Don D Leco
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I have 8 motors in a class 1 div 2 location inside a methane gas compressor building. The enclosures are all TEFC. All the motors are rated class1 div 2.THere is gas detectors located above all the compressors/motors. These detectors will turn on a ventilation system and shut down the motors if they detect methane. My question is are sealoffs required for the power feed,RTD's, and space heaters in these motors? I have an electrical inspector saying yes they are if the motors aren't sealed at the point the wires come out of the frame into the motor junction box. But on the other hand they will not be energized if gas is detected.
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