EXPLOSION PROTECTION QUICK REFERENCE

AREA CLASSIFICATION TYPES OF PROTECTION

CLASSIFICATION OF DIVISIONS AND ZONES PROTECTION CONCEPTS [ATEX AND IECEX]
HAZARD LEVEL DIVISION ZONE SCHEME TYPE OF EXPLOSIVE TYPE OF EX EPL ZONE(S) IEC/EN BASIC CONCEPT OF
SCHEME ATMOSPHERE PROTECTION CODE PROTECTION
Continuous Hazard Division 1 Zone 0 (Gas, Continually present Electrical Equipment
Vapours & Mist) General - All* 0,1,2,20, 60079-0 General requirements for all
Requirements 21,22 Ex equipment
Zone 20 (Dust)
Intrinsic Safety ia Ga Da 0, 20 60079-11 Limit energy of sparks &
Ma surface temperature
Intermittent Hazard Zone 1 (Gas, Likely to occur during normal
ib Gb Db 1, 21

EX
Vapours, & Mist) operations
Mb
Zone 21 (Dust) ic Gc Dc 2, 22
Increased Safety eb Gb Db 1, 21 60079-7 No arcs, sparks or hot
Hazard Under Division 2 Zone 2 (Gas, Not likely to occur during Mb surfaces
Abnormal Conditions Vapours, & Mist) normal operations, but may ec Gc Dc 2, 22
occur for short periods
Zone 22 (Dust) Non-Arcing nA Gc 2 60079-15

Flame-Proof da Ga 0 60079-1 Contain the explosion and

db Gb Mb 1 extinquish the flame

GROUPS & TEMPERATURE CLASS

dc Gc 2
Powder-Filled q Gb Mb 1 60079-5
Enclosed Break nC Gc 2 60079-15
Sealed Device nC Gc 2 60079-15 Prevent ingress of explosive
atmosphere and limit surface
ATMOSPHERE GROUPS [ATEX & IECEx] TEMPERATURE CLASSIFICATION* temperature PROTECTION CONCEPTS [NEC® & CEC®]*
GROUP ENVIRONMENT LOCATION TYPICAL SUBSTANCE MAX. SURFACE NEC 500 / CEC
® ®
NEC 505 / IEC - GROUP II
®
Purge and pxb Gb Db 1, 21 60079-2 TYPE OF EX EPL ZONE** US BASIC CONCEPT
I Coal Mining Methane (Firedamp) TEMPERATURE Pressurization Mb PROTECTION CODE STANDARD OF PROTECTION

IIA Gases, Vapors and Methane, Propane, etc. 450º C (842ºF) T1 T1 pyc Gb Db 1, 21 Electrical Equipment - Zone “Ex” Scheme
Mists Surface and other 300º C (572ºF) T2 T2 General - Ga Da 0,1,2,20, UL 60079-0 General requirements
IIB Ethylene pzc Gc Dc 2, 22
locations Requirements Gb Db 21,22 for all Ex equipment
IIC Hydrogen, Acetylene, etc. 280º C (536ºF) T2A Encapsulation ma Ga Da 0, 20 60079-18
IIIA Combustible Dusts, Combustible Flyings 260º C (500ºF) T2B Ma Gc Dc
Fibres and Flyings 230º C (446ºF) T2C mb Gb Db 1, 21 Intrinsic Safety*** ia Ga Da 0, 20 UL 60079-11 Limit energy of
IIIB Non-Conductive Mb sparks & surface
215º C (419ºF) T2D ib Gb Db 1, 21
IIIC Conductive mc Gc 2, 22 temperature
200º C (392ºF) T3 T3 ic Gc Dc 2, 22
Dc Increased Safety eb Gb Db 1, 21 UL 60079-7 No arcs, sparks or
180º C (356ºF) T3A
Restricted nR Gc 2 60079-15 (ec pending) hot surfaces
ATMOSPHERE GROUPS 165º C (329ºF) T3B Breathing Non-Arcing nA Gc 2 UL 60079-15
SUBSTANCE HAZARD DIVISION ZONE GROUPS 160º C (320ºF) T3C Liquid Immersion ob Gb 1 60079-6 Flame-Proof da Ga 0 UL 60079-1 Contain the
CLASS GROUPS 135º C (275ºF) T4 T4 Liquid Immersion oc Gc 2 60079-6 explosion and
db Gb 1
Acetylene Class I Group A IIC 120º C (248ºF) T4A Dust-Protected ta Da 20 60079-31 extinquish the flame
Flammable dc Gc 2
Hydrogen Group B IIB + H2 100º C (212ºF) T5 T5 tb Db 21
Gases Powder-Filled q Gb 1 UL 60079-5
Ethylene Group C IIB 85º C (185ºF) T6 T6 tc Dc 22 Enclosed Break nC Gc 2 UL 60079-15
Propane Group D IIA * For Group I applications (ATEX and IECEx only), electrical apparatus has fixed temperature limits of 150ºC (where Optical Radiation op pr Gb Db 1, 21 60079-28 Protection against release of
layers of coal dust can form) and 450ºC (where coal dust is not expected to form a layer). Purge and px Gb 1 UL 60079-2 Prevent ingress
Methane Group D IIA** optical energy Pressurization of explosive
py Gb 1
Combustible Metal Dusts Class II Group E* IIIC op is Ga 0, 20 Limitation of optical energy atmosphere
pz Gc 2 and limit surface
Combustible Carbonaceous Dusts Combustible Group F IIIB Da
Dusts pD - 21, 22 ISA 61241- temperature
op sh Ga 0, 20 Optical system interlocking 0&
Combustible Dusts not in Group E or F Group G IIIB Da ISA 61241-2
(Flour, Grain, Wood, Plastics, Chemicals) Non-Electrical Equipment Encapsulation ma Ga Da 0, 20 UL 60079-18
Combustible Fibres and Flyings Class III Not Applicable IIIA TYPE OF IECEX EPL ZONE(S) IEC/ENISO BASIC CONCEPT OF mb Gb Db 1, 21
Fibres and PROTECTION CODE/ PROTECTION
Flyings mc Gc Dc 2, 22
ATEX
* Group E is applicable to Class II Division 1 only CODE Restricted nR Gc 2 UL 60079-15
** Methane is a group IIA Gas for non-mining applications Breathing
General h All* 0, 1, 2, 20, 80079-36 Basic methods &
Requirements - 21, 22 requirements Sealed Device nC Gc 2 UL 60079-15

STANDARDS & DIRECTIVES

Flow-Restricted - Gc Dc 2, 22 Relies on tight seals, Oil Immersion o Gb 1 UL 60079-6
Enclosure fr closely machined Dust-Protected ta Da 20 UL 60079-31
Flame-Proof - All 1, 21 joints, and tough
tb Db 21
Enclosure d enclosures to restrict
the breathing of the tc Dc 22
FUNCTIONAL SAFETY OTHER USEFUL STANDARDS enclosure tD - 21,22 ISA 61241-
Constructional h All 0, 1, 2, 20, 80079-37 Ignition hazards 0&
[IEC 61508 SAFETY SYSTEMS]* STANDARD TYPES IEC STANDARDS US & CAN
Safety c 21, 22 mitigated by good ISA 61241-1
STANDARDS
STANDARD # TITLE/SCOPE engineering methods
Area Classification - Gases, Vapours and IEC 60079-10-1 NFPA 497 Optical Radiation op pr Gb Db 1, 21 ISA 60079-28 Protection against
IEC/EN 61508-1 Functional Safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic Control of Ignition h All 0, 1, 2, 20, 80079-37 Control equipment
Mists **** release of optical
safety-related systems - Part 1: General Requirements Sources b 21, 22 fitted to detect
Area Classification - Combustible Dusts, IEC 60079-10-2 NFPA 499 energy
malfunctions
IEC/EN 61508-2 Functional Safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic Fibers, Flyings op is Ga Da 0, 20 Limitation of optical
safety-related systems - Part 2: Requirements for electrical/electronic/ Liquid Immersion h All 0, 1, 2, 20, 80079-37 Enclosure uses liquid
Electrical Equipment Installation IEC 60079-14 NFPA 70 [NEC®]/CSA energy
programmable electronic safety-related items k 21, 22 to prevent contact with
C22.1 [CEC®] explosive atmospheres op sh Ga Da 0, 20 Optical system
IEC/EN 61508-3 Functional Safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic interlocking
safety-related systems - Part 3: Software Requirements Electrical Equipment Inspection and IEC 60079-17 NFPA 70B Purge & - Gb Db 1, 2, 21, 22 60079-2 Prevent ingress of
Maintenance Pressurization p Gc Dc explosive atmosphere
IEC/EN 61508-4 Functional Safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic Electrical Equipment - Division Scheme and Zone Equivalency
Electrical Equipment Repair and Overhaul IEC 60079-19 - & limit surface temp.
safety-related systems - Part 4: Definitions and Abbreviations TYPE OF TYPE CLASS DIVISION US BASIC
IEC/EN 61508-5 Functional Safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic Material Characteristics for Gas and Vapor IEC 60079-20-1 NFPA 497 PROTECTION & ZONE STANDARD CONCEPT OF
Classification PROTECTION
safety-related systems - Part 5: Examples of methods for the determina-
tion of safety integrity levels Application of Quality Systems for Equip- ISO/IEC 80079-34 - General - I, II, III Division 1, 2 FM 3600 Required for
ment Manufacture Ignition Hazards - All 0, 1, 2, 20, 1127-1 Basic concepts and
Requirements I Zone 0, 1, 2 all equipment
IEC/EN 61508-6 Functional Safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic & Risk Assess- - 21, 22 80079-36 methodology, & ignition
Quality Management Systems ISO 9001 ISO 9001 - Zone 20, evaluated to FM
ment hazard assessment
safety-related systems - Part 6: Guidelines on the application of IEC 21, 22 Standards
61508-2 and IEC 61508-3 * Evaluation per EN 50303 is additionally required for ATEX, Category M1
OTHER CE DIRECTIVES THAT MAY APPLY Non-Incendive NI I, II
III
Division 2
Division 1, 2
ISA 12.12.01,
FM 3611
Energy Limitation,
Non-arcing/
IEC/EN 61508-7 Functional Safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic
safety-related systems - Part 7: Overview of techniques and measures Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 2014/30/EU
INGRESS PROTECTION CODES* [IEC 60529] I Zone 2 sparking, Sealing,
Low Voltage* 2014/35/EU - Zone 22 and Ingress
FIRST NUMBER (PROTECT FROM SOLID SECOND NUMBER (PROTECT FROM Protection
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC BODIES) WATER)
Explosion Proof XP I Division 1 UL 1203, Contain the
* The IEC/EN 61508 series of standards sets out the requirements for electrical, electronic, and programmable Industrial Trucks EN1755:2015 0 No Protection 0 No protection
safety-related systems, covering the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance as necessary for the
I Zone 1 FM 3615 explosion and
assigned Safety Integrity Level (SIL).
Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 97/23/EC 1 Objects > 50mm 1 Vertical drip extinguish the
According to the system application, four SILs are dened and assigned to the system. The standard is also the Reciprocating internal combustion engines EN1834-1:2000 2 Objects > 12.5mm 2 Angled drip flame
basis for ATEX-related safety devices, EN 50495.
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 2002/95/EC 3 Objects > 2.5mm 3 Spraying Purge and X I, II Division 1 NFPA 496, Prevent ingress
Pressurization I Zone 1 FM 3620 of explosive
* Excludes equipment for use in explosive atmospheres - see ATEX Annex II 1.2.7 4 Objects > 1.0mm 4 Splashing
Y I, II Division 1 atmosphere and
5 Dust-Protected 5 Jetting I Zone 1 limit surface
temperature
6 Dust-Tight 6 Powerful jetting Z I, II Division 2

EQUIPMENT CATEGORIES & GROUPS

7 Temporary immersion I Zone 2
8 Continuous immersion Dust-Tight - II Division 2 UL 1203, FM
- Zone 22 3616
9 High pressure and temperature
water jet III Division 1, 2
* Refer to IEC 60034-5 for Ingress Protection of rotating electrical machines - Zone 22
EQUIPMENT GROUPS [ATEX] EQUIPMENT CATEGORIES & Dust-Ignition DIP II Division 1 UL 1203, FM
Proof - Zone 20, 21 3615
GROUP ATEX ATMOSPHERE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED PROTECTION LEVELS* ENCLOSURE TYPE RATINGS [NEC & CEC]
CATEGORY PROTECTION PROTECTION Intrinsic Safety IS I Division 1 UL 913, FM Limit energy of
LEVEL (EPL) PERFORMANCE ATEX EQUIPMENT TYPICAL EQUIPMENT ZONE TYPE AREA BRIEF DEFINITION II, III Division 1 3610 sparks and surface
& OPERATION CATEGORY PROTECTION LEVEL SUITABILITY I Zone 0 UL 60079-11 temperature
1 Indoor General Purpose
1G Ga Zones 0, 1, 2 - Zone 20
I (Mines M1 Methane & Dust Very High Ma Two faults, Remain 2 Indoor Protection against angled dripping water
with Fire- energized and 1D Da Zones 20, 21, 22 * In the United States, suitability for equipment in mining applications is per approval by the Mine Safety and Health
3, 3S Indoor / Outdoor Protection against rain, sleet, dirt, snow and windblown dust Administration (MSHA). Intertek can test and evaluate equipment to ACRI standards or equivalent, per US National
damp) functioning 2G Gb Zones 1, 2
3R Indoor / Outdoor Protection against rain, sleet, dirt and snow Standards, providing test reports for your submittal to MSHA
I (Mines M2 Methane & Dust High Mb Severe normal 2D Db Zones 21, 22 ** For US Zone Ex Scheme: Zone 0, 1 and 2 Ex markings are preceded by Class I, and Ex is preceded by A
with Fire- operation, De- 4, 4X Indoor / Outdoor Protection against rain, snow, hose directed water and corrosion *** For associated intrinsically safe apparatus suitable for installation in a hazardous location, the symbol for the
damp) energize in exp. 3G Gc Zone 2 (X only) type of protection (“ia” or “ib”) is enclosed within square brackets on the marking, e.g., “AEx d [ia] IIC T4.” For
intrinsically safe apparatus not suitable for installation in a hazardous location, both the symbol “Ex” or “AEx,” and
atm. 3D Dc Zone 22 5 Indoor Protection against angled dripping water, dust, fibers, flyings the symbol for the type of protection, “ia” or “ib,” are enclosed within the same square brackets on the marking,
II (All Other 1G, 1D Gas, Vapor, Mist, Very High Two faults M1 Ma Very high level of protection for mines e.g., [AEx ia] IIC; in this case, a temperature class is not included.
6 Indoor / Outdoor Protection against temporary submersion
**** Optical protection is not a recognized protection technique, nor is optical radiation addressed by the NEC® &
Areas) Dust
M2 Mb High level of protection for mines 6P Indoor / Outdoor Protection against prolonged submersion CEC®.
II (All Other 2G, 2D Gas, Vapor, Mist, High One fault * Unless the explosion protection risk assessment states otherwise 12, 12K Indoor Protection against circulating dust, fibers, flyings
areas) Dust
13 Indoor Protection against circulating dust, fibers, flyings, seepage
II (All Other 3G, 3D Gas, Vapor, Mist, Low Normal operation
Areas) Dust

EQUIPMENT MARKING TYPICAL NORTH AMERICAN MARKING

TYPICAL ATEX & IECEx MARKING DIVISION SCHEME (NEC 500) ZONE SCHEME (GAS) (NEC 505)
Class 1 Division 1 Groups A, B, C, D T4 Class 1 Zone 0 AEx ia IC T4 Ga

CE 0359 II 2 G Ex db IIC T4 Gb Hazard Class Area Classification Gas Group Temperature Class Hazard Area
Class Classification
Ex Protection Protection
Scheme Concept Code
Gas Temperature
Group Class
Equipment
Protection Level (EPL)

ZONE EQUIVALENT SCHEME ZONE SCHEME (DUST)

Class 1 Zone 0 Groups A, B, C, D T4 Zone 20 AEx ia IIIC T90 C Da

Complies Notified Specific Equipment Equipment Environment* Explosion Protection Gas Temperature Equipment
European Body # Marking for Group Category Protection type Group Class Protection Hazard Class Area Classification Gas Group Temperature Class Area Ex Protection Protection Gas Temperature Equipment
Directive Ex Protection Level (EPL) Classification Scheme Concept Code Group Class Protection Level (EPL)
*ATEX only Note:- For Canada any new installations must use the Zone system, while existing installations may use either Division or re-classify to Zone. US installations may use either Division or Zone.

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