Codes & Standards – IEC

Electrical Apparatus for the Detection and

Measurement of Flammable Gases –

Part 1. General Requirements and Test Methods

Specifies general requirements for construction and testing and describes the test methods that apply to portable, transportable and fixed apparatus for the detection and measurement of flammable gas or vapor concentrations with air. The apparatus, or parts thereof, are intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.

Published in 1998.

Under revision and to be reissued as:

IEC 60079-29-1

Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres-

Part 29-1  Electrical apparatus for the detection and

measurement of flammable gases- General requirements

and test methods, and

IEC 60079-29-2

Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres- Part 29-2  Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of flammable gases – Guide for the selection, installation, use and maintenance.