BS 1259:1958

Superseded

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Intrinsically safe electrical apparatus and circuits for use in explosive atmospheres

Amended by

BS EN 50020:2002

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

31-07-2006

Language(s)

English

Published date

24-02-1958

Publisher

British Standards Institution

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Defines \'intrinsically safe\'. Dangerous industrial gases and vapours, for which certificates of intrinsic safety may be obtained, are listed and classified. Principles of and tests for intrinsic safety appended. (See also BS 5501-7, identical to EN 50020, referred to in EEC Directives, and BS 5501-9, identical to EN 50039).

Committee	EXL/31/2
DevelopmentNote	Obsolescent - current for existing equipment, not for use with new designs. Inactive for new designs. (01/2006)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	14
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	BS EN 50020:2002