Installation Regulations - WAGO 750 Series Manual

228 • Use in Hazardous Environments

Installation Regulations

11.6 Installation Regulations
In the Federal Republic of Germany, various national regulations for the
installation in explosive areas must be taken into consideration. The basis
being the ElexV complemented by the installation regulation DIN VDE
0165/2.91. The following are excerpts from additional VDE regulations:
DIN VDE 0100
DIN VDE 0101
DIN VDE 0800
DIN VDE 0185
The USA and Canada have their own regulations. The following are excerpts
from these regulations:
NFPA 70
ANSI/ISA-RP
12.6-1987
C22.1
Installation in power plants with rated voltages up to
1000 V
Installation in power plants with rated voltages above
1 kV
Installation and operation in telecommunication plants
including information processing equipment
lightning protection systems
National Electrical Code Art. 500 Hazardous Locations
Recommended Practice
Canadian Electrical Code
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