Are forklift charging areas “hazardous locations” due to hydrogen off-gassing?

Forklift battery charging areas are NOT automatically classified as Hazardous (Classified) Locations, but they can easily become one if ventilation is inadequate. And I have seen more charging areas without engineered ventilation than I have with the proper ventilation. The hazardous classification hinges entirely on the facility’s ability to prevent the accumulation of hydrogen gas....

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