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6.6 Installation regulations
In the Federal Republic of Germany, various national regulations for the in-
stallation 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:
The USA and Canada have their own regulations. The following are excerpts
from these regulations:
DIN VDE 0100
Installation in power plants with rated voltages up to
1000 V
DIN VDE 0101
Installation in power plants with rated voltages above
1 kV
DIN VDE 0800
Installation and operation in telecommunication plants
including information processing equipment
DIN VDE 0185
lightning protection systems
NFPA 70
National Electrical Code Art. 500 Hazardous Locations
ANSI/ISA-RP
Recommended Practice
12.6-1987
C22.1
Canadian Electrical Code
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