Hazardous Areas-Definitions
An area shall be deemed to be a hazardous area, where:
- petroleum having FP below 65 deg C or any inflammable gas or vapour in concentration capable of ignition is likely to be present
- petroleum or any inflammable liquid having FP above is likely to be refined, blended or stored at or above its FP
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IS 5572
- Hazardous area is an area in which an explosive gas atmosphere is present, or likely to be present, in quantities such as to require special precautions for the construction, installation and use of electrical apparatus.
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