SECTION 1 Electrical Equipment

101. General

1. Electrical systems and equipment are to comply with the Rules and API RP 14FZ.

2. Compliance with industry standards, such as the following, will be specially considered.

(1) API RP 2003

(2) IEEE Std. 242

(3) IEEE C37.06.1

(4) IEEE C37.20.6

(5) IEEE Std. 45

(6) IEEE Std. 142

(7) NFPA 70

(8) NFPA 496

(9) API RP 500

(10) API RP 505

3. The Society is prepared to consider other industry standards and practices for electrical equipment, on a case-by-case basis, with justifications through novel features and comparative analyses to be provided to demonstrate equivalent level of safety to the recognized standards as listed in this Annex, performed in accordance with Ch 1, Sec 1, 103.

4. All electrical components are to be designed to meet safe operating conditions by accounting for maximum and minimum temperatures and vibrations expected during service.

5. Electrical equipment installed in a hazardous area is to be tested in works having the adequate ap- paratus for testing and inspection and to be type approved by the Society.