IT system - Protection in high fire-risk locations

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Protection by a RCD of sensitivity ≤ 500 mA at the origin of the circuit supplying the fire-risk locations is mandatory in some countries (see Fig. F59). A preferred sensitivity of 300 mA may be adopted.



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Fig. F59: Fire-risk location
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