Hazardous Gases and Vapours, Section 18
The Canadian Electrical Code, Section 18 covers electrical equipment and wiring in locations where ignition of flammable gases, vapours, dusts and fibres could result in fires or explosions.
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“Hazardous Locations” Not Confined to Article 500 Installations
If you have been an inspector for any length of time, you already know that “hazardous locations” often exist in other than Article 500 installations.
(No Ratings Yet)Can I install a general use ordinary location ICP to control a circuit that extends into a hazardous classified location?
Can I install a general use ordinary location Listed industrial control panel (ICP) to control a circuit that extends into a hazardous classified location? If not, what ICPs are suitable for use in this application and how can these panels be identified? Are these the same as ICPs that are Listed for installation in the hazardous area?
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The Art of Dispenser Safety: A Safe Environment for Vehicle Fueling Station Maintenance
Did we cover, at least for now, the latest technologies and integrate them into the requirements of the NEC properly; and did we make provisions to embrace new technologies? With many facets of the vehicle fueling industry—from manufacturer, installer, and inspector alike—all can agree that the language is much better than before, and our continued discussions are still passionate and filled with many talking points and scenarios that help us understand the intricacies that are involved with the subject.
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Hazardous Locations — Section 18
Section 18 of the Canadian Electrical Code contains the rules for electrical equipment and wiring in locations where flammable vapours, gases or mists could create a fire or explosion, dusts capable of creating a fire or explosion or ignitable fibres are present.
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Hazardous Area Classification: Division or Zone — You Do Have a Choice
OK all you sports fans out there, it’s football season; and everyone is fired up and running out to buy the latest item of team gear to show their support. But, hey, wait just a minute; your team did real well last season, but maybe it’s time to make a different choice for this season. [...]
(No Ratings Yet)Sections 18 and 20 – A Look at Hazardous Locations
A hazardous location is defined by the Canadian Electrical Code as a location where the hazard of fire or explosion exists as a result of flammable and explosive products. This article discusses some of the mystery surrounding hazardous locations. As we all know, many industries manufacture, process or use flammable or explosive products. A great [...]
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Safely Lighting in Hazardous Environments
Lighting fixtures play a critical role in the safe, efficient and productive operation of any industrial facility or production process. Darkened, enclosed and round-the-clock operations rely on them exclusively for illumination. Daylight operations benefit from the additional and spot lighting they provide. However, facilities, such as petrochemical, food processing and grain storage, require more from [...]
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Dispenser Disconnects – Critical safety net that is overlooked?
Technology of fuel dispensers has kept pace with the fast-paced society of today. Present day fuel dispensers often come configured with a multitude of options. Fuel dispenser designs in the past incorporated only basic circuits related to a suction pump and an on/off switch. Dispensers today come with LCD displays and have options that range [...]
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Dispenser Retrofits – Field Modifications
Retrofit kits are routinely used to upgrade or change the functionality of products. There is no truer example of this than fuel dispenser retrofits. Fuel dispenser retrofits allow station owners to upgrade existing fuel dispensers to the latest technologies or to comply with local vapor recovery regulations. Retrofits allow such adjustments with the advantages of [...]
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