The Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 No. 90

SCHEDULE 1 ESSENTIAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR EQUIPMENT AND PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS

General requirements

Marking

5.—(1) All equipment and protective systems shall be marked legibly and indelibly with the following minimum particulars—

(a) name, registered trade name or registered trade mark, and address of the manufacturer;

(b) CE marking (see Annex II to RAMS);

(c) designation of series or type;

(d) batch or serial number, if any;

(e) year of construction;

(f) the specific marking of explosion protection

followed by the symbol of the equipment-group and category;

(g) for equipment-group II,

(i) the letter `G’ (concerning explosive atmospheres caused by gases, vapours or mists); or

(ii) the letter `D’ (concerning explosive atmospheres caused by dust); or

(iii) both the letter `G’ (concerning explosive atmospheres caused by gases, vapours or mists) and the letter `D’ (concerning explosive atmospheres caused by dust).

(2) Furthermore, where necessary, they shall also be marked with all information essential to their safe use.