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BS 5345-6:1978

Superseded

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Code of practice for selection, installation and maintenance of electrical apparatus for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (other than mining applications or explosive processing and manufacture) Recommendations for type of protection \'e\'. Increased safety

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-03-1978

Superseded date

15-01-2000

$380.41
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Summarise this standard

Describes the concept of ensuring electrical safety in hazardous areas by using type of protection 'e': increased safety, and gives advice (for this type of electrical apparatus) on selection, installation and maintenance. The code does not apply to the underground mining industry, but it may be applied to the surface installations of mines. Apparatus with type of protection 'e': increased safety is meant for use in areas with vapour and flammable gas risks. Also gives a description of the increased safety technique and definitions with explanations of terms.

Committee
EXL/31/3
DevelopmentNote
BS 5345 REPLACES CP 1003 AND SHOULD BE USED FOR ALL NEW INSTALLATIONS. CP 1003 WILL BE RETAINED TEMPORARILY AS A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR EXISTING PLANTS INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE EARLIER CODE.
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
20
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

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