BS 5345-4:1977
Superseded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) Installation and maintenance requirements for electrical apparatus with type of protection \'i\'. Intrinsically safe electrical apparatus and systems
Hardcopy , PDF
English
12-30-1977
01-15-2000
Describes the concept of ensuring electrical safety in hazardous areas by using protection 'i': intrinsic safety, and gives advice on the installation and maintenance of electrical apparatus and systems, which (in hazardous areas) are protected in accordance with this type of protection. This part of the code only considers explosion risks due to the presence of vapours and flammable gases. Excludes combustible dusts. Also includes detailed definitions together with explanations of terms.
| Committee |
EXL/31/3
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| 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 THE EXISTING PLANTS INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE EARLIER CODE.
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
26
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| SupersededBy |
| Standards | Relationship |
| UNE-EN 60079-26:2005 | Identical |
| UNE-EN 747-2:2007 | Identical |