EN 60598-2-13:2006/A1:2012

Luminaires - Part 2-13: Particular requirements - Ground recessed luminaires

2011-12-20 - Publication editing allocated to [e-mail]

Leuchten - Teil 2-13: Besondere Anforderungen - Bodeneinbauleuchten

Luminaires - Partie 2-13: Règles particulières - Luminaires encastrés dans le sol

Svetilke - 2-13. del: Posebne zahteve - Talne vgradne svetilke

Ta 2. del standarda IEC 60598 določa zahteve za talne vgradne svetilke, ki zajemajo električne svetlobne vire z napajanjem z omrežnimi napetostmi do 1000 V za notranjo in zunanjo uporabo, npr. na vrtovih, dvoriščih, voziščih, parkiriščih, kolesarskih stezah, sprehajalnih poteh, območjih plavalnih bazenov zunaj predelov za SELV, rastlinjakih in podobno. Ta del ne zajema talnih vgradnih svetilk za ceste za motorna vozila in letališča, ki so že opredeljene v standardu IEC 61827.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 02-Feb-2012
• Withdrawal Date: 10-Jan-2015
• ICS: 29.140.40 - Luminaires
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 34 - 'Lamps and related equipment
• Drafting Committee: IEC/SC 34D - IEC_SC_34D
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 05-Jan-2026
• Completion Date: 20-Feb-2026
• Directive: Not Harmonized2006/95/EC - Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version)
  OJ Ref: C 245/01, C 348/03 OJ Date: 28-Nov-2013
• Directive:

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  Harmonized Standard2014/35/EU - Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
  OJ Ref: C 249/03 OJ Date: 08-Jul-2016
• Directive:

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  Harmonized Standard2014/53/EU - Directive 2014/53/EU of The European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment and repealing Directive 1999/5/EC
• Ref Project: SIST EN 60598-2-13:2007/A1:2012 - Luminaires - Part 2-13: Particular requirements - Ground recessed luminaires

Relations

• Referred By: EN 1647:2026 - Leisure accommodation vehicles - Caravan holiday homes - Habitation requirements relating to health and safety
• Effective Date: 08-Apr-2026
• Referred By: EN 15193-1:2017 - Energy performance of buildings - Energy requirements for lighting - Part 1: Specifications, Module M9
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: CEN/TS 17623:2021 - BIM Properties for lighting - Luminaires and sensing devices
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: EN 1647:2018 - Leisure accommodation vehicles - Caravan holiday homes - Habitation requirements relating to health and safety
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: EN 15193:2007 - Energy performance of buildings - Energy requirements for lighting
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: EN 15193-1:2017+A1:2021 - Energy performance of buildings - Energy requirements for lighting - Part 1: Specifications, Module M9
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: EN 1647:2018+A1:2021 - Leisure accommodation vehicles - Caravan holiday homes - Habitation requirements relating to health and safety
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: EN 60079-15:2010 - Explosive atmospheres - Part 15: Equipment protection by type of protection "n"
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Amends: EN 60598-2-13:2006 - Luminaires - Part 2-13: Particular requirements - Ground recessed luminaires
• Effective Date: 29-Jan-2023

Overview

EN 60598-2-13:2006/A1:2012 defines the particular requirements for ground recessed luminaires, also known as in-ground or floor recessed luminaires. Developed and published by the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC), this standard is crucial for manufacturers, installers, and specifiers involved in the design and application of lighting products that are recessed into ground surfaces. Its detailed requirements help ensure safe and reliable operation for both indoor and outdoor fixed lighting installations.

This standard is aligned with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) designation, reflecting its broad international relevance for safety compliance and performance of luminaires intended for ground installation.

Key Topics

EN 60598-2-13:2006/A1:2012 focuses on several critical aspects of ground recessed luminaires, including:

• Mechanical Strength: Specifies requirements for resistance to static loads to ensure the luminaire can withstand walking or occasional vehicle transit, helping to maintain product integrity and safety.
• Test Procedures: Outlines consistent and repeatable test methods, such as applying loads with a steel punch and rubber sheet under exact conditions, to verify compliance.
• Material Performance: Addresses the suitability of materials, particularly for resisting static and potential mechanical impacts.
• Safety Considerations: Ensures design requirements help prevent hazards related to ground-recessed lighting, such as unintended movement or water ingress.

Applications

Ground recessed luminaires play a pivotal role in achieving both functional and aesthetic lighting in various settings. Compliance with EN 60598-2-13:2006/A1:2012 is essential for:

• Public Spaces: Effective for illuminating pathways, plazas, parks, and urban streets, enhancing safety and ambiance.
• Commercial Environments: Used in retail, hospitality, and office landscapes to highlight building features or guide pedestrian flow.
• Residential Installations: Ideal for accent lighting in driveways, garden walkways, and patios.
• Architectural and Landscape Lighting: Enables creative lighting solutions in exterior environments, ensuring lights are both dynamic and resistant to foot or vehicular traffic.

Meeting this standard helps manufacturers deliver reliable, long-lasting, and safe ground recessed luminaires, assuring end-users of product performance in demanding environments.

Related Standards

For comprehensive luminaires safety and performance, the following standards are relevant alongside EN 60598-2-13:2006/A1:2012:

• EN 60598-1: General requirements and tests for luminaires.
• IEC 60598-2: Series providing particular requirements for different luminaire types.
• IEC 60529: Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) - important for assessing water and dust resistance.
• EN 60598-2-2: Additional requirements for recessed luminaires (non-ground).

Consulting these standards alongside EN 60598-2-13:2006/A1:2012 ensures compliance with the latest EU and international regulations, and supports the safe, efficient use of ground recessed luminaires in a range of environments.

Keywords: EN 60598-2-13, ground recessed luminaires, in-ground lighting standard, safety requirements, CENELEC, IEC 60598, static load test, public lighting, outdoor luminaires, compliance.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2012
Svetilke - 2-13. del: Posebne zahteve - Talne vgradne svetilke
Luminaires - Part 2-13: Particular requirements - Ground recessed luminaires
Leuchten - Teil 2-13: Besondere Anforderungen - Bodeneinbauleuchten
Luminaires - Partie 2-13: Règles particulières - Luminaires encastrés dans le sol
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60598-2-13:2006/A1:2012
ICS:
29.140.40 Svetila Luminaires
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 60598-2-13/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
February 2012
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 29.140.40
English version
Luminaires -
Part 2-13: Particular requirements -
Ground recessed luminaires
(IEC 60598-2-13:2006/A1:2011)
Luminaires -  Leuchten -
Partie 2-13: Règles particulières - Teil 2-13: Besondere Anforderungen -
Luminaires encastrés dans le sol Bodeneinbauleuchten
(CEI 60598-2-13:2006/A1:2011) (IEC 60598-2-13:2006/A1:2011)

This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 60598-2-13:2006; it was approved by CENELEC on
2012-01-11. 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, Turkey 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

© 2012 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
Ref. No. EN 60598-2-13:2006/A1:2012 E

Foreword
The text of document 34D/1009/CDV, future edition 1 of IEC 60598-2-13:2006/A1, prepared by SC 34D,
"Luminaires", of IEC TC 34, "Lamps and related equipment" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel
vote and approved by CENELEC as EN 60598-2-13:2006/A1:2012.

The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2012-10-11
• latest date by which the document has
to be implemented at national level by
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