IEC 60079-10-1 Classification of areas - Explosive gas atmospheres
Standard intended to be applied where there may be an ignition hazard due to the
presence of flammable gas or vapour, mixed with air under normal atmospheric
conditions but does not apply to :
mines susceptible to firedamp, but IEC 60079 series apply to mines (gas group I)
processing and manufacture of explosives.
areas where a hazard may arise due to the presence of combustible dusts or fibers
(refer to IEC 61241-10 / IEC 60079-10-2).
catastrophic failures which are beyond the concept of abnormality dealt with in this
standard.
rooms used for medical purposes.
domestic premises.
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This standard does not take into account the effects of consequential damage.