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title: "Equipment Protection Level (EPL): Gb"
description: "**Zones of Use**: Increased Safety equipment may be used in **Zones 1 & 2,** unless a risk assessment, taking into account the possible consequences of an explosion, indicates differently. **Ambient Conditions:**-20°C to +40°C, unless otherwise marked."
url: "https://www.eicstech.com/kb/increased-safety-ex-e/basics-on-equipment-protection-level-gb/"
updated: "2022-06-01"
category: Explosion Proof Basics / Increased Safety (Ex e)
---

# Equipment Protection Level (EPL): Gb

**Zones of Use**: Increased Safety equipment may be used in **Zones 1 & 2,** unless a risk assessment, taking into account the possible consequences of an explosion, indicates differently.

**Ambient Conditions:**-20°C to +40°C, unless otherwise marked.