BS EN 60079-1:2014

This standard BS EN 60079-1:2014 Explosive atmospheres is classified in these ICS categories:

• 13.230 Explosion protection
• 29.260.20 Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres

This part of IEC 60079 contains specific requirements for the construction and testing of electrical equipment with the type of protection flameproof enclosure “d”, intended for use in explosive gas atmospheres.

This standard supplements and modifies the general requirements of IEC 60079-0. Where a requirement of this standard conflicts with a requirement of IEC 60079-0, the requirement of this standard will take precedence.