NEC article 500 hazardous locations explained: defining the division system

Hazardous locations

Eaton Power System Experience Center (PSEC) engineer and HazLoc Specialist discuss hazardous location division system per NEC article 500.

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YouTube Chapters

0:00 - Introduction
0:30 - Definition of a hazardous location
1:08 - Fire triangle
3:58 - Flammable limit
4:44 - T-rating
05:47 - FAQ