Electrical equipment permitted for use in hazardous locations must be marked to show the Class, Division (or Zone under NEC Article 505 and CE Section 18), Group, and maximum surface operating temperature or temperature code referenced to a 40°C (104°F) ambient temperature (some exceptions apply). Note that the maximum external temperature of the equipment shall not exceed the minimum ignition temperature of the atmosphere that the equipment is located in.

Electrical equipment approved for operation at ambient temperatures exceeding 40°C shall be marked with the maximum ambient temperature for which the equipment is approved, and the operating temperature or temperature range at that ambient temperature.

Equipment not marked to indicate a division, or marked “Division 1” or “Div. 1”, is suitable for both Division 1 and 2 locations. Equipment marked “Division 2” or “Div. 2” is suitable for Division 2 locations only. Equipment that is listed for a Zone 0 location shall be permitted in a Zone 1 or Zone 2 location of the same gas or vapor. Equipment that is listed for a Zone 1 location shall be permitted in a Zone 2 location of the same gas or vapor.

Equipment is required to be marked with the operating temperature or operating temperature code only if the maximum operating temperature is more than 100°C (212°F).