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IEC 60079-0 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 0: General requirements

IEC 60079-1 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 1: Construction and verification test of flameproof enclosures of electrical apparatus

IEC 60079-1-1 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 1-1: Flameproof enclosures "d" - Method of test for ascertainment of maximum experimental safe gap

IEC 60079-2 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 2: Electrical apparatus - type of protection "p"

IEC 60079-3 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 3: Spark-test apparatus for intrinsically-safe circuits

IEC 60079-4 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 4: Method of test for ignition temperature

IEC 60079-5 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 5: Powder filling "q"

IEC 60079-6 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 6: Oil immersion "o"

IEC 60079-7 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 7: Increased safety "e"

IEC 60079-10 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 10: Classification of hazardous areas

IEC 60079-11 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 11: Intrinsic safety "i"

IEC 60079-14 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 14: Electrical installations in hazardous areas (other than mines)

IEC 60079-15 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 15: Electrical apparatus with type of protection "n"

IEC 60079-17 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 17: Inspection and maintenance of electrical installations in hazardous areas (other than mines)

IEC 60079-18 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 18: Encapsulation "m"

IEC 60079-19 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 19: Repair and overhaul for apparatus used in explosive atmospheres (other than mines or explosives)

IEC 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)

IEC 61241-1-1 Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust - Part 1-1: Electrical apparatus protected by enclosures and surface temperature limitation - Specification for apparatus

IEC 61241-1-2 Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust - Part 1-2: Electrical apparatus protected by enclosures and surface temperature limitation - Selection, installation and maintenance

IEC 61241-2-1 Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust - Part 2: Test methods - Section 1: Methods for determining the minimum ignition temperatures of dust

IEC 61241-2-2 Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust - Part 2: Test methods - Section 2: Method for determining the electrical resistivity of dust in layers

IEC 61241-2-3 Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust - Part 2: Test methods - Section 3: Method for determining minimum ignition energy of dust/air mixtures

IEC 61241-3 Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust - Part 3: Classification of areas where combustible dusts are or may be present

IEC 61779-1 Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of flammable gases - Part 1: General requirements and test methods

IEC 61779-2 Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of flammable gases - Part 2: Performance requirements for group I apparatus indicating a volume fraction up to 5% methane in air

IEC 61779-3 Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of flammable gases - Part 3: Performance requirements for group I apparatus indicating a volume fraction up to 100% methane in air

IEC 61779-4 Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of flammable gases - Part 4: Performance requirements for group II apparatus indicating a volume fraction up to 100% lower explosive limit

IEC 61779-5 Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of flammable gases - Part 5: Performance requirements for group II apparatus indicating a volume fraction up to 100% gas

IEC 61779-6 Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of flammable gases - Part 6: Guide for the selection, installation, use and maintenance of apparatus for the detection and measurement of flammable gases

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