Chapter 7 Electrical Systems

7.1 Scope.
This chapter shall apply to areas where Class I liquids are stored or handled and to areas where Class II or Class III liquids are stored or
handled at or above their flash points. 7.2 Definitions Specific to Chapter 7. (Reserved)

7.3 General Requirements.

7.3.1 Electrical utilization equipment and wiring shall not constitute a source of ignition for any
ignitible vapor that might be present under normal operation or because of a spill. Compliance with
7.3.2 through 7.3.7.1 shall be deemed as meeting the requirements of this section.
7.3.2 All electrical utilization equipment and wiring shall be of a type specified by and installed in
accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.
7.3.3* Table 7.3.3 shall be used to delineate and classify areas for the purpose of installation of
electrical utilization equipment and wiring under normal operating conditions.
A.7.3.3 For additional information, see NFPA 497, Recommended Practice for the
Classification of Flammable Liquids, Gases, or Vapors and of Hazardous (Classified)
Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas.
1The release of Class I liquids can generate vapors to the extent that the entire building, and possibly an area surrounding it, should be
considered a Class I, Division 2, or Zone 2 location.
2When classifying extent of area, consideration should be given to the fact that tank cars or tank vehicles can be spotted at varying
points. Therefore, the extremities of the loading or unloading positions should be used.

7.3.4 A classified area shall not extend beyond a floor, wall, roof, or other solid partition that has no
openings within the classified area.
7.3.5 The designation of classes, divisions, and zones shall be as defined in Chapter 5 of NFPA 70,
National Electrical Code.
7.3.6 The area classifications listed in Table 7.3.3 are based on the premise that all applicable
requirements of this code have been met. If this is not the case, the authority having jurisdiction shall
have the authority to classify the extent of the area.
7.3.7* Where the provisions of 7.3.1 through 7.3.6 require the installation of electrical equipment
suitable for Class I, Division 1 or 2, or Zone 1 or 2 locations, ordinary electrical equipment, including
switchgear, shall be permitted to be used if installed in a room or enclosure that is maintained under
positive pressure with respect to the classified area.
7.3.7.1 Ventilation make-up air shall be taken from an uncontaminated source.
7.4 Application of Area Classification. (Reserved)

Chapter 8 Reserved