MARKING GUIDELINE

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

SPECIALISED ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CODES

(First paper)

28 June 2022
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SPECIALISED ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CODES
(First paper)

QUESTION 1: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT (ACT 85 OF 1993)

1.1 An inspection authority approved by the chief inspector: Provided that an

inspection authority approved by the chief inspector with respect to any
particular service shall be an approved inspection authority with respect to
that service only. (3)

1.2 In relation to a body corporate or an enterprise conducted by the state, it

means the person who is responsible for the overall management and control
of the business of such body corporate or enterprise. (3)

1.3 Anything which may cause injury or damage to persons or property. (1)

1.4 a) Any structure attached to the soil

b) Any building or such structure or part thereof which is in the process of
being erected
c) Any prefabricated building or structure not attached to the soil (3)

1.5 The Department of Manpower (1)

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QUESTION 2: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT (ACT 85 OF 1993):

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION REGULATIONS

2.1 False
2.2 False
2.3 True
2.4 True
2.5 True
2.6 False
2.7 True
2.8 False
2.9 False
2.10 False
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QUESTION 3: SANS 60079-10-1: 2016 EXPLOSIVE GAS ATMOSPHERES

3.1 i. classification
ii. flammable
iii. hazards
iv. basis
v. selection
vi. equipment
vii. hazardous
(7 × 1) (7)

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 3.2 A point or location from which a flammable gas, vapour, mist or liquid may be
released into the atmosphere so that an explosive gas atmosphere could be
formed. (3)

3.3 Distance in any direction from the source of release to where a gas/air mixture
will be diluted by air to a concentration below the lower flammable limit. (3)
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QUESTION 4: SANS 60079-10-2: 2018 EXPLOSIVE DUST ATMOSPHERES

4.1 The examples in this standard are based on a system of effective

housekeeping being implemented in the plant to prevent dust layers from
accumulating. Where effective housekeeping is not present, the area
classification includes the possible formation of explosive dust clouds from dust
layers. (4)

4.2 Generic term including both combustible dust and combustible flyings. (1)

4.3 4.3.1 True

4.3.2 True
(2 × 1) (2)

4.4 4.4.1 Zone 22

4.4.2 Zone 20
4.4.3 Zone 21
(3 × 1) (3)
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QUESTION 5: SANS 60079-0: EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 This part of IEC 60079 specifies the general requirements for construction,
testing and marking of Ex equipment and Ex components intended for use in
explosive atmospheres. (3)

5.2 The Ex equipment shall be legibly marked on a main part of the Ex equipment
and the marking shall be visible, from the exterior, prior to the installation of
the Ex equipment. (4)

5.3  The name of the manufacturer or his registered trade mark

 The manufacturer's type identification
 A serial number
 The name or mark of the certificate issuer and the certificate reference (5)
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 QUESTION 6: SANS 10123: 2014 THE CONTROL OF UNDESIRABLE STATIC
ELECTRICITY

6.1 It is governed primarily by its energy that will be some fraction of the total
amount of electrical energy contained in the charged object from which the
discharge emanates. (3)

6.2 The installation of a separate permanently connected earthing conductor is

recommended. (1)

6.3 By placing the objects on an anti-static or conductive floor. (1)

6.4 Ensure that there is a conductive path between the axle of each wheel, castor
or roller and the surface of the rim normally in contact with the floor. This
makes it necessary for the tyres of wheels and castors to be of conductive
rubber. (3)

6.5 Firmly attach a suitable lead to the apparatus and to earth. In such cases,
there is no need for conductive wheels, castors and rollers. (2)
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QUESTION 7: SANS 10108: 2017 THE CLASSIFICATION OF HAZARDOUS

LOCATIONS AND THE SELECTION OF EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN
SUCH LOCATIONS

7.1 The initial process is that instrumentation line diagrams and initial layout plans
are available and confirmed before plant start-up. (2)

7.2 It is the employer's responsibility to ensure that the area classification remains
up to date (either by reviews at regular intervals or as part of change
management) to ensure that all modifications to the plant or mine that could
affect the area classification are taken into account. (4)

7.3  A return airway

 Any location not more than 180 m from any working face
 Any other location determined by risk assessment (3)

7.4  Coal crushing plants

 Coal storage silos
 Coal beneficiation plants
 Coal bulk handling facilities
 Certain locations and installations on coal strip mines
 Rapid-loading coal terminals
 Reagent plants at concentrators
 Exploration and production rigs (Any 3 × 1) (3)
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QUESTION 8: GENERAL
Explosion-protected equipment selection and use in hazardous
locations

8.1 Ex: Explosion-protected/protection

q: Powder- or sand-filled protection
IIA: Gas group (surface)
T6: Temperature class (5)

8.2 8.2.1 (a) No (b) No (c) Yes (d) No

8.2.2 (a) Yes (b) Yes (c) Yes (d) Yes

8.2.3 (a) No (b) Yes (c) No (d) No (12)

8.3 (a) Protection type is not suitable or is incorrect for the zone/hazardous area
classification. (1)

(b) Gas group equipment is for surface and cannot be used in gas group 1
environment for mines. (2)

(c) The equipment cannot be used in the hazardous area/location because

of the incorrect/unsuitable protection type and the incorrect/unsuitable
gas group. (2)
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TOTAL: 100

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