EVS-EN 60079-14:2014

EN 60079-14 describes specific requirements for the design, selection, erection and initial inspection of electrical installations in explosive atmospheres. On-going inspection, maintenance and repair aspects also play an important role in the control of hazardous area installations. Where the equipment has to meet other environmental conditions, for example, protection against water and resistance to corrosion, additional protection requirements may be necessary. The requirements of EN 60079-14 apply only to the use of equipment under standard atmospheric conditions.

EN 60079-14 applies to all electrical equipment including fixed, portable, transportable and personal, and installations, permanent or temporary. Toxic risks that are associated with flammable gases, liquids and dusts are not included in this standard.

The international standard has been approved in Europe as EN 60079-14:2014 without any modification and it supersedes EN 60079-14:2008.