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codes of practices for intrinsically safe equipment that is, safe flame or explosion 
proof apparatus; 
(o) cable gland and bolted cable coupler shall be constructed and installed in 
conformity with relevant recognised international standards for flame or explosion 
proof fitting of the type; 
(p) wiring activities in the midstream and downstream petroleum industry shall be —  
(i) in a manner which protects from abrasion, being trampled on or burnt by 
hot piping,  
(ii) insulated to resist weather, chemical and handling to avoid short circuits, 
and  
(iii) inspected frequently, as required in compliance with the national, 
international codes or similar Institute of Electrical Engineers Codes 
and good oil field practices;  
  
(q) apparatus, cable, fitting and any other electrical material shall be installed and 
maintained to ensure that the flame proof or explosion proof characteristics are 
not invalidated; 
(r) apparatus used for communication purpose within a dangerous area, shall be 
certified intrinsically safe in conformity with acceptable and recognised standards; 
(s) control device shall conform to industry best practice, with respect to design, 
installation and maintenance, and safety guards shall be incorporated as 
applicable, to avoid accidents; 
(t) pressure gauge used within hydrocarbon handling installations shall be — 
  
(i) inspected and calibrated for accuracy at intervals not exceeding 12 
months,  
(ii) tagged with relevant maintenance details; 
 
(u) pressure vessel and its fittings in operation shall be regularly examined in 
accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and where no 
recommendations exist, then inspection shall be carried out in accordance with 
best practice; 
(v) records of every inspection carried out under these Regulations shall be maintained 
and made available to the Authority on demand;