective Systems end of line flame arrestors in-line flame arrestors 4 Testing of Industrial Equipment and Materials resistance to light (SUNTest) thermal endurance testing (high and low temperature, high humidity) IK code IP protection flammability

10 Certification of Ex-equipment Ex-Agencija is a certification body for Ex-equipment and protective systems with the longest tradition in the region. It has been accredited in accordance with EN and is authorised for the certification of Exequipment and protective systems in accordance with the Regulations for equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, published in Official Gazette Republic of Croatia No. 34/10, which is fully harmonised with the EU Directive 94/9/EC (ATEX 95). Certification procedures Furthermore, Ex-Agencija has been accepted as a certification body (ExCB) in the International Certification Scheme of the IECEx System. Ex-Agencija's Laboratory has been accepted by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) as an independent laboratory for testing electrical equipment intended for hazardous locations, meeting the requirements set forth in Title 46 U.S Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 159. This listing allows for the recognition of Ex-Agencija s certificates by the USCG. EC - type examination Annex III EC - type examination certificate EXA 13 ATEX 0111X Assessment of quality management system in production Annexes IV and VII Quality assurance notification EXA 13 ATEX Q555 Product verification Annex V Certificate of conformity to product verification EXA 13 ATEX F222 Conformity to type Annex VI Conformity to type notification EXA 13 ATEX C666 Unit verification Annex IX Certificate of conformity EXA 13 ATEX P333 Internal control of production Annex VIII Receipt for the deposit of technical file EXA 13 ATEX D777 Voluntary certification Type examination certificate Certificate of conformity EXA 13 ATEX 0444 IECEx certification Type examination certificate Certificate of conformity IECEx EXA

11 Quality Management System (QMS) Certification Ex-Agencija provides certification of Quality Management Systems in compliance with Croatian and international standards. The basic goal of these standards is the continous improvement of processes and services in order to establish and maintain a reliable and effective management system with measurable results at all levels. These standards are applicable to all business units, no matter the size and service they provide. Ex-Agencija offers certification of Management Systems for: Quality (ISO 9001) and Environment (ISO 14001). A company certified by Ex-Agencija is free to display Ex-Agencija s Quality mark on its promotional materials. Quality Management System ISO 9001 Croatian and international standard ISO 9001 gives requirements on the Quality Management System, organization and basic business processes (sales, development, supply, manufacturing/services, control...), in order to establish and maintain a reliable and effective Quality Management System, resulting in a conforming product. Following the assessment procedure, a company which is found to be in compliance with the requirements of ISO 9001 receives an ISO 9001 Certificate as a globally accepted verification that: a Quality Management System has been established, applied and maintained company products have been found to comply with the specifications and the company continually strives to satisfy its clients needs. Environmental Management System ISO Croatian and international standard ISO gives requirements on the Environmental Management System. A business with a certified Environmental Management System takes care of its overall impact on the environment through the binding utilization of ecologically accepted technologies and processes. The standard prescribes compliance with the law and regulations, effective use of resources, pollution and incident prevention, with the aim of preserving the environment and to reducing operational costs. Following the assessment procedure, a company which is found to be in compliance with the requirements of ISO receives an ISO Certificate as a globally accepted verification that a company cares about the environment and respects the law and regulations on environmental protection. CERTIFICATE of quality management system Certificate Number EXA/QMS This certificate confirms that management system of APL d.o.o. Heinzelova 19, Zagreb complies with requirements of EN ISO 9001 : 2008 Certificate scope: Erection and testing of electrical installation, production and servis of equipment Date of first issue: 17 th March Date of last issue: 26 th March Certificate valid until: 25 th March 2015 Ex-Agencija Director General CERTIFICATE of environmental management system Certificate Number EXA/EMS This certificate confirms that environmental management system of APL d.o.o. Heinzelova 19, Zagreb complies with requirements of EN ISO : 2004 Certificate scope: Erection and testing of electrical installation, production and servis of equipment Date of first issue: 17 th March Date of last issue: 26 th March Certificate valid until: 25 th March 2015 Ex-Agencija Director General Ex-Agencija, ZAGREB, Baštijanova bb; Ex-Agencija, ZAGREB, Baštijanova bb;

12 Certification of Explosive Materials Ex-Agencija is a certification body for explosives for civil use and pyrotechnic articles accredited in accordance with EN It is authorised for certification of explosives for civil use in accordance with the Regulations of technical requirements for explosives for civil use published in Official Gazette - Republic of Croatia No. 146/2005, which are fully harmonised with EU Directive 93/15/EEC, and for certification of pyrotechnic articles in accordance with the Regulations of safety requirements for pyrotechnic articles and conditions for their categorisation published in Official Gazette - Republic of Croatia No. 135/2008, which are fully harmonised with EU Directive 2007/23/EC. EC - type examination Module B EC - type examination certificate EXA 13 EXP 0111 Unit verification Module G Certificate of conformity EXA 13 EXP 0333 Certification procedures Production quality assurance Module D Quality assurance notification EXA 13 EXP 444D Product quality assurance Module E Quality assurance notification EXA 13 EXP 444E Agencija za prostore ugrožene eksplozivnom atmosferom [1] HR TYPE EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE [2] Broj HR-Certifikata o ispitivanju tipa: EXA 12 EXP 0123 Izdanje: 1 [3] Proizvod: Explosive Tipna oznaka: EXP_K22 [4] Proizvođač: KDMN Ltd. Product verification Module F Certificate of conformity EXA 13 EXP 0222 Conformity to type Module C Quality assurance notification EXA 13 EXP 555C Adresa: Street 22, City, State [5] Ovaj proizvod i svaka njegva prihvatljiva inačica navedena je u prilogu ovoga certifikata i pripadnoj dokumentaciji na koju se poziva. [6] Ex-Agencija, ovlašteno tijelo broj E-2/12 sukladno 24. članku Pravilnika o tehničkim zahtjevima za eksplozivne tvari (NN br. 146/05; 119/07), ili Pravilnika o sigurnosnim zahtjevima za pirotehnička sredstva te uvjetima za njihovu podjelu (NN br. 135/08) potvrđuje sukladnost tipa proizvoda s bitnim zahtjevima sigurnosti navedenim u 14. članku Pravilnika (NN br. 146/05; 119/07) ili (NN br. 135/08). Rezultati provjere i ispitivanja nalaze se u povjerljivom izvješću broj: 12CR1111 [7] Ovaj HR-Certifikat o ispitivanju tipa odnosi se samo na konstrukciju, provjeru i ispitivanja promatranog tipa proizvoda sukladno Modulu B Pravilnika (NN br. 146/05; 119/07) ili (NN br. 135/08). Dodatni zahtjevi Pravilnika primjenjuju se na proizvodni proces i isporuku proizvoda. Oni nisu pokriveni ovim certifikatom. PB.12.TC.1234 Ex-Agencija Director General Datum: Str.: 1/1 Full quality assurance Module H Quality assurance notification EXA 13 EXP 666H Ex-Agencija, HR, ZAGREB, p.p. 304, Baštijanova bb, Tel.: , Fax.: ex-agencija@ex-agencija.hr Ovaj certifikat i njegovi prilozi mogu se umnažati samo u cjelosti i bez izmjena. PQC-C-10-20/1

13 Personnel Education (Ex-training) EU Directive 1999/92/EC (ATEX 137) and the Croatian Regulations of minimum safety requirements and workers health protection, and technical supervision of plants, equipment, installations and apparatus in hazardous areas published in Official Gazette - Republic of Croatia No. 39/06 and 106/07, consist of legally binding requirements for employers to train and educate their employees on risks of explosion when working in areas with potentially explosive atmospheres. Ex Agencija provides specialist education in the field of explosion protection through the following training programs: Program 0 - Basic - Explosive atmospheres Program 1 - Basic - Ex equipment (electrical and non-electrical) Program 2 - Basic - Area classification and electrical installations Program 3 - Intermediate - Knowledge renewal for responsible persons Program 4 - Intermediate - Area classification Program 5 - Intermediate - Protection type Ex d - Flameproof Program 6 - Intermediate - Protection type Ex i - Intrinsic safety Program 7 - Intermediate - Non-electrical Ex equipment and installations Program 8 - Intermediate - Electrical installations testing Customized programs in accordance with client s request Training is performed by Ex-Agencija s competent experts with extensive experience in explosion protection techniques, and who are capable of answering any question related to the scope of tutorials. Training courses are held in Ex-Agencija s specially prepared and equiped classroom with a visit to our state-of-the-art Laboratory, or classes can be held at the client s premises.

14 Standardization The integration of technical requirements between countries is a necessity for the removal of barriers to free trade of technical products and for the establishment of unified and fuctional safety criteria for all participants in an open market. Having that in mind, the application of international standards in the production and confomity assesment of Ex-equipment, as well as the application of useable standards in the field of installation, maintenance and repair of Ex-equipment is essential. Ex-Agencija actively participates in technical committees and working groups responsible for the preparation of international (IEC/ISO), European (EN - CEN/CEELEC) and Croatian standards (HRN). Such engagement puts us in equal position with other participants and gives us the opportunity to directly influence the preparation of new requirements, providing us with early awareness of changes and news in standards while still in their draft form. This information is of high importance for Ex-equipment manufacturers, designers, installers, repair and maintenance personnel; which is why we regularly publish them in our printed editions and on our web site. Publications Ex-Agencija publishes technical-scientific articles in the field of explosion protection in the following clauses of bulletin: Certification, legislation and standards Explosion protection of equipment Explosion protection in mining and oil industry Explosion protection in industry Maintenance and risk assessment Authors from Ex-Agencija, as well as external experts, publish their articles in which they present new developments in this area, problems and their solutions in the real world and share their experiences with the readers of Ex-Bilten. Ex-Agencija also publishes manuals in the field of explosion protection in which, based on hundreds of standards with thousands of pages and years of experience in this area, provides summarized overviews with technical comments and explanations. Manuals are available to anyone who needs basic knowledge on explosion protection, such as technical personnel who are involved in manufacturing, installation, maintenance and testing in relation to explosive atmospheres.

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