What conditions are required for flexible cords and attachment plugs to be used in hazardous areas?

What will be an ideal response?


When they are used, they must comply with the following conditions:

1.Be approved for extra-hard usage.
2.Contain a separate grounding conductor.
3.Be properly connected to terminals or supply conductors.
4.Be supported by clamps in such a manner that no tension is transmitted to the terminal connection.
5.Be supplied with seals to prevent the entrance of flammable vapors in a Class I location, flammable dust in a Class II location, or the entrance of fibers in a Class III location.

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