AS/NZS 2430.3.7:2004

Specifies guidance on the classification of areas associated with gas recovery, sewage treatment plants and sewage pumping plants. It includes specific examples of classification for areas basically related with methane occurrences. The examples provided can be extended to coal seam gas recovery and biodigestion of farm wastes. To be read in conjunction with AS/NZS2430.3.1.

This Standard provides examples of area classification for areas associated with gas recovery, sewage treatment plants and sewage pumping plants. It is basically concerned with methane occurrences and can be extended to coal seam gas recovery and biodigestion of farm wastes. 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.

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 2430.3.7:1997.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 2430.3.7:1997. Second edition 2004.