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  • BS 5345-7:1979

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    CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SELECTION, INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL APPARATUS FOR USE IN POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES. REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL APPARATUS WITH TYPE OF PROTECTION N

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  15-01-2000

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-1979

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Details the methods of ensuring electrical safety in Zone 2 hazardous areas by means of type of protection N and advises the selection, installation and maintenance of this type of electrical apparatus. Includes sections on the concept of Zone 2, description of technique, relevant specifications, 'Division 2 approved' apparatus, permissible Zone of use, temperature classification, apparatus subgrouping, environmental conditions, requirements for certification of apparatus, installation, inspection, maintenance and testing.

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    Committee GEL/114
    Development Note BS 5345 REPLACES CP 1003 AND SHOULD BE USED FOR ALL NEW INSTALLATIONS. CP 1003 WILL BE RETAINED TEMPORARILY AS A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR THE EXISTING PLANTS INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE EARLIER CODE.
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

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