Help ensure you and your team have the most current knowledge on selecting and installing electrical systems and equipment for safe use in locations classified as hazardous with NFPA 499, 2021 edition.
The presence of combustible dusts in industrial settings where electrical systems and equipment are used represents a significant ignition hazard. NFPA 499, Recommended Practice for the Classification of Combustible Dusts and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas, provides guidance for selecting electrical systems for safe use in Class II hazardous (classified) locations in accordance with relevant codes and standards.
This essential safety document delivers criteria for designating classified areas where combustible dusts are produced, processed, or handled. NFPA 499 is a must-have for:
The 2021 edition is updated for consistency with NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®, 2020 edition, and the latest accepted practices in the chemical process industries.
This recommended practice offers detailed guidelines, classification diagrams, and dust group classifications on an extensive list of combustible dusts.
Revisions to the 2021 edition include:
Help safeguard lives and property in the industrial workplace by complying with NFPA 499, Recommended Practice for the Classification of Combustible Dusts and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas.
Stay on top of safety by ordering your copy of the 2021 edition today.