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SEL Number: 19GN-00-FANE
Title: Fan, Intrinsically Safe, Exhaust


Last Updated: 7/8/2022 2:59:11 PM

Previous SEL Number: 19GN-00-FANE

Description: Intrinsically safe exhaust fan for ventilation of confined spaces or enclosed areas with contaminated atmospheres.

ImportantFeatures: Positive or negative pressure.

Operating Considerations: Intrinsically safe equipment is defined as "equipment and wiring which is incapable of releasing sufficient electrical or thermal energy under normal or abnormal conditions to cause ignition of a specific hazardous atmospheric mixture in its most easily ignited concentration." (ISA-RP12.6)

Products should be listed in accordance with NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
70.

Concerns regarding discharge air. If exhausting gases and vapors from an enclosed area, consideration should be given to the target discharge area, and possible recirculation of the exhaust gases should be considered.

Training Requirements: Core Training: OSHA 1910.146, NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
470 Chapter 4, 6, and 8 as applicable, NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
2500.
Initial Training: Minimal (<1 day)
Sustainment Training: Minimal (<1 day)

Mandatory Standards:

Applicable Standards and References:


MSSL:
  • HazMat: Response Team
  • Maritime
  • Law Enforcement: SWAT/Tactical Team
  • REL: Full Canadian Recommended Equipment List
  • REL: LOS-1, Multi-Agency Intervention
  • REL: LOS-2, Scout/Reconnaissance Mission