European ATEX Directive
ATEX Directive 94/9/EC is adopted by the EU members & is concerning technical & legal requirements applicable for potentially explosive atmospheres
CE marking is a pre-requisite if products are to be used in EU nations
ATEX directive 100a will become mandatory on July 1, 2003
Equipment groups (non-mining)
- CAT 1 (Zone 0)
- CAT 2 (Zone 1)
- CAT 3 (Zone 2)