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  • AS/NZS 2430.3.6:2004

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    Classification of hazardous areas Examples of area classification - Laboratories, including fume cupboards and flammable medical agents

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    Published date:  20-05-2004

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    Specifies guidance on the classification of areas associated with laboratories, fume cupboards and the use of flammable medical agents. It includes specified examples of classification for such areas. To be read in conjunction with AS/NZS2430.3.1.

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    This Standard provides examples of area classification for areas associated with laboratories and fume cupboards and the use of flammable medical agents. It is part of the AS/NZS 2430.3 series, which recommends the classification of several commonly occurring situations and should be read in conjunction with AS/NZS 2430.3.1.

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    Committee MS-011
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status AvailableSuperseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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    First published in Australia as part of AS 1076.2-1977.AS 2430.1 first published 1981.AS 1076.2-1977 and AS 2430.1-1981 revised, amalgamated and designated AS 2430.1-1982.AS 2430.1-1982 revised and redesignated in part as AS 2430.3-1987.Second edition 1991.First published in New Zealand as part of NZS 6101P:1972.Revised and redesignated in part as NZS 6101.3:1991.AS 2430.3-1991 and NZS 6101.3:1991 revised, amalgamated and redesignated in part as AS/NZS 2430.3.6:1997.Second edition 2004. Originated in Australia as part of AS 1076.2-1977. Originated in New Zealand as part of NZS 6101P:1972. Previous edition AS/NZS 2430.3.6:1997. Second edition 2004. Reissued incorporating Amendment No. 1 (March 2007).

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    AS/NZS 60079.10:2004 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Classification of hazardous areas (IEC 60079-10:2002 MOD)
    AS/NZS 2430.3.1:2004 Classification of hazardous areas Examples of area classification - General
    AS/NZS 2381.1:1999 Electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres - Selection, installation and maintenance General requirements
    AS/NZS 2243.8:2001 Safety in laboratories - Fume cupboards

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