KCs Domestic Accreditation

KCs explosion protection equipment safety certification system

This system comprehensively examines the explosion-proof performance of dangerous machinery and equipment and the technology and production system of the manufacturer, protects workers' safety and health from harmful and dangerous working environments, and prevents occupational accidents.

Legal Basis

  • Industrial Safety and Health Law Article 34 (Safety Certification)
  • Industrial Safety and Health Act enforcement order Article 28 (machines and equipment subject to safety certification, etc.)
  • The Industrial Safety and Health Law Enforcement Regulations Article 58 to Article 58-8
  • Violation: imprisonment of up to 3 years or a fine of up to 20 million won

Person Subject to a Duty

Manufacturer (including the case of manufacturing abroad and exporting to the Republic of Korea) However, the importer can receive a safety certificate if it is imported to a quantity (10 pieces) or less specified and notified by the Minister of Employment and Labor.

Type of Certification Examination

Sortation content
Document examination Examination of technical documents such as design drawings by type or type of explosion-proof equipment complying with safety certification standards
Technology and Production System Review Continuously maintain the safety performance of explosion-proof equipment. Examination of the technical ability and production system that should be provided at the establishment to guarantee the safety certification standard
Product inspection by type Examination of safety performance of explosion-proof equipment meeting safety certification criteria
Confirmation examination When the manufacturer receives safety certification, an examination to confirm annually the content and technical ability of the document examination and whether the product is produced continuously maintaining the production system

Domestic Authorised Explosion Protection Agency Guidance

  • KOSHA - Protection Device Certification Department
  • KTL
  • KGS