# The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002, Paragraph 1

Extent: E+W+S

Equipment and protective systems for all places in which explosive atmospheres may occur must be selected on the basis of the requirements set out in the Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2016 unless the risk assessment finds otherwise.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/2776/schedule/3/paragraph/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/dangerous-substances-and-explosive-atmospheres-regulations-2002/schedule-3/paragraph-1
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