Hazardous Locations & Explosive Atmospheres

Guide to Equipment Certification Requirements

North America/ATEX/IECEx
Atmosphere Groups Functional Safety [IEC 61508 Safety Systems]11
Substance Hazard C lass D ivision G roups Zone G roups Standard Title/Scope
Acetylene Gro up A IIC
Functional Safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic
H yd r o g en G ro up B IIB + H2 IEC/EN 61508-1 safety-related systems - Part 1: General Requirements
Class I
Eth ylen e G ro up C IIB
Flammable Gases
Pr o p an e G ro up D IIA Functional Safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic
IEC/EN 61508-2 safety-related systems - Part 2: Requirements for electrical/electronic/
M eth an e G ro up D IIA 6 programmable electronic safety-related items
Combustible Metal Dusts Gro up E 5 IIIC Functional Safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic
IEC/EN 61508-3 safety-related systems - Part 3: Software Requirements
C o m b u stib le C ar b o n aceo u s D u sts Class II G ro up F IIIB
Co mbustible Dusts
Combustible Dust not in Group E or F

North America
Group G IIIB Functional Safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic
(Flour, Grain, Wood, Plastics, Chemicals) IEC/EN 61508-4
safety-related systems - Part 4: Definitions and Abbreviations
Class III
Combustible Fibers and Flyings Not Applicable IIIA
Fibe rs and Flyings Functional Safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic
IEC/EN 61508-5 safety-related systems - Part 5: Examples of methods for the determination
Typical North American Marking Note 5: Group E is applicable to Class II Division 1 only
Note 6: Methane is a group IIA Gas for non-mining applications of safety integrity levels
Division Scheme Zone Scheme (Gas)
Functional Safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic
Class I Division 1 Groups A,B,C,D Class I T4 safety-related systems - Part 6: Guidelines on the application of IEC 61508-2
T4 Zone 0 AEx ia IIC Ga
Other Useful Standards IEC/EN 61508-6
and IEC 61508-3
Standard Types IEC Standards US & CA standards Functional Safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic
Equipment IEC/EN 61508-7
Hazard Area Gas Temperature Hazard Area Ex Protection Protection Gas Temperature Protection Area Classification - Gases, Vapors and Mists IEC 60079-10-1 NFPA 497 safety-related systems - Part 7: Overview of techniques and measures
Class Classification Group Class Class Classification Scheme Concept Code Group Class Level (EPL)
Area Classification - Combustible Dusts, Fibers, Flyings IEC 60079-10-2 NFPA 499 Note 11: The IEC/EN 61508 series of standards sets out the requirements for electrical, electronic, and programmable safety-related systems,
Zone Equivalency Scheme Zone Scheme (Dust) covering the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance as necessary for the assigned Safety Integrity Level (SIL).
Electrical Equipment Installation IEC 60079-14 NFPA 70 [NEC]/CSA C22.1 [CEC]
Class I Zone 0 Groups IIA,IIB,IIC T4 Zone 20 AEx ta IIIC T90 C Da According to the system application, four SILs are defined and assigned to the system. The standard is also the basis for ATEX-related
Electrical Equipment Inspection and Maintenance IEC 60079-17 NFPA 70B safety devices, EN 50495.

Electrical Equipment Repair and Overhaul IEC 60079-19 -

Hazard
Equipment
Material Characteristics for Gas and Vapor Classification IEC 60079-20-1 NFPA 497
Protection Concepts [ATEX and IECEx]
Area Gas Temperature Area Ex Protection Protection Dust Surface Protection
Class Classification Group Class Classification Scheme Concept Code Group Temperature Level (EPL)
Material Characteristics for Dust Classification IEC 60079-20-2 NFPA 499
Items in Blue are US Only. For Canada any new installations must be classified using the Zone system, while existing installations may either use Application of Quality Systems for Equipment Manufacture ISO/IEC 80079-34 - IEC/EN Basic Concept of
Division or be re-classified to Zone. US installations may use either Division or Zone. Type of Protection Ex Code EPL Zone(s)
Standard Protection
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Electrical Equ ipment
General requirements
G eneral Requirement s - All12 0,1,2,20,21,22 60079-0
Classification of Divisions and Zones for all Ex equipment
Protection Concepts [NEC & CEC]1
Hazard Level Division Scheme Zone Scheme Ga
North American Gas/Dust Type of Explosive Atmosphere
Basic Concept of ia Da 0, 20
Type of Protection Ex Code EPL Zone2 Standard Continuous Ma
ISA/UL/CSA Protection Zone 0 / Zone 20 Continually present
Hazard Limit energy of sparks
Intrinsic Safety Gb 60079-11
Electrical Equipment - Zone "Ex" Scheme Division 1 & surface temperature
Intermittent ib Db 1, 21
Ga Da
General requirements Zone 1 / Zone 21 Likely to occur during normal operations Mb
General Requirements - Gb Db 0,1,2,20,21,22 60079-0 Hazard
Gc Dc for all Ex equipment
Hazard Und er Gc
Not likely to occur during normal operations, ic 2, 22
Ga Abnormal Division 2 Zone 2 / Zone 22 Dc
ia 0, 20
Da but may occur for short periods
Conditions Gb
Gb Limit energy of sparks eb Db 1, 21
Intrinsic Safety3 ib 1, 21 60079-11
Db & surface temperature Mb No arcs, sparks or
Increased Safety 60079-7
ic
Gc
2, 22 Temperature Classification 7
Gc
hot surfaces
Dc ec 2, 22
Dc
Max. Surface Temperature NEC 500/ CEC NEC 505/ IEC - Group II
Gb
eb 1, 21 da Ga 0
Db 450°C (842°F) T1 T1
Increased Safety 60079-7 No arcs, sparks or
Gc Gb Contain the
ec 2, 22 300°C (572°F) T2 T2 Flame-Proof db 1 60079-1
Dc hot surfaces Mb
explosion and
Non-Sparking nA Gc 2 60079-15 280°C (536°F) T2A dc Gc 2 extinquish the
260°C (500°F) T2B Gb flame
da Ga 0 Powder-Filled q 1 60079-5
Contain the Mb
Flame-Proof db Gb 1 230°C (446°F) T2C
60079-1 explosion and Sealed Device nC Gc 2 60079-15
dc Gc 2 extinguish the 215°C (419°F) T2D
flame Gb
q Gb 60079-5 200°C (392°F) T3 T3 pxb Db 1, 21
Powder-Filled 1
Mb
180°C (356°F) T3A
px Gb 1, 21 Gb
165°C (329°F) T3B Pressurization pyc 1, 21 60079-2
Db
Pressurization py Gb 1, 21 60079-2
160°C (320°F) T3C Gc
pzc 2, 22
pz Gc 2, 22 Dc
135°C (275°F) T4 T4
Ga Ga
ma 0, 20 120°C (248°F) T4A ma Da 0, 20
Da
Ma
100°C (212°F) T5 T5 Prevent ingress
Encapsulation Gb 60079-18
mb 1, 21 Prevent ingress Gb of explosive
Db 85°C (185°F) T6 T6 Encapsulation mb Db 1, 21 60079-18
of explosive atmosphere
Gc atmosphere Mb and limit surface
mc 2, 22 Note 7: For Group I applications (ATEX and IECEx only), electrical apparatus has fixed temperature limits of 150°C (where layers of coal dust can form) and 450°C
Dc and limit surface (where coal dust is not expected to form a layer). Gc temperature
mc 2, 22
temperature Dc
Restricted Breathing nR Gc 2 60079-15
Restricted Breathing nR Gc 2 60079-15
Sealed Device nC Gc 2 60079-15
Gb
ob 1

ATEX and IECEx

ob Gb 1 Mb
Liquid Immersion 60079-6 Liquid Immersion 60079-6
oc Gc 2 oc Gc 2
ta Da 20 ta Da 20
Dust-Protected tb Db 21 60079-31 Dust-Protected tb Db 21 60079-31
tc Dc 22 Typical ATEX & IECEx Marking tc Dc 22
Gb Protection against Gb
2 G Ex db IIC T4 Gb
op pr
II
Db 1, 21 release of optical energy Protection against
op pr Db 1, 21
0359 Mb release of optical energy
Optical Radiation4 Ga 60079-28
op is Da 0, 20 Limitation of optical energy
Ga
op sh Ga
Optical system interlocking Optical Radiation op is Da 0, 20 60079-28 Limitation of optical energy
Da 0, 20
Ma
Complies Notified Specific Equipment Equipment Environment* Explosion Protection Atmosphere Temperature Equipment
Electrical Equipment - Division Scheme and Zone Equivalency with European Body Marking for Group* Category* Protection Type Group Class Protection Ga
Directive* Number* Explosion Level (EPL) op sh Da 0, 20
Protection*
Optical system interlocking
Class Division North American Basic Concept of Ma
Type of Protection Type *ATEX only (ATEX 2014/34/EU)
& Zone Standard Protection
Non-Electrical Equipment
I, II Division 2 UL121201, Energy Limitation,
IECEx and ISO/IEC and EN Standard Basic Concept of
Non-Arcing / Non-Incendive III
I
Division 1, 2
Zone 2
- CSA C22.2 No. 213 Non-arcing/sparking,
Sealing, and Ingress ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU Type of Protection ATEX Code EPL Zone (IECEx and ATEX) Protection
- Zone 22 Protection

I Division 1 UL 1203, Contain the explosion and

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Explosion-Proof - requirements
I Zone 1 CSA C22.2 No. 30 extinguish the flame global manufacturers entering Europe, the UK, and beyond. Contact Intertek for more information.
I, II Division 1 Ignition hazards
I Zone 1 X Constructional Safety h All 0,1,2,20,21,22 80079-37 mitigated by good
engineering methods
I, II Division 1 NFPA 496
Purge and Pressurization Zone 1 Y Control equipment
h
IECEx Scheme
I Control of Ignition Sources All 0,1,2,20,21,22 80079-37 fitted to detect
I, II Division 2 malfunctions
Z Prevent ingress of
I Zone 2 explosive atmosphere Enclosure uses liquid to
II Division 2 and limit surface Manufacturers of Ex equipment can obtain certificates of conformity, accepted at a national level for all Liquid Immersion h All 0,1,2,20,21,22 80079-37 prevent contact with
explosive atmospheres
Zone 22 temperature
-
-
UL121201, countries participating in the IECEx Scheme.
Dust-Tight III Division 1, 2 CSA C22.2 No. 213 Note 12: Evaluation per EN 50303 is additionally required for ATEX, Category M1
- Zone 22
A certificate of conformity may be obtained from any certification body accepted into the Scheme. The
II Division 1 - UL 1203,
Dust Ignition-Proof - Zone 20, 21 CSA C22.2 No. 25
certificate will attest (1) the equipment design conforms to relevant IEC Standards, and (2) the product is
Division 1
manufactured under a quality control program assessed and registered though a Quality Assessment
I
Intrinsic Safety
II, III Division 1
Zone 0 -
ISA/UL/CSA C22.2
No.60079-11 UL 913,
Limit energy of sparks and Report (QAR) by an accredited IECEx Certification Body (ExCB).
Ingress Protection Codes13 Atmosphere Groups
I
[ATEX & IECEx]
surface temperature
- Zone 20 CSA C22.2 No. 157
The US Coast Guard (USCG) published final rule 80 FR 16980 in March 2015, applicable to Mobile Offshore [IEC 60529]
Note 1: In the United States, suitability for equipment in mining applications is per approval by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). Drilling Units (MODU), floating Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) facilities, and vessels, other than offshore
First Number (protect Second Number (protect Group Environment Location Typical Substance
Intertek can test and evaluate equipment to Alternative Case Resolution Initiative (ACRI) standards or equivalent, per US National Standards, supply vessels regulated under 46 CFR Subchapter L, constructed after April 2, 2018, that engage in OCS
from solid bodies) from water)
providing test reports for your submittal to MSHA. activities. The rule implication is that any equipment installed after April 2, 2018, on rigs, MODUs or OSVs Coal Methane
Note 2: For US Zone Ex Scheme: Zone 0, 1 and 2 “Ex” markings are preceded by “Class I,” and “Ex” is preceded by “A.” I
Note 3: For associated intrinsically safe apparatus suitable for installation in a hazardous location, the symbol for the type of protection (“ia” or “ib”)
in the US Outer Continental Shelf must be certified or listed in accordance with either National Regulations 0 No Protection 0 No Protection Mi ning (Firedamp)
is enclosed within square brackets on the marking, e.g., "AEx d [ia] IIC T4." For intrinsically safe apparatus not suitable for installation in a by an approved agency (e.g., a third-party certification body), or the IECEx Scheme. The USCG does NOT
permit the use of equipment certified solely under the ATEX Directive. 1 Objects > 50mm 1 Vertical drip Gases, Methane
hazardous location, both the symbol “Ex” or “AEx,” and the symbol for the type of protection, “ia” or “ib,” are enclosed within the same square IIA
brackets on the marking, e.g., [AEx ia] IIC; in this case, a temperature class is not included. Vapors and Pro pane, etc.
2 Objects > 12.5mm 2 An gled drip
Note 4: Neither optical protection nor optical radiation is addressed by the NEC® or CEC®.
Intertek has IECEx Testing Laboratories (ExTLs) across North America, Europe, and Asia, and is an IECEx IIB Mists Eth ylen e
Certification Body (ExCB). For more information visit www.IECEx.com. 3 Objects > 2.5mm 3 Spraying
Surface Hydro gen,
4 O bjects > 1.0mm 4 Splashing IIC
and Acetylene, etc.
5 Dust-Protected 5 J etting
Enclosure Type Ratings [NEC & CEC] IIIA
Ot her Combustible
6 Dust-Tight 6 Powerful jetting Locations Flyings
Type Area Brief Definition Other CE Directives That May Apply8 Combustible
7 Temporary immersion IIIB N o n -Conductive
1 Indoor General purpose Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 2014/30/EU Dusts

2 Indoor Protection against angled dripping water 8 Continuous immersion IIIC Conductive
Low Voltage9 2014/35/EU
Indoor / Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
3, 3S
Outdoor
Protection against rain, sleet, dirt, snow and windblown dust 9 High pressure and
Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC temperature water jet
Indoor /
3R Protection against rain, sleet, dirt and snow Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 97/23/EC Note 13: Refer to IEC 60034-5 for Ingress Protection of rotating electrical machines
Outdoor
Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU
Indoor /
4, 4X Protection against rain, snow, hose directed water and corrosion
Outdoor Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 2002/95/EC
Equipment Groups [ATEX]
5 Indoor Protection against rangled dripping water, dust, fibers, flyings Note 8: Intertek is a provider of evaluation and certification to these directives and their Harmonized Standards, where applicable
Indoor / Note 9: Excludes equipment for use in explosive atmospheres - see ATEX Annex II 1.2.7 ATEX Equipment
6 Protection against temporary submersion Required Protection
Outdoor Equipment Group Equipment Atmosphere Protection
Performance & Operation
Category Level (EPL)
6P Indoor / Protection against prolonged submersion
Outdoor Equipment Categories & ATEX Categories vs Zones I (Mines with Two faults, Remain
Firedamp)
M1 Methane & Dust Very Hig h Ma
10 energ ized and functioning
12, 12K Indoor Protection against circulating dust, fibers, flyings Protection Levels 10 of Use
13 Indoor Protection against circulating dust, fibers, flyings, seepage I (Mines with Severe norm al operation,
Equipment Zone of Use M2 Methane & Dust High Mb
ATEX Typical Equipment Equipment Firedamp) De-energize in exp. atm .
Protection Category ATEX
Category Zone Suitability Gas, Vapors,
Level 2014/34/EU Dust II (All Other Areas) 1G, 1D Gas, Vapor, Mist, Dust Very High Two faults
& Mis t
1G Ga Zones 0, 1, 2 II (All Other Areas) 2G, 2D Gas, Vapor, Mist, Dust High O ne fault
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