EN 60670-22:2006/A1:2024
(Amendment)Boxes and enclosures for electrical accessories for household and similar fixed electrical installations - Part 22: Particular requirements for connecting boxes and enclosures
Boxes and enclosures for electrical accessories for household and similar fixed electrical installations - Part 22: Particular requirements for connecting boxes and enclosures
To cover requirements for boxes and enclosures with provision for suspension means
Dosen und Gehäuse für elektrische Installationsgeräte für Haushalt und ähnliche ortsfeste elektrische Installationen - Teil 22: Besondere Anforderungen für Verbindungsdosen
Boîtes et enveloppes pour appareillage électrique pour installations électriques fixes pour usage domestique et analogue - Partie 22: Règles particulières concernant les boîtes et enveloppes de connexion
Omarice in ohišja za električno opremo za gospodinjstvo in podobne nepremične električne inštalacije - 22. del: Posebne zahteve za priključne omarice in ohišja (IEC 60670-22:2003/A1:2015)
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Overview
EN 60670-22:2006/A1:2024 (identical to IEC 60670-22:2003/A1:2015) is a CENELEC amendment that specifies particular requirements for connecting boxes and enclosures used with electrical accessories for household and similar fixed electrical installations. It supplements Part 1 (EN IEC 60670-1:2021 and its amendment) and focuses on enclosures with provisions for suspension means, integrated or incorporated terminals, and provisions for subsequent incorporation of clamping/connecting devices.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Definitions and scope updates: Clarifies terms such as connecting box with integrated clamping units, terminal and connecting device; includes schematic guidance (Annex BB).
- Integration and compliance of connecting devices: Connecting devices incorporated in boxes must comply with the IEC 60998 series; integrated clamping units must meet IEC 60999 requirements. In some countries terminal blocks according to IEC 60947-7-1/-7-2 are accepted.
- Testing rules: Boxes designed for later incorporation of clamping units are tested with units recommended by the manufacturer. Connecting devices compliant with IEC 60998 may be exempt from repeat testing.
- Ratings and marking: Preferred rated voltages for incorporated connecting devices are listed (examples include 125 V, 250 V, 400 V, 690 V, up to 1 500 V d.c.). Marking requirements include optional and mandatory items depending on enclosure classification; boxes in certain classes must be marked with an appropriate rated current.
- Mechanical strength and damage tolerance: Defines acceptable mechanical damage (e.g., small dents or chips that do not reduce creepage/clearance below specified values).
- Thermal performance: Integrated connecting devices must limit temperature rise in normal use and are validated by specific tests.
- Creepage and clearance: Requirements and exceptions (e.g., floating terminals) for creepage distances, clearances and distances through sealing compound are included.
- Informative annexes: Annex AA (illustrations of enclosure types) and Annex BB (schematic of connecting devices) provide practical guidance.
Applications and users
This amendment is essential for:
- Manufacturers and product designers of connecting boxes, enclosures and terminal/clamping units
- Test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies
- Electrical installers, specifiers and safety engineers responsible for fixed household and similar installations
- Regulatory and compliance teams aligning products with CENELEC/IEC requirements and EU legislation (see Annex ZZ)
Practical uses include product design validation, type testing, marking and documentation for market access across CENELEC member countries.
Related standards
- EN IEC 60670-1:2021 and EN IEC 60670-1:2021/A11:2021 (general requirements)
- IEC 60670-22:2003/A1:2015 (base international text)
- IEC 60998 series (connecting devices)
- IEC 60999 series (clamping units)
- IEC 60947-7-1 / 7-2 (terminal blocks) - country-specific acceptance noted
Keywords: EN 60670-22:2006/A1:2024, connecting boxes, enclosures, electrical accessories, clamping units, IEC 60670-22, marking, ratings, mechanical strength, creepage distances.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2025
Omarice in ohišja za električno opremo za gospodinjstvo in podobne nepremične
električne inštalacije - 22. del: Posebne zahteve za priključne omarice in ohišja
(IEC 60670-22:2003/A1:2015)
Boxes and enclosures for electrical accessories for household and similar fixed electrical
installations - Part 22: Particular requirements for connecting boxes and enclosures (IEC
60670-22:2003/A1:2015)
Dosen und Gehäuse für elektrische Installationsgeräte für Haushalt und ähnliche
ortsfeste elektrische Installationen - Teil 22: Besondere Anforderungen für
Verbindungsdosen (IEC 60670-22:2003/A1:2015)
Boîtes et enveloppes pour appareillage électrique pour installations électriques fixes
pour usages domestiques et analogues – Partie 22: Règles particulières concernant les
boîtes et enveloppes de connexion (IEC 60670-22:2003/A1:2015)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60670-22:2006/A1:2024
ICS:
29.120.99 Druga električna dodatna Other electrical accessories
oprema
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60670-22:2006/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM August 2024
ICS 29.120.10
English Version
Boxes and enclosures for electrical accessories for household
and similar fixed electrical installations - Part 22: Particular
requirements for connecting boxes and enclosures
(IEC 60670-22:2003/A1:2015)
Boîtes et enveloppes pour appareillage électrique pour Dosen und Gehäuse für elektrische Installationsgeräte für
installations électriques fixes pour usage domestique et Haushalt und ähnliche ortsfeste elektrische Installationen -
analogue - Partie 22: Règles particulières concernant les Teil 22: Besondere Anforderungen für Verbindungsdosen
boîtes et enveloppes de connexion (IEC 60670-22:2003/A1:2015)
(IEC 60670-22:2003/A1:2015)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 60670-22:2006; it was approved by CENELEC on 2024-07-29. CENELEC
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the
status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as
the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Türkiye and the United Kingdom.
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
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© 2024 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN 60670-22:2006/A1:2024 E
European foreword
This document (EN 60670-22:2006/A1:2024) consists of the text of IEC 60670-22:2003/A1:2015 prepared by
IEC/SC 23B “Plugs, socket-outlets and switches” of IEC/TC 23 "Electrical accessories".
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2025-07-29
implemented at national level by publication of an
identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2027-07-29
conflicting with this document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This part of EN 60670 is read in conjunction with EN IEC 60670-1:2021 and
EN IEC 60670-1:2021/A11:2021. It lists the changes necessary to convert that standard into a specific
standard for connecting boxes and enclosures.
This document is read in conjunction with EN 60670-22:2006/A11:2024.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to [the relevant ESO] by the
European Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests
for its Member States.
For the relationship with EU Legislation, see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of
EN 60670-22:2006/A11:2024.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60670-22:2003/A1:2015 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
IEC 60670-22 ®
Edition 1.0 2015-03
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Boxes and enclosures for electrical accessories for household and similar fixed
electrical installations –
Part 22: Particular requirements for connecting boxes and enclosures
Boîtes et enveloppes pour appareillage électrique pour installations électriques
fixes pour usage domestique et analogue –
Partie 22: Règles particulières concernant les boîtes et enveloppes de
connexion
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EN 60670-22:2006/A1:2024 is a amendment published by CLC. Its full title is "Boxes and enclosures for electrical accessories for household and similar fixed electrical installations - Part 22: Particular requirements for connecting boxes and enclosures". This standard covers: To cover requirements for boxes and enclosures with provision for suspension means
To cover requirements for boxes and enclosures with provision for suspension means
EN 60670-22:2006/A1:2024 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.120.10 - Conduits for electrical purposes. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 60670-22:2006/A1:2024 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 60670-22:2006, EN 60670-22:2006/A11:2024. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 60670-22:2006/A1:2024 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/35/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/511. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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