What is a Hazardous Area?

Hazardous locations are defined as places where concentrations of flammable gases, vapors, or dusts occur. Electrical equipment that is installed in hazardous locations are designed and tested to ensure that it does not initiate an explosion, due to arcing contacts or high surface temperature of the equipment.

Guardian Telecom’s Knowledge Base provides general information on ATEX Hazardous Areas & Hazardous and Classified Locations.