Explosive atmospheres. Electrical installations design, selection and erection (incorporating corrigendum January 2016)

BS EN 60079-14:2014

British Standards Institution
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Current

Supplement

Mechanical & Electrical Supplement

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BS EN

Abstract

Adopting three principles can help to reduce the risk of explosion from flammable materials: substitution, control and mitigation. Careful design for equipment use can also help to reduce these risks. This document gives requirements for design, selection and erection of electrical installations in explosive atmospheres.

History

Supersedes BS EN 60079-14:2008. Also known as IEC 60079-14:2013, incorporating corrigendum January 2016. Amendment dated 30 April 2016 - Implementation of IEC corrigendum January 2016.

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9780580935015

Subjects

  • Building services
  • Electrical services
  • Fire
  • Electrical machinery
  • Special subject areas
  • Explosions

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