The earlier we get in, the faster you get to market!
Certification shouldn’t be a barrier between you and your customers. A preliminary evaluation can help to clear a path for your innovations by offering technical information that can highlight important areas for consideration and provide valuable insight into standards and requirements.
Watch our PowerBlanket Success Story. Listen first hand as a manufacturer explains the benefits that a strong preliminary evaluation plan can bring to your projects.
Preliminary Design Review
A preliminary design review can help to Clear a Path for your product to enter the market by offering valuable guidance on standards and protection methods.
On-site Assessment
To help you get to market without delays and within budget, Intertek offers manufacturers of equipment for potentially explosive environments an On-site Notified Body Assessment.
Intrinsic Safety Technical Reviews
To help navigate this highly technical protection method, we’ve designed a specialized preliminary evaluation process for Intrinsic Safety.
Knowledge Center
Updates to the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) Section 18
Preliminary Design Review for Hazardous Locations
Guide to Hazardous Location Equipment Marking
Hazardous Locations & Explosive Atmospheres Equipment Certification Requirements Webinar Series
Explosion-Proof Luminaires and Control Devices
Guide to Equipment Certification Requirements for Hazardous Locations Poster
UAE ECASEx: Unit Verification Webinar
IEC 60079-25 for Intrinsically Safe Electrical Systems: Edition 3
Product Listing & Marking Strategies
8 Ways to Expedite Intrinsically Safe Product Certification Process
For more expert resources, recordings, and presentations, visit our Hazardous Locations Resources Hub.

Events
North America: Year-round CompEx Course Schedule
Intertek Chester UK facility including CompEx course modules and descriptions
Resources
- Client Testimonials
- ETL Mark The Industry's Fastest Certification Program
- Functional Safety Services
- Field Evaluation
- On-site Design Review
- Certification Program for Industrial Control Panels (ICP)
- EMC Testing
