A Guide to Hazardous Locations & Product Certification

North America General ATEX & IECEx

AREA CLASSIFICATION
Class & Divisions System (Canada & US Only) Zones System (IECEx/ATEX/Canada & US)

Class I Flammable gases, vapours or liquids * ZONE Hazardous areas are classified into Zones based upon the
frequency of the occurrence and duration of an explosive
Gas Dust gas/dust atmosphere, as follows:
Class II Combustible dusts *
A potentially flammable atmosphere is present continuously or
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Class III Ignitable fibres and flyings * for long periods or frequently.

EXAMPLES OF NORTH AMERICAN MARKING 1 21

A potentially flammable atmosphere is likely to occur in normal
operation occasionally. Examples of ATEX Directive Marking Example of Standards Marking – Gas
(Marking derived from the EN and/or IEC standards)
Where ignitable concentrations of * can exist all of the time or some of
Division 1
the time under normal operating conditions. A potentially flammable atmosphere is not likely to occur in normal
Division System Zone System
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operation but, if it does occur, will persist for a short period only. Ex db IIC T4 Gb
Where ignitable concentrations of * are not likely to exist under normal
Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, D T4 Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC T4
Division 2
operating conditions. Reference: E
 N 60079-10
II 2 G Ex Denotes explosion protection
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Class I Hazard class Class I Hazard class db Denotes type of protection (see protection concepts for alternatives)
Correlation Between Divisions & Zones
Division 1 Area classification Groups Denotes that a product complies with all the relevant European Directives
Zone 0 Area classification IIC Denotes gas group (see gas groups for alternatives)
Groups A, B, C, D Type of Area Divisions Zones Definition
Gas group CLASS I CLASS II CLASS III
AEx Approved to US standards (Ex – Canadian standards) Continuous Hazard 1 0, 20 A place in which a PFA is continuously present 0518 Notified Body Number (Sira Certification Service) T4 Denotes temperature classification (see temp classification for alternatives)
T4 Temperature classification
A - Acetylene E – Metal Dust
Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G ia Protection concept (example is intrinsic safety) A place in which a PFA is likely to occur in Gb EPL – Equipment Protection Level (see EPL table for alternatives)
B - Hydrogen F – Coal Dust Intermittent Hazard 1 1, 21 Specific marking for explosion protection
normal operation.
Class II Hazard class None Specified
IIC Gas group A place in which a PFA is not likely to occur in normal
Division 1 Area classification C - Ethylene G – Grain Dust Abnormal Hazard 2 2, 22
operation, but may occur for short periods.
II Equipment group (Could be I for mining or II for surface industry) Example of Standards Marking – Dust
Groups E, F, G Dust group T4 Temperature classification D - Propane (Marking derived from the EN and/or IEC standards)
Both Canada and the US are making greater use of the Zone system

PFA = Potentially Flammable Atmosphere

2 Equipment category (Could be 1, 2, 3 depending upon Zone of intended use) Ex tb IIIC T135ºC Db
Ex
STANDARDS ELECTRICAL MATERIAL GROUPINGS G Type of flammable atmosphere (G = Gas, D = Dust)
Denotes explosion protection

GAS & DUST GROUPS tb Denotes type of protection (see protection concepts for alternatives)

Division System, Class I (Gas, Vapour & Mists) Zones System Class I (Gas, Vapour & Mists) Division System Zone System
IIIC Denotes dust group (see dust groups for alternatives)
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Standard Standard Material Class/Group Material Group Gas Groups Dust Groups
Type of Code Country Permitted FM, UL Definition
Type of
Protection Code Country Permitted
Zone UL Definition T135ºC Denotes temperature classification (see temp classification for alternatives)
Protection Division CSA C22.2
CSA C22.2 Acetylene Class I, Group A Acetylene Gas Group Typical Gas Dust Group Type
IIC M1 Mining applications (M1 = equipment remains energised, M2 = de-energised)
Db EPL – Equipment Protection Level (see EPL table for alternatives)
General AEx USA 0, 1, 2 UL 60079-0 Applies to all protection Hydrogen Class I, Group B Hydrogen
USA 1, 2 FM 3600 I Methane IIIA Combustible flyings
General Applies to all protection Requirements Ex CAN 0, 1, 2 CSA 60079-0 concepts, general safety
Requirements concepts, general safety
CAN 1, 2 CSA No 0 Ethylene Class I, Group C Ethylene IIB IIA Propane IIIB Non-conductive dust
AEx eb USA 1 UL 60079-7
NI USA 2 UL 121201
Increased
Safety
AEx ec
Ex eb
USA
CAN
2
1 No arcs, sparks or hot
Propane Class I, Group D Propane IIA IIB Ethylene IIIC Conductive dust STANDARDS ELECTRICAL STANDARDS NON-ELECTRICAL
FM 3611 No arcs, sparks or hot Ex ec CAN 2 CSA 60079-7 surfaces. Enclosure IP 54
Non-Incendive Methane (Mines) N/A (see note 1) Methane (Mines) I
surfaces or better IIC Hydrogen
NI CAN 2 CSA No 213
Non-sparking
AEx nA USA 2 UL 60079-15
Metal Dusts Class II, Group E Conductive Dusts IIIC
ATEX & IECEx ATEX & IECEx
Ex nA CAN 2 CSA 60079-15 Group I – Covers mining applications
XP USA 1 UL 1203 Gas Group II – Covers surface and other locations Zones System (Gas, Vapour & Mists) Zones System
FM 3615 Contain the explosion AEx da USA 0* Coal Dusts Class II, Group F Dust Group III – Covers surface and other locations
Explosion-proof AEx db USA 1 UL 60079-1 Non Conductive Dusts IIIB
and quench the flame Standard Standard
XP CAN 1 CSA No 30 AEx dc USA 2 Grain Dusts Class II, Group G Type of IECEx ATEX Permitted Type of IECEx ATEX Permitted
Flameproof Symbol EN – ATEX Definition Symbol EN – ATEX Definition
Protection EPL Category Zone Protection EPL Category Zone
Ex da CAN 0*
Contain the explosion IEC – IECEx IEC – IECEx
Ex db CAN 1 CSA 60079-1 Fibers/Flyings Class III Combustible Flyings IIIA
IS USA 1 UL 913 and quench the flame.
Intrinsic Safety
FM 3610 Energy limitation in sparks
and hot surfaces Enclosed
Ex dc
AEx nC
CAN
USA
2
2 UL 60079-15 *applies to catalytic Note 1: M
 ines are not within the scope of the Division system (Canada &US)
TEMPERATURE CLASSIFICATION General
Requirements
N/A Ga
Gb
1
2
0
1
60079-0
Applies to all
protection concepts
General
Requirements
N/A N/A 1, 2, 3 0, 1, 2
20, 21, 22
EN 13463-1 Applies to all
protection concepts
IS CAN 1 CSA 60079-11 sensors only Gc 3 2
Break Ex nC CAN 2 CSA 60079-15 Flow Restricted fr N/A 3 2 EN 13463-2
Relies on tight seals,
Maximum Surface Increased eb Gb 2 1 60079-7 Enclosure 22
AEx q USA 1 UL 60079-5 Divisions Zones Safety ec Gc 3 2 No arcs, sparks closely matched
Type X USA 1 Temperature (oC)
Type Y USA 1 FM 3620
Powder Filled
Ex q CAN 1 CSA 60079-5 Material Ex Classifications or hot surfaces.
Flameproof d N/A 2, 3 1, 2 EN 13463-3
joints and rugged
Enclosure IP 54 or enclosures.
Type Z USA 2 NFPA 496 450 T1 T1 Type n better Enclosure 21, 22
AEx ia USA 0 nA Gc 3 2 60079-15
Pressurized Ignition Temp (non-sparking)
Exclude the flammable gas AEx ib USA 1 UL 60079-11 Gas Apparatus Group Temperature Class
Type X CAN 1
o
C c N/A 1, 2, 3 0, 1, 2 EN 13463-5 Ignition hazard
AEx ic USA 2 Energy limitation in 300 T2 T2 da* Ga* 1* 0*
Type Y CAN 1 NFPA 496 Intrinsic Safety Constructional 20, 21, 22 eliminated by
Ex ia CAN 0 sparks and hot surfaces Flameproof db Gb 2 1 60079-1 Contain the
Type Z CAN 2 Ammonia 630 IIA T1 explosion and Safety good engineering
Ex ib CAN 1 CSA 60079-11 280 T2A — dc Gc 3 2 practices
Ex ic CAN 2 quench the flame.
Note: The standards listed above deal with Hazardous Locations (HazLoc) approvals only. North American approvals Hydrogen 560 IIC T1 260 T2B — Type n b N/A 1, 2, 3 0, 1, 2 EN 13463-6 Control equipment
AEx pxb USA 1 *applies to catalytic Control of
require both HazLoc and Ordinary Locations (OrdLoc) approvals before certification is complete. (enclosed nC Gc 3 2 60079-15 sensors only 20, 21, 22 fitted to detect
AEx pyb USA 1 UL 60079-2 break) Ignition Source
AEx pzc USA 2 Methane 537 IIA T1 230 T2C — malfunctions
Pressurized
Ex pxb CAN 1 Quartz/Sand q Gb 2 1 60079-5 k N/A 1, 2, 3 0, 1, 2 EN 13463-8 Enclosure filled
Ex pyb CAN 1 CSA 60079-2 215 T2D — Quench the flame
Propane 450 IIA T2 Filled Gc 3 2 20, 21, 22 with liquid to
Division System, Class II (Dusts) Ex pzc CAN 2
200 T3 T3
Liquid
Immersion
prevent contact
AEx ma USA 0 ia Ga 1 0 Energy limitation with explosive
Ethylene 425 IIB T2 Intrinsic
AEx mb USA 1 UL 60079-18 ib Gb 2 1 60079-11 in sparks and hot atmosphere
Standard Safety
Type of Permitted AEx mc USA 2 180 T3A — ic Gc 3 2 surfaces.
Code Country FM, UL Definition
Protection Division Encapsulation Butane 372 IIA T2 New Non-Electrical standards for ATEX and IECEx
CSA C22.2 Ex ma CAN 0 Keep the flammable
gas out 165 T3B — pxb Gb 2 1 60079-2
Ex mb CAN 1 CSA 60079-18 Pressurised pyb Gb 2 1
USA 1, 2 FM 3600 Ex mc CAN 2 N/A Ga, 1, 2, 3 0, 20 80079-36
General Applies to all Acetylene 305 IIC T2 pzc Gc 3 2
160 T3C — Da 1, 21
Requirements protection concepts General Gb, 2, 22 Applies to all
CAN 1, 2 CSA No 0 AEx ob USA 1 ISA 60079-6
AEx oc USA 2 Cyclohexane 259 IIA T3 ma Ga 1 0 Requirements Db protection concepts
Oil Immersion 135 T4 T4 Encapsulation mb Gb 2 1 60079-18 Gc,
— USA 1 UL 1203 Ex ob CAN 1
Dust Ignition FM 3616 CSA 60079-6 mc Gc 3 2 Db
Ex oc CAN 2 Kerosene 210 IIA T3 120 T4A —
Proof
— CAN 1 CSA No 25 ob Gb 2 1 60079-6 Ignition hazard
AEx nR USA 2 UL 60079-15 Oil Immersion Keep the flammable
Restricted 100 T5 T5 oc Gc 3 2 Constructional eliminated by
Di-ethyl Ether 160 IIB T4 gas out.
— USA 2 UL 121201 Breathing Ex nR CAN 2 CSA 60079-15 Safety good engineering
FM 3611 Type n Ga, practices
Dust Protected Carbon Disulphide 90 IIC T6 85 T6 T6 (sealing &
AEx op is USA 0, 1, 2 nC Gc 3 2 60079-15 Da
— CAN 2 CSA No 213 Keep the AEx op pr USA 1, 2 UL 60079-28 hermetic 1, 2, 3 0, 20 80079-37
To prevent ignition by Control equipment
combustible Optical AEx op sh USA 0, 1, 2 sealing) Control of
thermal, photochemical Gb, fitted to detect
PX USA 1 dust out Radiation Ignition Source Ex h 1, 21
Ex op is CAN 0, 1, 2 or plasma means Db malfunctions
PY USA 1 FM 3620 Type n
Material Ex Classifications CORRELATION BETWEEN ZONES/EQUIPMENT
Ex op pr CAN 1, 2 CSA 60079-28
Ex op sh CAN 0, 1, 2 (restricted nR Gc 3 2 60079-15 2, 22
PZ USA 2 NFPA 496 Gc, Enclosure filled
breathing)
PROTECTION LEVEL (EPL)/ATEX CATEGORIES
Db with liquid to
Pressurized Liquid
Equipment suitable for use in a Zone 0 is permitted in a Zone 1 or 2 Dust Typical Ignition Temperatures prevent contact
To prevent ignition Immersion
PX CAN 1 Equipment suitable for use in a Zone 1 is permitted in a Zone 2, but not in a Zone 0 Op is Ga 1 0 with explosive
Optical by thermal,
PY CAN 1 NFPA 496 Op sh Ga 1 0 60079-28 atmosphere
Equipment suitable for use in a Zone 2 is not permitted in either a Zone 0 or Zone 1 Dust Cloud (OC) Layer (OC) Radiation photochemical or
PZ CAN 2 Op pr Gb 2 1
Zone EPL Category plasma means
Note: T
 he standards listed above deal with Hazardous Locations (HazLoc) approvals only. North American approvals
require both HazLoc and Ordinary Locations (OrdLoc) approvals before certification is complete. Aluminium 590 >450 Equipment suitable for use in a Zone 20 is permitted in a Zone 21 or 22
IS USA 1 UL 913 0 Ga 1G Equipment suitable for use in a Zone 0 is permitted in a Zone 1 or 2
Energy limitation Equipment suitable for use in a Zone 21 is permitted in a Zone 22, but not in a Zone 20
FM 3610
Intrinsic Safety in sparks and hot Equipment suitable for use in a Zone 1 is permitted in a Zone 2, but not in a Zone 0 Equipment suitable for use in a Zone 22 is not permitted in either a Zone 20 or Zone 21
surfaces Coal dust (ignites) 380 225
IS CAN 1 CSA 60079-11 1 Gb 2G
Zones System Class II (Dusts) Flour 490 340
Equipment suitable for use in a Zone 2 is not permitted in either a Zone 0 or Zone 1

Note: The standards listed above deal with Hazardous Locations (HazLoc) approvals only. North American approvals 2 Gc 3G
require both HazLoc and Ordinary Locations (OrdLoc) approvals before certification is complete. Standard ATEX Compliance Routes for Non-Electrical Equipment
Type of
Protection Code Country Permitted
Zone UL Definition Grain dust 510 300 20 Da 1D ATEX & IECEx
CSA C22.2 Zone Procedure
Methyl cellulose 420 320 21 Db 2D Zones System (Dusts)
General AEx USA 20, 21, 22 UL 60079-0 Applies to all protection EU Type Examination (Annex III) and Conformity to type (Annex VI)
0, 20
Division System, Class III (Fibres & Flyings) Requirements Ex CAN 20, 21, 22 CSA 60079-0 concepts Phenolic resin 530 >450 22 Dc 3D Type of IECEx ATEX Permitted Standard or Product QA (Annex VII – QAN)
Symbol EN – ATEX Definition
Protection EPL Category Zone Lodge a Technical File(1) with a Notified Body and Internal
AEx ta USA 20 Mining Application IEC – IECEx 1, 21
Standard Polythene 420 (melts) Control of Production (Annex VIII)
Type of Permitted AEx tb USA 21 UL 60079-31
Code Country FM, UL Definition (Equipment can remain energised Ma M1
Protection Division Protection by AEx tc USA 22 N/A Da 1 20
CSA C22.2 in the presence of flammable General Applies to all 2, 22 Internal Control of Production (Annex VIII)
Enclosure PVC 700 >450 atmosphere – firedamp) Db 2 21 60079-0
Ex ta CAN 20 Requirements Dc 3 22 protection concepts
— USA 1, 2 FM 3600 Ex tb CAN 21 CSA 60079-31
General Applies to all Ex tc CAN 22 Soot 810 570 Mining Application
Requirements protection concepts (Equipment to be de-energised ta Da 1 20
— CAN 1, 2 CSA No 0 AEx ma USA 20 Mb M2 tb Db 2 21 60079-31 Note 1 (see Zone 1, 21 from the above) – Technical File Contents
when flammable atmosphere is Enclosure
AEx mb USA 21 UL 60079-18 Starch 460 435 detected – firedamp) tc Dc 3 22
— USA 1, 2 AEx mc USA 22 General description of the equipment
UL 121201 Encapsulation Keep combustible
Fibre & Flying Keep the ignitable Ex ma CAN 20 dust out Sugar 490 460 G = Gas, D = Dust, M = Mining pxb Db 2 21 Prevents dust coming
Protection fibres & flyings out Ignition Hazard Assessment
Ex mb CAN 21 CSA 60079-18 Pressurised pyb Db 2 21 60079-2 into contact with
— CAN 1, 2 CSA No 213 pzc Dc 3 22
Ex mc CAN 22 electrical parts Design and manufacturing drawings
IS USA 1 AEx pxb USA 21 ma Ga 1 20
UL 60079-11 Energy limitation AEx pyb USA 21 UL 60079-2 Description of the purpose and functionality of the equipment
Intrinsic Safety in sparks and hot Encapsulation mb Gb 2 21 60079-18
AEx pzc USA 22
CSA 60079-11 surfaces Pressurization mc Gc 3 22 Procedure for the safe installation, operation and repair of the equipment
IS CAN 1 Ex pxb CAN 21

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Ex pyb CAN 21 CSA 60079-2 Assessments against the relevant ATEX standards or EHSR’s (Essential Health & Safety Requirements)

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ia Da 1 20 Energy limitation
Note: T
 he standards listed above deal with Hazardous Locations (HazLoc) approvals only. North American approvals Ex pzc CAN 22 Intrinsic ib Db 2 21 60079-11 in sparks and hot
require both HazLoc and Ordinary Locations (OrdLoc) approvals before certification is complete. Safety ic Dc 3 22 Calculations and test results where applicable
AEx ia USA 20 surfaces.
AEx ib USA 21 UL 60079-11
AEx ic USA 22 Energy limitation To prevent ignition
Intrinsic Safety in sparks and hot Op is Da 1 20
Ex ia CAN 20
CSA 60079-11
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Ex ib CAN 21 Op pr Db 2 21
Ex ic CAN 22
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Equipment suitable for use in a Zone 20 is permitted in a Zone 21 or 22
AEx op pr USA 21, 22 UL 60079-28 To prevent ignition 0, 20
Optical AEx op sh USA 20, 21, 22 by thermal, Equipment suitable for use in a Zone 21 is permitted in a Zone 22, but not in a Zone 20
   
Radiation Ex op is
Ex op pr
CAN
CAN
20, 21, 22
21, 22 CSA 60079-28
photochemical
or plasma means
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Ex op sh CAN 20, 21, 22 2, 22

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Equipment suitable for use in a Zone 21 is permitted in a Zone 22, but not in a Zone 20
Equipment suitable for use in a Zone 22 is not permitted in either a Zone 20 or Zone 21

Note: T
 he standards listed above deal with Hazardous Locations (HazLoc) approvals only. North American © 2019 CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc. All Rights Reserved.
approvals require both HazLoc and Ordinary Locations (OrdLoc) approvals before certification is complete.