# The Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2016, Paragraph 42: Explosion decoupling systems

Extent: E+W+S

Decoupling systems intended to disconnect specific equipment as swiftly as possible in the event of incipient explosions by means of appropriate devices must be planned and designed so as to remain proof against the transmission of internal ignition and to retain their mechanical strength under operating conditions.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1107/schedule/1/paragraph/42 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/equipment-and-protective-systems-intended-for-use-in-potentially-explosive-atmospheres-regulations-2016/schedule-1/paragraph-42
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