Resources
Industries we light
Hazardous environments demand specific certifications. Plain-English guides on classification, code compliance, and what we spec for every industry, fact-checked against NFPA, NEC, CSA, and CEC primaries. Browse the full hazardous lighting catalog by classification, or read more about NemaLED as a hazardous location lighting supplier in Canada.
Food Processing
IP69K washdown, allergen seal, Class II Div 2 dust.
Paint Booth
Class I Div 1 inside, Div 2 perimeter — what passes ESA + RBQ.
Cannabis Extraction
Whole-room C1D1, T4 fixtures, exhaust interlock.
Grain Handling
Class II Div 1/2 dust hazard, IP6X seal, group G.
Oil & Gas
Class I Div 1/2 wellheads, separators, tank batteries.
Chemical Plant
Class I + Class II overlap, group selection by process.
Wastewater Treatment
H₂S + methane in headworks — Class I Div 1/2 zones.
Pharmaceutical
Solvent storage + cleanroom hazloc compliance.
Battery Rooms
Hydrogen Group B, Class I Div 2 — Telecom + UPS.
Aircraft Hangar
NFPA 409 zones, Class I Div 2, fuel-vapor classification.
Mining
Surface + underground, dust + methane combined hazards.
Marine
Saltwater corrosion + hazloc — IP66/IP67, marine listings.
Learn the basics
Plain-English explainers on classifications, cabling, code differences, and installation practice.
LED High Bay Lighting Buying Guide: Watts, Lumens, and Mounting Height
Mounting height, lumens, spacing, and when hazloc or high-temp applies.
Read →Vapor-Tight vs Jelly Jar vs Jam Jar: The Same Fixture, Three Names
Vapor-tight, jelly jar, jam jar: same fixture, three names explained.
Read →What Makes a Light Fixture Industrial-Rated?
IP, IK, ambient, corrosion, surge: what actually makes a fixture industrial.
Read →LED Wall Pack Buying Guide: Full Cutoff vs Semi-Cutoff
Full cutoff vs semi-cutoff, wattage, mounting height, and control options.
Read →How to Choose a Hazardous-Location Lighting Supplier in Canada
What to ask a hazloc lighting supplier: CSA listing, Class, Division, T-code.
Read →Why LED High Bays Keep Failing Early in Hot Plants
High bay failing early in a hot plant? Ambient heat is usually the cause.
Read →Why Lights Keep Failing in Your Plant: A Root-Cause Checklist
Root-cause checklist for plant lighting that dies early: heat, dust, ingress.
Read →Foundry Lighting Failure: Why Standard Fixtures Don't Survive the Heat
Why standard high bays fail fast in foundries, and what to check first.
Read →Explosion-Proof Wall Packs: What the Term Means (and What to Spec Instead)
What explosion-proof wall pack really means, and what to spec instead.
Read →Class I, Division 2 High Bay Lighting: What Changes vs a Standard High Bay
What changes on a Class I, Division 2 high bay vs a standard one.
Read →LED High Bay vs Low Bay: Picking the Mounting-Height Cutoff
Where low bay ends and high bay begins, and the 18-25 ft grey zone.
Read →NSF-Rated LED High Bay: What the Certification Actually Covers
What an NSF listing on a high bay actually certifies, and what it does not.
Read →LED High Bay Distributor in Canada: What to Ask Before You Order
Nine questions to ask a high bay distributor before you order.
Read →Paint Booth LED Light Fixtures: Recessed vs Pendant vs Portable
Recessed, pendant, portable paint booth fixtures: what each is rated for.
Read →80°C vs 70°C Ambient LED High Bays: Reading the Real Spec Sheet
80C and 70C high bays are often the same fixture at different wattage.
Read →IP69K vs IP67: What's the Difference (and How IP69K Is Actually Tested)
The exact test: 80-100 bar, 80°C, 4 angles.
Read →Washdown Lighting Spec Guide: Choosing the Right Fixture for a Wash-Down Zone
Material, lens, mounting — beyond the IP rating.
Read →High-Temperature LED Lighting Buyer Guide: What a Real Ambient Rating Means
Real 70-100°C ratings vs mislabeled fixtures.
Read →Hazardous Location Classifications: Class, Division, Group, T-Code
Class, Division, Group, T-code — what each label means.
Read →Canadian Cables for Hazardous Locations: TECK90, MC-HL, AC90, ACWU90
TECK90, MC-HL, ACWU90 — pick the right cable.
Read →Quebec vs Ontario: Hazardous Lighting Rules, Inspection, and Rebates
RBQ vs ESA, Bill 96, rebate programs side by side.
Read →Installation Basics: Sealing Fittings, Cable Glands, and Conduit for Hazloc
Sealing fittings, glands, conduit best practices.
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