GB Standards Chinese Standards

GB Standards are vital in China’s process industry, covering safety protocols, equipment specifications, and operational guidelines across sectors like manufacturing, chemicals, and energy. These standards ensure regulatory compliance and maintain safety in complex industrial settings in China. Additionally, they play a key role in quality control, setting safety and performance criteria for products and services in China. Adherence to GB Standards helps international companies adopt best practices, enhance safety, mitigate risks, and maintain both domestic and international competitiveness.

Prime Process Safety Center’s commitment goes beyond mere compliance; we are capable to integrate GB Standards into our methodologies to demonstrate a dedication to excellence. Partner with us to elevate your safety practices, ensuring that your operations not only meet but surpass Chinese Standards, fostering confidence and reliability in your industrial endeavors in China.

Applicable GB Standards

GB 15577 Safety regulations for dust explosion prevention and protection
GB 25285 1 Explosive atmospheres Explosion prevention and protection Part 1: Basic concepts and methodology 
GB/T 15605 Code for pressure venting of dust explosions
GB/T 15604 Terminology for dust explosion prevention
GB 16543 Safety Regulations for Explosion Prevention and Protection on Bituminous Coal Injection System into Blast Furnace
GB 17269 Safety regulation for the prevention and protection of dust explosion in manufacturing powder of aluminum and/or magnesium
GB 17440 Safety Regulations for the Protection of Dust Explosion for Grain processing, Storage and Transportation System
GB 17918 Safety regulations for dust explosion protection in raw grain loading and unloading system in port
GB 19081 Safety Regulations for Dust Explosion Prevention in Feed Processing System
GB 19881   Safety regulation for dust explosion prevention in flax fiber processing system
AQ 4228 Safety code for dust explosion prevention in wood processing systems
AQ 4232 Safety specification for dust explosion protection and prevention in plastic processing system
AQ 4229 Safety specification for the protection of dust explosion for grain silos
AQ 4230 Safety specification for the protection of dust explosion for grain storehouse
AQ 4231 Safety specification for construction and handling equipment maintenance of explosive dust environment in bulk grain port
AQ 4272 Safety specifications for prevention of dust explosions from the mechanical processing of aluminum and magnesium products
AQ 4273 Safety Specifications for Dedusting System Used in Dust Explosion Hazardous Area  
GB 50058 Code for design of electrical installations in explosive atmospheres
GB 50257 Code for construction and acceptance of electric equipment on fire and explosion hazard electrical equipment installation engineering
GB 12158 General guideline for preventing electrostatic accidents 
GB 3836.1 2010  Explosive atmospheres 
Part 1:  Equipment General requirements 
GB 12476   1-Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust―Part 1: General requirements 
GB 12476  2-Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust Part 2: Selection and installation 
GB 12476.3-  3: Classification of areas where combustible dusts are or may be present Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust part
GB 12476.4-  Part 4: Protection by intrinsic safety Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust
GB 12476.5-  Part 5:Protection by enclosures Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust
GB 12476.6-  Part 6: Protection by encapsulation Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust
GB 12476.7-  Part 7: Type of protection Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust
GB 12476.8-  Part 8: Test methods Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust Methods for determining the minimum ignition temperatures of dust 
GB 12476.9-  Part 9: Test methods Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust Method for determining the electrical resistivity of dust in layers 
GB 12476.10-  Part 10: Test methods Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust Method for determining minimum ignition energy of dust/air mixtures 
GB 25286.1- Non electrical equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres Part 1: Basic method and requirements 
GB 25286.2-  Non electrical equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres Part 2: Protection by flow restricting enclosure 
GB 25286.3- Non electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres Part 3: Protection by flameproof enclosure
GB 25286.5- Non electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres Part 5: Protection by constructional safety
GB 25286.6- Nonelectrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres Part 6: Protection by control of ignition source
GB 25286.8- Non electrical equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres Part 8: Protection by liquid immersion
GB 19854- General rules of explosion proof techniques of industrial trucks for explosive atmospheres 
GB/T 29304- Safety guide for explosion protection in explosive hazardous areas 
GB/T 24626   Explosion resistant equipment
GB/T 25445 Explosion suppression systems
GB/T 18154 Technical specification of automatic dust explosion suppression devices 
GB/T 17919 Directives for dust explosion protection for dust collectors in dust explosion hazardous area
GB/T 16428 Determination of the minimum ignition energy of dust cloud
GB/T 16429 Determination of the minimum ignition temperature of dust cloud
GB/T 16430 Determination of the minimum ignition temperature of dust layer
GB/T 16425 Determination for minimum explosive concentration of dust cloud 
GB/T 16426 Determination for maximum explosion pressure and maximum rate of pressure rise of dust cloud 
GB/T 16427 Determination for electrical resistivity of dust in layer
GB/T 15929 Determination of the minimum ignition energy of dust cloud A method of dust falling for double deck shaking sieve (integrated calculation of energy)
GB 3836.1-2010   Part 1: Equipment Explosive atmospheres General requirements 
GB 3836.2-2010   Part 2: Equipment protection by flameproof enclosures “d” Explosive atmospheres
GB 3836.3-2010   Part 3: Equipment protection by increased safety “e” Explosive atmospheres
GB 3836.4-2010   Part 4: Equipment protection by intrinisic safety “i” Explosive atmospheres
GB/T 3836.5-2017   Explosive atmospheres—Part 5:Equipment protection by pressurized enclosure “p“ 
GB/T 3836.6-2017   Explosive atmospheres—Part 6:Equipment protection by liquid immersion“o” 
GB/T 3836.7-2017  Explosive atmospheres—Part 7: Equipment protection by powder filling “q” 
GB 3836.8-2014   Explosive atmospheres―Part 8: Equipment protection by type of protection “n” 
GB 3836.9-2014   Explosive atmospheres―Part 9: Equipment protection by type of protection “m” 
GB 3836.10-1991   Explosive atmospheres―Part 10: Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres: Hermetically sealed electrical apparatus “h” 
GB 3836.11-2008   Explosive atmospheres Part 11: Equipment protection by flameproof enclosures “d” Method of test for ascertainment of maximum experimental safe gap 
GB 3836.12-2008   Explosive atmospheres Part 12: Classification of gases or vapours with air according to their maximum experimental safe gaps and minimum igniting current 
GB 3836.13-2013   Explosive atmospheres—Part 14: Classification of areas—Explosive gas atmosphere 
GB 3836.15-2000   Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Part 15:Electrical installation in hazardous areas (other than mines) 
GB/T 3836.15-2017   Explosive atmospheres—Part 15: Electrical installations design, selection and erection 
GB 3836.16-2006   Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres―Part 16: Inspection and maintenance of electrical installation(other than mines)
GB/T 3836.16-2017   Explosive atmospheres―Part 16: Electrical installations inspection and maintenance 
GB 3836.17-2007   Part 13: Construction and use of rooms or buildings protected by pressurization Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmosphere
GB 3836.18-2010   Explosive atmospheres Part 18: Intrinsically safe system 
GB/T 3836.18-2017   Explosive atmospheres—Part 18: Intrinsically safe electrical systems 
GB 3836.19-2010   Explosive atmospheres Part 19: Fieldbus intrinsically safe concept (FISCO) 
GB 3836.20-2010   Explosive atmospheres Part 20: Equipment with equipment protection level (EPL) Ga 
GB/T 3836.21-2017   Explosive atmospheres—Part 21:Application of quality systems for equipment manufacture 
GB/T 3836.22-2017   Explosive atmospheres—Part 22: Protection of equipment and transmission system using optical radiation 
GB/T 3836.23-2017   Explosive atmospheres—Part 23:Group I,category EPL Ma equipment intended to remain functional in atmospheres endangered by firedamp and/or coal dust 
GB/T 3836.24-2017   Explosive atmospheres—Part 24: Equipment protection by special protection “s”