73/23/EEC - Electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
Council Directive 73/23/EEC aims to harmonize laws of EU Member States regarding the safety of electrical equipment intended for use within certain voltage limits (50-1000 V AC and 75-1500 V DC). The directive ensures electrical equipment placed on the market is constructed according to good engineering safety practices to prevent harm to persons, domestic animals, or property when properly installed and used. It promotes free movement of compliant equipment within the EU by requiring Member States to recognize conformity with harmonized safety standards. These standards are developed by notified bodies and published in the Official Journal, with transitional acceptance of standards from international organizations where harmonized standards are unavailable. Member States must prevent imposing stricter safety requirements that could hamper trade and establish procedures for addressing non-compliance, including notifying and consulting the Commission and other Member States. Presumption of conformity may be based on marks, certificates, or manufacturers’ declarations. Certain equipment is excluded, including medical devices, radiology equipment, explosion-proof equipment, and specialized transport-related electrical devices. The directive, excluding equipment intended for export, requires Member States to transpose its provisions into national law within eighteen months (five years for Denmark).
Purpose
Council Directive 73/23/EEC, adopted on 19 February 1973, aims to harmonize the laws of EU Member States concerning electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits. The primary goal is to ensure the safety of persons, domestic animals, and property when using such electrical equipment, while removing technical barriers that impede the free movement of these products within the Community. By establishing common safety standards and mutual recognition of conformity, the Directive facilitates trade and enhances consumer protection.
Key obligations
Safety Requirements: Electrical equipment must be constructed in accordance with good engineering safety practices and must not endanger people, animals, or property when properly installed, maintained, and used as intended (Article 2).
Free Movement: Member States shall ensure the free movement of electrical equipment complying with the safety requirements and shall not impede such movement for safety reasons (Article 3).
Non-Stricter Local Rules: Electricity supply bodies cannot impose stricter safety requirements beyond those provided by the Directive for connection to the grid or electricity supply (Article 4).
Harmonized Standards: Member States must regard electrical equipment that complies with harmonized standards, adopted through cooperation of notified standardization bodies and published by national procedures, as conforming to the Directive’s safety objectives (Article 5).
Interim Standards: Until harmonized standards exist, electrical equipment complying with safety provisions from International bodies such as IEC or CEE shall be recognized (Article 6).
Equivalent National Standards: Equipment made according to equivalent safety standards of the manufacturing Member State can also be accepted (Article 7).
Alternative Proof of Safety: If equipment does not conform to harmonized or recognized standards, it may still be placed on the market if it complies with the safety objectives, demonstrated by a notified body’s report or opinions (Articles 8, 9).
Presumption of Conformity: Use of conformity marks, certificates, or manufacturer’s declarations is accepted as proof of compliance, facilitating market access (Article 10).
Notification of Bodies: Member States must notify the Commission and other Member States about the bodies responsible for standardization, certification, and conformity assessment (Article 11).
Exclusions: The Directive does not cover equipment intended for export outside the Community (Article 12).
Legislative Transposition: Member States must implement necessary laws and administrative provisions within 18 months (5 years for Denmark) and inform the Commission (Article 13).
Affected products and actors
Electrical Equipment: Any electrical device designed for use within voltage limits of 50 to 1000 V (AC) and 75 to 1500 V (DC), excluding specific items listed in Annex II.
Excluded Equipment: Electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres, medical radiology devices, lift parts, electricity meters, domestic plugs and sockets, electric fence controllers, radio-electrical interference equipment, and specialized equipment for ships, aircraft, or railways complying with international safety provisions.
Manufacturers and Importers: Responsible for ensuring equipment complies with relevant standards and for affixing conformity marks or declarations.
Standardization Bodies: Notified bodies from Member States to develop, publish, and update harmonized safety standards.
Competent Administrative Authorities: National bodies responsible for market surveillance, conformity assessment, and enforcement of safety rules.
Implementation timeline
Notification Date: Directive was adopted on 19 February 1973.
Transposition Deadline: Member States were required to adopt and notify the Commission of laws, regulations, and administrative provisions necessary to comply within 18 months from notification.
Exception: Denmark had an extended implementation period of 5 years.
Publication of Harmonized Standards: Required to be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities and maintained up to date with technological progress.
This Directive laid the foundation for subsequent broader frameworks on electrical equipment safety, promoting harmonized standards to ensure a high level of protection while supporting the internal market.
This Directive applies to electrical equipment designed for use with a voltage rating between 50 and 1,000 volts for alternating current and between 75 and 1,500 volts for direct current. It covers equipment intended for use within these voltage limits, except for certain excluded categories listed in Annex II, such as electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres, radiology and medical purposes, electrical parts for lifts, electricity meters, domestic plugs and socket outlets, electric fence controllers, radio-electrical interference equipment, and specialized electrical equipment for ships, aircraft, or railways that complies with international safety provisions. The Directive ensures that electrical equipment placed on the market in the EU meets safety requirements to protect persons, domestic animals, and property when properly installed and used for its intended purpose within the specified voltage range.
Die Richtlinie 73/23/EWG zielt auf die Harmonisierung der Sicherheitsvorschriften für elektrische Betriebsmittel innerhalb bestimmter Spannungsgrenzen ab, um Handelshemmnisse zwischen den Mitgliedstaaten abzubauen und den freien Warenverkehr zu gewährleisten. Sie legt fest, dass elektrische Betriebsmittel nur in den Verkehr gebracht werden dürfen, wenn sie den anerkannten Sicherheitsanforderungen entsprechen und keine Gefahr für Personen, Tiere oder Sachwerte darstellen. Die Sicherheit wird durch harmonisierte Normen sichergestellt, deren Einhaltung durch Konformitätszeichen oder Bescheinigungen nachgewiesen wird. Fehlen harmonisierte Normen, sind alternative internationale Standards oder nationale Regelungen anzuwenden. Die Mitgliedstaaten sind verpflichtet, geeignete Maßnahmen zur Kontrolle des Inverkehrbringens und zur Information anderer Mitgliedstaaten sowie der Kommission zu treffen. Bei Sicherheitsbedenken sind Verfahren zur Prüfung und möglichen Einschränkung des freien Verkehrs vorgesehen. Die Richtlinie enthält Ausnahmen für bestimmte Betriebsmittel, etwa für den Einsatz in explosionsgefährdeten Bereichen oder spezielle elektrische Ausrüstungen von Schiffen, Flugzeugen und Eisenbahnen. Innerhalb von 18 Monaten nach Bekanntgabe mussten die Mitgliedstaaten die Richtlinie umsetzen.
Zweck
Die Richtlinie 73/23/EWG verfolgt das Ziel, die Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Gemeinschaft hinsichtlich der Sicherheit elektrischer Betriebsmittel anzugleichen. Dies soll den freien Warenverkehr innerhalb der Gemeinschaft erleichtern und Handelshemmnisse beseitigen, die aus unterschiedlichen nationalen Sicherheitsanforderungen resultieren. Elektrische Betriebsmittel, die innerhalb bestimmter Spannungsgrenzen betrieben werden, sollen so ausgelegt und hergestellt werden, dass sie bei ordnungsgemäßer Verwendung keine Gefährdungen für Menschen, Nutztiere oder Sachwerte darstellen.
Wichtige Verpflichtungen
- Die Mitgliedstaaten müssen sicherstellen, dass elektrische Betriebsmittel nur dann in Verkehr gebracht werden, wenn sie dem Stand der Sicherheitstechnik entsprechen und bei ordnungsgemäßer Installation, Wartung und bestimmungsgemäßer Verwendung keine Gefahren hervorrufen (Art. 2).
- Der freie Verkehr solcher Betriebsmittel darf aus Sicherheitsgründen nicht behindert werden, sofern sie den Anforderungen der Richtlinie genügen (Art. 3).
- Elektrizitätsversorgungsunternehmen dürfen den Anschluss und die Versorgung nicht von höheren Sicherheitsanforderungen abhängig machen als denen der Richtlinie (Art. 4).
- Als Nachweis gilt insbesondere die Einhaltung harmonisierter Normen, die zwischen Mitgliedstaaten und der Kommission abgestimmt und veröffentlicht werden (Art. 5).
- Fehlen harmonisierte Normen, können auch internationale Normen bzw. Sicherheitsvorschriften (z. B. von IEC oder CEE) als Grundlage dienen (Art. 6).
- Werden keine harmonisierten oder internationalen Normen angewendet, sind die nationalen Normen des Herstellungsmitgliedstaates anerkannt, sofern diese den gleichen Sicherheitsstandard aufweisen (Art. 7).
- Auch bei Abweichungen von diesen Normen kann das Inverkehrbringen zulässig sein, wenn die grundlegenden Sicherheitsanforderungen der Richtlinie eingehalten werden (Art. 8).
- Die Mitgliedstaaten müssen Verfahren bereitstellen, um im Falle von Sicherheitsbedenken Maßnahmen zu ergreifen, einschließlich der Unterrichtung anderer Mitgliedstaaten und der Kommission sowie einer Schlichtung durch die Kommission (Art. 9).
- Ein Anbringen von Konformitätszeichen oder -bescheinigungen sowie Konformitätserklärungen durch den Hersteller gelten als Nachweis der Übereinstimmung mit den Vorschriften (Art. 10).
- Die Mitgliedstaaten müssen zuständige Stellen benennen, die unter anderem die Ausstellung der Konformitätsnachweise übernehmen (Art. 11).
Betroffene Produkte und Akteure
- Betroffen sind elektrische Betriebsmittel zur Verwendung bei einer Nennspannung zwischen 50 und 1.000 V für Wechselstrom und zwischen 75 und 1.500 V für Gleichstrom, ausgenommen sind Produkte gemäß Anhang II (z. B. elektrische Betriebsmittel für explosionsgefährdete Atmosphären, elektromedizinische Geräte, elektrische Komponenten von Personen- und Lastenaufzügen, Elektrizitätszähler, spezielle Betriebsmittel für Schiffe, Flugzeuge und Eisenbahnen).
- Hersteller, Importeure, Händler und zuständige nationale Verwaltungsbehörden sind die wichtigsten Akteure bei der Einhaltung und Durchsetzung der Richtlinie.
- Elektrizitätsversorgungsunternehmen sind verpflichtet, den Zugang zur Stromversorgung nicht von zusätzlichen Sicherheitsanforderungen abhängig zu machen.
Umsetzungsfrist
- Die Mitgliedstaaten müssen die erforderlichen Rechts- und Verwaltungsvorschriften innerhalb von 18 Monaten nach Bekanntgabe der Richtlinie in nationales Recht umsetzen (Art. 13).
- Für Dänemark wurde eine längere Frist von fünf Jahren vorgesehen.
- Die Mitgliedstaaten sind verpflichtet, der Kommission die entsprechenden nationalen Rechtsvorschriften mitzuteilen.
Diese Richtlinie stellte einen wichtigen Schritt zur Vereinheitlichung der Sicherheitsanforderungen bei elektrischen Betriebsmitteln innerhalb der EU dar und ermöglicht durch harmonisierte Normen den freien Warenverkehr bei gleichzeitiger Gewährleistung eines hohen Sicherheitsniveaus.
Die Richtlinie 73/23/EWG gilt für elektrische Betriebsmittel zur Verwendung bei einer Nennspannung zwischen 50 und 1000 Volt Wechselstrom beziehungsweise zwischen 75 und 1500 Volt Gleichstrom. Ausgeschlossen sind bestimmte Betriebsmittel und Anwendungsbereiche, darunter elektrische Betriebsmittel für den Einsatz in explosionsgefährdeten Atmosphären, elektroradiologische und elektromedizinische Betriebsmittel, elektrische Teile von Personen- und Lastenaufzügen, Elektrizitätszähler, Haushaltssteckvorrichtungen, Geräte zur Stromversorgung von elektrischen Weidezäunen sowie spezielle elektrische Betriebsmittel für Schiffe, Flugzeuge und Eisenbahnen, sofern sie internationalen Sicherheitsvorschriften entsprechen. Ziel der Richtlinie ist es, die Sicherheit dieser elektrischen Betriebsmittel zu gewährleisten und Handelshemmnisse zwischen den Mitgliedstaaten zu beseitigen. Die Richtlinie ist nicht anwendbar auf elektrische Betriebsmittel, die ausschließlich für den Export in Drittstaaten bestimmt sind.
La directive 73/23/CEE vise à harmoniser les législations des États membres de l'Union européenne concernant la sécurité du matériel électrique destiné à être utilisé dans certaines limites de tension (50-1000 V en courant alternatif et 75-1500 V en courant continu). Elle impose que le matériel électrique mis sur le marché respecte des exigences essentielles de sécurité afin de protéger les personnes, les animaux domestiques et les biens. Cette harmonisation facilite la libre circulation des produits conformes, notamment par la reconnaissance mutuelle des normes harmonisées élaborées conjointement par des organismes notifiés. Lorsque ces normes n’existent pas encore, les États membres peuvent utiliser des normes internationales ou nationales assurant une sécurité équivalente. La directive prévoit également des mécanismes pour gérer les litiges en cas de non-conformité, et établit des obligations de transparence et de communication entre les États membres et la Commission européenne. Certaines catégories spécifiques de matériel électrique sont exclues du champ d’application. Elle ne s’applique pas aux matériels destinés à l’exportation hors Communauté.
Objet
La directive 73/23/CEE, dite directive basse tension, vise à harmoniser les législations des États membres de l’Union européenne concernant la sécurité du matériel électrique destiné à être utilisé dans certaines limites de tension. Elle cherche à garantir que le matériel électrique mis sur le marché dans l'UE ne compromette pas la sécurité des personnes, des animaux domestiques ni des biens, tout en facilitant la libre circulation de ce matériel dans le marché intérieur. La directive établit un cadre commun pour assurer la sécurité tout en supprimant les obstacles techniques aux échanges commerciaux.
Obligations principales
Sécurité du matériel électrique : Le matériel électrique ne peut être mis sur le marché que s’il respecte les règles de sécurité en vigueur dans la Communauté européenne, incluant la protection contre les risques de choc électrique, de surchauffe, d’arc ou de rayonnement dangereux, ainsi que les protections contre des influences extérieures mécaniques ou environnementales susceptibles de présenter un danger.
Respect des normes harmonisées : Les États membres doivent considérer le matériel conforme aux normes de sécurité harmonisées comme répondant aux exigences de la directive. Ces normes sont élaborées par des organismes notifiés, publiées et mises à jour pour intégrer les progrès techniques.
Reconnaissance mutuelle des preuves de conformité : Les États membres doivent reconnaître les certificats ou marques de conformité délivrés par des organismes notifiés ou, à défaut, la déclaration de conformité du fabricant comme preuve de respect des exigences.
Prise en compte des normes internationales et nationales transitoires : Lorsqu’il n’existe pas encore de normes harmonisées, les États doivent également accepter le matériel conforme aux normes internationales reconnues (IEC, CEE-él) ou aux normes nationales garantissant une sécurité équivalente.
Communication et transparence : Les États membres doivent informer la Commission européenne et les autres États de toute mesure restrictive liée à des questions de sécurité, permettant ainsi une consultation et une résolution rapide des différends.
Exclusions : Certains matériels comme ceux destinés aux atmosphères explosives, équipements médicaux électriques, parties électriques d’ascenseurs, compteurs électriques, prises domestiques, dispositifs pour clôtures électriques, et matériel spécialisé pour navires, avions ou chemins de fer sont exclus du champ d’application.
Produits et acteurs concernés
Produits concernés : Tout matériel électrique fonctionnant sous une tension nominale comprise entre 50 et 1 000 V en courant alternatif et entre 75 et 1 500 V en courant continu, à l’exception des matériels et phénomènes mentionnés à l’annexe II.
Acteurs concernés :
- Les fabricants et importateurs, responsables de la conformité du matériel électrique et de la fourniture des déclarations ou certificats de conformité.
- Les organismes notifiés chargés d’établir les normes harmonisées et de délivrer les certificats et marques de conformité.
- Les autorités administratives des États membres chargées du contrôle du marché, de la reconnaissance des preuves de conformité et de la gestion des mesures restrictives.
- Les distributeurs d’électricité qui ne peuvent imposer des exigences de sécurité plus strictes que celles prévues par la directive.
Calendrier de mise en œuvre
Entrée en vigueur : La directive est adoptée le 19 février 1973.
Transposition en droit national : Les États membres doivent adopter et publier, au plus tard dans les 18 mois suivant la notification de la directive, les mesures législatives, réglementaires et administratives nécessaires à sa mise en œuvre. Pour le Danemark, ce délai est porté à 5 ans.
Communication à la Commission : Les États membres doivent informer immédiatement la Commission des mesures prises pour respecter la directive et communiquer les textes des mesures essentielles adoptées.
Cette directive constitue le socle réglementaire sur lequel s’appuient les règles d’harmonisation ultérieures relatives à la sécurité électrique dans l’Union européenne. Elle a permis d’assurer une meilleure protection des utilisateurs tout en favorisant l’intégration du marché intérieur pour le matériel électrique à basse tension.
La directive 73/23/CEE s'applique au matériel électrique destiné à être employé dans certaines limites de tension, à savoir entre 50 et 1 000 volts pour le courant alternatif et entre 75 et 1 500 volts pour le courant continu. Elle couvre tous les matériels électriques utilisés dans ces plages de tension, à l'exception de certains matériels spécifiques énumérés à l'annexe II, tels que le matériel destiné aux atmosphères explosives, les équipements d'électroradiologie et d'électricité médicale, les parties électriques des ascenseurs et monte-charges, les compteurs électriques, les prises de courant domestiques, les dispositifs d'alimentation de clôtures électriques, le matériel spécialisé pour navires, avions et chemins de fer soumis à des normes internationales, ainsi que les phénomènes liés aux perturbations radioélectriques. La directive vise à garantir la sécurité des personnes, des animaux domestiques et des biens lors de l'utilisation conforme et l'entretien correct de ce matériel électrique, tout en facilitant la libre circulation de ces produits au sein du marché communautaire.
Direktiva 73/23/EGS ureja usklajevanje zakonodaje držav članic glede varnosti električne opreme, namenjene za uporabo znotraj določenih napetostnih mej (50-1000 V za izmenični in 75-1500 V za enosmerni tok). Cilj je zagotoviti prost pretok varne električne opreme v Skupnosti, pri čemer oprema ne sme ogrožati oseb, domačih živali ali premoženja. Direktiva določa glavne varnostne zahteve, ki vključujejo zaščito pred električnim udarom, prekomernimi temperaturami, mehanskimi ter okoljskimi vplivi. Države članice morajo priznati usklajene standarde ali druge varnostne standarde in dovoliti dajanje opreme na trg, če le-ta izpolnjuje določbe direktive. V primeru neskladnosti lahko pristojni organi prepovejo prodajo, pri čemer agencija Komisije posreduje za rešitev sporov. Direktiva spodbuja uporabo oznak in certifikatov skladnosti ter omogoča prehodna pravila za opremo brez usklajenih standardov. Izjeme veljajo za opremo, kot so električna oprema za eksplozivno ozračje ali medicinske namene, in za opremo namenjeno izvozu. Države članice morajo pravo uvesti v nacionalno zakonodajo v 18 mesecih.
Namen
Direktiva 73/23/EGS (direktiva o nizkonapetostni električni opremi) je bila sprejeta z namenom uskladiti zakonodajo držav članic EU glede varnosti električne opreme, ki je zasnovana za uporabo znotraj določenih napetostnih meja. Namen direktive je zagotoviti, da je električna oprema varna za uporabnike, domače živali in premoženje, ter omogočiti prost pretok take opreme znotraj skupnega evropskega trga brez trgovinskih ovir, ki vznikajo zaradi različnih nacionalnih zahtev in standardov.
Ključne obveznosti
Varnostne zahteve: Električna oprema sme biti dana na trg le, če je zasnovana in izdelana skladno z dobro inženirsko prakso glede varnosti ter ne ogroža zdravja ljudi, živali ali premoženja, če je pravilno nameščena, vzdrževana in uporabljana za predvideni namen (Člen 2).
Standardi: Države članice morajo priznati opremo, ki izpolnjuje varnostne zahteve, dokazane s skladnostjo z usklajenimi standardi, ki so dogovorjeni med državami in objavljeni (Člen 5). Če usklajeni standardi še ne obstajajo, se priznava skladnost z določenimi mednarodnimi standardi (CEE ali IEC) ali nacionalnimi standardi, ki zagotavljajo ekvivalentno raven varnosti (Členi 6 in 7).
Nadzor in prepovedi: Države članice morajo preprečiti dajanje na trg opreme, ki ne izpolnjuje varnostnih zahtev, in o takih ukrepih takoj obvestiti druge države članice in Komisijo. V primeru spora se sledi določenim postopkom za reševanje neskladij (Člen 9).
Oznake in certifikati: Dokaz o skladnosti lahko predstavlja oznaka o skladnosti, certifikat pristojnega organa ali proizvajalčeva izjava o skladnosti. Države članice morajo te dokaze vzajemno priznati (Člen 10).
Obveščanje: Države članice morajo obvestiti Komisijo in druge države o pristojnih organih za standarde, certifikate, poročila in mnenja ter o lokacijah objav usklajenih standardov (Člen 11).
Izjeme: Direktiva ne velja za električno opremo namenjeno izvozu izven EU (Člen 12).
Vplivani izdelki in akterji
Direktiva se uporablja za električno opremo, namenjeno za uporabo v napetostnem območju med 50 in 1000 V za izmenični tok ter med 75 in 1500 V za enosmerni tok.
Izjeme so določene v prilogi II, kjer so navedeni primeri opreme, ki ni predmet direktive, npr. električna oprema za uporabo v eksplozivnem ozračju, medicinski in radiološki aparati, električni deli za dvigala, tokokroji za posebno uporabo (ladje, zrakoplovi, železnice) ter vtiči, vtičnice in števc električne energije za domačo uporabo.
Ključni akterji so proizvajalci, distributerji in nadzorni organi držav članic, ki morajo zagotavljati skladnost z zahtevami, izvajati presojo opreme in izvajati nadzor nad trgom.
Prav tako so pomembni organi za standardizacijo, ki določajo, usklajujejo in objavljajo tehnične standarde.
Rok implementacije
Države članice so morale sprejeti potrebne zakonodajne ali druge ukrepe za uskladitev z direktivo v roku 18 mesecev od njenega uradnega obvestila.
Danska je imela podaljšan rok implementacije do pet let.
Po sprejetju so države članice morale Komisiji sporočiti nacionalne predpise, ki so jih sprejele za izvajanje direktive.
Direktiva 73/23/EGS je predstavljala ključni pravni okvir za varnost nizkonapetostne električne opreme v EU in postavila temelje za prost pretok te opreme znotraj notranjega trga ob zagotavljanju visokih varnostnih standardov.
Direktiva 73/23/EGS se nanaša na električno opremo, namenjeno za uporabo znotraj določenih napetostnih mej, in sicer med 50 in 1000 volti za izmenični tok ter med 75 in 1500 volti za enosmerni tok. Namenjena je uskladitvi zakonodaje držav članic glede varnosti električne opreme za zagotovitev prostega pretoka na notranjem trgu EU. Direktiva pokriva različne vrste električne opreme, z izjemo opreme in pojavov, navedenih v prilogi II, kamor spada na primer oprema za uporabo v eksplozivnem ozračju, električni deli za dvigala, števci električne energije, vtiči in vtičnice za domačo uporabo ter medicinska električna oprema. Upravičiti opremo za prosti pretok mora izpolnjevati varnostne zahteve in dobro inženirsko prakso, da se preprečijo nevarnosti za osebe, domače živali in premoženje pri njeni pravilni uporabi ter vzdrževanju. Direktiva ne velja za električno opremo, namenjeno izvozu v tretje države.
General Information
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Fire resisting and/or smoke control characteristics for pedestrian doorsets and openable windows are covered by EN 16034.
This European Standard applies to:
a) fixed windows or fixed lights, manually or power operated windows and door height windows, and screens for installation in vertical wall apertures and roof windows for installation in roofs, complete with:
1) related hardware, if any;
2) weather stripping, if any;
3) glazed apertures when intended to have glazed apertures;
4) with or without incorporated shutters and/or shutter boxes and/or blinds;
and manually or power operated windows, roof windows, door height windows and screens that are:
5) fully or partially glazed including any non-transparent infill;
6) fixed or partly fixed or openable with one or more casements/sashes (e.g. hinged, projecting, pivoted, sliding);
b) manually operated external pedestrian doorsets with flush or panelled leaves, complete with:
1) integral fanlights, if any;
2) adjacent parts that are contained within a single frame for inclusion in a single aperture, if any.
The windows covered by this standard are not assessed regarding their ability to release (to open).
The products covered by this European Standard are not assessed for structural applications.
This European Standard does not apply to:
- rooflights according to EN 1873 and EN 14963;
- curtain walling according to EN 13830;
- industrial, commercial and garage doors and gates according to EN 13241;
- internal pedestrian doorsets according to prEN 14351 2;
- revolving doorsets;
- power operated pedestrian doorsets according to EN 16361;
- windows intended to be part of internal partition.
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This European Standard identifies material independent performance characteristics, except resistance to fire and smoke control characteristics, that are applicable to windows (including roof windows, roof windows with external fire resistance and door height windows), external pedestrian doorsets (and their assemblies, including unframed glass doorsets, escape route doorsets) and screens.
Fire resisting and/or smoke control characteristics for pedestrian doorsets and openable windows are covered by EN 16034.
This European Standard applies to:
a) fixed windows or fixed lights, manually or power operated windows and door height windows, and screens for installation in vertical wall apertures and roof windows for installation in roofs, complete with:
1) related hardware, if any;
2) weather stripping, if any;
3) glazed apertures when intended to have glazed apertures;
4) with or without incorporated shutters and/or shutter boxes and/or blinds;
and manually or power operated windows, roof windows, door height windows and screens that are:
5) fully or partially glazed including any non-transparent infill;
6) fixed or partly fixed or openable with one or more casements/sashes (e.g. hinged, projecting, pivoted, sliding);
b) manually operated external pedestrian doorsets with flush or panelled leaves, complete with:
1) integral fanlights, if any;
2) adjacent parts that are contained within a single frame for inclusion in a single aperture, if any.
The windows covered by this standard are not assessed regarding their ability to release (to open).
The products covered by this European Standard are not assessed for structural applications.
This European Standard does not apply to:
- rooflights according to EN 1873 and EN 14963;
- curtain walling according to EN 13830;
- industrial, commercial and garage doors and gates according to EN 13241;
- internal pedestrian doorsets according to prEN 14351 2;
- revolving doorsets;
- power operated pedestrian doorsets according to EN 16361;
- windows intended to be part of internal partition.
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This part of IEC 62026 specifies a method for communication between a single control device and switching elements, and establishes a system for the interoperability of components with the specified communication interfaces. The complete system is called 'Actuator Sensor interface (AS-i)'. This second edition of IEC 62026-2 cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2000. This second edition constitutes a technical revision. The main changes with respect to the previous edition are as follows: doubling the number of slaves from 31 to 62 by introduction of sub-addresses; introduction of AS-I safety system.
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This part of IEC 62026 specifies a method for communication between a single control device and switching elements, and establishes a system for the interoperability of components with the specified communication interfaces. The complete system is called 'Actuator Sensor interface (AS-i)'. This second edition of IEC 62026-2 cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2000. This second edition constitutes a technical revision. The main changes with respect to the previous edition are as follows: doubling the number of slaves from 31 to 62 by introduction of sub-addresses; introduction of AS-I safety system.
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This part of EN 61995-1 applies to devices for the connection of luminaires (DCL) intended for household and similar purposes, for the electrical connection of fixed luminaires to final circuits rated at not more than 16 A without providing mechanical support for the luminaire. DCLs are intended for use according to their IP rating per EN 60529.
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Deals with electromagnetic fields up to 300 GHz and defines methods for evaluating the electric field strength and magnetic flux density around household and similar electrical appliances, including the conditions during testing as well as measuring distances and positions. Appliances may incorporate motors, heating elements or their combination, may contain electric or electronic circuitry, and may be powered by the mains, by batteries, or by any other electrical power source. Appliances include such equipment as household electrical appliances, electric tools and electric toys. Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be approached by the public, or may be used by laymen, are within the scope of this standard. This standard includes specific elements to assess human exposure: - definition of sensor; - definition of measuring methods; - definition of operating mode for appliance under test; - definition of measuring distance and position. The measurement methods specified are valid from 10 Hz to 400 kHz. In the frequency range above 400 kHz and below 10 Hz appliances in the scope of this standard are deemed to comply without testing unless otherwise specified in IEC 60335 series.
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FprAA & FprAB ratified as A11 under LVD only * Alignment with MD will be done by WG6 at a later stage
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This International Standard is applicable to newly manufactured instrument transformers with analogue or digital output for use with electrical measuring instruments or electrical protective devices having rated frequencies from 15 Hz to 100 Hz. TC 38 decided to restructure the whole set of stand-alone Standards in the IEC 60044 series and transform it into a new set of standards composed of general requirements documents and specific requirements documents. This Standard is the first issue of this new series and can be regarded as a Product Family standard. It contains the general requirements for instrument transformers and shall be read in conjunction with the relevant specific requirements standard for the instrument transformer concerned.
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This European Standard specifies requirements and tests for cable trunking systems (CTS) and cable ducting systems (CDS) intended for the accommodation, and where necessary for the electrically protective separation, of insulated conductors, cables and possibly other electrical equipment in electrical and/or communication systems installations. The maximum voltage of these installations is 1 000 V a.c. and 1 500 V d.c. Service poles and service posts are intended to be mounted in free space and in contact with mounting surface(s) only at one or two ends, where the word “mounted” means fixed or placed on the floor with a weighted base or linked to a mounting surface through a flexible component. NOTE Service poles and service posts can also be part of a CTS/CDS intended for wall or ceiling mounting covered by Part 2 1 or floor mounting covered by Part 2-2 and are then also tested according to Part 2-1 and/or Part 2-2 as appropriate. This European Standard does not apply to conduit systems, cable tray systems, cable ladder systems, powertrack systems or equipment covered by other standards. This European Standard shall be used in conjunction with EN 50085-1:2005 “Cable trunking systems and cable ducting systems for electrical installations – Part 1: General requirements” which is referred to in this document as Part 1.
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Ratified with inclusion of FprA11 as A1 (PR=17076)
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Is applicable to devices for surge protection of telecommunications and signalling etworks against indirect and direct effects of lightning or other transient overvoltages.
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This standard applies to boxes and enclosures intended to be installed in any kind of floor, and to protect accessories against load up to and including 1 000 N.
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Replacement: This European Standard specifies requirements and tests for cable trunking systems (CTS) and cable ducting systems (CDS) intended for the accommodation, and where necessary for the electrically protective separation, of insulated conductors, cables and possibly other electrical equipment in electrical and/or communication systems installations. The maximum voltage of these installations is 1 000 V a.c. and 1 500 V d.c. These systems are intended for mounting underfloor, flushfloor or onfloor. This standard does not apply to CTS/CDS which are intended to be fixed to the wall and supported by the floor. This standard does not apply to conduit systems, cable tray systems, cable ladder systems, power track systems or equipment covered by other standards. This standard shall be used in conjunction with EN 50085-1:2005, Cable trunking systems and cable ducting systems for electrical installations – Part 1: General requirements, which is referred to in this document as Part 1.
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TC advice: To be ratified with usual implementation dates
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Deals with the safety of electrically operated commercial forced convection ovens, steam cookers, steam-convection ovens and, exclusive of any other use, steam generators, not intended for household use. The rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances connected between one phase and neutral and 480 V for other appliances. Appliances with in the scope of this standard are typically used in restaurants, canteens, hospitals and commercial enterprises such as bakeries, butcheries, etc. The electrical part of appliances making use of other forms of energy is also within the scope of this standard.
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TC advice: To be ratified with usual implementation dates
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IEC 62310-3:2008 applies to stand-alone operating a.c. static transfer systems (STS) intended to ensure the continuity of load supply through controlled transfer, with or without interruption of power, from two or more independent a.c. sources. It includes information for the overall integration of the STS and its accessories into the a.c. power network and includes requirements for the switching elements, their control and protective elements, where applicable. It concerns general and safety requirements.
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This part of IEC 61386 specifies requirements and tests for conduit systems, including conduits and conduit fittings, for the protection and management of insulated conductors and/or cables in electrical installations or in communication systems up to 1 000 V a.c. and/or 1 500 V d.c. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1996, and its Amendment 1 (2000), and it constitutes a technical revision. The changes to the first edition are as follows: - change to the length of the test specimen between fittings for the tensile test, - editorial and normative reference updates.
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Deals with the safty of electrically operated commercial boiling pans not intended for household use. The rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances connected between one phase and neutral, and 480 V for other appliances. Appliances which are within the scope of this standard are typicaly used in restaurants, canteens, hospitals and commercial enterprises, such as bakeries, butcheries, etc. The electrical part of appliances making use of other forms of energy is also within the scope of this standard.
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D126/C042: IEC 60730 series permanently excluded from parallel procedures * Superseded by EN 60730-1:2011
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Deals with the safety of electrolysers that produce low viscosity, ionized liquids intended for use as detergent free wash water in appliances for household and similar purposes and which conform with the standards applicable to such appliances. It applies to electrolysers tested separately, under the most severe conditions that may be expected to occur in normal use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or revised tests. It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this standard be adopted for implementation nationally not earlier than 12 months from the date of its publication.
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Deals with the safey of electrically operated commercial cooking and baking ranges, ovens, hobs, hob elements and similar appliances intended for use in restaurants, canteens, hospitals and commercial enterprices such as bakeries, butcheries, etc. (not intended for household use). The rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances connected between one phase and neutral and 480 V for other appliances.
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Deals with the safety of electrically operated commercial grillers and toasters not intended for household use. The rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances connected between one phase and neutral, and 480 V for other appliances. Rotary or continuous grillers and toasters and similar appliances intended for grilling by radiant heat such as rotisseries, salamanders, etc. are with the scope of this standard. Appliances within the scope of this standard are typically used in restaurants, canteens, hospitals and commercial enterprises such as bakeries, butcheries, etc. The electrical part of appliances making use of other forms of energy is also within the scope of this standard.
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Specifies safety-related requirements for actuators, operated by the hand or by other parts of the human body, at the human-machine interface. It gives general requirements for the standard direction of movement for actuators; the arrangement of an actuator in relation to other actuators; the correlation between an action and its final effects. It includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: Table 1, Table 2 and Table A.1 have been revised editorially.
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Specifies requirements for visual, acoustic and tactile methods of indicating safety-related information, at the human-machine interface and to exposed persons. It specifies a system of colours, safety signs, markings and other warnings, intended for use in the indication of hazardous situations and health hazards and for meeting certain emergencies. It also specifies ways of coding visual, acoustic and tactile signals for indicators and actuators to facilitate the safe use and monitoring of the machinery. It includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: Adapted to the basic standards IEC 60073, IEC 60417, ISO 3864-1, ISO 7000 and ISO 7010
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It gives general rules on marking for identification of machinery, for safe use related to mechanical and electrical hazards, and for the avoidance of hazards arising from incorrect connections. Includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: Annex A: additional safety signs included and updated.
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- Amendment9 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This International Standard specifies outside diameters for conduits used in electrical installations or in communication systems and the dimensional requirements for threads. It also specifies the dimensional requirements for threads used in associated fittings. It is not applicable to extra heavy-duty electrical rigid steel conduits specified in IEC 60981. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 1993. This edition constitutes a technical revision. The following main changes have been made to the second edition: -revised figures and tables plus editorial and normative reference updates -conduit range increased to 110 mm outside diameter.
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This part of IEC 60730 applies to controls for automatically controlling the starting windings of single phase motors associated with equipment for household and similar use. This standard applies to motor-starting relays using NTC or PTC thermistors, additional requirements for which are contained in Annex J.
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This part of IEC 60947 applies to flow rate switches that sense the rate of flow of a gas, a liquid or a granular solid. These switches change their output state if a pre-set value for the speed of flow is exceeded. These flow rate switches are self-contained, have semiconductor switching element(s) and are intended to be connected to circuits, the rated voltage of which does not exceed 250 V 50 Hz/60 Hz a.c. or 300 V d.c.
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This part of IEC 61558 deals with safety aspects of transformers for toys and power supplies incorporating transformers for toys such as electrical, thermal and mechanical safety. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1997. It constitutes a technical revision. The main changes consist of updating this Part 2-7, in accordance with Part 1, edition 2, and adding power supplies to the scope. This Part 2-7 has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.
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Lays down requirements common to installations using the effect of electromagnetic forces on liquid metals; specific requirements for electromagnetic pouring equipment; specific requirements for electromagnetic equipment with lining. The significant changes with respect to the previous edition are the latest editions of IEC 60519-1:2003 and IEC 60519-3:2005 which have been taken into account. To be used in conjunction with IEC 60519-1.
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Applies to a.c. and d.c. machines and specifies rules for the identification of winding connection points; marking of winding terminals; direction of rotation; relationship between terminal markings and direction of rotation; terminal marking of auxiliary devices; connection diagrams of machines for common applications. The main change with respect to the previous edition consists of changed terminal markings for d.c. machines.
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Superseded by EN 60730-1:2011
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Superseded by EN 60730-1:2011
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Deals with the safety of heating units to heat the room in which they are located and that are intended to be installed directly under a floor covering that is itself intended to be removable; their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase installations and 480 V for other installations. The contents of the corrigendum of February 2008 have been included in this copy.
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Was initially linked to the LVD (2014/35/EU), but no expertise available to draft the Common Modifications - not to be offered anymore
61H/239/RVC established on 2006-11-10: To be published without FDIS stage
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This International Standard applies to capacitors for power electronics applications. The operating frequency of the systems in which these capacitors are used is usually up to 15kHz, while the pulse frequencies may be up to 5 to 10 times the operating frequency. The standard distinguishes between a.c. and d.c. capacitors which are considered as components when mounted in enclosures. This standard covers an extremely wide range of capacitor technologies for numerous applications, e.g. overvoltage protection, d.c. and a.c. filtering, switching circuits, d.c. energy storage, auxiliary inverters, etc.
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- Amendment9 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
D125/C030: NWI approved for formal vote to cover the noise requirements of the MD * If approved FprAA & FprAB should be ratified as a new edition of EN and published under the new MD directive 2006/42/EC in OJEC (with the relevant Annex ZZ)
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Frequently Asked Questions
An EU Directive is a legislative act of the European Union that sets out goals that all EU member states must achieve. However, it is up to each member state to devise their own laws on how to reach these goals through national transposition. Directives are used to harmonize laws across the EU, particularly for the functioning of the single market.
Directive 73/23/EEC covers "Electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits". There are 3621 standards associated with this directive.
Harmonized standards under 73/23/EEC are European standards (ENs) developed by CEN, CENELEC, or ETSI in response to a mandate from the European Commission. When these standards are cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with them benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of 73/23/EEC, facilitating CE marking and free movement within the European Economic Area.