# The Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2016, Paragraph 25: Risks arising from software

Extent: E+W+S

In the design of software-controlled equipment, protective systems and safety devices, special account must be taken of the risks arising from faults in the programme.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1107/schedule/1/paragraph/25 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/equipment-and-protective-systems-intended-for-use-in-potentially-explosive-atmospheres-regulations-2016/schedule-1/paragraph-25
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