EN 60335-1:2002/A15:2011
(Amendment)Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 1: General requirements
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 1: General requirements
Gives safety of electrical appliances for hausehold and similar use such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farm, the rated voltage of the appliances being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances, 480 V for other appliances. This standard does not deal appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes, used in locations where special conditions prevail, appliances for medical purposes, electronic equipment, personal computers, blankets, pads and similar flexible heating appliances.
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 1: Prescriptions générales
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 1. del: Splošne zahteve (IEC 60335-1:2001; spremenjen) - Dopolnilo A15
Obravnava varnost električnih aparatov, za gospodinjstva in podobne namene, katerih napetost je manjša od 250 V za enofazne aparate in od 480 V za ostale aparate.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 06-Oct-2011
- Withdrawal Date
- 01-May-2014
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 61 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 07-Oct-2011
- Completion Date
- 07-Oct-2011
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2023
Overview
EN 60335-1:2002/A15:2011 is an amendment (A15) to the European standard EN 60335-1:2002, which sets the general safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances. Approved by CENELEC on 2 May 2011, this amendment updates requirements for supply connections and references to cable standards to improve fire-safety and material requirements across appliances used in domestic environments.
Key dates:
- CENELEC approval: 2011-05-02
- Latest date for national implementation (dop): 2012-05-02
- Deadline to withdraw conflicting national standards (dow): 2014-05-02
Key topics and requirements
- Supply connection and external flexible cords (clause 25.7)
- Adds explicit acceptance of halogen-free thermoplastic compound sheathed flexible cords. Their properties must be at least equivalent to cords with code designations:
- H03Z1Z1H2-F / H03Z1Z1-F for appliances with mass ≤ 3 kg
- H05Z1Z1H2-F / H05Z1Z1-F for other appliances
- Allows cross-linked halogen-free compound sheathed cords with properties at least equivalent to H07ZZ-F.
- Adds explicit acceptance of halogen-free thermoplastic compound sheathed flexible cords. Their properties must be at least equivalent to cords with code designations:
- Fire performance and smoke emission (Annex ZC additions)
- Adds references to EN 50525 series:
- EN 50525-3-11 - flexible cables with halogen-free thermoplastic insulation, low smoke
- EN 50525-3-21 - flexible cables with halogen-free crosslinked insulation, low smoke
- Footnotes updated to clarify EN 50525 relation to IEC 60227 / IEC 60245 series (related but not directly equivalent).
- Adds references to EN 50525 series:
Applications
- Ensures appliance manufacturers select halogen-free, low-smoke flexible cords appropriate for product mass and class.
- Guides procurement and specification for power cords and internal flexible wiring used in domestic appliances.
- Used by testing laboratories, certification bodies and conformity assessors to verify compliance with updated cord and cable requirements.
- Relevant to cable manufacturers and suppliers to align product markings and performance with the specified code designations.
Who should use this standard
- Appliance designers and electrical engineers
- Compliance managers and regulatory authorities
- Test houses and conformity assessment bodies
- Cable and accessory manufacturers
- Procurement teams specifying appliance wiring
Related standards
- EN 60335-1:2002 (base standard - Part 1: General requirements)
- EN 50525-3-11 and EN 50525-3-21 (cable fire performance / halogen-free, low smoke)
- IEC 60227 / IEC 60245 (related international cable series)
Keywords: EN 60335-1:2002/A15:2011, household electrical appliance safety, halogen-free flexible cords, EN 50525, low-smoke cables, CENELEC amendment A15, supply connection requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 60335-1:2002/A15:2011 is a amendment published by CLC. Its full title is "Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 1: General requirements". This standard covers: Gives safety of electrical appliances for hausehold and similar use such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farm, the rated voltage of the appliances being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances, 480 V for other appliances. This standard does not deal appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes, used in locations where special conditions prevail, appliances for medical purposes, electronic equipment, personal computers, blankets, pads and similar flexible heating appliances.
Gives safety of electrical appliances for hausehold and similar use such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farm, the rated voltage of the appliances being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances, 480 V for other appliances. This standard does not deal appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes, used in locations where special conditions prevail, appliances for medical purposes, electronic equipment, personal computers, blankets, pads and similar flexible heating appliances.
EN 60335-1:2002/A15:2011 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.020 - Home economics in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 60335-1:2002/A15:2011 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 60335-1:2012, EN 60335-1:2002. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 60335-1:2002/A15:2011 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/42/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2014/35/EU, 2014/53/EU. 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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Standards Content (Sample)
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 60335-1/A15
NORME EUROPÉENNE
October 2011
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.020
English version
Household and similar electrical appliances -
Safety -
Part 1: General requirements
Appareils électrodomestiques et Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den
analogues - Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke -
Sécurité - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
Partie 1: Prescriptions générales
This amendment A15 modifies the European Standard EN 60335-1:2002; it was approved by CENELEC on
2011-05-02. 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, Romania,
Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
CENELEC
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B - 1000 Brussels
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The standard EN 60335-1:2002/A15:2011 is a crucial document that outlines the safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances. Its scope is comprehensive, focusing on appliances designed for use by laypersons in environments such as homes, shops, light industry, and agricultural settings. The standard specifically applies to appliances with a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V for single-phase devices and 480 V for other types. This breadth ensures that a wide range of common household products are adequately covered, enhancing consumer safety. One of the strengths of this standard is its thorough approach to identifying hazards associated with household electrical appliances. By establishing general safety requirements, EN 60335-1 effectively assists manufacturers in developing products that minimize risks of electrical shock, mechanical injury, and flammability. This proactive stance contributes significantly to consumer confidence and public safety. Moreover, the relevance of EN 60335-1:2002/A15:2011 extends to its applicability across various sectors that utilize household appliances, reinforcing its importance in everyday life. The standard's exclusion of appliances intended solely for industrial purposes, medical applications, and other specialized categories underscores its focused intent on common usage, thus streamlining compliance for manufacturers targeting consumer markets. In conclusion, the standard stands out as an essential guideline for ensuring the safety and reliability of household and similar electrical appliances, effectively bridging the gap between regulatory requirements and practical implementation in everyday settings. Its well-defined scope and emphatic focus on safety reinforce its significance within the industry, ensuring that the appliances consumers rely on are both effective and secure.
標準EN 60335-1:2002/A15:2011は、家庭用および類似の電気機器の安全性を評価する際に非常に重要な文書です。この標準の主な目的は、一般的な使用条件下での電気機器の安全基準を確立することです。特に、素人が使用することを前提とした機器、例えば店舗、軽工業、農業で使用される電化製品に焦点を当てています。 この標準の範囲は非常に広く、家庭用電気機器に関連するさまざまな機器を取り扱っていますが、特に注意が必要なのは、単相電化製品の場合は250V、その他の電化製品の場合は480Vの定格電圧までを対象としています。これにより、消費者が安全に使用できる範囲を明確にし、安全性を確保するための指針を提供しています。 EN 60335-1:2002/A15:2011の強みは、広範な応用範囲と明確な安全基準にあります。特に、電化製品が普段の生活でどのように使用されるかを想定した上での規定は、消費者にとって重要です。また、この標準は、家庭用電気機器の設計において重要な役割を果たし、製造業者が安心して製品を市場に投入できる環境を整えています。 なお、この標準は、工業専用機器や特別な条件下で使用される機器、医療機器、電子機器、パソコン、加熱用のブランケットやパッドなど、特定の用途向けの機器は対象外としています。この点も重要で、特定の利用状況や条件においては別の基準が必要とされることを凸明しています。そのため、該当しない機器については、別の標準を参照する必要があることを理解しておくことが重要です。 全体として、EN 60335-1:2002/A15:2011は、家庭用および類似の電気機器の安全基準を確立するための基本的かつ重要な文書であり、製品の安全性を高めるために不可欠な役割を果たしています。
Die Norm EN 60335-1:2002/A15:2011 mit dem Titel „Haushalts- und ähnliche elektrische Geräte - Sicherheit - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen“ bietet eine umfassende Grundlage für die Sicherheit von elektrischen Geräten, die in Haushalten und ähnlichen Umgebungen verwendet werden. Der Geltungsbereich dieser Norm ist klar definiert und umfasst elektrische Geräte, die für den Gebrauch durch Laien in Geschäften, in der Leichtindustrie und auf Bauernhöfen vorgesehen sind. Besonders hervorzuheben ist, dass die Norm für Geräte mit einer Nennspannung von maximal 250 V für einphasige Geräte und 480 V für andere Geräte gilt, was eine breite Anwendbarkeit für die meisten Haushaltsgerätschaften gewährleistet. Dies ist besonders relevant in einer Zeit, in der die Sicherheit von elektrischen Geräten für den Endverbraucher oberste Priorität hat. Die Norm konzentriert sich jedoch nicht auf Geräte, die ausschließlich für industrielle Zwecke gedacht sind, ebenso wenig auf medizinische Geräte, elektronische Ausstattungen oder flexible Heizgeräte, was eine klare Abgrenzung und Fokussierung auf den Haushaltsbereich ermöglicht. Ein weiterer Stärke der Norm EN 60335-1:2002/A15:2011 ist ihre Fähigkeit, praktische Sicherheitsanforderungen zu formulieren, die für Hersteller und Anwender leicht verständlich sind. Dies erleichtert die Implementierung notwendiger Sicherheitsmaßnahmen und trägt dazu bei, potenzielle Gefahren zu minimieren. Besonders in Anbetracht der vielseitigen Nutzung elektrischer Geräte im alltäglichen Leben ist die Relevanz dieser Norm nicht zu unterschätzen. Zusammenfassend kann gesagt werden, dass die Norm EN 60335-1:2002/A15:2011 eine essentielle Richtlinie für die Sicherheit von Haushalts- und ähnlichen elektrischen Geräten darstellt. Ihre spezifischen Anforderungen und der klare Fokus auf ein breites Spektrum von Anwendungen bieten sowohl Herstellern als auch Verbrauchern eine solide Grundlage für den sicheren Betrieb elektrischer Geräte im häuslichen Umfeld.
La norme EN 60335-1:2002/A15:2011, intitulée "Appareils électroménagers et similaires - Sécurité - Partie 1 : Exigences générales", s’avère d’une grande importance dans le domaine de la sécurité des appareils électriques destinés à un usage domestique et similaire. Son champ d'application couvre les appareils électroménagers utilisés par des non-spécialistes dans des environnements tels que les commerces, l'industrie légère et l'agriculture, avec une tension maximale autorisée de 250 V pour les appareils monophasés et 480 V pour les autres. Parmi les points forts de cette norme, on souligne sa capacité à garantir la sécurité des utilisateurs en définissant des exigences strictes concernant la conception et la fabrication des appareils. La norme prend en compte divers aspects de la sécurité, y compris la protection contre les chocs électriques, la résistance aux surchauffes et les risques d'incendie, ce qui en fait un outil essentiel pour les fabricants et les consommateurs. De plus, la pertinence de cette norme réside dans son application à un large éventail d'appareils qui sont couramment utilisés dans les foyers et les environnements similaires, en s'assurant que ceux-ci sont sûrs même en cas d'utilisation par des personnes non qualifiées. Cependant, il est important de noter que cette norme ne s'applique pas aux appareils destinés exclusivement à des fins industrielles, aux dispositifs utilisés dans des conditions particulières, ni aux appareils médicaux et à certains équipements électroniques spécifiques. En somme, la norme EN 60335-1:2002/A15:2011 représente un cadre indispensable pour la sécurité des appareils électroménagers, contribuant ainsi à réduire les risques liés à leur utilisation et à assurer un niveau de sécurité adéquat pour les utilisateurs.
표준 EN 60335-1:2002/A15:2011은 가정용 및 유사 가전제품의 안전성을 보장하기 위한 기본 요건을 설정하는 중요한 문서입니다. 이 표준은 일반 사용자, 소매점, 경량 산업 및 농장에서 사용될 수 있는 전기 기기의 안전성에 초점을 맞추고 있습니다. 특히, 단상 기기는 250V, 기타 기기는 480V 이하의 정격 전압을 가진 제품들에 적용됩니다. 이 표준의 강점은 가정용 제품 사용자들이 직면할 수 있는 다양한 안전 문제를 체계적으로 다룬다는 점입니다. 일반 소비자가 안전하게 사용할 수 있도록 설계된 가전제품에 대한 규정을 포함하며, 각종 전기적 위험을 최소화하는 조치를 제시합니다. 이러한 접근은 소비자의 안전을 최우선으로 고려하고 있으며, 전 세계적으로 채택된 모범 사례를 반영합니다. 또한, EN 60335-1 표준은 전자기기, 의료 기기, 개인용 컴퓨터, 전기 담요 및 유사한 유연한 난방 기기와 같이 산업 목적 전용으로 설계된 장비에는 적용되지 않음을 명확히 하고 있습니다. 이는 산업용 기기와 가정용 기기의 안전 요구사항의 차이를 구별하여, 사용자가 해당 표준의 적용 범위와 적합성을 명확히 이해하도록 돕습니다. 결론적으로, EN 60335-1:2002/A15:2011 표준은 가정용 및 유사 전기 기기의 안전성을 보장하기 위한 포괄적인 지침을 제공하는 것으로, 소비자 안전과 시장의 신뢰성을 동시에 높이는 데 기여하고 있습니다. 이 표준은 전세계적으로 인식되고 있으며, 거시적 차원에서 가전제품의 품질과 안전성을 보장하는 데 중요한 역할을 하고 있습니다.
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