APPENDIX B-2: NEMA ENCLOSURE DEFINITIONS

NONCLASSIFIED LOCATION ENCLOSURES. TYPE 6 Enclosures. Type 6 enclosures are intended for indoor or
outdoor use primarily to provide a degree of protection against hose-
NEMA enclosures 2, 5, 12, 12K and 13 are not intended to provide directed water and the entry or water during temporary submersion
protection against conditions such as internal condensation. NEMA at a limited depth; and to be undamaged by the formation of ice on
enclosures 3, 3X, 3R, 3RX, 3S, 3SX, 4, 4X, 6 and 6P are not intended the enclosure.
to provide protection against conditions such as internal condensation
or internal icing. Type 6P Enclosures. Type 6P enclosures are intended for indoor or
outdoor use primarily to provide a degree of protection against hose-
Type 1 Enclosures. Type 1 enclosures are intended for indoor use directed water and the entry of water during prolonged submersion
primarily to provide a degree of protection against limited amounts at a limited depth; and to be undamaged by the formation of ice on
of falling dirt in locations where unusual service conditions do not the enclosure.
exist.
Type 12 Enclosures. Type 12 enclosures are intended for indoor use
Type 2 Enclosures. Type 2 enclosures are intended for indoor use primarily to provide a degree of protection against circulating dust,
primarily to provide a degree of protection against limited amounts falling dirt, and dripping noncorrosive liquids.
of falling water and dirt.
Type 12K Enclosures. Type 12K enclosures are intended for indoor
Type 3 Enclosures. Type 3 enclosures are intended for outdoor use use primarily to provide a degree of protection against circulating
primarily to provide a degree of protection against rain, sleet, and dust, falling dirt, and dripping noncorrosive liquids. The knockouts
wind-blown dust; and to be undamaged by the formation of ice on shall be provided only in the top or bottom walls, or both.
the enclosure.
Type 13 Enclosures. Type 13 enclosures are intended for indoor
Type 3X Enclosures. Type 3X enclosures are intended for outdoor use use primarily to provide a degree of protection against lint, dust,
primarily to provide a degree of protection against rain, sleet, and spraying of water, oil, and noncorrosive coolant.
wind blown dust; and to be undamaged by the formation of ice on
the enclosure. These enclosures also provide an additional level of
protection against corrosion. CLASSIFIED LOCATION ENCLOSURES.
Type 3R Enclosures. Type 3R enclosures are intended for outdoor use Type 7 Enclosures. Type 7 enclosures are for indoor use in hazardous
primarily to provide a degree of protection against rain and sleet; (classified) locations as Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, or D, as
and to be undamaged by the formation of ice on the enclosure. defined in the National Electrical Code.
They must have a provision for a drain hole.
Type 3RX Enclosures. Type 3RX enclosures are intended for outdoor Type 8 Enclosures. Type 8 enclosures are for indoor or outdoor use in
use primarily to provide a degree of protection against rain and sleet: hazardous (classified) locations as Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B,
and to be undamaged by the formation of ice on the enclosure. They C, or D, as defined in the National Electrical Code.
must have a provision for a drain hole. These enclosures also provide
an additional level of protection against corrosion. Type 9 Enclosures. Type 9 enclosures are intended for indoor use in
Type 3S Enclosures. Type 3S enclosures are intended for outdoor hazardous (classified) locations as Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F,
use primarily to provide a degree of protection against rain, sleet, and G, as defined in the National Electrical Code.
and windblown dust, and to provide for operation of external
mechanisms when ice laden. Type 10 Enclosures (MSHA). Type 10 enclosures shall be capable
of meeting the requirements of the Mine Safety and Health
Type 3SX Enclosures. Type 3SX enclosures are intended for outdoor Administration, 30 C.F.R., Part 18.
use primarily to provide a degree of protection against rain, sleet, and
windblown dust, and to provide for the operation of external mecha-
nisms when ice laden. These enclosures also provide an additional
level of protection against corrosion.

Type 4 Enclosures. Type 4 enclosures are intended for indoor or

outdoor use primarily to provide a degree of protection against
windblown dust and rain, splashing water, and hose-directed water;
and to be undamaged by the formation of ice on the enclosure.

Type 4X Enclosures. Type 4X enclosures are intended for indoor

or outdoor use primarily to provide a degree of protection against
corrosion, windblown dust and rain, splashing water, and hose-
directed water; and to be undamaged by the formation of ice on the
enclosure.

Type 5 Enclosures. Type 5 enclosures are intended for indoor use

primarily to provide a degree of protection against settling airborne
dust, falling dirt, and dripping noncorrosive liquids.

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DESIGNATIONS
IEC Publication 60529 “Classification of Degrees of Protection The IEC designation consists of the letters IP followed by two
Provided by Enclosures” provides a system for specifying the numerals. The first characteristic numeral indicates the degree of
enclosures of electrical equipment on the basis of the degree of protection provided by the enclosure with respect to persons and
protection provided by the enclosure. IEC 60529 does not specify solid foreign objects entering the enclosure. The second characteristic
degrees of protection against mechanical damage of equipment, numeral indicates the degree of protection provided by the enclosure
risk of explosions, or conditions such as moisture (produced for with respect to the harmful ingress of water.
example by condensation), corrosive vapors, fungus, or vermin. The
NEMA Standard for Enclosures for Electrical Equipment does test The following table provides an understanding as to the specific
for environmental conditions such as corrosion, rust, icing, oil, and characteristic that an IP defines.
coolants. For this reason, and because the test and evaluations for
other characteristics are not identical, the IEC Enclosure Classification
Designations cannot be exactly equated with NEMA Enclosure Type
numbers.

UNDERSTANDING THE INGRESS PROTECTION SYSTEM

The IEC IP classification system designates the degree of protection provided by an enclosure against impact and/or
IP water or dust penetration (ingress). It has two numbers; first—protection against solid objects, second—protection
against liquid.
EXAMPLE: IP 54
1ST FIGURE: protection against solid bodies 2ND FIGURE: protection against liquids
IP TESTS IP TESTS

0 No protection 0 No protection

1 Protected against solid bodies larger than 50 1 Protected against vertically-falling drops of
mm (e.g. accidental contact with the hand) water (condensation)

2 Protected against solid bodies larger than 2 Protected against drops of water falling at
12.5 mm (e.g. finger of the hand) up to 15˚ from the vertical

3 Protected against solid bodies larger than 3 Protected against drops of rainwater at up
2.5 mm (tools, wires) to 60˚ from the vertical

4 Protection against solid bodies larger than 1 4 Protected against projections of water from
mm (fine tools, small wires) all directions

5 Protected against dust (no harmful deposit) 5 Protected against jets of water from all
directions

6 Completely protected 6 Completely protected against jets of water

of similar force to heavy seas

7 Protected against the effects of temporary

immersion

8 Protected against effects of prolonged

immersion under specified conditions

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DESIGNATIONS
The following table provides an equivalent conversion from NEMA
enclosure Type numbers to IEC Enclosure Classification Designations.
The NEMA type numbers should be considered to meet or exceed
the test requirements for the associated IEC Classification. This
table cannot be used to convert from IEC Classifications to NEMA
Enclosure Type numbers.

Reference: NEMA 250-2003, Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000

Volts Maximum).

Approximation of NEMA Enclosure Type numbers to

IEC Classification Designations
(Cannot be used to convert IEC Classification Designations to NEMA
Type numbers)

NEMA ENCLOSURE

IEC Enclosure
Type Number Classification Designation

1 IP20

2 IP22

3 IP55

3X IP55

3R IP24

3RX IP24

3S IP55

3SX IP55

4 and 4X IP66

5 IP53

6 and 6P IP67

12 and 12K IP54

13 IP54

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APPENDIX C: STANDARDS, TESTING AND CERTIFICATION

• NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION NFPA. NFPA • UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES, INC. UL. In addition to specific
primarily documents systems rather than individual products. Major UL Standards, UL publishes a “Green” book, an “Orange” book and a “Red”
publications particularly applicable are Bulletin 70, the National Electrical Code book. These three books contain the names of companies who have qualified
(NEC®) and Bulletin 56, National Fire Code. to use the Listing or Classification Marking of Underwriters Laboratories
on products which have been found to be in compliance with applicable UL
• OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION requirements. The “Green” book, entitled Electrical Construction Materials
(OSHA). OSHA mandates the use of electrical equipment that has been Directory, contains detailed information on Listed electrical devices generally
verified by third parties as being suitable for the application. Some units of a considered as construction materials, and for use by electricians or others in
system installation are not necessarily third party certified if such certification is the electrical industry. The “Orange” book, entitled Electrical Appliance and
judged not applicable. All products involved must meet NEC® requirements, as Utilization Equipment Directory, contains detailed information on Listed
interpreted by OSHA. appliances or other similar equipment generally considered for use by the
general public. The “Red” book, entitled Hazardous Location Equipment
Directory, contains detailed information on Listed equipment intended for
• AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE ANSI. ANSI use in hazardous locations as defined by Article 500 of the National Electrical
does not develop standards per se, but acts as a clearing house for information Code. These three publications can be used to obtain the names of companies
on national and international standards writing groups to prevent duplication who have a Listing in a specific product category, and to obtain information
of effort. ANSI coordinates these efforts and keeps all interested parties regarding the scope, limitations, or special conditions of a particular product
informed concerning any particular standard. category.

• INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS • INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEMS AND AUTOMATION SOCIETY
IEEE. The IEEE publishes hundreds of documents. These publications ISA. Develops standards; certifies industry professionals; provides education
provide thorough analysis of system considerations and guidance on the design and training; and publishes books and technical articles.
and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment. Popular publications
include the color series books: Red Book, Green Book, Gray Book, Buff Book,
and Orange Book. • LOCAL BUILDING CODES. These codes influence and determine
ultimate decisions on product suitability. NEC® Article 100 provides this
definition: “APPROVED: Acceptable to authority having jurisdiction.”
• AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE API. This organization
publishes Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electrical
Installations in Petroleum Facilities (API RP 500). • MANUFACTURERS DATA. Manufacturers such as Appleton, working
with recognized organizations, develop and improve products for third party
certification and thus set additional product suitability standards.
• NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
(NEMA). NEMA issues standards on electrical equipment on all major
categories of electrical equipment. Generally where construction and Standards set by such organizations as Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and
performance relate to safety, reference is made to standards of others, such Canadian Standards Association (CSA) identify the criteria used by Appleton
as Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated. The widely recognized NEMA in the design and company testing of its products. These Third Party standards
enclosure types are described in NEMA’s Standard Publication/No. 250-1997. evolved over the years as manufacturing and processing became more complex
and more hazardous.
• INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION IEC.
This organization is comprised of approximately forty member countries, • NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION NFPA. One of
including the United States. The purpose of the IEC is to establish standards the pioneering organizations to set standards for the wiring and control of
for a wide variety of electrical products to encourage international trade. IEC electricity was the National Fire Protection Association. Formed in 1896, the
publication 79, entitled Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres, NFPA is composed of national and regional groups, plus individuals, firms and
consists of several parts covering area classification, test apparatus and several institutions interested in protecting life and property. This organization sets
techniques used for protection of apparatus, intended for use in hazardous minimum standards to form a National Electrical Code (NEC®), which is used
locations. as a criteria for insurance, state and civic inspectors when making inspections
or recommendations for electrical installations. Typical member organizations
of the NFPA are the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, American
• OTHER ASSOCIATIONS. Professional and technical organizations develop Petroleum Institute, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, American
and/or sponsor standards as product guidelines, application recommendations, Institute of Architects, Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., Factory Mutual,
safety rules or test methods. Typical associations include the American Iron American Insurance Association, and many fire underwriting groups.
and Steel Institute (AISI), the Aluminum Association (AA), the Illuminating
Engineering Society (IES) and the Edison Electric Institute (EEI).
Appleton designs and tests its products to meet or exceed the standards
established by Third Party Certifiers.
• ELECTRICAL TESTING LABORATORIES ETL. ETL provides a
listing, labeling and follow-up service for safety and sanitation certification of
electrical and gas/oil fueled products to nationally recognized safety standards • UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES UL. There are more than a
or specifically designated requirements of jurisdictional authorities. dozen UL Published Standards that govern the design and company testing of
Appleton’s electrical products. In addition to complying with these standards,
Appleton submits the majority of its products to obtain UL Listings.

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• CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION CSA. CSA has established

standards similar to UL for the testing of electrical products. Thousands
of Appleton products marketed in the USA are both UL Listed and CSA
Certified. All products manufactured by Appleton Electric Limited (Canada)
meet or exceed CSA standards and most are CSA certified.

• FACTORY MUTUAL FM. FM is a non-profit third party testing and

certification organization, providing many of the same services as UL. FM
uses three broad standards: 3611, 3615 and 3616. In addition, FM tests and
approves products not covered by these standards.

• APPLETON’S UL POLICY. In each section of the Appleton Catalog under

“Compliances,” the appropriate published UL Standard is shown. This number
signifies that the products in that section meet or exceed the requirements of
that UL Standard. The term “Compliances” does not necessarily mean that
the products are UL Listed. UL approval is a matter of independent record,
signified by product nameplate or carton marking and can be ascertained by
referring to approved sources. Although the majority of Appleton products are
UL Listed, there are instances where this is impractical. For example, a product
may not be UL Listed because it is a subassembly, such as a mounting box.
Often a product is not UL Listed because it is in the process of being approved
by UL. Due to technical problems in presentation, most of the Appleton UL
Listed products are not so indicated in the Appleton Catalog, but information
regarding UL approvals on any specific product is obtainable upon request.
Appleton has thousands of UL Listed products.

• NORTH AMERICAN CERTIFICATION. The United States and Canada

are both members of the IECEx Conformity Assessment Scheme. As a result
for Hazardous Location Certification UL and CSA accepts each others data
for purpose of providing their National Certification Marks. This applies when
the Essential Requirements of the countries Standard are the other countries
version of the Standard.

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APPENDIX D-1: QUICK SELECTION GUIDE – EQUIPMENT FOR HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS CLASS I, DIVISIONS 1 AND 2;
CLASS I, ZONES 1 AND 2
Product Category Class I, Div. 1; Class I, Zone 1 Class I, Div. 2; Class I, Zone 2
Conduit Outlet Boxes GR GRU/GRUE FM8 JB/JBD/JBLX
(Cast) GRH GRJS Big Bend (BB) GSU
GRF ER Form 35 SEH
GRJ GRUO Form 85 FM7
ELBY GRUJ Mogul FM9
ELBD GRSS/GRSSA LBDN/LBD PTB/PTC
CPU
Junction Boxes GUBB AGUB GUBBD RS
(Cast) GUBBM AETE EXB W Series
ACSEW AJBEW
†
Plugs and Receptacles N1 (U-Line®) ACP EBR/EBRH N2 (U-Line®) ACP
FSQX CPH EFSR-GFI MD2SR ECP
CPS/CPC FP JBR NCP
CES/CESD NCP EFS Products shown for Div. 1
ENR/ENRC ECP
Luminaires Code•Master 2™ Code•Master EHL-N Mercmaster II™ V-51 Mercmaster III
(HID, Incandescent & Code•Master 2 Strobe EFU Mercmaster Jr.™ VRS Emergency
Fluorescent) Floodlight™ and Beacon APL Mercmaster III™ AreaMaster I/2 FV Series
Code•Master Jr. ELS Series PAPL Mercmaster III Corroflood Stylemaster
A-51 G-EFJB/WB Low Profile™ Mercmaster III 400 Strobe
AHL FD Series N2LS and Beacon
Fixture Hangers CPU ESD/ESS JB Cushion‡
EFHU EFHC GS Cushion‡
EXJF EFHCA AHG Cushion‡
GRF/GRK EFHM/F Products shown for Div. 1
Control Stations and N1 EFS N2
Pilot Lights EDS/EDSC OFC UCS-UniCode
Contender—Div. 1 EFDB Div. 2 Contender
EFDL/T Products shown for Div. 1
Switches N1 GUSC MD2DS
EDS & EFS AFUX FD2 Series
EDS Disconnect AFSX Products shown for Div. 1
Contender—Div. 1 AFAX

Motor Starters, AE Series (Threaded) EDS Products shown for Div. 1

Circuit Breakers AE, AEB Series (Bolted) EFD
and Manual Contractors AEXMS N1
EB1/2/3

Panelboards EWP ALPN D2P

ALPF ZCB
APPN Products shown for Div. 1
AGPN
APPF
Sealing Hubs, UNL EYSEF BRTB CN Series
Unions, Seals, UNY/UNF EYDEF EL Products shown for Div. 1
Flex Couplings, EYS EXGJH/EXLK UNA
Drain/Breather EYSF/M PLG ECDB
Reducing Bushings ESUF/M BR ES
Bell Reducers EYF/M DRNB RB
EYD
EYDM
Conduit Hubs CG
Conduit Hangers ST/STN, STB, STL, STNM, TMCX
Liquidtight Connectors HUB
Cable Connectors TMCX CH, TMC
Cable Tray Clamps TCC, TCCD TCC, TCCD
Cord Reels AERL, RL 200E-500E, RW300E-500E Products shown for Div. 1

† When used with JBR, EBR receptacles. ‡ Suitable if installed in compliance with NEC® 501.130(B)(3).

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APPENDIX D-2: QUICK SELECTION GUIDE – EQUIPMENT FOR HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS CLASS II AND III, DIVISIONS 1
AND 2; CLASS II, ZONES 21 AND 22
Class II, Div. 1 & 2 Group E, F, G Class II, Div. 2 Group F & G Class III, Div. 1 & 2
Product Category Class II, Zone 21 and 22 Class II, Zone 22
Conduit Outlet Boxes GR GRU/GRUE
(Cast) GRH GRJS
GRF ER
GRJ GRUO
ELBY GRUJ
ELBD GRSS/GRSSA
CPU
Junction Boxes GUBB AGUB GUBBD
(Cast) GUBBM AETE EXB
ACSEW AJBEW DTX

Plugs and Receptacles N2 ACP EFSR-GFI WSR, WSRD and Powertite

(Not suitable for U-Line® FP ECC◊ Products shown for Class II, Division 1, Groups F & G
Group E) FSQX NCP JBR
EBR/EBRH/DBR ENR MD2SR
Luminaires Code•Master 2™ A-51 Mercmaster III- Temperature restrictions apply see catalogue.
(HID, Incandescent & Code•Master Jr.™ EDTP 400 Products shown for Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G
Fluorescent) Mercmaster II™ DRS Stylemaster
(Restrictions apply, Mercmaster Jr.™ EFU Strobe
See Catalogue) Mercmaster III™ APL and Beacon
Mercmaster III- AHL
Low Profile™ ELS
Fixture Hangers CPU ESD/ESS Products shown for Class II, Division 1
EFHU EFHC
EXJF EFHCA
GRF/GRK EFHM/F

Control Stations and N2 OFC UNICODE Products shown for Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G
Pilot Lights EFD Contender—Div. 1 EFDB
EDS/EDSC Contender—Div. 2
EFS

Switches EDS & EFS AFUX WST+

EDS Disconnect AFSX Products shown for Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G
Contender—Div. 1 AFAX
GUSC
Motor Starters, AE Series (Threaded) EDS Products shown for Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G
Circuit Breakers AE, AEB Series (Bolted) EFD
and Manual Contractors AEXMS
EB1/2/3
Panelboards EWP D2P Products shown for Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G
ALPN
ALPF
APPN
AGPN
APPF
Unions, Seals, UNL EYSEF UNA Products shown for Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G
Flexibles, UNY/UNF EYDEF ECDB
Drain/Breather EYSF/M EXGJH/EXLK ES
ESUF/M PLG RB
Reducing Bushings EYF/M BR
Bell Reducers EYDM EL
Conduit Hubs CG+
Conduit Hangers ST/STN, STB, STL, STNM+, TMCX
Liquidtight Connectors CH
Cable Connectors TCC, TCCD
Cable Tray Clamps
+ Suitable if installed in compliance with NEC® 502.10(A)(2).
◊ Suitable for Group G only.

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APPENDIX E-1: LIGHTING AND POWER DIAGRAMS: CLASS I, DIVISION 1 AND 2, GROUP B; CLASS 1, ZONES 1 AND 2,
GROUPS IIA, IIB+ H2◊
Class I, Div. 1 Group B, C, D Class I, Div. 2‡ Group B, C, D
Class I, Zone 1 Class I, Zone 2
Groups IIA, IIB + H2 Groups IIA, IIB + H2

Wall or boundary separating

Div. 1 from Div. 2, Zone 1 from Zone 2
2b
21k 21k
20c 2b 2a,b 17c 17c

7c 22k 22k
22i 18 3b,h

18i 19j 19j 19j

17c
19j
2b
9f 23j

18 12c,f,m
2b
14d 17c

3h 17c
14d
7c 2l 12c,f,m
7c 9f
2b 7c 2l 9f

6d
9f 17c 17c
2b,l 17c
6d 11f,m
1b
2b,l
9f 5c 2b 16g

10f 2l
2b,l
11f 10f
11f 2b

1b 2l 15g
2b
1l 13n
13e 16g,l

13e
5c 5c
For Class I, Div. 2 locations seals are required when using 2” trade size or larger where splices or taps are contained.
◊ Refer to Section 505.9(C)(1).
‡ All items shown in Div. 1 are also suitable for Div. 2.

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APPENDIX E-1: LIGHTING AND POWER DIAGRAMS: CLASS I, DIVISION 1 AND 2, GROUP B; CLASS 1, ZONES 1 AND 2,
GROUPS IIA, IIB+ H2◊
Key to Product† National Electric Code® Reference

1— Sealing Fitting. EYSF/M, EYS—used with vertical conduits. a— Sec. 501.15(A)(4) Seal required (within 10 feet) on either side of
boundary entering or leaving hazardous area
2— Sealing Fittings. EYF/M, EYS series—used for sealing vertical or
horizontal conduits. b— Sec. 501.15(A)(1) Seals required within 18 inches of all arcing devices.

3— Sealing Fitting, expanded fill. EYSEF, EYDEF. c— Sec. 501.10(A) and (B) and 500.8(D) In Div. 1, boxes and fittings must
be explosionproof and have 5 full threads (4-1/2 when factory threaded)
4— Union, UNY-NR, UNF-NR, UNL. engaged. Permitted wiring methods include Threaded RMC, Threaded
IMC, Listed MI cable/fittings, and Listed MC-HL cable with Listed
5— Elbows. ELF, ELMF, ELMFL. cable connectors. In Div. 2, boxes and fittings are not required to be
explosionproof unless the enclosure contains arcing (contacts), sparking
6— Drain. DRNB4X, ECDB50B. or heatproducing devices. Permitted wiring methods include all those
for Div. 1 such as Threaded RMC, Threaded IMC, and Listed MC-HL
cable with Listed cable connectors. Also a variety of additional cable and
7— Explosionproof Junction Boxes. GR, GU, GRH, GRF, ELBY, GRSS,
GUBB, with threaded covers. See “l” opposite. raceway systems are permitted including MC cable with approved MC
cable connectors.
8— Explosionproof Junction Boxes, AJBEW, with ground surface covers.
d— Sec. 501.15(F)(1) Drain/Breathers must be installed to prevent
accumulation of liquids or condensed vapors.
9— Panelboards, Circuit Breaker, ALPN, APPN, AGPN, APPF, D2P, EWP.
Manual Starter, Disconnect Switch, AE, EB, EDS, MD2DS.
e— Sec. 501.10(A)(2) Flexible connections as at motor terminals must be
10— Combination Circuit Breaker and Line Starter. AEB Series, bolted explosionproof and listed for Class I, Div. 1 locations.
cover.
f— Sec. 501.115 Panelboards, circuit breakers, push buttons, switches, motor
11— Push Button/Pilot Light, factory sealed. Div. 1—EDS, EFDB, Div. 2 controllers—shall be explosionproof and approved for Class I, Div. 1
only—EFS Div. 2 Contender, UniCode, N2. locations.

12— Switch/Motor Starter, factory sealed. Div. 1—EDS, EFDB. Factory g— Sec. 501.145 Receptacles and plugs must be explosionproof, Group B
sealed switch Div. 2—FDK2. approved and provide grounding conductor for portable equipment.

13— Flexible Coupling. EXGJH, EXLK, liquidtight connector. h— Sec. 501.15(C)(6) Approved expanded fill seals permit up to 40% fill of
cross sectional area of conduit.
14—Breather. BRTB4X, ECDB50B.
i— Sec. 501.130(A)(1) and (3) Lighting fixtures in Div. 1 must be identified
15— Receptacle, non-factory sealed, interlocked. FSQX, JBR, EBRH. for the Class I, Div. 1 location and if stem exceeds 12 inches it must be
braced or have a flexible connector.
16— Receptacle, EFSB, EFS requires seal for Group B, Div. 1. See “l”
opposite.
j— Sec. 501.130(B)(1) In Div. 2, fixtures must be tested and marked as to
operating temperature or temperature range.
17— Conduit Boxes, Bodies, Fittings. Form 35, Form 85, FM7, FM8, FM9,
Mogul, JB, GSU, LBD.
k— Sec. 501.130(B)(3) In Div. 2, hangers must be effectively braced
or provide flexibility in the form of an identified fitting or flexible
18— Luminaires, Div. 1—CodeMaster Jr., AAPA.
connector.
19— Luminaires, Div. 2—HID—Mercmaster III, Mercmaster II, Mercmaster
III Low Profile, Areamaster I/2, Corroflood. l— For Div. 1 listings, some products require seals installed immediately
adjacent. See catalog for exact distance (can vary by product).
20— Fixture Hangers, Div. 1—EFHC, EFHCA.
m— Sec. 501.15(A)(1) Seals shall not be required in Class I, Division 1 and
21— Fixture Hangers, Div. 2—JB, GSU. 2 locations if switches (contacts) are enclosed within a factory sealed
explosionproof chamber.
22— Flexible Fixture Supports, Div. 1—EXJF; Div. 2—JB Cushion, AHG
Cushion, GS Cushion. n— Sec. 501.10(B)(2) Class I, Div. 2 flexible connections as at motor
terminals can be flexible metal conduit (indoors), liquidtight flexible
23— Luminaires. Div. 2—Fluorescent, FV Series. metal conduit, or liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit with listed
fittings.

◊ Refer to Section 505.9(C)(1).

† Not every size and style of mentioned series is suitable for Group B.
See General Catalog for specific listings.

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FEED
IN
1a
DIVISION 2 AREA

DIVISION 1 AREA
2b,i
1a,b 6c 5c
1b
4c
1b,i
7g 7g
18g
5c 1b 1b
6c 14d
2f,i 2f,i 6c
6c 5c 1i
19j
1i 3b,i
5c
1b,i 4c
1b 5c
18g 5c
7g
2b,i 1i

15h
3b,i
1b,i 9g
15h

9g 1b,i

8g 16h

20
3b,i
1b,i 19j

4c 13e
4c 16h 1b
17
17
17 13e

◊ Refer to Section 505.9(C)(1).

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Key to Product National Electric Code® Reference

1— Sealing Fitting. EYSF/M, EYS 1, 2, 3, 16, 26, 36—used with vertical a— Sec. 501.15(A)(4) Seal required on either side of boundary (within 10 feet)
conduits. entering or leaving hazardous area.

2— Sealing Fittings. EYF/M, EYS, EYD, EYDM, ESUF/M—used with vertical b— Sec. 501.15(A)(1) Seals required within 18 inches of all arcing devices.
or horizontal conduits.
c— Sec. 501.10(A) and 500.8(D) Boxes and fittings must be explosionproof
3— Sealing Fittings, expanded fill. EYSEF, EYDEF. and have 5 full threads (4-1/2 when factory threaded) engaged. Permitted
wiring methods include Threaded RMC, Threaded IMC, Listed MI
4— Unions/Elbows. UNY-NR, UNF-NR, UNY/F UNL, UNYL/UNFL; ELF, cable/fittings and Listed MC-HL cable with Listed cable connectors.
ELMF,UNA.
d— Sec. 501.15(F)(1) Drain/breathers must be installed to prevent
5— Explosionproof Junction Boxes. GR, GRSS, GRF, GUBB, GRU, GRUE, accumulation of liquids or condensed vapors.
GU, ELBY, with threaded covers.
e— Sec. 501.10(A)(2) Flexible connections as at motor terminals must be
6— Explosionproof Junction Boxes. ELBD‡, CPU, ER, AJBEW, with ground explosionproof.
surface covers.
f— Sec. 501.10(A)(3) All boxes, fittings and joints shall be approved for Class I,
7— Circuit Breaker/Disconnect Switch/Manual Starters. AE-Series, AEXMS, Div. 1.
EDS, EFS, N1.
g— Sec. 501.115 Panelboards, circuit breakers, push buttons, switches, motor
8— Combination Circuit Breaker and Line Starter. AEB bolted cover. controllers—shall be explosionproof and approved for Class I, Div. 1
locations.
9— Combination Line Starter and Circuit Breaker. AE threaded cover.
h— Sec. 501.115 Receptacles and plugs must be explosionproof and provide
grounding conductor for portable equipment.
10— Push Button/Pilot Light, factory sealed. EDS, EFDB, EFD, EFS/D
Contender.
i— Sec. 501.15(A)(1)(2) Seals required if entries are trade size 2” or larger.
11— Push Button, non-factory sealed. N1, EFD, OFC.
j— Sec. 501.15(D)(1) Cable seals, Class I, Div. 1.
12— Switch/Motor Starter, factory sealed. EFD, EDS, EFDB.

13— Flexible Connector. EXGJH, EXLK.

14— Drain/Breather, combination. ECDB5OHP.

15— Receptacle, non-factory sealed. FSQX, JBR, EBR.

16— Receptacle, factory sealed. U-Line, EFS, CPS, CES, CESD†.

17— Motor for Explosionproof Location.

18— Panelboards. EWP, ALPN, APPN, AGPN, APPF.

19— Type MC-HL Cable with TMCX Connectors, Listed for Class I, Div. 1.

20—Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) EFSRGFI, GFS1.

◊ Refer to Section 505.9(C)(1).

‡ ELBD is suitable for Group D only.
† 60 Amp CES/CESD Suitable for Group D only

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FEED
IN
NON-HAZARDOUS AREA

6d 1a HAZARDOUS AREA

7h 19o 7h
7h 7h
5d
8h,k

8h,k 8h,k
22m
11l
3b,j
10l 9l 9l
12g
9l 9l
20l
2b,c
5d 6d 19o 2n 5d
2n
19o
13g
1b,j
16i
21l 22m
15g
10l
19d 1b,j

4d 6d 14g
17 18f
11l

5d 18f
17
4d 4d

◊ Refer to Section 505.9(C)(1).

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Key to Product National Electric Code® Reference

1— Sealing Fittings. EYSF/M, EYS 1, 2, 3, 16, 26, 36—used with vertical a— Sec. 501.15(A)(4) Seal required on either side of boundary (within 10 feet)
conduits. entering or leaving hazardous area.

2— Sealing Fittings. EYF/M, EYS, EYD, EYDM, ESUF/M—used with vertical b— Sec. 501.15(A)(1) Seals required within 18 inches of all arcing devices.
or horizontal conduits.
c— Sec. 501.15(A)(1) Seals required if conduit is Trade Size 2 or larger.
3— Sealing Fittings, expanded fill. EYSEF, EYDEF.
d— Sec. 501.10(A) and 500.8(D) Boxes and fittings must be explosionproof
4— Unions/Elbows. UNY-NR, UNF-NR, UNY/F, UNL, UNYL/UNFL; ELF, and have 5 full threads (4-1/2 when factory threaded) engaged. Permitted
ELMF. wiring methods include Threaded RMC, Threaded IMC, Listed MI
cable/fittings and Listed MC-HL cable with Listed cable connectors.
5— Explosionproof Junction Boxes. GR, GRSS, GRF, GUBB, GRU, GRUE,
GU, with threaded covers. e— Sec. 501.15(F)(1) Drain/breathers must be installed to prevent
accumulation of liquids or condensed vapors.
6— Explosionproof Junction boxes. ELBD, CPU, AJBEW, with ground
surface covers. f— Sec. 501.10(A)(2) Flexible connections as at motor terminals must be
explosionproof.
7— Fixture Hangers. CPU, EFHU, EFHC, GRF, FHS.
g— Sec. 501.115 Panelboards, circuit breakers, push buttons, switches, motor
8— Flexible and Swivel Fixture Supports. EXJF, ESD, ESS. controllers—shall be explosionproof and approved for Class I, Div. 1
locations.
9— Luminaires, HID. CodeMaster-2, Codemaster Jr., CodeMaster Flood.
h— Sec. 501.130(A)(4) Boxes and fittings used for support of lighting fixtures
shall be approved for Class I, Div. 1 locations.
10— Luminaires, Incandescent. A-51, EHL, G-EFWB.
i— Sec. 501.145 Receptacles and plugs must be explosionproof and provide
11— Luminaires, Fluorescent. EFU, APL, PAPL. grounding conductor for portable equipment.

12— Circuit Breaker. EB. j— Sec. 501.15(C)(6) Approved expanded fill seals permit up to 40% fill of
cross sectional area of conduit.
13— Panelboard, factory sealed. EWP.
k— Sec. 501.130(A)(3) Pendant fixture stems must be threaded rigid or IMC
14— Push Button/ Pilot Light, factory sealed. EDS, EFDB. conduit. Stems over 12 inches must be braced or have approved flexible
connector.
15— Switch/Manual Motor Starter. AEXMS, EDS Disconnect.
l— Sec. 501.130(A)(1) All lighting fixtures, both fixed and portable, must be
16— Receptacle, factory sealed, U-Line. EFS. approved for Class I, Div. 1.

17— Motor for Hazardous Location. m— Sec. 501.10(A)(1)(c) Where wiring methods allow MC-HL cable in
industrial establishments with limited public access.
18— Flexible Connector. EXGJH, EXLK.
n— For some applications products may require seals installed immediately
adjacent. Refer to Catalog
19— TMCX Cable/Connectors, listed for Class I, Div. 1.
o— Sec. 501.15(D)(1) Cable seals, Class I, Div. 1.
20— Emergency Lighting System. ELS Series.

21— Strobe Warning Light. CodeMaster Strobe.

22— MC-HL armored/PVC jacketed cable.

◊ Refer to Section 505.9(C)(1).

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FEED FEED
IN IN

NON-HAZARDOUS AREA 2a

HAZARDOUS AREA
19d 5d 19d 1a,b 18i
19d 19d
20j 4c
20j 5d
20j 20j

18i 6g

17i 16i 16i 16i

1b
22d
5d
5d
5d
5d 5d 23i
5d
1b

5d 5d
6g
24i 5d
15g
13k
22c,d 1b 1b
12k 3b,e,h 13k

7g
13k
9g 7g
22c,d
11e 10g
3b,h
5d
22d
21f
4d 5d
14 14 9g 14 5d

All items this page also suitable for Class I, Zone 2.

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Key to Product National Electric Code® Reference

1— Sealing Fitting. EYSF/M, EYS 1, 2, 3, 16, 26, 36—used with vertical a— Sec. 501.15(B)(2) Seals required on either side of the boundary (within 10
conduits. feet) entering or leaving the hazardous (classified) areas

2— Sealing Fittings. EYF/M, EYS, EYD, EYDM, ESUF/M—used with b— Sec. 501.15(B)(1) Seals required in all conduits connected to enclosures
vertical or horizontal conduits. that are required to be explosionproof
3— Sealing Fitting, expanded fill. EYSEF, EYDEF.
c— Sec. 501.15(B)(1) and 501.15(E)(1) Class I, Div. 1 wiring methods such
4— Unions/Elbows. UNY-NR, UNF-NR, UNY/F, UNL, UNYL/ UNFL; as threaded rigid metal conduit, IMC and explosionproof fittings are
ELF, ELMF. required between the seal and the explosionproof enclosure. MC-HL or
MC cable is allowed however fittings must be Class I, Div. 1 listed (cable
5— Conduit Boxes, Bodies, Fittings. Form 35, 85, 7, 8, 9, Mogul, JB, GSU, connector with integral sealing method).
LBD, RS.
d— Sec. 501.10(B) Boxes and fittings are not required to be explosionproof
6— Circuit Breaker or Disconnect Switch. EB, AE, AEXMS, EDS, MD2DS. unless the enclosure contains arcing (contacts), sparking or heat producing
devices. Permitted wiring methods include all those for Div. 1 such as
7— Combination Circuit Breaker and Line Starter. AEB, bolted cover. threaded RMC, threaded IMC and listed MC-HL cable with listed cable
connectors. Also a variety of additional cable and raceway systems are
8— Combination Line Starter and Circuit Breaker, AE, threaded cover.
permitted including MC cable with listed MC cable connectors.
9— Push Button/Pilot Light, factory sealed. EDS, EFDB, UniCode.
e— Sec. 501.15(F)(1) Drains/Breathers must be installed to prevent
10— Switch/Motor Starter, factory sealed. EFD, EFDB, EDS. accumulation of liquids or condensed vapors.

11— Drain/Breather, combination. ECDB5OHP.

f— Sec. 501.10(B)(2) Flexible connections such as flexible fittings and
12— Receptacle, non-factory sealed, interlocked, EBR, JBR. liquidtight flexible metal conduit with listed fittings are permitted. Listed
liquidtight flexible metal conduit fittings are fittings listed for use with
13— Receptacle, factory sealed, U-Line. EFS with GFI, CES, CESD, liquidtight flexible metal conduit. They are not fittings listed for Class
MD2SR. I, Div. 2 hazardous (classified) locations. (There is no such thing as a
liquidtight flexible metal conduit fitting listed for Class I, Div. 2.)
14— Motor for Div. 2 Hazardous Location.
g— Sec. 501.115(B)(1) Circuit breakers, pushbuttons, switches, motor
15— Lighting Panelboard, factory sealed. D2P. controllers shall be identified for the location - explosionproof or contacts
are within a factory sealed explosionproof chamber.
16— Luminaires, HID—Mercmaster III, Mercmaster II, Mercmaster Low
Profile, Areamaster I/2, Corroflood.
h— Sec. 501.15(C)(6) Approved expanded fill seals permit up to 40% fill of
17— Luminaires, Incandescent—Stylmaster, V-51. cross sectional area of conduit.

18— Luminaires, Fluorescent—VRS, Mercmaster III Compact Fluorescent, i— Sec. 501.130(B)(1) Luminaires (lighting fixtures) shall be tested and marked
FD Series, Stylmaster-PL, V-51-PL. FV Series. with the operating temperature/T-Code (Class I, Div. 2) or luminaires
shall be identified Class I, Div. 1 - explosionproof
19— Outlet Boxes for Pendant Mount Fixtures. JB, GSU.

20— Flexible Fixture Supports. AHG, EXJF, JB Cushion, AHG Cushion. j— Sec. 501.130(B)(3) Pendant fixture stems must be threaded rigid metal or
IMC conduit. Stems over 12 inches must be braced or have an approved
21— Flexible Connector. EXGJH, EXLK; Liquidtight flexible metal conduit flexible fitting/connector.
and fittings. ST, STB, STN.
k— Sec. 501.145 Receptacles and plugs must be identified for the location
22— Cable/Connectors. MC-HL—listed for Div. 2. TMCX. (explosionproof or Class I, Div. 2) and have a grounding conductor for
portable equipment.
23— Emergency Lighting System. N2LS.

24— Strobe Warning Light—Stylemaster Strobe.

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FEED
IN
N O N -H A Z A R D O U S A R E A

H A ZA RD O U S A REA

1e

3b 3b 4b 3b 3b

7g
3b
8e

1e 7g

5e 3b

6g
5e
6g
9e
12
2b
10c 10c
11f 4b

11f
2b 2b

◊ Where Class II, Group E dusts are present in hazardous quantities, there are only Div. 1 locations.

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Key to Product National Electric Code® Reference

a— Sec. 502.10(A) and (B) Wiring methods in Class, II Div. 1 include threaded
1— Circuit Breaker or Disconnect Switch. AEB, EDS series RMC, threaded IMC and MC-HL cable with cable connectors listed for
Div 1. In addition to all the Div. I wiring methods, permitted methods for
2— Unions/Elbows. UNY-NR, UNF-NR, UNY/F UNL, UNYL/UNFL; ELF, Class II, Div. 2 include unthreaded RMC & IMC as well as EMT. Also
ELMF. a variety of additional cable and raceway systems are permitted including
MC cable with listed MC cable connectors.
3†— Junction Box. CPU, with ground surface cover.
b— Sec. 502.10(A)(1)(4) and (B(4) Boxes and fittings in Class II, Div 1 have
†
threaded bosses and are dust Ignitionproof (NEMA 9) for Group E and
4 — Junction Box. GUBB, with screw cover. when enclosures contain taps, splices or cable terminations. All other boxes
and fittings in Class I, Div. 1 and all boxes and fittings in Class II, Div. 2
5— Combination/Motor Starter. AEB, AEXMS. locations are dusttight. Where not available dusttight, use boxes and fit-
tings approved for Class II, Div. 1.
6— Receptacle. EFS U-Line with GFI, CPS, FSQX.
c— Sec. 502.10(A)(2) and (B)(2) Flexible connections for Div. 1 and Div 2 in-
clude dusttight flexible connectors, liquidtight flexible conduit (both metal
7— Receptacle, Interlocked. DBR, EBR, JBR, MD2SR. and nonmetallic) with listed fittings, jacketed interlock armor MC cable
with Class II, Div. 1 listed connectors and flexible cord for extra hard usage
8— Panelboard. EWP, D2P, ALPN, APPN, AGPN, APPF. with bushed fittings.

9— Push Button Station. EFDB, N2, EFS, EFD, UniCode, d— Sec. 502.15 Sealing is required to keep dust from entering a dust ignition-
proof enclosure through the raceway and is the same for Div. 1 and Div. 2.
It can be accomplished via distance or a “permanent and effective seal”.
10— Flexible Connector. Liquidtight, ST Fittings. Sealing fittings must be accessible but not explosionproof.

11— Motor for Location. e— Sec. 502.115(A) and (B) Circuit breakers, pushbuttons, switches, motor
controllers in Group E and Div. 1 shall be dust ignitionproof. Dusttight
12—Combination Drain/Breather ECDB50HP. enclosures are suitable for Div. 2

f— Sec. 502.125 Motors and generators in Class II, Div. 1 are identified for Class
II, Div. 1. For Div. 2 see Table 500.8(D)(2)

g— Sec. 502.145(A) and (B) In Div. 1 receptacles and attachment plugs shall
be identified for Class II. In Division 2 connection to the supply circuit
cannot be made or broken while live parts are exposed. Identified Class
II receptacles and attachment plugs will also meet this requirement.
Note: Due to the conductive and abrasive nature of metal dusts, there are
no plugs and receptacles made for use in a Group E location.

◊ Where Class II, Group E dusts are present in hazardous quantities, there are only Div. 1 locations.
† Products Listed for use in Class II, Division 1 and 2 are permitted to be installed in Class II, Zones 21 and 22 locations in accordance with the wiring methods
in NEC® Article 506.

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FEED
IN
NON-HAZARDOUS AREA

4b 9g
HAZARDOUS
3b 10g AREA
9g

13g
11g
4b 3b
4b
9g

12d
15e
11g

4b 4b

3b
7e 4b

6f 1e
8e

14c

5e
16f
3b 14c
2b
16f

◊ Where Class II, Group E dusts are present in hazardous quantities, there are only Div. 1 locations.

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Key to Product National Electric Code® Reference

1— Circuit Breaker, Disconnect Switch, Manual Starter. EB,EDS, EXMS. a— Sec. 502.145(A) and (B) In Div. 1 receptacles and attachment plugs shall
be identified for Class II. In Div. 2 connection to the supply circuit
2— Unions/Elbows, UNY-NR, UNF-NR, UNY/F UNL, UNYL/UNFL, ELF, cannot be made or broken while live parts are exposed. Identified Class
ELMF. II receptacles and attachment plugs will also meet this requirement.
Note: Due to the conductive and abrasive nature of metal dusts, there are
no plugs and receptacles made for use in a Group E location.
3†— Junction Box. CPU, ELBD, with ground surface cover.
b— Sec. 502.10(A)(1)(4) and (B(4) Boxes and fittings in Class II Div. 1 have
4†— Junction Box. GR, with screw cover. threaded bosses and are dust Ignitionproof (NEMA 9) for Group E and
when enclosures contain taps, splices or cable terminations. All other
5— Manual Motor Starter. EXMS. boxes and fittings in Class I, Div. 1 and all boxes and fittings in Class II
Div. 2 locations are dusttight. Where not available dusttight, use boxes
6— Receptacle. EFS U-Line. and fittings approved for Class II, Div. 1.

7— Panelboard, EWP, D2P, ALPN, AGPN, APPN, APPF. c— Sec. 502.10(A)(2) and (B)(2) Flexible connections for Div. 1 and Div. 2
include dusttight flexible connectors, liquidtight flexible conduit (both
metal and nonmetallic) with listed fittings, jacketed interlock armor MC
8— Push Button/Pilot Light, EFDB, N2, EFS, EFD, UniCode. cable with Class II, Div. 1 listed connectors and flexible cord for extra
hard usage with bushed fittings.
9— Fixture Hangers. Div. 1—CPU, GRF, EFHC, EFHU, EXJF.
d— Sec. 502.130(B) In Div. 2, luminaires must be suitable for Div. 1 or be
10— Fixture Hangers. Div. 2—JB cushion, GS cushion, AHG cushion. dusttight, temperature tested and marked with maximum lamp wattage
not to exceed Table 500.8(D)(2).
11— Luminaires, Div 1, HID—Codemaster, Codemaster Jr., Mercmaster III,
Mercmaster II. e— Sec. 502.115(A) and (B) Circuit breakers, pushbuttons, switches, motor
controllers in Group E and Div 1 shall be dust ignitionproof. Dusttight
12— Luminaires, Div. 1, Incandescent—A-51, EDTP, EHL. enclosures are suitable for Div 2.

13— Luminaires, Div. 1, Fluorescent—EFU, MMIII Low Profile, APL, PAPL. f— Sec. 502.125 Motors and generators in Class II, Div. 1 are identified for
Class II, Div. 1. For Div. 2 see Table 500.8(D)(2)
14— Flexible Connector. Liquidtight, ST Fittings.
g— Sec. 502.130(A) In Div. 1, luminaires shall be identified for Class II (dust
ignitionproof ) and marked with maximum lamp wattage. Pendant
15— Switches. EFS, EDS, Contender. luminaires are permitted to be suspended by threaded RMC or threaded
IMC stems, or chain. Stems longer than 12 inches must be braced or have
16— Motors for Location. a Class II listed flexible fitting or connector. For wiring not enclosed in
conduit, flexible cord for hard usage with seals shall be used.

◊ Where Class II, Group E dusts are present in hazardous quantities, there are only Div. 1 locations.
† Products Listed for use in Class II, Division 1 and 2 are permitted to be installed in Class II, Zones 21 and 22 locations in accordance with the wiring methods
in NEC® Article 506.

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Zone 1 Zone 2
Groups II A and II B Groups II A and II B

Wall or boundary separating

Zone 1 from Zone 2
20 5f 24 21e 21e
5f 5f 5f 5f 5f 5f 5f 5f 5f 5f
7i 3a 22e
20
5f
18d
18d 19e 19e
19e

18d 4f
4f 19e
11e

18d 14j
5f 5f
5f 5f 24
14j 5f
3l 2b 5f 12e
7c
7c 23e
5f
1b,c 5f
5f 5f
23d 14j 5f 5f
9d 8d 5f 8e
24
14j
5f 4f
1b,c 5f
7c 2b
5f 11e 24b 17
5f 5f
11
5f 16d 5f
11d
16e

5f 16e
13k 5f
17
17 17

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Key to Product National Electric Code® Reference

1— Sealing Fittings. EYSF/M, EYS 1, 2, 3, 16, 26, 36—used with vertical a— Sec. 505.16(B)(4) Seals required within 3.05m (10 ft.) of either
conduits. side of boundary entering or leaving hazardous area.

2— Sealing Fittings. EYF/M, EYS, EYD, EYDM, ESUF/M—used with b— Sec. 505.15(B) Wiring methods for Zone 1 sealing and drainage
vertical or horizontal conduits. per Sec. 505.16. In Zone 2 (505.15(C)) wiring methods are same
as for Div. 2. Sealing and drainage per Sec. 505.16.
3— Sealing Fittings, expanded fill. EYSEF, EYDEF.
c— Sec. 505.15(B) Listed explosionproof fittings and boxes used with
4— Cable, MC-HL, TMCX. rigid, steel IMC or MI cable required.

5— Cable connector, TMCX. See “f ” opposite. d— Sec. 505.20(B) In Zone 1, equipment must be specifically listed
and marked. Equipment listed for Class 1, Div. 1 of the same
gas group and with similar temperature marking (if any) is
6— Unions. UNY-NR, UNF-NR, UNY/F UNL, UNYL/UNFL permitted.

7— Explosionproof Junction Boxes. GR, GRSS, GRF, GUBB, GRU, GRUE, e— Sec. 505.20(C) In Zone 2, equipment suitable for Class 1, Div. 1
AJBEW. or Div. 2 of the same gas group and similar temperature is
permitted.
8— Circuit Breaker or Disconnect Switch. AE, EB, AEXMS, EDS, MD2DS.
f— Sec. 505.15(B)(C) Approved MC-HL cable and listed fittings are
9— Combination Circuit Breaker and Line Starter. AEB, with bolted cover. suitable for use in Zone 1 and Zone 2.

10— Push Button/Pilot Light, factory sealed. EDS, EFDB. g— Sec. 505.16(B)(2). Seals required within 18 inches of all arcing
devices.
11— Push Button/Pilot Light, factory sealed, approved for Zone 1 and Zone 2.
UniCode, EDS, EFD, Div. 2 Contender. i— Sec. 505.9(E), 505.15(B) and 505.20(B) Boxes must be
explosionproof and have 5 full NPT threads engaged when used
12— Switch/Motor Starter, factory sealed. EFD, EFDB. with rigid or IMC conduit. Approved MI cable and fittings
allowed. Approved MC-HL cable allowed with approved cable
connectors.
13— Flexible Coupling. EXGJH, EXLK.
j— Sec. 505.16(E) Drain/breathers must be installed to prevent
14— Drain/Breather, combination. ECDB. accumulation of liquids or condensed vapors.

15— Receptacle, non-factory sealed, interlocked. EBR, JBR. k— Sec. 505.15(B)(2) Flexible connections as at motor terminals must
be listed for Class I, Zone 1 or Division 1 location or can be
16— Receptacle, factory sealed. U-Line, EFS, MD2SR. flexible cord meeting 505.17.

17— Motor for explosionproof location. l— Sec. 505.16(D)(5) Approved expanded fill seals permit up to 40%
fill of cross sectional area of conduit.
18— Luminaires, Zone 1. CodeMaster, CodeMaster Jr., A-51, EFU.

19— Luminaires, Zone 2. Mercmaster III, Mercmaster III-400, Mercmaster

Low Profile, Areamaster.

20— Fixture Hangers, Zone 1. EXJF, EFHC, EFHU.

21— Fixture Hangers, Zone 2. JB, GSU.

22— Flexible Fixture Supports, Zone 2. JB Cushion, AHG Cushion.

23— Panelboard, Zone 1. EWP, ALPN, AGPN, APPN, APPF; Zone 2–D2P.

24— Conduit Boxes, Bodies, Fittings, Zone 2. Form 35, 85, 7, 8, Mogul, JB,
GSU, LBD, RS.

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Aircraft Hanger: A location used for storage or servicing of aircraft in Intrinsically Safe Apparatus: Apparatus in which all the circuits are
which gasoline, or other volatile flammable liquids or flammable gases intrinsically safe.
or any jet fuels are used. It shall not include locations used exclusively
for aircraft that have never contained such liquids or gases, or aircraft Intrinsically Safe Circuit: A circuit in which any spark or thermal
drained and properly purged (unfueled). effect is incapable of causing ignition of a mixture of flammable or
combustible material in air under prescribed test conditions.
Approved:
• Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. Intrinsically Safe Circuits, Different: Different intrinsically
safe circuits are intrinsically safe circuits in which the possible
• Also in many places has been replaced with “identified” and in interconnections have not been evaluated and approved as intrinsically
Article 505 with “listed”. safe.

Associated Apparatus: Apparatus in which the circuits are not Intrinsically Safe System: An assembly of interconnected intrinsically
necessarily intrinsically safe themselves, but that affect the energy in safe apparatus, associated apparatus, and interconnecting cables in that
the intrinsically safe circuits and are relied upon to maintain intrinsic those parts of the system that may be used in hazardous (classified)
safety. Associated apparatus may be either: (1) Electrical apparatus that locations are intrinsically safe circuits.
has an alternative-type protection for use in the appropriate hazardous
(classified) location, or (2) Electrical apparatus not so protected that Listed: Equipment or materials included in a list published by an
shall not be used within a hazardous (classified) location. organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and
concerned with product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection
Bulk Storage Plant: The portion of a property where flammable of production of listed equipment or materials, and whose listing states
liquids are received by tank vessel, pipelines, tank car, or tank vehicle, either that the equipment or material meets appropriate designated
and are stored or blended in bulk for the purpose of distributing such standards or has been tested and found suitable for a specified purpose.
liquids by tank vessel, pipeline, tank car, tank vehicle, portable tank, or
container. Motor Fuel Dispensing Facility: A location where gasoline or other
volatile flammable liquids or liquefied flammable gases are transferred
Control Drawing: A drawing or other document provided by the to the fuel tanks (including auxiliary fuel tanks) of self-propelled
manufacturer of the intrinsically safe or associated apparatus that vehicles or approved containers.
details the allowed interconnections between the intrinsically safe and
associated apparatus. Nonincendive Circuit: A circuit in which any arc or thermal effect
produced, under intended operating conditions of the equipment or
Dust-ignitionproof: Enclosed in a manner that will exclude dusts due to opening, shorting, or grounding of field wiring, is not capable,
and, where installed and protected in accordance with this Code, under specified test conditions, of igniting the flammable gas, vapor,
will not permit arcs, sparks, or heat otherwise generated or liberated or dust-air mixture.
inside of the enclosure to cause ignition of exterior accumulations or
atmospheric suspensions of a specified dust on or in the vicinity of the Qualified Person: One familiar with the construction and operation
enclosure. of the equipment and the hazards involved.

Dusttight: Constructed so that dust will not enter the enclosing case Simple Apparatus: A device that will neither generate nor store more
under specified test conditions. than 1.2 volts, 0.1 ampere, 25 milliwatts, or 20 microjoules.

Explosionproof Apparatus: Apparatus enclosed in a case that is Special Permission: The written consent of the authority having
capable of withstanding an explosion of a specified gas or vapor that jurisdiction.
may occur within it and of preventing the ignition of a specified gas or
vapor surrounding the enclosure by sparks, flashes, or explosion of the Unclassified Location: Takes the place of undefined terms such as
gas or vapor within, and that operates at such an external temperature nonclassified and nonhazardous locations.
that a surrounding flammable atmosphere will not be ignited thereby.
Volatile Flammable Liquid: A flammable liquid having a flash point
Identified (as applied to equipment): Recognizable as suitable for the below 38ºC (100ºF), or a flammable liquid whose temperature is
specific purpose, function, use, environment, application, and so forth, above its flash point, or a Class II combustible liquid having a vapor
where described in a particular Code requirement. pressure not exceeding 40 psia (276 kPa) at 38ºC (100ºF) whose
temperature is above its flash point.

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