SPECIAL OCCUPANCIES

hazardous locations (classified)

Hazardous (Classified) locations are very important to understand. Identifying and installing equipment in these locations to code with methods such as explosion proof seals, purged enclosures or intrinsically safe wiring is essential. These sites include code specific requirements for equipment and clearances. Having an electrical company familiar with these special requirements will help keep costs down and help ensure your site is safe. Some of these locations include:

• Water treatment sites, sewage lift stations, digestors, and headworks

• Gas stations, refineries, fuel storage containers

• Commercial garages, aircraft hangars, storage plants

• Locations for combustible dusts or ignitable fibers

enterainment venues

Locations like movie theaters, production stages and carnivals have special code requirements. Consideration must be given to account for electronic equipment and lights around a high volume of people. These locations include:

• Assembly halls, restaurants, schools, churches, auditoriums

• Theaters, audience areas for motion pictures, television studios, performance stages

• Circuses, carnivals, amusement parks

HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

Health Care Facilities have some of the most stringent rules for electricity. These facilities require uninterruptible power sources, maintenance testing, alarm monitoring and other special electronic equipment.

docks and marinas

Electricity near water, for boats or other floating structures, involves a high risk of shock. Additionally, the harsh waterfront environment can wreak havoc on electrical wires and equipment. It is important to take proper precautions and install equipment to code when near water.