BS EN 60079-1: 2014 published

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BS EN 60079-1: 2014 ‘Explosive Atmospheres – Part 1: Equipment protection by flameproof enclosure “d”’ was recently published by BSI.

Scope

This part of IEC 60079 contains specific requirements for the construction and testing of electrical equipment with the type of protection flameproof enclosure 'd', intended for use in explosive gas atmospheres.

This standard supplements and modifies the general requirements of IEC 60079-0. Where a requirement of this standard conflicts with a requirement of IEC 60079-0, the requirement of this standard will take precedence.

You can obtain copies of BS EN 60079-1 from BSI http://shop.bsigroup.com/ or your regular standards outlet.

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