NFPA 70 (NEC) Article 500

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gptkbp:instanceOf electrical code article
gptkbp:appliesTo electrical installations in hazardous locations
gptkbp:basisFor Articles 501-504
gptkbp:citation insurance requirements
OSHA regulations
gptkbp:class Class/Division system
gptkbp:covers hazardous (classified) locations
gptkbp:defines gptkb:Division_1
gptkb:Division_2
Class I locations
Class II locations
Class III locations
gptkbp:firstPublished 1947
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label NFPA 70 (NEC) Article 500
gptkbp:location combustible dusts
flammable gases or vapors
ignitable fibers or flyings
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:NFPA_70_(National_Electrical_Code)
gptkbp:provides protection techniques for hazardous locations
requirements for equipment in hazardous locations
wiring methods for hazardous locations
gptkbp:publishedBy gptkb:National_Fire_Protection_Association
gptkbp:replacedBy Zone system in some cases (Articles 505, 506)
gptkbp:requires approved equipment
proper sealing and protection
special wiring methods
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:ANSI/NFPA_70
gptkbp:updated every NEC revision cycle
gptkbp:usedBy contractors
inspectors
electrical engineers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:IEC_60079
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7