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HAZARDOUS (CLASSIFIED) LOCATIONS

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Nature of Hazardous Substances

The gases and vapors of Class I locations are broken into four groups by the National Electric Code: A, B, C, and D. These materials are grouped according to:
  • The ignition temperature of the substance
  • Its explosion pressure
  • Other flammable characteristics.

To learn more about each Class I location group, click on the terms below.

Pop-UpGroup A
Pop-UpGroup B
Pop-UpGroups C and D

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