Hazardous area classification
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The EI has conducted numerous research initiatives to develop the technical content in Model code of safe practice Part 15: Area classification code for installations handling flammable fluids (EI 15, formerly referred to as IP 15). EI 15 is a well-established, internationally accepted publication that provides methodologies for hazardous area classification around equipment storing or handling flammable fluids in the drilling, production, processing, distribution and retail sectors. It constitutes a sector-specific approach to achieving the hazardous area classification requirements for flammable fluids, as required in the EU through Directive 99/92/EC, implemented in UK law by the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR).