A Guide to Hazardous Locations & Product Certification

North America General ATEX, UKCA & IECEx

AREA CLASSIFICATION
UKCA Marking UKNI Marking denotes CE Marking Product complies with European CSA Group has
Meets Standards for Meets Standards Meets Standards denotes compliance with relevant denotes Union requirements for the ATEX two Ex Certification
Products Sold in the for Products Sold for Products Sold Class & Divisions System (Canada & U.S. Only) Zones System (IECEx/ATEX/UKCA/Canada & U.S.) compliance European health, safety, and compliance directive and/or United Kingdom Bodies (ExCBs),
U.S. and Canada in the U.S. in Canada with relevant environmental legislation with relevant UKCA regulations. and several Ex
Class I Flammable gases or vapours ZONE United Kingdom health,
Hazardous areas are classified into Zones based upon the frequency of the for products placed on the market in European health, safety, and Test Laboratories
CSA Group has two ATEX Notified Body (NB)
Class II Combustible dusts occurrence and duration of an explosive gas/dust atmosphere, as follows: safety, and environmental Northern Ireland and have undergone environmental protection (ExTLs).
Gas Dust facilities.
regulation. mandatory third-party conformity legislation.
Class III Ignitable fibres and flyings assessment by a body based in the UK. CSA Group is a UKCA Approved Body (AB).
A potentially explosive atmosphere is present continuously or
O 20 for long periods or frequently
EXAMPLES OF NORTH AMERICAN MARKING Division 1
Where ignitable concentrations of flammable gases, vapours or liquids;
combustible dusts; and ignitable fibres and flyings can exist all of the
Examples of UKCA Regulation Marking and ATEX Directive Marking Example of Standards Marking – Gas
A potentially explosive atmosphere is likely to occur in normal operation (Marking derived from the EN and/or IEC standards)
time or some of the time under normal operating conditions 1 21 occasionally
Ex db IIC T4 Gb
Division System Zone System Division 2
Where ignitable concentrations of flammable gases, vapours or liquids;
combustible dusts; and ignitable fibres and flyings can exist only under A potentially explosive atmosphere is not likely to occur in normal 0518 2813 II 2 G
abnormal operating conditions 2 22 Ex Denotes explosion protection
operation but, if it does occur, will persist for a short period only
Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, D T4 Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC T4 Ga Denotes that a product complies with all the relevant United Kingdom regulations
db Denotes type of protection (see protection concepts for alternatives)
Class I Hazard class Class I Hazard class Reference: EN 60079-10
Groups 0518 Approved Body Number (CSA UK)
Division 1 Area classification IIC Denotes gas group (see gas groups for alternatives)
Zone 0 Area classification
Denotes that a product complies with all the relevant European Directives
Groups A, B, C, D Gas group
AEx Approved to US standards (Ex – Canadian standards)
CLASS I CLASS II CLASS III Correlation Between Divisions & Zones T4 Denotes temperature classification (see temp classification for alternatives)
T4 Temperature classification 2813 / 2899 Notified Body Number (CSA Netherlands / CSA Group – Toronto)
A - Acetylene E – Metal Dust Type of Area Divisions Zones Definition Gb EPL – Equipment Protection Level (see EPL table for alternatives)
ia Protection concept (example is intrinsic safety)
Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G Specific marking for explosion protection
IIC Gas group B - Hydrogen F – Coal Dust Continuous
Class II Hazard class None Specified Hazard 1 0, 20 A place in which a PFA is continuously present Example of Standards Marking – Dust
C - Ethylene G – Grain Dust II Equipment group (Could be I for mining or II for surface industry) (Marking derived from the EN and/or IEC standards)
Division 1 Area classification T4 Temperature classification
Intermittent A place in which a PFA is likely to occur in
Groups E, F, G Dust group Ga Equipment Protection Level (EPL) D - Propane Hazard 1 1, 21 normal operation 2 Equipment category (Could be 1, 2, 3 depending upon Zone of intended use) Ex tb IIIC T135ºC Db
G Type of flammable atmosphere (G = Gas, D = Dust) Ex Denotes explosion protection
Abnormal Hazard A place in which a PFA is not likely to occur in
2 2, 22
STANDARDS ELECTRICAL MATERIAL GROUPINGS normal operation, but may occur for short periods
0518 2813 I M1
tb Denotes type of protection (see protection concepts for alternatives)
Both Canada and the U.S. are making greater use of the Zone system IIIC Denotes dust group (see dust groups for alternatives)
Zones System Class I (Gas, Vapour & Mists) M1 Mining applications (M1 = equipment remains energised, M2 = de-energised)
Division System, Class I (Gas, Vapour & Mists) Division System Zone System PFA = Potentially Flammable Atmosphere T135oC Denotes temperature classification (see temp classification for alternatives)
Type of Permitted Standard
Standard Code Country Definition Material Class/Group Material Group Db EPL – Equipment Protection Level (see EPL table for alternatives)
Type of Permitted Protection Zone UL CSA C22.2
Protection
Code Country
Division
FM, UL
CSA C22.2
Definition
AEx USA 0, 1, 2 UL 60079-0 Applies to all Acetylene Class I, Group A Acetylene CORRELATION BETWEEN ZONES/EQUIPMENT STANDARDS ELECTRICAL
General
protection concepts, IIC
General
USA 1, 2 FM 3600 Applies to all
Requirements Ex CAN 0, 1, 2 CSA 60079-0 general safety Hydrogen Class I, Group B Hydrogen PROTECTION LEVEL (EPL)/ATEX/UKCA CATEGORIES PRODUCT SPECIFIC STANDARDS
Requirements
protection concepts, AEx eb USA 1 ATEX/UKCA & IECEx
CAN 1, 2 CSA No 0 general safety UL 60079-7 Ethylene Class I, Group C Ethylene IIB
Increased AEx ec USA 2
Safety No arcs, sparks Zones System (Gas, Vapour & Mists)
NI USA 2 UL 121201 Ex eb CAN 1 or hot surfaces. Propane Class I, Group D Propane IIA Zone EPL Category
CSA 60079-7 Standard Standard Standard
FM 3611 No arcs, sparks or Ex ec CAN 2 Enclosure IP 54 or Product Type
Non-Incendive better Methane (Mines) N/A (see note 1) Methane (Mines) I ATEX/ UL, CSA C22.2 EN IEC
hot surfaces AEx nA USA 2 UL 60079-15 0 Ga 1G Type of IECEx Permitted Standard
Non-sparking Symbol
EPL
UKCA
Zone EN, IEC
Definition UL 60079-30-1
NI CAN 2 CSA No 213 Ex nA CAN 2 CSA 60079-15 Metal Dusts Class II, Group E Conductive Dusts IIIC Protection Category
Electrical Resistence
60079-30-1 60079-30-1
1 Gb 2G Trace Heating
XP USA 1 UL 1203 CSA 60079-30-1
AEx da USA 0*
FM 3615 Contain the explosion AEx db USA 1 UL 60079-1 Coal Dusts Class II, Group F 2 Gc 3G N/A Ga 1 0 60079-0
Explosion-proof Non Conductive IIIB General Applies to all 50050-1
and quench the flame AEx dc USA 2 Dusts Gb 2 1 Electrostatic Hand-held
Flameproof Grain Dusts Class II, Group G 20 Da 1D Requirements protection concepts — 50050-2 —
XP CAN 1 CSA No 30 Contain the Gc 3 2 Spraying Equipment
Ex da CAN 0* CSA 60079-1
Ex db CAN 1 explosion and Fibers/Flyings Class III Combustible Flyings IIIA Increased eb Gb 2 1 60079-7 50050-3
IS USA 1 UL 913 21 Db 2D No arcs, sparks
Energy limitation Ex dc CAN 2 quench the flame. Safety ec Gc 3 2
FM 3610 or hot surfaces. 13617-1
Intrinsic Safety in sparks and hot Note: M
 ines are not within the scope of the Division system (Canada & U.S.) 22 Dc 3D
Enclosed AEx nC USA 2 UL 60079-15 *applies to catalytic Type n Enclosure IP 54 or 13617-2
surfaces Break sensors only nA Gc 3 2 60079-15 Fuel Dispensing Equipment — —
IS CAN 1 CSA 60079-11 Ex nC CAN 2 CSA 60079-15 (non-sparking) better 13617-3
Mining Application
Type X USA 1
Powder Filled
AEx q USA 1 UL 60079-5 Material Ex Classifications (Equipment can remain energised in the presence of Ma M1 da* Ga* 1* 0* Contain the 13617-4
Type Y USA 1 FM 3620 Ex q CAN 1 CSA 60079-5 flammable atmosphere – firedamp) Flameproof db Gb 2 1 60079-1 explosion and Equipment Assemblies CSA 60079-46 60079-46 60079-46
Type Z USA 2 NFPA 496 Temperature dc Gc 3 2 quench the flame.
AEx ia USA 0 Gas Ignition Temp oC Apparatus Group
Pressurized Exclude the AEx ib USA 1 UL 60079-11 Class
Energy limitation Mining Application Type n *applies to catalytic
Type X CAN 1 flammable gas Intrinsic AEx ic USA 2 nC Gc 3 2 60079-15
in sparks and hot Ammonia 630 IIA T1 (Equipment to be de-energised when flammable Mb M2 (enclosed break) sensors only
Type Y CAN 1 NFPA 496
Type Z CAN 2
Safety Ex ia
Ex ib
CAN
CAN
0
1 CSA 60079-11
surfaces
Hydrogen 560 IIC T1
atmosphere is detected – firedamp)
Quartz/ q Gb 1 1 60079-5
Quench the flame
STANDARDS NON-ELECTRICAL
Ex ic CAN 2 Sand Filled Gc 2 2
Note: T
 he standards listed above deal with Hazardous Locations (HazLoc) approvals only. North American Methane 537 IIA T1 G = Gas, D = Dust, M = Mining
AEx pxb USA 1 ia Ga 1 0 Energy limitation
approvals require both HazLoc and Ordinary Locations (OrdLoc) approvals before certification is complete.
AEx pyb USA 1 UL 60079-2 Propane 450 IIA T2 Intrinsic Safety ib Gb 2 1 60079-11 in sparks and hot
ATEX/UKCA & IECEx
AEx pzc USA 2
Pressurized Ethylene 425 IIB T2
ic Gc 3 2 surfaces Zones System
Division System, Class II (Dusts) Ex pxb CAN 1
Ex pyb
Ex pzc
CAN
CAN
1
2
CSA 60079-2 Butane 372 IIA T2 TEMPERATURE CLASSIFICATION Pressurised
pxb
pyb
Gb
Gb
2
2
1
1
60079-2
Type of IECEx
ATEX/
Permitted Standard
Acetylene 305 IIC T2 pzc Gc 3 2 Symbol
EPL
UKCA
Zone EN, IEC
Definition
Type of Permitted
Standard AEx ma USA 0 Protection Category
Code Country FM, UL Definition AEx mb USA 1 UL 60079-18
Protection Division Cyclohexane 259 IIA T3 ma Ga 1 0
CSA C22.2 AEx mc USA 2 Maximum Surface New Non-Electrical standards for ATEX and IECEx
Encapsulation Divisions Zones Encapsulation mb Gb 2 1 60079-18
Ex ma CAN 0 Keep the flammable Kerosene 210 IIA T3 Temperature (oC) mc Gc 3 2
USA 1, 2 FM 3600 Applies to all gas out N/A Ga, Da 1, 2, 3 0, 20 80079-36
General Ex mb CAN 1 CSA 60079-18 General Applies to all
protection Di-ethyl Ether 160 IIB T4 450 T1 T1 Gb, Db 1, 21
Requirements Ex mc CAN 2 ob Gb 2 1 60079-6 Keep the flammable Requirements protection concepts
CAN 1, 2 CSA No 0 concepts Oil Immersion Gc, Db 2, 22
Carbon Disulphide 90 IIC T6 300 T2 T2 oc Gc 3 2 gas out
AEx ob USA 1 ISA 60079-6
— USA 1 UL 1203 AEx oc USA 2 Type n Ignition hazard
Oil Immersion 280 T2A — Constructional
Dust Ignition FM 3616 (sealing & nC Gc 3 2 60079-15 eliminated by good
Proof
Ex ob
Ex oc
CAN
CAN
1
2 CSA 60079-6 Material Ex Classifications 260 T2B — hermetic sealing)
Safety
engineering practices
— CAN 1 CSA No 25 Ga, Da 1, 2, 3 0, 20 80079-37
230 T2C — Type n Control of Control equipment
Restricted AEx nR USA 2 UL 60079-15 Dust Typical Ignition Temperatures
— USA 2 UL 121201 (restricted nR Gc 3 2 60079-15 Ignition fitted to detect
Breathing Ex nR CAN 2 CSA 60079-15 215 T2D — Ex h Gb, Db 1, 21
Dust FM 3611 breathing) Source malfunctions
AEx op is USA 0, 1, 2 Dust Cloud (OC) Layer (OC)
Protected Keep the 200 T3 T3 Op is Ga 1 0 To prevent ignition Gc, Db 2, 22
— CAN 2 CSA No 213 AEx op pr USA 1, 2 UL 60079-28 To prevent ignition Optical Enclosure filled with
combustible AEx op sh USA 0, 1, 2 Aluminium 590 >450 Op sh Ga 1 0 60079-28 by optical or plasma Liquid liquid to prevent
Optical by thermal, 180 T3A — Radiation
dust out Radiation photochemical Op pr Gb 2 1 means Immersion contact with
PX USA 1 Ex op is CAN 0, 1, 2 Coal dust (ignites) 380 225
FM 3620 Ex op pr CAN 1, 2 CSA 60079-28 or plasma means 165 T3B — explosive atmosphere
PY USA 1 Equipment suitable for use in a Zone 0 is permitted in a Zone 1 or 2
NFPA 496 Ex op sh CAN 0, 1, 2 Flour 490 340
PZ USA 2 160 T3C — Equipment suitable for use in a Zone 1 is permitted in a Zone 2, but not in a Zone 0
Pressurized Grain dust 510 300 Equipment suitable for use in a Zone 20 is permitted in a Zone 21 or 22
Equipment suitable for use in a Zone 0 is permitted in a Zone 1 or 2 Equipment suitable for use in a Zone 2 is not permitted in either a Zone 0 or Zone 1
135 T4 T4 Equipment suitable for use in a Zone 21 is permitted in a Zone 22, but not in a Zone 20
PX CAN 1 Equipment suitable for use in a Zone 1 is permitted in a Zone 2, but not in a Zone 0 Methyl cellulose 420 320
PY CAN 1 Equipment suitable for use in a Zone 2 is not permitted in either a Zone 0 or Zone 1 120 T4A — Equipment suitable for use in a Zone 22 is not permitted in either a Zone 20 or Zone 21
NFPA 496
PZ CAN 2 Note: T
 he standards listed above deal with Hazardous Locations (HazLoc) approvals only. North American
Phenolic resin 530 >450
100 T5 T5 ATEX/UKCA & IECEx Note: The EN 13463 series of standards have been superseded by EN 80079-36 and EN 80079-37.
approvals require both HazLoc and Ordinary Locations (OrdLoc) approvals before certification is complete. Polythene 420 (melts)
IS USA 1
UL 913
Energy limitation 85 T6 T6 Zones System (Dusts)
Intrinsic FM 3610 PVC 700 >450
in sparks and hot
Safety
IS CAN 1
CSA 60079-11
surfaces Zones System Class II (Dusts) Soot 810 570 Type of ATEX/ ATEX/UKCA Compliance Routes for Electrical and Non-Electrical Equipment
IECEx Permitted Standard
Symbol
EPL
UKCA
Zone EN, IEC
Definition
Protection
Note: T
 he standards listed above deal with Hazardous Locations (HazLoc) approvals only. North American
Type of
Protection
Code Country
Permitted
Zone
Standard
UL CSA C22.2
Definition Starch 460 435 GAS DETECTION EQUIPMENT Category Zone Procedure
approvals require both HazLoc and Ordinary Locations (OrdLoc) approvals before certification is complete. Sugar 490 460 0, 20 Electrical & Annex III OR Annex IX
Applies to all N/A Da 1 20
General AEx USA 20, 21, 22 UL 60079-0 General Applies to all Non-Electrical plus Annex IV or V
protection Db 2 21 60079-0
Requirements Ex CAN 20, 21, 22 CSA 60079-0 Requirements protection concepts
concepts Oxygen and Toxic Gas Dc 3 22 Annex III OR Annex IX
Division System, Class III (Fibres & Flyings) Combustible Gases Standards 1, 21 Electrical
AEx ta
AEx tb
USA
USA
20
21 UL 60079-31
GAS & DUST GROUPS Standards ta Da 1 20 plus Annex VI or VII
Enclosure tb Db 2 21 60079-31 Annex VIII* OR Annex IX
Standard Protection by AEx tc USA 22 U.S. Canada EU/UK International U.S. EU International 1, 21 Non-Electrical
Type of Permitted tc Dc 3 22 (see Note 1 below)
Code Country FM, UL Definition Enclosure Ex ta CAN 20
Protection Division UL 60079-29-1 CSA C22.2 EN 60079-29-1 IEC 60079-29-1 UL 920001 EN 45544-1 IEC 62990-1
CSA C22.2 Ex tb CAN 21 CSA 60079-31 Gas Groups Dust Groups pxb Db 2 21 Prevents dust
Ex tc CAN 22 UL 121304 CSA 60079-29-1 EN 60079-29-4 IEC 60079-29-4 UL 920004 EN 45544-2 Pressurised pyb Db 2 21 60079-2 2, 22 Electrical Annex VIII OR Annex IX
coming into contact
— USA 1, 2 FM 3600 AEx ma USA 20 FM 6310 CSA C22.2 UL 920401 EN 45544-3 pzc Dc 3 22 with electrical parts
General Applies to all Gas Group Typical Gas Dust Group Type
Requirements protection concepts AEx mb USA 21 UL 60079-18 FM 6320 CSA 60079-29-4 FM 6340 Note 1 (see Zone 1, 21 Non-Electrical from the above) – Lodge a Technical File
— CAN 1, 2 CSA No 0 AEx mc USA 22 Keep ma Da 1 20
Encapsulation I Methane IIIA Combustible flyings with a Notified Body: Technical File Contents
combustible FM 6325 Encapsulation mb Db 2 21 60079-18
— USA 1, 2 UL 1203 Ex ma CAN 20 dust out mc Dc 3 22
Ex mb CAN 21 CSA 60079-18 IIA Propane IIIB Non-conductive dust General description of the equipment
Fibre & Flying UL 121201 Keep the ignitable Note: The standards for detection of toxic gases do not necessitate the need for HazLoc
Ex mc CAN 22 ia Da 1 20 Energy limitation
Protection fibres & flyings out IIB Ethylene IIIC Conductive dust certification, unless the toxic gas is also flammable, and therefore are not typical ‘explosive Intrinsic Ignition Hazard Assessment
— CAN 1, 2 CSA No 213 AEx pxb USA 21 ib Db 2 21 60079-11 in sparks and hot
UL 60079-2 atmosphere’ standards. Safety
AEx pyb USA 21 IIC Hydrogen ic Dc 3 22 surfaces Design and manufacturing drawings
IS USA 1 AEx pzc USA 22
UL 60079-11 Energy limitation Pressurized To prevent ignition
Ex pxb CAN 21 Group I – Covers mining applications Gas Group II – Covers surface and other locations Op is Da 1 20 Description of the purpose and functionality of the equipment
Intrinsic Safety in sparks and hot Optical by thermal,
Ex pyb CAN 21 Dust Group III – Covers surface and other locations Op sh Da 1 20 60079-28
CSA 60079-11 surfaces CSA 60079-2 Radiation photochemical Procedure for the safe installation, operation and repair of the equipment
IS CAN 1 Ex pzc CAN 22 Op pr Db 2 21
or plasma means
AEx ia USA 20 Assessments against the relevant ATEX standards or EHSRs
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. AEx ib USA 21 UL 60079-11 (Essential Health & Safety Requirements)
Energy limitation Equipment suitable for use in a Zone 20 is permitted in a Zone 21 or 22
Intrinsic AEx ic USA 22
Safety in sparks and hot Equipment suitable for use in a Zone 21 is permitted in a Zone 22, but not in a Zone 20
Ex ia CAN 20 surfaces Calculations and test results where applicable

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Equipment suitable for use in a Zone 22 is not permitted in either a Zone 20 or Zone 21
Ex ib CAN 21 CSA 60079-11
Ex ic CAN 22
IECEx Compliance Routes for Electrical and Non-Electrical Equipment
AEx op is USA 20, 21, 22
AEx op pr
AEx  op sh
USA
USA
21, 22
20, 21,
UL 60079-28 To prevent
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Ex op pr CAN 21, 22 CSA 60079-28 IEC 61508 and related standards provide the systematic capability lifecycle approach An IECEx TR (Test Report) and an IECEx QAR (Quality
Ex op sh CAN 20, 21, 22
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necessary to achieve functional safety. New and existing plants are being measured against
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the criteria of this standard and market requirements for elements/sub-systems that are
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