A Hazardous Area is considered to be an area where an explosive atmosphere is or maybe expected to be present which requires special precautions to be taken for the construction, installation and use of electrical equipment.

Classifying Hazardous Areas
BS EN 60079-10 is the standard for determining the classification of hazardous areas, giving guidance of determining the area classification and recommendations for detailing the zones on drawings.

Zoning
Hazardous Areas are classified into three "Zones". The Standard EN 60079-10 provides guidance for classification of areas in which an explosive atmosphere may exist.
These Zones are defines as follows:

Zone 0
An area where an explosive atmosphere is present continuously for prolonged periods

Zone 1
An area where an explosive atmosphere is likely to occur in normal operation

Zone 2
As outside those classified as hazardous are referred to as "safe areas" or gas free areas.


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