RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF LOCATIONS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS AT PETROLEUM

FACILITIES CLASSIFIED AS CLASS I, DIVISION 1 AND DIVISION 2 81

containment system(s) designed to contain flammable fluids are classified Division 1 to the extent of the enclosed
area in accordance with Figure 63.

10.13.4.6 Enclosed areas (a) with open drains including only open fluid collection systems designed for non-
flammable fluids, and (b) connected to, but not properly isolated from (e.g. with liquid traps), closed containment
system(s) designed to contain flammable fluids are classified in accordance with Figure 63.

10.13.5 Closed drains. Closed drain systems should be considered the same as comparable process piping. Piping
that contains valves that could open such drains to the atmosphere should be considered the same as process
equipment vents; see 8.2.3.1.

Extent of
enclosed area

Division 1 Division 2

Figure 63—Type 4 Open Drain System in Enclosed Area (See 10.13.4.5 and 10.13.4.6)

10.14 Reserved for Future Use

10.15 Screwed Connections, Flanges, Valves, and Valve Operators

NOTE Included in this section are valves with all ports connected to closed piping (or tubing) systems. Vented ports must be
classified at their point of release in accordance with 8.2.3.

10.15.1 Screwed Connections, Flanges, Block Valves and Check Valves

10.15.1.1 The area around screwed connections, flanges, block valves and check valves in nonenclosed
adequately ventilated areas is unclassified for low pressure applications. For medium and high pressure applications,
the minimum area is classified Division 2 within 50 cm (18 in.) for the connection, flange, or valve. Engineering
judgment should be applied to assess the need for extended classification of high and medium pressure systems as
defined in Table 1.

10.15.1.2 The area around screwed connections, flanges, block valves and check valves in adequately ventilated
enclosed areas is Division 2 to the extent of the enclosed area.

10.15.1.3 The area around screwed connections, flanges, block valves and check valves in an inadequately
ventilated enclosed area is Division 1 to the extent of the enclosed area.