API RP 500 (R2002) Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class I, Division I and Division 2

standard by American Petroleum Institute, 11/01/1997

Full Description

This recommended practice provides guidelines for determining the degree and extent of Class I, Division 1 and Class I, Division 2 locations at petroleum facilities, for the selection and installation of electrical equipment. Basic definitions provided in the "National Electric Code" have been followed in developing this document which applies to the classification of locations for both temporarily and permanently installed electrical equipment. RP 500 is intended to be applied where there may be a risk of ignition due to the presence of flammable gas or vapor, mixed with air under normal atmospheric conditions

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Edition: 2nd Published: 11/01/1997 Number of Pages: 121 File Size: 2 files , 8 MB Product Code(s): C50002, C50002, C50002 Note: This product is unavailable in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria