Groups and Categories of Apparatus

Apparatus are classified into groups and categories:

Group of apparatus I – applies to apparatus for mining operations above ground and underground that may be endangered by methane gas and/or inflammable dusts. This group is subdivided into the categories M1 and M2

Group of apparatus II – applies to apparatus for use in all other areas which may be subject to the hazard of an explosive atmosphere. This group is subdivided into the categories 1, 2 and 3.

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