When you're looking for answers on hazardous (classified) location questions, where should you turn? Think of Articles 500 through 517 as a mini codebook dedicated specifically to that subject.

Rules for hazardous (classified) locations can be found in Chapter 5 [Special Occupancies] of the National Electrical Code (NEC). What are these specific locations, and why is the word “classified” in ...

Sometimes electrical equipment must be installed in areas where combustible vapors and gases are used or may be present. These are commonly referred to as "hazardous locations" and are defined by the ...

One of the most challenging tasks design engineers can face is designing measurement or control systems to operate safely in hazardous environments. These environments may contain flammable or ...

Applying Instrumentation in Hazardous (Classified) Locations (ES10) offers a comprehensive approach to specifying and implementing instrumentation in hazardous locations. This course covers ISA ...

Hazardous areas exist in every power plant. Following proper design rules and anticipating how the plant will be operated can avoid creating mixtures of gases that could explode or catch fire.

International certification minimizes the cost and time involved with gaining regulatory compliance for an OEM’s complete system. Approvals include ATEX and IECEx certifications for Class 1, Zone 1 ...

Dietz Electric Co., Inc., a trusted industrial electrical supplier headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, today highlights the importance of hazardous location motors in safeguarding workers and ...

Precision and safety go hand in hand when operating in hazardous environments. Facilities handling flammable gases, volatile solvents, or combustible dusts require analytical equipment that delivers ...