How Do I Know If I Have a Class II-Rated Environment?

And what division is it?

Is your area a hazardous location? There are hundreds of criteria that go into the classification, but if you have a Class II-rated environment in your facility, it means you have dust. - A specific type and a specific amount. You'll probably learn more about it in your Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA), but SonicAire can help you determine your facility classification in this You Ask. We Answer. - "How Do I Know if I Have a Class II-Rated Environment?" 

Can You DIY Your Classification Determination?

After determining your facility's classification, you'll still need to answer the question, "Which division is my facility?" There are official authorities on these determinations (an AHJ or Authority Having Jurisdiction), but for your own preparation, you likely can figure it out on your own.

In this video, we take a closer look at the factors that go into the determination and some tips for making the determination yourself, like:

🧪 A Go/No-Go test

📋 The specific standard, NFPA 499, "Recommended Practice for the Classification of Combustible Dusts and of Hazardous Locations for Electrical Installations."

🔎 Local building inspector, fire marshal, or governmental authority