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    Hazardous Area Classification Diagram and Guide

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    The document provides information on hazardous area classification and equipment standards. It outlines three zones for liquids, gases, and vapors based on the level of hazard - continuously hazardous (Zone 0), frequently hazardous (Zone 1), and only hazardous under abnormal conditions (Zone 2). It also outlines three zones for dust, fibers, and flyings. The document lists relevant manufacturing and installation standards for different types of explosion-protected equipment for use in hazardous areas.

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    The document provides information on hazardous area classification and equipment standards. It outlines three zones for liquids, gases, and vapors based on the level of hazard - continuously hazardous (Zone 0), frequently hazardous (Zone 1), and only hazardous under abnormal conditions (Zone 2). It also outlines three zones for dust, fibers, and flyings. The document lists relevant manufacturing and installation standards for different types of explosion-protected equipment for use in hazardous areas.

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    The document provides information on hazardous area classification and equipment standards. It outlines three zones for liquids, gases, and vapors based on the level of hazard - continuously hazardous (Zone 0), frequently hazardous (Zone 1), and only hazardous under abnormal conditions (Zone 2). It also outlines three zones for dust, fibers, and flyings. The document lists relevant manufacturing and installation standards for different types of explosion-protected equipment for use in hazardous areas.

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    Hazardous Area Classification Diagram and Guide

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    The document provides information on hazardous area classification and equipment standards. It outlines three zones for liquids, gases, and vapors based on the level of hazard - continuously hazardous (Zone 0), frequently hazardous (Zone 1), and only hazardous under abnormal conditions (Zone 2). It also outlines three zones for dust, fibers, and flyings. The document lists relevant manufacturing and installation standards for different types of explosion-protected equipment for use in hazardous areas.

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    HAZARDOUS AREA CLASSIFICATION DIAGRAM AND GUIDE

    ZONE 0 Liquids , Gases & Vapours ZONE 1 ZONE 2

    Continuously Hazardous Frequently Hazardous Only Hazardous under Abnormal Conditions Continuously Hazardous Frequently Hazardous Only Hazardous under Abnormal Conditions

    Vapour Space in a Storage Tank

    Container Filled Area Sealed Container Store Above 3 metres in a plant

    ZONE 20 Dust, Fibres & Flyings ZONE 21 ZONE 22

    Inside the Grain Silo Bag Filling Loading & Unloading Other Areas

    EQUIPMENT (MANUFACTURING) STANDARDS Standard Area Classification General Requirements Ex d Flameproof Ex Pressurisation or Purging Ex e Increased Safety Ex n Non- Sparking Ex i Intrinsic Safety Ex m Encapsulation Ex s Special Protection Ex v Ventilation Dust Excluding Ignitionproof (DIP) Cable Glands Australia AS2430 AS2380.1 AS2380.2 AS2380.4 AS2380.6 AS2380.9 AS2380.7 AS2341 AS1826 AS1482 AS/NZS61241 AS1828 No Standard INSTALLATION STANDARDS Standard General Requirements Ex d Flameproof Ex p Pressurisation & Ex pl Purging Ex e Increased Safety Ex i Intrinsic Safety Ex n Non-Sparking Ex s Special Protection Ex m Encapsulation Dust Excluding Ignitionproof (DIP) AS/NZS 61241 BS5345.1 AS2381.6* AS2381.7 AS1076.9* AS1076.13* Australia AS2381.1* AS2381.2* IEC 600 79-14 600 79-14 600 79-14 600 79-14 600 79-14 600 79-14 600 79-14 Cenelec --------------BS5345.6 BS5345.4 BS5345.7 Britain BS5345.1 BS5345.3 IEC 600 79-10 600 79-0 600 79-1 600 79.2 600 79.13 600 79-7 600 79-15 600 79-11 600 79-18 600 79.0 C1.25.6 EN50 019 Draft PREN50 021 EN50 020 BS5501.6 BS6941 BS5501.7 Cenelec --EN50 014 EN50 018 Britain BS5245.2 BS5501.1 BS5501.5

    * Note: In Australia the SAA Wiring Rules (AS3000) also apply in additition to the Standards shown above.

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