24 Hazardous Spaces
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24 Hazardous Spaces

  24.1 Where practicable, electrical equipment shall not be installed in a space where petroleum vapour or other hydrocarbon gas may accumulate. When equipment is installed in such a space it shall comply with a recognised standard for prevention of ignition of flammable atmosphere.

  24.2 Any compartment which contains a gas consuming appliance or any compartment into which flammable gas may leak or accumulate, shall be provided with a hydrocarbon gas detector and alarm. The detector and alarm shall be designed to comply with a recognised standard for prevention of ignition of flammable atmosphere.

Parent topic: Part D - Electrical Arrangements
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