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Zone 1 covers areas where an explosive gas atmosphere is likely to occur during normal operation, though not continuously — a middle tier of risk between Zone 0 (continuous presence) and Zone 2 (unlikely, brief presence).\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Fixtures rated for Zone 1 must also be matched to the specific gas group and temperature class relevant to the site, similar to the gas group and T-code requirements under the North American Class\/Division system.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eZone System vs. Class\/Division System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  These are two different frameworks for classifying the same underlying hazard type:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZone system (IEC\/ATEX)\u003c\/strong\u003e: used in most international markets, with Zone 0, 1, and 2 for gas hazards (and Zone 20, 21, 22 for dust).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass\/Division system (NEC)\u003c\/strong\u003e: used primarily in North America, with Class I Division 1 and 2 for gas hazards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Zone 1 roughly corresponds to Class 1 Division 1 under the NEC system, though the two frameworks aren't a precise one-to-one match — confirm which system your specific project or region requires.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere Zone 1 Is Needed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternational facilities using IEC\/ATEX standards\u003c\/strong\u003e — projects outside North America or specified to international code\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLNG and petrochemical sites outside North America\u003c\/strong\u003e — regions where Zone classification is the governing standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultinational projects requiring dual classification compliance\u003c\/strong\u003e — facilities needing both NEC and IEC compliance documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifying the Right Fixture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Confirm which classification system (Zone or Class\/Division) governs your specific project, since specification documents, certifying bodies, and compliance documentation differ between the two. 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These robust lights offer a wide lumen range from 7,000 to 30,000 lumens with an efficiency of up to 180 lumens per watt, ensuring both brightness and energy savings, with easy installation and multiple beam angles and color temperatures to suit various applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafety is a key focus of the Block Max Series, with high protection ratings such as Ex eb mb IIC T5 Gb for gas, Ex tb IIIC T85℃ Db for dust, and IP66\/67 for dust-tight and waterproof capabilities. 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