BS EN 60079-10-1:2015 PDF Download

BS EN 60079-10-1:2015 is a standard that focuses on the classification of areas where flammable gas or vapour hazards may arise. It provides essential criteria for assessing ignition hazards and offers guidance on the design and control parameters that can be used to reduce those hazards. This standard is used as a basis for selecting and installing equipment in hazardous areas. It underwent a full technical update in its second edition, including restructuring, introducing new terms and definitions, and updating examples and calculations.

This standard is relevant to organizations and professionals working in potentially explosive atmospheres, particularly those dealing with gases and vapours. This includes manufacturers of protected electrical equipment, electrical engineers, suppliers working with flammable materials, health and safety officers, site inspectors, risk assessors, and testing sites/laboratories. However, it does not apply to domestic premises, medical rooms, mines susceptible to firedamp, or the processing and manufacture of explosives.