All hazardous area lighting must demonstrate compliance to ATEX directives – providing assurance that the luminaire should not cause an explosion during routine operation. There are many examples of applications which may require hazardous area lighting, including:
- Petrol Stations
- Flour and paper mills
- Garages
- Chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturers
- Painting workshops
- Bakeries or other food manufacturers
The below table summarises the definition of ATEX zones: