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This page refers to some of the Australian Standards that
govern the certification and installation of electrical equipment For more detailed explanations of the requirements and responsibilities
regarding installations in hazardous areas, consult the In Australia, refer to AS/NZS 2381 for the selection, installation & maintenance of electrical equipment in hazardous areas. |
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| Protection Technique Standards |
| Protection Technique | Australian Standards | IEC Standards |
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| Ex'd' | Flameproof | AS 2380.2 | AS 2381.2 | 60079-1 |
| Ex'e' | Increased Safety | AS 2380.6 | AS 2381.6 | 60079-7 |
| Ex'i' | Intrinsic Safety | AS 2380.7 or AS/NZS 60079.11 |
AS 2381.7 | 60079-11 |
| Ex'm' | Encapsulation | AS 2431 | 60079-18 | |
| Ex'n' | Non-Sparking | AS 2380.9 | AS 1076.7 | 60079-15 |
| Ex'o' | Oil Immersion | AS/NZS 60079.6 | 60079-6 | |
| Ex'p' | Pressurisation | AS 2380.4 | AS 2380.4 | 60079-2 |
| Ex'q' | Sand/Powder/Glass Filled | AS/NZS 60079.5 | 60079-5 | |
| Ex's' | Special Protection | AS 1826 | AS 1076.8 | |
| Ex' v ' | Ventilation | AS 1482 | AS 1076.13 | |
| General Requirements | AS 2380.1 or AS/NZS 60079.0 |
AS 2381.1 or AS/NZS 60079-0 |
60079-0 | |
Other Hazardous Area Related Standards
AS 2430.1 - Classification of Hazardous Areas Part 1 - Explosive Gas Atmospheres
AS 60529 - Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code)
AS 1768 - Lightning Protection
Visit Standards Australia website for more standards
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