Definition(s)
Non-Hazardous Area
Area in which an explosive atmosphere is not expected to be present in quantities such as to require special precautions for the construction, installation and use of equipment.
Source: IEC 60079-14:2013, Explosive atmospheres – Part 14: Electrical installations design, selection and erection, Edition 5.0, November 2013. Global Standards
Source: IEC 60079-17:2013, Explosive atmospheres – Part 17: Electrical installations inspection and maintenance, Edition 5.0, November 2013. Global Standards
Non-Hazardous Area
Area in which an explosive gas atmosphere is not expected to be present in quantities such as to require special precautions for the construction, installation and use of apparatus. [IEV 426-03-02, modified]
Source: IEC 61892-7, Mobile and fixed offshore units – Electrical installations – Part 7: Hazardous areas. Global Standards
Non-Hazardous Area
Any area not classified as Zone 0, 1 or 2 and deemed to be non-hazardous with respect to the absence of any possibility of occurrence of a flammable atmosphere.
Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADC Guidelines
Non-Hazardous Area
Non-hazardous areas are those which are not classified as hazardous according to the above definitions.
Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 7, Safety Systems, Hazardous Areas and Fire, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards