Transcription of HANDOUT Hazardous Locations
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This material was produced under grant number SH-16615-07-60-F-12 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the Government. Hazardous (Classified) Locations The National Electrical Code (NEC) defines Hazardous Locations as those areas "where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to flammable gases or vapors, flammable liquids, combustible dust, or ignitable fibers or flyings.
hazardous locations. Class I Locations A “Class I Location” is created by the presence of flammable gases or vapors in the air in sufficient quantities to be explosive or ignitable. When these materials are found in the atmosphere, a potential for explosion exists if an electrical or other source of ignition is present.
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