IEC 60079-7:2006

Explosive atmospheres - Part 7: Equipment protection by increased safety "e"

OVERVIEW

This part of IEC 60079 specifies the requirements for the design, construction, testing and marking of electrical apparatus with type of protection increased safety "e" intended for use in explosive gas atmospheres. This standard applies to electrical apparatus where the rated voltage does not exceed 11 kV r.m.s. a.c. or d.c. Additional measures are applied to ensure that the apparatus does not produce arcs, sparks, or excessive temperatures in normal operation or under specified abnormal conditions.

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PRODUCT DETAILS

Status Withdrawn - 02 Jan 2026
Edition 2006
No. of Pages 159
ICS Classification 29.260.20 Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres
Committee TC 31
Available for Purchase For sale in Singapore only
Adoption IEC : 0