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Static ignition hazard prevention

Fires may be started by one or several of die following so-called "common fire hazards matches and cigarets, rubbish (spontaneous ignition), locomotive sparks, mechanical spartks, friction, open-flame devices, heating appliances, electric wiring and equipment, static electricity and lightning. The primary object of fire prevention and extinction is to avoid loss of life and personal... [Pg.415]

Other Ignition Sources Hazardous classification of locations for electrical installations is covered in Articles 500-504 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) (NFPA 70). Proper hazardous classification is essential for safety and for prevention of explosion and fire losses. Class 1 in the NEC is for vapors and gases in the United States, in brief. Division 1 of Class 1 includes those locations where flammable concentrations exist continuously or frequently. Division 2 includes locations where flammable concentrations may exist only in case of accidental escape of vapors or gases, or in case of abnormal operation of equipment. Static electricity, which causes fires and explosions with flammable vapors and gases, is covered later in Sec. 26. Cither ignition sources include friction and impact plus rubbing with rubbing... [Pg.2072]

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