ATEX Maintenance & Remedial Work

ATEX Maintenance & Remedial Work (Hazardous Area Electrical Maintenance)

ATEX installations require ongoing maintenance to remain safe, compliant and fully operational in hazardous environments. At HBS Electrical, our ATEX‑certified engineers provide specialist maintenance and remedial work for hazardous areas across the West Midlands and surrounding counties — ensuring your equipment continues to meet ATEX and DSEAR standards.

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What Is ATEX Maintenance?

ATEX maintenance involves the ongoing inspection, servicing and repair of electrical equipment installed in hazardous areas where explosive atmospheres may be present.

This includes:

  • Preventing equipment deterioration
  • Identifying early signs of failure
  • Ensuring equipment remains ATEX‑compliant
  • Maintaining safe operation in explosive atmospheres
  • Repairing or replacing defective components
  • Keeping documentation and registers up to date

Regular maintenance is essential for:

  • Chemical plants
  • Fuel storage & distribution
  • Manufacturing facilities
  • Food & grain processing
  • Pharmaceutical sites
  • Waste management plants
  • Paint, solvent & spray environments

If your site contains flammable gases, vapours or dusts, ATEX maintenance is a legal requirement.

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Why Choose HBS Electrical for ATEX Inspections

Hazardous area work requires specialist training, experience and precision. With HBS Electrical, you get:

  • ATEX‑certified hazardous area engineers
  • Visual, close and detailed inspections
  • Industrial electrical expertise
  • DSEAR‑compliant inspections
  • Clear reporting & classification of defects
  • Fast response across the region

We help you maintain a safe, compliant and fully documented hazardous area installation.

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Our ATEX Remedials Process

Site Assessment & Review

We review your hazardous area classification, equipment register and inspection history.

Maintenance & Remedial Work

Our engineers carry out routine maintenance, repairs and corrective actions.

Testing & Verification

We verify that all equipment meets ATEX/IECEx standards.

Documentation & Certification

You receive updated records, defect logs and compliance documentation.

What’s Included in Our ATEX Maintenance & Remedial Work

Our hazardous area maintenance service covers everything required to keep your installation safe and compliant:

Routine ATEX Maintenance

  • Visual, close and detailed checks
  • Equipment condition monitoring
  • Seal, gland & enclosure integrity checks
  • Earthing & bonding verification
  • Cable condition assessment

Remedial Work & Repairs

  • Replacement of damaged or non‑compliant equipment
  • Repair of ATEX enclosures
  • Re‑glanding & re‑termination
  • Upgrading outdated equipment
  • Fixing corrosion, wear or mechanical damage
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Corrective Actions from ATEX Inspections

We carry out all remedial work identified during:

  • ATEX inspections
  • DSEAR assessments
  • Internal audits
  • Insurance inspections

Documentation & Compliance

  • Updated equipment registers
  • Maintenance records
  • Defect classification updates
  • Compliance documentation

We ensure your hazardous area remains safe, compliant and fully documented.

Industries We Support

We provide ATEX maintenance & remedial works for:

  • Chemical processing
  • Food & grain production
  • Warehouses
  • Fuel storage & distribution
  • Pharmaceutical facilities
  • Waste management
  • Manufacturing plants
  • Offices
  • Paint & solvent environments

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Where We Carry Out ATEX Maintenance

These are the main local Counties that we serve carrying out our Hazardous Area Electrical Inspections. We also service clients UK wide.

West Midlands

Warwickshire

Staffordshire

Worcestershire

Shropshire

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Frequently Asked Questions

The maximum period between ATEX inspections for fixed equipment is 3 years. For portable equipment a close inspection should be done at least 12 months. Unless the portable equipment is opened regularly then a detailed inspection should be carried out every 6 months. Inspection frequency depends on the environment, equipment type and risk level. Many sites require annual inspections, while high‑risk areas may need more frequent checks. Your inspection report will recommend the correct interval.

Hazardous area equipment can deteriorate over time due to heat, vibration, corrosion or environmental conditions. Regular ATEX maintenance prevents failures, reduces risk and ensures ongoing compliance with ATEX and DSEAR regulations.

We carry out all forms of ATEX remedial work including equipment replacement, re glanding, re termination, enclosure repairs, seal replacements, corrosion treatment and upgrades to bring installations up to current standards

Visual Inspection

An inspection which identifies, without the use of access equipment or tools, those defects, such as missing bolts, which will be apparent to the eye.

Close Inspection

An inspection which encompasses those aspects covered by a visual inspection and, in addition, identifies those defects, such as loose bolts, which will be apparent only by the use of access equipment.

Detailed Inspection

An inspection which encompasses those aspects covered by a close inspection and, in addition identifies those defects, such as loose terminations, which will only be apparent by opening the enclosure, and/or using, where necessary, tools and test equipment.

Initial Inspection

Initial inspections confirm that the equipment, installation practices, and protection concepts are appropriate for the hazardous area. These inspections are comprehensive and follow the requirements set out in IEC 60079‑14.

Periodic Inspections

Periodic inspections are carried out at defined intervals to verify continued compliance. They may be visual, close, or detailed, following Tables 1, 2, and 3 (or modified tables in accordance with section 5.7), depending on the level of scrutiny required.

Sample Inspections

Sample inspections are used to monitor long‑term trends rather than detect random faults. While they may not reveal issues such as loose connections, they are effective for identifying the effects of environmental conditions, vibration, ageing, or inherent design weaknesses.

Continuous Supervision

Continuous supervision involves ongoing monitoring of equipment in hazardous areas using visual or close inspection techniques as defined in Tables 1, 2, and 3 (or modified tables in accordance with section 5.7 and clause 4.5). If an installation cannot be reliably supervised in this way, it must instead undergo periodic inspection.

Yes — we inspect equipment in gas (Zone 0, 1, 2) and dust (Zone 20, 21, 22) hazardous areas. Our engineers are trained and certified to work across all ATEX zones.

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HBS Electrical
62 Beachcroft Road
Kingswinford
West Midlands
DY6 0HX

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