EEHA Inspection & Maintenance Services

IECEx-Certified Inspection & Maintenance for Hazardous Areas

Inlex provides specialist EEHA inspection and maintenance services for electrical equipment operating in hazardous areas and explosive atmospheres.

As Australia’s first IECEx-certified Inspection & Maintenance Service Facility, we deliver industry-leading assurance that hazardous area assets are inspected, maintained, and managed in full compliance with international standards.

Our systems, procedures, and personnel are independently audited under the IECEx framework, giving operators confidence that their equipment remains safe, compliant, and operational throughout its lifecycle.

Why EEHA Inspection & Maintenance Matters

Electrical equipment in hazardous areas is exposed to conditions that can compromise explosion protection over time.

Factors such as:

• Corrosion and moisture ingress
• Vibration and mechanical damage
• Incorrect modifications or repairs
• Environmental contamination
• Ageing infrastructure

can all lead to non-compliance and increased ignition risk.

Structured inspection and maintenance programmes are critical to maintaining:

• Safety
• Regulatory compliance
• Asset integrity
• Operational reliability

IECEx-Certified EEHA Inspection Services

At Inlex, hazardous area inspections are treated as a critical asset integrity and risk management function.

We deliver structured inspection programmes aligned with:

• AS/NZS (IEC) 60079-17
• IECEx requirements
• Site-specific compliance obligations

Fixed Plant EEHA Inspections

Comprehensive inspection services for onshore and offshore hazardous area facilities.

Inspection grades include:

• Visual inspections
• Close inspections
• Detailed inspections

Supported by:

• Clear reporting
• Risk-based inspection intervals
• Defensible compliance records

Portable & Transportable Equipment Inspections

Inspection and certification of temporary or transportable Ex equipment prior to mobilisation.

This helps operators:

• Prevent non-compliance on site
• Reduce project delays
• Ensure suitability for hazardous zones

Pre-Mobilisation Inspections

Verification of:

• Hazardous area suitability
• Temperature classification
• Protection techniques
• Certification documentation

before equipment deployment.

Third-Party Verification & FAT

Independent compliance verification and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) to confirm equipment meets:

• AS/NZS (IEC) 60079 standards
• Site specifications
• Hazardous area requirements

before commissioning.

Hazardous Area Verification Dossier (HAVD) Management

Review and ongoing management of:

• Hazardous Area Verification Dossiers (HAVDs)
• Inspection records
• Compliance documentation

ensuring records remain accurate, current, and audit-ready.

IECEx-Certified EEHA Maintenance Services

Incorrect maintenance on Ex equipment can compromise certification and create serious safety risks.

As an IECEx-certified service facility, Inlex is authorised to maintain IECEx-certified equipment without requiring the original equipment manufacturer (OEM).

This provides operators with a:

• Faster maintenance pathway
• More cost-effective solution
• Fully compliant alternative to OEM-only servicing

Our Maintenance Capabilities

• Routine preventative maintenance
• Corrective maintenance and repairs
• Fault finding and rectification
• Instrumentation and control calibration
• Functional and operational testing
• Process and system optimisation

All maintenance activities are performed in accordance with equipment certification requirements to preserve explosion protection integrity.

Rectification & Compliance Remediation

Non-conforming equipment and installations present significant:

• Safety risk
• Operational risk
• Regulatory exposure

Inlex identifies non-compliances quickly and delivers practical rectification solutions aligned with:

• IECEx requirements
• AS/NZS (IEC) 60079 standards
• Site-specific obligations

Our teams work collaboratively with site personnel to minimise disruption while restoring compliance.

Rope Access for Hazardous Areas

As an IRATA-accredited company, Inlex delivers EEHA inspection and maintenance services using rope access techniques where traditional access methods are impractical or costly.

Benefits include:

• Safe access to difficult or elevated Ex equipment
• Reduced scaffolding requirements
• Reduced shutdown dependency
• Improved project efficiency and safety outcomes

We also utilise advanced digital systems to manage:

• Rope access equipment
• Inspection schedules
• Certification tracking and reporting

Rapid Mobilisation & Project Support

Our teams can rapidly mobilise to:

• Onshore facilities
• Offshore platforms and FPSOs
• Remote and high-risk locations
• Domestic and international projects

Ensuring consistent inspection quality and compliance wherever your assets operate.

Benefits of Working with Inlex

• Improve hazardous area compliance
• Reduce ignition and operational risk
• Maintain integrity of Ex-certified equipment
• Minimise downtime and disruption
• Access IECEx-certified maintenance expertise
• Ensure defensible inspection records and reporting

Why Inlex?

• Australia’s first IECEx-Certified Inspection & Maintenance Facility
• Independently audited systems, procedures, and personnel
• Authorised maintenance provider for IECEx-certified equipment
• IRATA-certified hazardous area rope access capability
• Deep expertise across oil & gas, mining, hydrogen, petrochemical, and defence industries

Maintain Compliance & Protect Your Assets

If your facility operates in hazardous areas, ensuring electrical equipment remains compliant and properly maintained is critical.

Contact Inlex to learn how our IECEx-certified inspection and maintenance services can help protect your people, assets, and operations.