This standard specifies the general rules for dust explosion prevention and protection, the structure and layout of the buildings (structures) in areas subject to dust explosion hazards, prevention of dust cloud and dust layer fire, dust explosion control, dust collection system, dust control and cleaning, equipment and facility overhaul and personal protection.
This standard is applicable to the engineering and process design, production and processing, storage, equipment operation and maintenance of the areas subject to dust explosion hazards.
This standard is not applicable to the following areas with dusts, namely, those in coal mines and with fireworks, explosives, powders and strong oxidants.
2 Normative references
The following documents for the application of this document are essential. Any dated reference, just dated edition applies to this document. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 3836.15 Explosive atmospheres - Part 15: Electrical installations design, selection and erection
GB/T 11651 Code of practice for selection of personal protective equipments
GB 12158 General guideline for preventing electrostatic accidents
GB 12476.1 Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust - Part 1: General requirements
GB/T 15605 Guide for pressure venting of dust explosions
GB/T 16758 The classification and technical specification of exhaust hood
GB/T 17919 Directives for dust explosion protection for dust collectors in dust explosion hazardous area
GB/T 18154 Technical specification of automatic dust explosion suppression devices
GB/T 24626 Explosion resistant equipment
GB/T 25445 Explosion suppression systems
GB 50016 Code for fire protection design of buildings
GB 50057 Code for design protection of structures against lightning
GB 50058 Code for design of electrical installations in explosive atmospheres
