Hazardous Location Classifications Quiz

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An atmosphere that contains a volatile gas during normal operation of the equipment would be considered a _____ location.

  • Class I, Division 1 (correct)
  • Class III, Division 1
  • Class I, Division 2
  • Class II, Division 1

A cabinet manufacturer has separate areas for woodworking and application of the final finishes. How would these areas be classified?

  • Class I for the finishing areas and Class III for the woodworking areas (correct)
  • Class II for the entire plant
  • Class I for the entire plant
  • Class I for the finishing areas and Class II for the woodworking areas

An atmosphere that normally contains gasoline vapors would fall into Group _____.

  • Group A
  • Group C
  • Group B
  • Group D (correct)

Which of the following locations requires the use of a totally enclosed generator?

<p>All of these choices are correct (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rigid metal conduit is acceptable in a Class I, Division 1 environment.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

One way to prevent explosions is to reduce the concentration of explosive vapor using appropriate ventilation.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When you are standing at a pump dispensing gasoline, you are located in a _____ area.

<p>Class I, Division 2 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

All conduit systems running beneath a hazardous location are not considered hazardous as long as they are embedded in concrete.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Grounding is not required for the metal noncurrent-carrying parts of gasoline dispensers.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The NEC® only contains requirements for equipment located within 5 feet above an airplane engine.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Anesthetizing gas storage rooms are considered _____ locations.

<p>Class I, Division 1 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The NEC® requirements for essential electrical systems in hospitals are covered in _____ .

<p>NEC Article 517, Part III (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Installations in petrochemical facilities are regulated by _____.

<p>All of these choices are correct (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

As-built modifications to installations in petrochemical facilities are acceptable as long as the job superintendent has been informed.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Manufacturers' data for explosion-proof equipment is available _____ .

<p>All of these choices are correct (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

All of the following are potential ignition sources, except _____.

<p>portable aluminum tools (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Class I, Division 1, Group C fittings can be used for _____ locations.

<p>locations classified as either Group C or Group D (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Hazardous Location Classifications

  • Class I, Division 1 is designated for areas with volatile gases present during normal operations.
  • Class I finishing areas contain volatile gases, while woodworking areas are classified as Class III due to easily ignitable fibers.

Groups of Hazardous Atmospheres

  • Gasoline vapors present in an area classify it as Class I, Division 1, Group D.

Generator Requirements

  • All classes of hazardous locations require the use of a totally enclosed generator to prevent ignition sources.

Equipment and Safety

  • Rigid metal conduit is acceptable in Class I, Division 1 environments.
  • Appropriate ventilation can help reduce explosive vapor concentrations to prevent explosions.
  • Class I, Division 2 is applicable to locations like gasoline dispensing pumps.

Conduit and Grounding Safety Regulations

  • Conduit systems beneath hazardous locations are considered hazardous if they have connections into those areas.
  • Metal noncurrent-carrying parts of gasoline dispensers must be effectively grounded.

National Electrical Code (NEC) Regulations

  • NEC requires arcing equipment below 10 feet from an airplane engine be totally enclosed to avoid spark hazards.
  • The NEC specifies requirements for essential electrical systems in hospitals in Article 517, Part III.

Regulatory Oversight in Petrochemical Facilities

  • Installations in petrochemical facilities are regulated by the NEC, state agencies, and local agencies.
  • Changes to installations in petrochemical facilities must be resubmitted to all governing agencies.

Equipment Standards and Ignition Sources

  • Manufacturers’ data for explosion-proof equipment can be obtained from local distributors, manufacturer representatives, or directly from factories.
  • Portable aluminum tools do not spark upon impact and are therefore not considered ignition sources in hazardous locations.

Group C and D Fittings

  • Class I, Division 1, Group C fittings can be used in locations classified as either Group C or Group D.

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