Table of Contents

FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Basic information on the properties, behaviour,
   gases and vapours, and specific applications
   of gas detection
5 Measuring principles
6 Selection of equipment
7 Behaviour of gas releases
8 Design and installation of fixed gas detection systems
9 Use of portable and transportable flammable gas detection
   equipment
10 Training of operational personnel
11 Maintenance, routine procedures and general administrative
   control
Annex A (normative) - Measuring principles
Annex B (informative) - Environmental parameters
Annex C (informative) - Typical environmental and application
        check-list for flammable gas detectors (for both Group I
        and Group II equipment)
Annex D (informative) - Typical instrument maintenance record
        for flammable gas detectors
Annex E (informative) - Atmospheric visibility (applicable to open
        path equipment)
Bibliography

Abstract

Provides guidance on, and recommended practice for, the selection, installation, safe use and maintenance of electrically operated Group II equipment intended for use in industrial and commercial safety applications and Group I equipment in underground coal mines for the detection and measurement of flammable gases complying with the requirements of IEC 60079-29-1 or IEC 60079-29-4.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	International Electrotechnical Committee
Pages
ISBN
Committee	TC 31