EN 62013-1:2002
(Main)Caplights for use in mines susceptible to firedamp - Part 1: General requirements - Construction and testing in relation to the risk of explosion
General Information
- Abstract
Specifies requirements for the construction and testing of caplights for use in mines susceptible to firedamp (Group I - electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres as defined in IEC 60079-0). It deals only with the risk of caplight becoming a source of ignition. The requirements of IEC 60079-0 do not apply unless specified. Is also applicable to caplights intended for use in mines which have become temporarily endangered by an explosive atmosphere of firedamp.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 18-Mar-2002
- Withdrawal Date
- 31-Jul-2004
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 31 - Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres - General requirements
- Drafting Committee
- CLC/SC 31-4 - Increased safety “e”
- Parallel Committee
- IEC/TC 31 - Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 01-Feb-2009
- Completion Date
- 01-Feb-2009
- Directive
- Not Harmonized94/9/EC - Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX)OJ Ref: C 168/6, C 90/, C 90/24 OJ Date: 11-Apr-2008
Relations
- Effective Date
- 29-Jan-2023
- Refers
IEC 60079-0:1998 - Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 0: General requirements - Effective Date
- 20-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 62013-1:2002 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Caplights for use in mines susceptible to firedamp - Part 1: General requirements - Construction and testing in relation to the risk of explosion". This standard covers: Specifies requirements for the construction and testing of caplights for use in mines susceptible to firedamp (Group I - electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres as defined in IEC 60079-0). It deals only with the risk of caplight becoming a source of ignition. The requirements of IEC 60079-0 do not apply unless specified. Is also applicable to caplights intended for use in mines which have become temporarily endangered by an explosive atmosphere of firedamp.
Specifies requirements for the construction and testing of caplights for use in mines susceptible to firedamp (Group I - electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres as defined in IEC 60079-0). It deals only with the risk of caplight becoming a source of ignition. The requirements of IEC 60079-0 do not apply unless specified. Is also applicable to caplights intended for use in mines which have become temporarily endangered by an explosive atmosphere of firedamp.
EN 62013-1:2002 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.260.20 - Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 62013-1:2002 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 62013-1:2006, IEC 60079-0:1998, EN ISO 10692-1:2001, EN 78:1977, EN 20286-1:1993, EN 60127-2:1991, EN 60529:1991, EN 60455-1:1998, HD 214 S2:1980, EN 62013-2:2000. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 62013-1:2002 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 94/9/EC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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