IEC/SC 31G - Intrinsically-safe apparatus
To prepare and maintain international standards relating to intrinsically safe electrical apparatus and systems for use where there is a hazard due to the possible presence of explosive atmospheres of gases, vapours, mists or combustible dusts.
Matériels à sécurité intrinsèque
Normalisation dans le domaine des systèmes et appareils à sécurité intrinsèque quand des circuits se trouvent placés totalement ou partiellement dans des atmosphères gazeuses potentiellement explosives.
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IEC/SC 31G is a Subcommittee within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It is named "Intrinsically-safe apparatus" and is responsible for: To prepare and maintain international standards relating to intrinsically safe electrical apparatus and systems 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 12 standards.
IEC/SC 31G develops ISO standards in the area of Information technology. The scope of work includes: To prepare and maintain international standards relating to intrinsically safe electrical apparatus and systems 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 12 published standards from this subcommittee.
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 Subcommittee (SC) in ISO operates under a Technical Committee and focuses on a specific subset of the TC's scope. Subcommittees develop standards and technical specifications in their specialized area, reporting to their parent Technical Committee. They may also have working groups for detailed technical work.