# The Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2016, Paragraph 16: Hazards arising from different ignition sources

Extent: E+W+S

Potential ignition sources such as sparks, flames, electric arcs, high surface temperatures, acoustic energy, optical radiation, electromagnetic waves and other ignition sources must not occur.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1107/schedule/1/paragraph/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/equipment-and-protective-systems-intended-for-use-in-potentially-explosive-atmospheres-regulations-2016/schedule-1/paragraph-16
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