SR EN 60079-14:2004

Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres -- Part 14: Electrical installations in hazardous areas (other than mines)

This part of EN 60079 contains the specific requirements for the design, selection and erection of electrical installations in explosive gas atmospheres. These requirements are in addition to the requirements for installations in non-hazardous areas. This standard applies to all electrical equipment and installations in hazardous areas whether permanent, temporary, portable, transportable or hand-held. It applies to installations at all voltages. This standard does not apply to - electrical installations in mines susceptible to firedamp; - electrical installations in areas where the hazard is due to combustible dusts or fibres; - inherently explosive situations, for example explosives manufacturing and processing; - rooms used for medical purposes.

Status : Withdrawn
Approval date : 11/29/2004
Publish date : 11/30/2004
Withdrawal date : 7/1/2011
Number of pages : 64
ICS : 29.260.20 Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres
Technical Committee : 137 - Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres

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