Rules to follow are in Article 504.
Some important highlights:
Intrinsically safe systems must be installed in accordance
with the control drawing.
Intrinsically safe systems can be installed in hazardous locations
using ANY OF THE WIRING METHODS USED FOR UNCLASSIFIED LOCATIONS
HOWEVER,
SEALOFFS MAY BE REQUIRED. SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS MUST
BE ADHERED TO.
BONDING MUST BE PER 250.100.
CIRCUITS, RACEWAYS AND CABLE TRAYS MUST BE IDENTIFIED "INTRINSICALLY
SAFE".
Identification:
Raceways, cable trays, and other wiring methods for intrinsically safe
system wiring shall be identified with permanently affixed labels with the
wording “Intrinsic Safety Wiring” or equivalent. The labels shall be located
so as to be visible after installation and placed so that they may be readily
traced through the entire length of the installation. Intrinsic safety circuit
labels shall appear in every section of the wiring system that is separated
by enclosures, walls, partitions, or floors. Spacing between labels shall
not be more than 7.5 m (25 ft).
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