Explosive atmospheres. Equipment protection by type of protection "n" (IEC 60079-15:2010) (Incorporating corrigendum November 2016) (Partially superseded but remains current)

BS EN 60079-15:2010

British Standards Institution
Explosive atmospheres. Equipment protection by type of protection "n" (IEC 60079-15:2010) (Incorporating corrigendum November 2016) (Partially superseded but remains current) Download document

Document Status

Replaced, remains current; Document not available for download

Supplement

Mechanical & Electrical Supplement

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BS EN

Abstract

Applicable to non-sparking electrical apparatus and also to apparatus with parts or circuits producing arcs or sparks or having hot surfaces which, if not protected in one of the ways specified in this standard, could be capable of igniting a surrounding explosive atmosphere.

History

Superseded by BS EN 60079-7:2015 and BS EN IEC 60079-15:2019 but remains current. Supersedes BS EN 60079-15:2005. Amendment dated 30 November 2016 - Implementation of IEC Interpretation Sheet 1 September 2016 in National Annex NA.

ISBN

9780580962271

Subjects

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

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