Table of Contents

FOREWORD<br>INTRODUCTION<br>1 Scope<br>2 Normative references<br>3 Terms and definitions<br>4 General<br>5 Area classification methodology<br>6 Release of flammable substance<br>7 Type of zone<br>8 Extent of zone<br>9 Documentation<br>Annex A (informative) - Suggested presentation of<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;hazardous areas<br>Annex B (informative) - Estimation of sources of release<br>Annex C (informative) - Ventilation guidance<br>Annex D (informative) - Estimation of hazardous zones<br>Annex E (informative) - Examples of hazardous area<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;classification<br>Annex F (informative) - Schematic approach to classification<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;of hazardous areas<br>Annex G (informative) - Flammable mists<br>Annex H (informative) - Hydrogen<br>Annex I (informative) - Hybrid mixtures<br>Annex J (informative) - Useful equations in support to<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;hazardous area classification<br>Annex K (informative) - Industry codes and national<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;standards<br>Bibliography<br>Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;international publications with their<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;corresponding European publications

Abstract

Gives the classification of areas where flammable gas or vapour hazards may arise and may then be used as a basis to support the proper selection and installation of equipment for use in hazardous areas.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	British Standards Institution
Pages
ISBN
Committee	EXL/31/3
Supersedes	BS EN 60079-10 : 2003 14/30267617 DC : 0 06/30153066 DC : DRAFT JULY 2006