Are explosion-proof features required for maintenance tools at high and medium pressure natural gas gate stations?
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Regular inspections, maintenance, and other tasks are carried out at urban natural gas high and medium pressure gate stations. Are there any requirements regarding the tools used (such as wrenches) during maintenance? For example, explosion-proof tools (made of copper) must be used. These tools are extremely expensive....
As required, in accordance with Article 28 of the Regulations on Safety in Explosive Hazardous Areas, motor vehicles used in such areas must have effective explosion-proof measures in place. The tools and protective equipment used by operators must meet explosion-proof requirements. Natural gas high-pressure stations are classified as explosion-hazardous areas; therefore, tools that do not generate sparks should be used