Division 2 and Zone 2 Protection Methods

Ease your way into Hazardous Location certification with Division 2 and Zone 2 method of protection

The protection methods that are applicable for Division 2 and Zone 2 environments provides access for electrical products to be installed in the hazardous areas where the hazard is not present under normal operating procedure as defined by divisions and zones. A Division 2 / Zone 2 product can be certified according to the following protection methods:

Encapsulated
Enclosed break
Energy limiting apparatus
Hermetically sealed
Non sparking/arcing parts
Restricted breathing
Sealed or encapsulated device
Simplified pressurization

The chart below provides an overview of safety standards for Division 2 and Zone 2:

Canada	Europe	United States	International
C22.2 No. 213	FM 3600	ISA 12.12.01	IEC 60079-0
CSA C22.2 No. 25	FM 3611	ISA 60079-0	IEC 60079-15
CSA 60079-0		ISA 60079-15	IEC 61242-1-1
CSA 60079-15		ISA 61241-18
CSA 61242-1-1