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We did an electrical installation using Rigid Metallic Conduit and Crouse Hinds GUA Fittings for a Class 1 Div 2 Group C & D hazardous location. Per Crouse Hinds catalog, the GUA fittings are rated for Class 1 Div 1/2 Groups C/D.
The customer has recently updated their specification to Class 1 Div 2 Groups B/C/D.
Per my understanding of the NEC, specifically, 501.10 (B) (4), since we have seals at the enclosure (point of termination) and all field devices are nonarcing components &/or rated for the area, these GUA fittings sould still be acceptable.
It is my understanding that being a Class 1 Div 2 area, the boxes may be general purpose (F7, F9, GUA) regardless the gas group, since the additional requirements have been met. If this were a Class 1 Div 1 area, the GUA fittings would not be acceptable.
Is this correct or have I missed something? I'm just needing to get a handle on the code explanation.
Thanks,
-Sam-
The customer has recently updated their specification to Class 1 Div 2 Groups B/C/D.
Per my understanding of the NEC, specifically, 501.10 (B) (4), since we have seals at the enclosure (point of termination) and all field devices are nonarcing components &/or rated for the area, these GUA fittings sould still be acceptable.
It is my understanding that being a Class 1 Div 2 area, the boxes may be general purpose (F7, F9, GUA) regardless the gas group, since the additional requirements have been met. If this were a Class 1 Div 1 area, the GUA fittings would not be acceptable.
Is this correct or have I missed something? I'm just needing to get a handle on the code explanation.
Thanks,
-Sam-