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Division 2.1.1 Explosive atmospheres caused by gases, vapours or mists

United Kingdom

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  1. 2.1.1.1Equipment must be so designed and constructed that sources of ignition do not become active, even in event of rare incidents relating to equipment.
  2. 2.1.1.2For equipment with surfaces which may heat up, measures must be taken to ensure that the stated maximum surface temperatures are not exceeded even in the most unfavourable circumstances.
  3. 2.1.1.3Equipment must be so designed that the opening of equipment parts which might be sources of ignition is possible only under non-active or intrinsically safe conditions. Where it is not possible to render equipment non-active, the manufacturer must affix a warning label to the opening part of the equipment.