Bridging Equipment Assemblies and Installation Safety in Hazardous Locations

The introduction of the assembly hazardous location (HazLoc) standard IEC TS 60079-46 has presented new considerations for engineers, inspectors and certifying bodies regarding assembly assessment methodologies. HazLoc compliance has traditionally been understood at a component level through the selection of certified enclosures and instruments, with the assumption that the resulting assembly is compliant. A lack of clear guidance around validation responsibility, documentation, engineering assessment and whether third-party certification is mandatory has created uncertainty as industry requirements evolve, potentially causing delays, increasing costs and reducing technical confidence.

This webinar provides a clear overview of IEC TS 60079-46, presenting it as a companion document to IEC 60079-14. Compliance must be managed across two connected but distinct engineering responsibilities and ensured for the actual classified location: the equipment assembly must be correctly designed, constructed, documented, marked and assessed, while the completed equipment must be correctly selected, installed, inspected and maintained for the actual classified location.

Our expert presenter will focus on how organizations can ensure that the design and engineering process fully addresses hazardous-area compliance requirements. This will enable compliant and efficient equipment installation while helping organizations avoid costly downstream issues. Understanding how the two standards work in tandem is key to successful certification for North American and global markets.

This webinar will be helpful for manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), panel builders, system integrators, certification professionals and hazardous area (Ex) engineers responsible for designing, assembling, certifying, inspecting and importing equipment.

Agenda

• Introduction
• Overview of differences between IEC TS 60079-46 and IEC 60079-14
• Recommendations for manufacturers, assembly plants and engineering teams
• Relationship between IEC TS 60079-46 and IEC 60079-14[BC2.1]
• Alignment with US, Canadian and global market requirements
• Conclusion

Presenter:

Prathamesh Panchal
Director, Business Development, Classified Hazardous Locations and Battery Safety

Prathamesh specializes in battery safety, hazardous locations, electrical product compliance, and global market access. He works with manufacturers and engineering teams to navigate UL, CSA, IEC, NRTL, ATEX/IECEx, and related certification pathways. His work focuses on translating complex regulatory requirements into practical testing, design review, and certification strategies that reduce risk, support safer products, and improve speed to market.

This one-hour webinar takes place on August 28, 2026, at 1:00 pm (EST).