IEC/TC 31 - Equipment for explosive atmospheres
To prepare and maintain international standards relating to equipment for use where there is a hazard due to the possible presence of explosive atmospheres of gases, vapours, mists or combustible dusts
Equipements pour atmosphères explosives
Préparer et maintenir des normes internationales concernant le matériel électrique utilisable dans les atmosphères explosibles sous forme de gaz, vapeurs, brouillards ou poussières combustibles.
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IEC/TC 31 is a Technical Committee within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It is named "Equipment for explosive atmospheres" and is responsible for: To prepare and maintain international standards relating to equipment for use where there is a hazard due to the possible presence of explosive atmospheres of gases, vapours, mists or combustible dusts This committee has published 165 standards.
IEC/TC 31 develops ISO standards in the area of Information technology. The scope of work includes: To prepare and maintain international standards relating to equipment for use where there is a hazard due to the possible presence of explosive atmospheres of gases, vapours, mists or combustible dusts Currently, there are 165 published standards from this technical committee.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent, non-governmental international organization that develops and publishes international standards. Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, ISO brings together experts from 170+ member countries to share knowledge and develop voluntary, consensus-based standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges.
A Technical Committee (TC) in ISO is a group of experts responsible for developing international standards in a specific technical area. TCs are composed of national member body delegates and work through consensus to create standards that meet global industry needs. Each TC may have subcommittees (SCs) and working groups (WGs) for specialized topics.