The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002

2.  In particular, the following categories of equipment must be used in the zones indicated, provided they are suitable for gases, vapours, mists, dusts or mists and dusts, as appropriate:

  • in zone 0 or zone 20, category 1 equipment,

  • in zone 1 or zone 21, category 1 or 2 equipment,

  • in zone 2 or zone 22, category 1, 2 or 3 equipment.