22/30440600 DC

This standard 22/30440600 DC BS EN 50194-1. Electrical apparatus for the detection of flammable gases in household and non-industrial premises is classified in these ICS categories:

• 29.260.20 Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres
• 13.320 Alarm and warning systems

With the revision of the EN 50194-1, it should be included also the Household applications and in general what not covered by the IEC-EN 60079-29-1, that is the non classified areas. It will be to evaluate if to consider not only the detectors (normally stand alone) but also the sensors or module that, without enclosure, may be integrate inside some Appliances. Finally in this new revision it should be implemented the reference to the family standard developed in gas detection in the past years and not included in the present standard