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requirements into a single set of Practices, administrative, application, and engineering
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction................................. 2 8.4 Vapor Tight Walls and Barriers ........ 7
1.1 Purpose ............................................ 2 8.5 Ventilation ........................................ 8
1.2 Scope ............................................... 2 8.6 Gas Detection .................................. 8
8.7 Dust Source Control......................... 8
2. References .................................. 2
2.1 Industry Codes and Standards ........ 2 9. Unclassified Locations .............. 8

3. Definitions ................................... 3 10. Documentation ........................... 8

4. General ........................................ 3 Appendices

Appendix 1 Class I Division Method
Hazardous Area Assessment Process .. 11
5. Preparation.................................. 3
Appendix 2 Class I Zone Method
5.1 Selection of Project-Specific
Hazardous Area Assessment Process .. 12

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Reference Materials ......................... 3
Appendix 3 Class II Hazardous Area
5.2 Data Gathering ................................. 4
Assessment Process.............................. 15
5.3 Materials and Properties .................. 4
5.4 Release Sources .............................. 5 Data Forms
ELEHA01-F1 Flammable/Combustible
6. Class I Materials ......................... 6 Materials Form
ELEHA01-F2 Sources of Release
7. Class II Materials ........................ 7 Division Method Form
ELEHA01-F3 Sources of Release
8. Classification Alternatives ......... 7 Zone Method Form
8.1 General ............................................ 7
8.2 Pressurization .................................. 7
8.3 Equipment Location ......................... 7

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1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose
This Practice provides a work process and other guidance for applying industry codes
and standards to determine electrical area classification.
1.2 Scope
This Practice describes an engineering work process for gathering the necessary
information and applying the applicable codes and standards to develop a well-
documented area classification. This Practice addresses the classification of areas
containing flammable liquids, gases, or vapors and combustible dust, but does not
address ignitable fibers and flyings.
This Practice applies to petroleum and chemical process facilities and other related
industries that fall within the scope of the standards being used for the assessment of
the area classification. This Practice is applicable for new and existing facilities.
This Practice should be used with petroleum and chemical industry codes and
standards that define the basis for area classification.

2. References
Applicable parts of the following industry codes and standards shall be considered an integral
part of this Practice. The edition in effect on the date of contract award shall be used, except
as otherwise noted. Short titles are used herein where appropriate.

2.1 Industry Codes and Standards

American Petroleum Institute (API)
API RP 500 Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for
Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class I, Division 1
and Division 2
API RP 505 Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for
Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class I, Zone 0,
Zone 1, and Zone 2
The Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society (ISA)
ISA-12.10 Area Classification in Hazardous (Classified) Dust Locations
ANSI/ISA-12.01.01 Definitions and Information Pertaining to Electrical
Equipment in Hazardous (Classified) Locations
ANSI/ISA-TR12.24.01 (IEC 60079-10 Mod) Recommended Practice for
Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations Classified as Class I,
Zone 0, Zone 1, or Zone 2
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
NFPA 45 Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals
NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC)
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NFPA 496 Standard for Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical
Equipment
NFPA 497 Classification of Flammable Liquids, Gases, or Vapors and of
Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical
Process Areas
NFPA 499 Classification of Combustible Dusts and of Hazardous
(Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas

3. Definitions
For definitions of terms used in this Practice, see API RP 500, Section 3; API RP 505,
Section 3; NFPA 497, Chapter 3; NFPA 499, Chapter 3; ISA-TR12.24.01, Section 2; and
ISA- 12.01.01, Section 3.

Class I materials: Flammable or combustible liquids or gases

Class II materials: Combustible dusts

4. General
4.1 Area classification for electrical installations should be performed by a team of
people (e.g., principally process engineer and electrical engineer, and may include
others such as Health, Environmental and Safety Specialists) who are knowledgeable
of governing codes and standards. The team should also be familiar with applicable
process equipment, operations and maintenance; electrical safety procedures; and
electrical installation requirements for classified areas.
4.2 The work process described in this Practice, along with the associated worksheets,
should be used to define the basis for area classification, determine the electrical area
classification, and create the documentation.
4.3 Figure 1 in this Practice is a process flowchart that displays the major activities
associated with the assessment of locations with Class I or Class II materials for area
classification.

5. Preparation
5.1 Selection of Project-Specific Reference Materials
5.1.1 In accordance with Figure 1, Item 1, Assemble Data References and
Government Regulations, the first step in performing an area classification
should be to determine whether zones or divisions should be used for
classification and to select the appropriate reference standards for the project.
5.1.2 The NEC prohibits the overlap of the two classification methods in a facility.
For existing facilities that were classified using the Division method, there is
little incentive for reclassifying unless major revisions are planned.
5.1.3 Table 1 lists the suggested industry standards for assessing area
classification.
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Table 1 Suggested Industry Standards for Assessing Area Classification

Method of Classification

Type of Installation Class I, Division Class I, Zone Class II, Division

(Note 1)

Petroleum Facilities API RP 500 API RP 505 NFPA 499

(including Refineries)

Chemical Process NFPA 497 (Note 2) NFPA 497 (Note 2) NFPA 499
Areas

Notes:
1. Additionally, the classification of laboratories using chemicals may fall under the
guidance of NFPA 45.
2. For large, high-pressure plants, the API recommendations are more suitable
(see NFPA 497-2008, Para. 5.7.4).

ISA-TR12.24.01 provides additional guidance on using the Zone method.

5.2 Data Gathering

5.2.1 In accordance with Figure 1, Item 1, Assemble Data References and
Government Regulations, the next task in the work process should be to
obtain pertinent information (e.g., process descriptions, process flow
diagrams (PFDs), material balance sheets (MBSs), piping and
instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs),
equipment lists) and an up-to-date plot plan for all locations to be considered
for area classification.
5.2.2 The plot plan should indicate the location of major process equipment, roads,
and all below-grade locations.
5.2.3 Any existing electrical area classification drawings and supporting
documentation should be obtained.
5.2.4 The areas adjacent to the project should be reviewed to determine possible
sources of leaks that could impact the area classification within the scope-of-
work area.
5.2.5 An actual walk-through of the area is highly recommended.
5.2.6 Review housekeeping/maintenance procedures and schedules with plant
personnel for Class II areas.
5.3 Materials and Properties
5.3.1 In accordance with Figure 1, Item 2, List all Material Properties Class I and
II Materials, and Item 3, Determine Class and Group, using process data,
Class I and Class II materials should be listed for the area under study on
PIP ELEHA01-F1 Flammable/Combustible Materials Form.

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5.3.2 For Class I materials, material properties, such as flash point, ignition
temperature, T-Codes, lower flammable limit (LFL), and vapor density
should be provided.
5.3.3 For Class II materials, material properties, such as layered or cloud ignition
temperature and particle density should be provided.
5.3.4 If there are variations in the properties of flammable materials, the reference
source should be noted on PIP ELEHA01-F1 Flammable/Combustible
Materials Form.
5.3.5 For one example for dealing with mixtures of materials, see NFPA 497-2008,
Appendix B.
5.3.6 For gas mixtures containing hydrogen sulfide, see API RP 500 or
API RP 505, as appropriate. NFPA 30-2008, Chapter 4 provides definitions
of flammable and combustible liquids.
5.3.7 Using the appropriate references and standards, the class and group of the
materials should be determined and entered on PIP ELEHA01-F1
Flammable/Combustible Materials Form. For hydrogen sulfide and
hydrogen, see API RP 500-1997 (R2002), Sections 5.4 and 5.5 or API RP
505-1997 (R2002), Sections 5.4 and 5.5.
5.4 Release Sources
5.4.1 In accordance with Figure 1, Item 4, Locate All Hazardous Material Release
Sources, all potential flammable and combustible material release sources
should be reviewed.
5.4.2 The release sources that the team agrees need to be considered for area
classification purposes should be marked on the PFD, P&ID, and/or plot
plan. Tabulate these sources on either PIP ELEHA01-F2 Sources of Release
Division Method Form or PIP ELEHA01-F3 Sources of Release Zone
Method Form.
5.4.3 The API and NFPA standards provide guidance on the selection of
appropriate sources for the purpose of area classification.
5.4.4 With todays environmental regulations and restrictions and the impact that it
has had on process equipment design, criteria used in the past for selecting
potential sources may need to be reviewed and updated for each facility.
Additional factors such as maintenance practices, monitoring, response
facilities, and past experience with similar process facilities may influence
the selection of potential release sources.
API RP 505 provides additional guidance on the relationship between the
grade of release and the zone classification in Section 6.5.8 and Table 2.
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Table 2 indicates that a continuous grade of release has a flammable mixture

present 1,000 or more hours per year, a primary release has a flammable
mixture present between 10 hours and 1,000 hours per year, and a secondary
release has a flammable mixture present less than 10 hours per year.

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API RP 505 goes on to indicate that while there are no firm relationships
relating the time that flammable mixture occurs in zones, many use the rule-
of-thumb shown in Table 3. Table 3 in API RP 505 shows the typical
relationship between zone classification and the presence of flammable
material and indicates Zone 0 as having flammable mixtures present
1,000 hours or more per year (> 10%), Zone 1 as having flammable mixtures
present 10 hours to 1,000 hours per year (0.1% to 10%), Zone 2 as having
flammable mixtures present 1 hour to 10 hours per year (0.01% to 0.1%), and
unclassified as having flammable mixtures present less than 1 hour per year
(0.01%).

6. Class I Materials
6.1 The standards listed in Table 1 provide guidance in the classification of Class I
Materials where they are produced, processed, or handled, and where released into
the atmosphere could be ignited by electrical systems or equipment.
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6.2 From the information on either PIP ELEHA01-F2 for the Division method or
PIP ELEHA01-F3 for the Zone method and the reference codes and standards, the
extent of the divisions or zones, as applicable, should be determined and shown on
the appropriate physical plan drawings.
6.3 The following should be considered for determining the extent of the classified areas:
a. Minimizing the extent of the classified area may lower the initial electrical
equipment and installation costs, but certainly safety should not be reduced.
b. The grouping of overlapping or near-by areas into a single, readily defined
classified area should be evaluated.
c. Lumping multiple-point sources within close proximity into one classified area
may be cost-effective if conduit versus cable is used to reduce the number of
sealing fittings required at area classification boundary crossings.
d. The area classification of future project additions and modifications in adjacent
areas may require the upgrade of the electrical equipment and installations.
e. Extending the classified area to coincide with other easily identified boundaries
or equipment should be considered (e.g., clarifying the extent of the classified
area for a particular facility by extending the area to the edge of unit paving or
adjacent roadway boundaries).
6.4 The plan drawings should be reviewed to determine if physical items (e.g., barriers,
dikes, sumps, and elevation changes) may influence the extent of the division or
zone.
6.5 Appendix 1 and 2 provides a process for evaluating individual point sources for
Class I hazardous area assessment. This process, in general, is based on a process
shown in ISA-TR12.24.01, Figure C.2. The process has been modified to address both
divisions and zones and the requirement for transition zones in accordance with
API RP 500 and API RP 505.

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7. Class II Materials
7.1 The standard listed in Table 1 provides guidance in the classification of areas where
combustible dusts are produced, processed, or handled, and where dust released into
the atmosphere or accumulated on surfaces could be ignited by electrical systems or
equipment.
7.2 The extent of the boundaries should be shown on the appropriate physical plan
drawings in accordance with NFPA 499 guidelines.
7.3 The plan drawings should be reviewed to determine if physical items such as barriers
may influence the extent of the Division classification.
7.4 Appendix 3 provides a process for evaluating individual point sources for Class II
hazardous area assessment. This process is based on the criteria for evaluating areas
described in NFPA 499.

8. Classification Alternatives
8.1 General
In accordance with Figure 1, Item 25, Evaluate Class I Classification Alternatives,
alternatives for reducing classified areas to improve safety, operability, and
maintainability should be considered.
8.2 Pressurization
8.2.1 Pressurization is a method for reducing area classification within enclosures,
rooms, or buildings in Class I and Class II locations. See NFPA 496 for
details.
8.2.2 The requirements for pressurization are stringent, and some types require
automatic de-energization of electrical equipment. However, in some
instances, pressurization may be the only practical method for installing
some types of electrical equipment in classified locations, particularly Group
A or Group B locations.
8.2.3 The volume to be pressurized and to the operating costs (e.g., utilities and
maintenance) should be considered.
8.2.4 For locations with high humidity, the air used for pressurization may require
conditioning or an alternative purging gas such as nitrogen may be required
to avoid damage to enclosed electrical equipment.
8.3 Equipment Location
8.3.1 When possible, locate electrical equipment in a reduced or unclassified area.
8.3.2 For areas containing heavier-than-air gases, locating electrical equipment at
least 24 inches (610 mm) above grade should be considered to reduce the risk
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8.4 Vapor Tight Walls and Barriers
For both Class I and Class II locations, vapor tight walls or barriers that cover the full
extent of the classified area boundary can be used to limit the extent of classified
areas.

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8.5 Ventilation
8.5.1 Natural or mechanical ventilation can be used to reduce the classification in
Class I locations.
8.5.2 Ventilation is often applied to indoor applications.
8.5.3 See API RP 500-1997 (R2002), Section 6.3; API RP 505-1997 (R2002),
Section 6.6; NFPA 30-2008, Sections 17.11 and 18.5.5; and
ISA 12.24.01-1998, Section 5 for additional guidance.

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8.5.4 For Class II locations, ventilation can increase the risk of ignition by causing
combustible dust to be placed in suspension in the air.
8.6 Gas Detection
8.6.1 For the application of gas detection as a method of protection for Class I
sources, see API RP 5001997 (R2002), Section 6.5; API RP 5051997
(R2002), Section 6.8; and ISA-TR12.24.011998, Annex D.
8.6.2 If applied in accordance with NEC, Article 500 and Article 505, gas
detection is an NEC-recognized method of protection for industrial locations.
8.7 Dust Source Control
For Class II locations, consider the following options to control dust:
a. Housekeeping
b. Sealing of sources to minimize leaks
c. Dust removal systems
d. Sloped surfaces to prevent accumulation

9. Unclassified Locations
9.1 Those locations that have not been classified as Division 1 or Division 2; or Zone 0,
Zone 1, or Zone 2 are unclassified locations.
Under certain specific conditions, a location may contain flammable or combustible
materials and still be unclassified. Certain locations can be both Class I and Class II
locations, requiring special considerations.
9.2 See API RP 505-1997 (R2002), Section 6.5.9; API RP 500-1997 (R2002),
Section 6.2.4; NFPA 497-2008, Section 5-4; and ISA-TR12.24.101998, Section 4.2
for additional criteria for the evaluation of unclassified locations.

10. Documentation
10.1 Electrical area classification documentation should include the following
information:
a. Material data with Class, Group, ignition temperature and T-Code recorded on
PIP ELEHA01-F1 Flammable/Combustible Materials Form
b. Source data with Division or Zone classification and extent recorded on
PIP ELEHA01-F2 for the Division method or PIP ELEHA01-F3 for the Zone
method

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c. Class II assignment of Division classification and extent (if appropriate)

d. Ventilation, pressurization, and gas detection considerations (may be a drawing
note)
10.2 Typically, a classification drawing(s) should be prepared. However, a drawing may
not be necessary if the other assembled documentation is sufficient to adequately
define and support the area classification.
10.3 If electrical area classification drawings are prepared, the drawings should include
the following information:
a. Equipment plot plan that details major process equipment, roads, and below-
grade locations
b. A reference that indicates the standard(s) (number and year) on which the area
classification drawing is based
c. A legend with different markings for each classification. Preferred symbols that
denote classified areas are shown in API RP5001997 (R2002), Appendix F for
Divisions and in API RP 5051997 (R2002), Appendix C for Zones. It is
recommended that, at a minimum, the following material and source data from
PIP ELEHA01-F1 Flammable/Combustible Materials Form and either PIP
ELEHA01-F2 or PIP ELEHA01-F3 be recorded on the area classification
drawings:
1) Class, Division or Zone, Group
2) Temperature Class (T-code) of applicable flammable gases and vapors
d. Elevations of equipment to completely define the extent of the classified areas
e. The applicable classification figure(s) from the industry standards can be
reproduced or referenced on the drawings to enhance clarity.
f. Special notes pertaining to the area classification (e.g., notes on ventilation,
pressurization, and gas detection)
10.4 Retain the documentation necessary to support the area classification decisions.
The documentation should include references, worksheets, drawings, and special
considerations or calculations used in determining the classification.

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Figure 1 Work Process for Developing Electrical Area Classifications

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Appendix 1 Class I Division Method Hazardous Area Assessment Process

Note: The following process can be used in conjunction with PIP ELEHA01-F2 when
classifying using the Division method.

Step 1 Are there any potential release sources of flammable or combustible material capable of
producing a dangerous volume of explosive gas atmosphere?

If No, the area is unclassified and the assessment is complete.

If Yes, continue to Step 2.

Step 2 Can the source be eliminated?

If the source is eliminated, the area is unclassified and the assessment is complete.
If No, continue to Step 3.

Step 3 Determine if ventilation is adequate.

(Reference Column 7)

If No, the area Division classification without ventilation remains and the
recommendations for inadequately ventilated areas in API 500 should be followed.
If Yes, the area Division classification may be reduced from Division 1 to Division 2
and the recommendations for adequately ventilated areas in API 500 should be
followed.

Adequate ventilation is defined in API RP 500-1997 (R2002), Section 6.3.2.

Step 4 Determine the classification Division.

Division classifications for Class I materials are defined in NFPA 70-2011, Article 500.5 (B)(1)
and (2).

Step 5 Evaluate whether one or more of the following can make the area less hazardous:
modifying the source type, improving ventilation.

If Yes, return to Step 4.

If No, continue to Step 6.

Step 6 Use an appropriate area classification standard to determine the extent of the
classification. End of evaluation process.

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Appendix 2 Class I Zone Method Hazardous Area Assessment Process

Note: The following process can be used in conjunction with PIP ELEHA01-F3 when
classifying using the Zone method. If classifying using the Division method, the process may be
followed and the results translated. To classify using the Division method directly, the user must
recognize that columns 4 and 8 do not apply as shown in this appendix. See Appendix 1. Refer to
API RP 500 for ventilation and rates of release.

Step 1 Are there any potential release sources of flammable or combustible material capable of
producing a dangerous volume of explosive gas atmosphere?

If No, the area is unclassified and the assessment is complete.

If Yes, continue to Step 2.
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Step 2 Can the source be eliminated?

If the source is eliminated, the area is unclassified and the assessment is complete.
If No, continue to Step 3.

Step 3 Determine whether the grade of release is continuous, primary, or secondary.

(Reference Column 4)

Continuous grade of release: A release that is continuous or is expected to occur for

long periods.
Primary grade of release: A release that can be expected to occur periodically or
occasionally during normal operation.
Secondary grade of release: A release that is not expected to occur in normal operation
and if it does occur, is likely to do so only infrequently and for short periods.
See ISA-TR12.24.01 for additional information on assessing the grade of release.

Step 4 Determine whether the degree of ventilation is high, medium, or low.

High ventilation (VH): Can reduce the concentration at the source of release virtually
instantaneously, resulting in a concentration below the lower explosive limit. A zone of
small (even negligible) extent results.
Medium ventilation (VM): Can control the concentration, resulting in a stable situation
in which the concentration beyond the zone boundary is below the LEL while the release
is in progress and where the explosive atmosphere does not persist unduly after release
has stopped. The extent and type of zone are limited to the design parameters.
Low ventilation (VL): Cannot control the concentration while the release is in progress
and cannot prevent undue persistence of a flammable atmosphere after the release has
stopped.

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See ISA-TR12.24.01 and API RP 505 for additional information on assessing the degree of
ventilation.
Step 5 Determine whether the availability of the ventilation is good, fair, or poor.

Good ventilation is present virtually continuously.

Fair ventilation is expected to be present during normal operation. Discontinuities are
permitted provided that they occur infrequently and for short periods.
Poor ventilation that does not meet the standard of fair or good, but discontinuities are
not expected to occur for long periods.
See ISA-TR12.24.01 and API RP 505 for additional information on the availability of
ventilation.

Step 6 Using the following table, determine the classification Zone or Division based on the
grade of release, the degree of ventilation, and the availability of the ventilation.

DEGREE OF VENTILATION
High Medium Low

Unclassified Zone 2 Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1

Continuous Zone 0 Zone 0
(See Note 1) (See Note 1) (See Note 1) (See Note 1) (See Note 1)
SOURCE TYPE

Zone 1 Zone 1
Unclassified Unclassified Zone 2 Zone 0 or 1
Primary Zone 1 (Surrounded (Surrounded
(See Note 1) (See Note 1) (See Note 1) (See Note 2)
by Zone 2) by Zone 2)
Unclassified Zone 2 Zone 2 Zone 0 or 1
Secondary Unclassified Zone 2 Zone 2
(See Note 1) (See Note 3) (See Note 3) (See Note 2)
Good Fair Poor Good Fair Poor
AVAILABILITY OF VENTILATION
NOTES:
The table indicates the resulting zone for various combinations of sources and ventilation. When applying this table to Division
classification, substitute Division 2 for Zone 2 and Division 1 for Zone 1. Division 1 can also be substituted for Zone 0, but the user
should recognize that it is prudent to use either intrinsically safe systems or consider applying two or more methods of protection
concurrently for applications.
The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires a transition zone between Division 1 and unclassified areas, between Zone 0 and
Zone 2, and between Zone 1 and unclassified. This requirement is in addition to the guidance presented in this table.
1. These classifications actually have a small area around the point source with a higher level of classification, but the extent of this
transition area is negligible. Care should be applied in assessing risk whenever ventilation is used as criteria for reducing the
classification around Zone 1 and Zone 2 locations.
2. The area will be Zone 0 if the low ventilation is so weak and the release is such that in practice an explosive atmosphere exists
virtually continuously (i.e., approaching a no ventilation condition).
3. The Zone 2 area created by the secondary grade of release may exceed that attributable to a primary or continuous grade or
release, in which case, the greater distance should be taken.

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Step 7 Evaluate whether one or more of the following can make the area less hazardous:
modifying the source type, improving the degree of ventilation, or increasing the availability of
the ventilation.

If Yes, return to Step 6.

If No, continue to Step 8.

Step 8 Use an appropriate area classification standard to determine the extent of the
classification. End of evaluation process.
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Appendix 3 Class II Hazardous Area Assessment Process

Step 1 Is Class II, Group E material present in hazardous quantities?

If Yes, go to Step 2.
If No, go to Step 3.

Step 2 The Area is Class II Division 1. End of assessment.

Step 3 Is the material Class II, Group F, or Group G?

If Yes, go to Step 4.
If No, this document does not address any Class II materials other than Group E,
Group F, and Group G. Refer to NFPA 499 for additional guidance. End of
assessment.

Step 4 Under normal conditions, is a dust likely to be suspended in air (continuously,

periodically, or intermittently) in quantities that are sufficient to produce explosive or ignitable
mixtures?

If Yes, go to Step 2.
If No, go to Step 5.
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Step 5 Will mechanical failure or abnormal operation of machinery or equipment result in an

explosive or ignitable mixture, and will it also provide a source of ignition through simultaneous
failure of electrical equipment, operation of protective devices, or from other causes?

If Yes, go to Step 2.
If No, go to Step 6.

Step 6 Are dust layers or accumulations on surfaces deeper than 1/8 inch?

If Yes, go to Step 2.
If No, go to Step 7.

Step 7 Can the dust, not normally in suspension in the air in quantities sufficient to produce
explosive or ignitable mixtures, be thrown into suspension by infrequent malfunctioning of
handling or processing equipment?

If Yes, go to Step 8.
If No, go to Step 9.

Step 8 The area is Class II, Division 2. End of evaluation.

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Step 9 Could dust accumulations, which are insufficient to interfere with the normal operation
of electrical equipment, be ignited by the abnormal operation or failure of electrical equipment?

If Yes, go to Step 8.
If No, go to Step 10.

Step 10 Is there a dust layer that makes the colors of the surfaces indiscernible?

If Yes, go to Step 8.
If No, go to Step 11.

Step 11 Would the failure of the mechanical dust collection system allow an ignitable
suspension of dust or a layer deeper than 1/8 inch to build up?

If Yes, go to Step 8.
If No, the area is unclassified. End of evaluation.

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FACILITY NAME: PROJECT NO.:

LOCATION: UNIT OR BUILDING NO.:

NO. DATE REVISION DESCRIPTION BY CHECKED APPROVED

Applicable for Class I Only Class II Only Applicable for Class I or Class II
Material Lower Ignition
Vapor Particle NEC
Flash Point Flammable Temp.
Density Density Class Group T-Code
Limit (LFL) (AIT)
(Air=1) 3 3 (See Note)
1 kg/m (lb/ft )
C (F) Vol. % C (F)
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Note: National Electrical Code (NEC) Temperature Class (T-Code). See NFPA-70-2011 Article 500-8C.

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Notes:
1. Quote the number of list in PIP ELEHA01-F1.
2. G=Gas; L=Liquid; LG=Liquefied Gas; S=Solid
3. N=Natural; A=Artificial

Source of Release Flammable Material Ventilation Hazardous Area

Operating
State Type Div. Extent Meters or
Reference Temperature Adequate Other
No. Description Location (Note 2) (Note 3) Div. 1 or 2 Feet Reference
(Note 1) and Pressure (Y/N) Information/Remarks
G/L/LG/S N/A
C (F) kPa Vertical Horizontal

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LOCATION: UNIT OR BUILDING NO.:

NO. DATE REVISION DESCRIPTION BY CHECKED APPROVED

Notes:
1. C=Continuous; S=Secondary; P=Primary
2. Quote the number of list in PIP ELEHA01-F1.
3. G=Gas; L=Liquid; LG=Liquefied Gas; S=Solid
4. N=Natural; A=Artificial
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5. See Annex B, ISA-TR12.24.01.

The organization and structure of this form was modeled from the Hazardous Area Classification Data Sheet Part II in ISA-TR12.24.01.
Source of Release Flammable Material Ventilation Hazardous Area
Grade of Operating
State Type Zone Extent Meters Other
Release Reference Temperature and Degree Zone Type
No. Description Location (Note 3) (Note 4) Availability or Feet Reference Information
(Note 1) (Note 2) Pressure (Note 5) 0-1-2
G/L/LG/S N/A /Remarks
C/S/P C (F) kPa Vertical Horizontal

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