BS 5501-8:1988
Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres - Encapsulation 'm'

Standard No.

BS 5501-8:1988

Release Date

1988

Published By

British Standards Institution (BSI)

Status

Be replaced 2004-04

Replace By

BS EN 60079-18:2004

BS 5501-8:1988(1999)

Latest

BS EN 60079-18:2015

BS EN 60079-18:2010

BS 5501-8:1988(1999)

Scope

Constructional and test requirements for electrical apparatus, parts of the apparatus and Ex components with rated voltages not exceeding 11 kV. Supplements BS 5501-1:1977.

BS 5501-8:1988 history

• 2015 BS EN 60079-18:2015 Explosive atmospheres. Equipment protection by encapsulation "m"
• 2010 BS EN 60079-18:2009 Explosive atmospheres. Part 18: Equipment protection by encapsulation "m"
• 2004 BS EN 60079-18:2004 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres. Construction, test and marking of type of protection encapsulation "m" electrical apparatus
• 1988 BS 5501-8:1988 Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres - Encapsulation 'm'