EN 60529:1991/A1:2000

Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)

EN following parallel vote

Schutzarten durch Gehäuse (IP-Code)

Degrés de protection procurés par les enveloppes (Code IP)

Stopnja zaščite, ki jo zagotavlja ohišje (koda IP) - Dopolnilo A1

Ta standard se uporablja za klasifikacijo stopenj zaščite, ki jo zagotavlja ohišje električne opreme, katere nazivna napetost ne presega 72,5 kV.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 22-Feb-2000
• Withdrawal Date: 31-Dec-2002
• ICS: 13.260 - Protection against electric shock. Live working
• ICS: 29.020 - Electrical engineering in general
• Technical Committee: CLC/SR 70 - Degrees of protection provided by enclosures
• Drafting Committee: IEC/TC 70 - IEC_TC_70
• Parallel Committee: IEC/TC 70 - IEC_TC_70
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 23-Feb-2000
• Completion Date: 23-Feb-2000
• Directive: 2006/95/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)
• Directive: 2014/35/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
• Directive: 2014/53/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
• Directive: 73/23/EEC - Electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
• Ref Project: SIST EN 60529:1997/A1:2000 - Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)

Relations

• Amends: EN 60529:1991 - Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
• Effective Date: 29-Jan-2023

Overview

The standard EN 60529:1991/A1:2000, developed by the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CLC), specifies the degrees of protection provided by enclosures using the well-known IP (Ingress Protection) Code. This standard defines how enclosures protect electrical equipment against ingress of solid objects, dust, and water, ensuring safety and reliability in various environments.

Originally published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) as IEC 60529, this amendment clarifies definitions, test conditions, and adds normative references to support precise implementation. The IP Code serves as a critical international guideline for manufacturers, designers, and compliance bodies involved in electrical and electronic device protection.

Key Topics

• IP Code Structure
  The IP Code consists of two characteristic numerals:

  • The first numeral indicates protection against solid objects and dust ingress, ranging from 0 (no protection) to 6 (dust tight).
  • The second numeral indicates protection against liquids, ranging from 0 (no protection) to 9K (protection against high pressure, high temperature water jets).

• Testing and Verification
  The standard defines specific test procedures and conditions to evaluate enclosure protection, such as:

  • Use of probes to simulate finger or foreign object access.
  • Dust chamber tests for determining dust ingress protection.
  • Water spray and immersion tests for liquid ingress resistance.

• Normative References
  EN 60529:1991/A1:2000 references important complementary standards to support electrical safety and environmental testing:

  • IEC 60050-195 for earthing and electric shock vocabulary.
  • IEC 60068 series for environmental testing procedures.
  • IEC 60071-2 for insulation coordination and application guidelines.

• Amendments and Updates
  This amendment (A1:2000) refines original clauses, modifies definitions of hazardous live parts, and updates notes regarding clearance and test requirements to enhance clarity and facilitate product committee specifications.

Applications

• Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
  The IP Code is essential for manufacturers designing enclosures for devices such as switches, control panels, motors, and circuit breakers to ensure they meet protection requirements for user safety and operational durability.

• Compliance and Certification
  Authorities and certification bodies use EN 60529 to verify the ingress protection claims of electrical enclosures, helping products comply with relevant national and international safety regulations.

• Industrial and Outdoor Use
  Enclosures designed for harsh industrial environments, outdoor installations, and hazardous areas rely on IP ratings to withstand dust, dirt, moisture, and water exposure, ensuring equipment longevity and minimizing downtime.

• Consumer Electronics and Appliances
  Many consumer products are rated according to the IP Code to communicate protection against everyday elements such as splashing water, dust, and accidental contact.

Related Standards

• IEC 61032 – Protection of persons and equipment by enclosures – Probes for verification
• IEC 61140 – Protection against electric shock – Common aspects for installation and equipment
• IEC 60050 – International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV), including terms for earthing, shock protection, and electrical installations
• IEC 60068 – Environmental testing methods applicable to enclosure durability
• IEC 60071-2 – Insulation coordination, guidance on electrical equipment safety implementation

These complementary standards integrate with EN 60529 to provide a comprehensive framework for designing and verifying enclosures that effectively protect electrical devices from environmental hazards.

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Keywords: EN 60529, IP Code, degrees of protection, electrical enclosure protection, ingress protection standard, dust protection, water protection, electrical safety, IEC 60529 amendment, testing procedures, environmental testing, electrical equipment enclosures.

Standards Content (Sample)

SIST EN 60529:1997/A1
SL O V EN S K I
S T ANDAR D  junij 2000
Stopnja zaščite, ki jo zagotavlja ohišje (koda IP) – Dopolnilo A1

Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)

Schutzarten durch Gehäuse (IP-Code)

Degrés de protection procurés par les enveloppes (Code IP)

Referenčna oznaka
ICS 29.100.99 SIST EN 60529:1997/A1:2000 (sl)

Nadaljevanje na straneh II do III in od 1 do 6

© 2020-01. Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje ali kopiranje celote ali delov tega dokumenta ni dovoljeno.

SIST EN 60529:1997/A1 : 2000
NACIONALNI UVOD
Dopolnilo SIST EN 60529:1997/A1 (sl), Stopnja zaščite, ki jo zagotavlja ohišje (koda IP) – Dopolnilo A1,
2000, ima status slovenskega dopolnila in je istovetno evropskemu dopolnilu EN 60529:1991/A1 (en),
Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code), 2000.

NACIONALNI PREDGOVOR
Mednarodno dopolnilo IEC 60529:1989/A1:1992 je pripravil tehnični odbor Mednarodne elektrotehniške
komisije IEC/TC 70 Stopnja zaščite, ki jo zagotavlja ohišje, potrdil pa tehnični odbor Evropskega
komiteja za standardizacijo v elektrotehniki CLC/SR 70 Stopnja zaščite, ki jo zagotavlja ohišje.
Slovensko dopolnilo SIST EN 60529:1997/A1:2000 je prevod evropskega dopolnila EN
60529:1991/A1:2000. V primeru spora glede besedila slovenskega prevoda v tem dopolnilu je odločilno
izvirno evropsko dopolnilo v angleškem jeziku. Slovensko izdajo dopolnila je potrdil Strokovni svet SIST
za področja elektrotehnike, informacijske tehnologije in telekomunikacij.

Odločitev za privzem tega standarda je v juniju 2000 sprejel Strokovni svet SIST za področja
elektrotehnike, informacijske tehnologije in telekomunikacij.

ZVEZA Z NACIONALNIMI STANDARDI

S privzemom tega evropskega standarda veljajo za omejeni namen referenčnih standardov vsi
standardi, navedeni v izvirniku, razen tistih, ki so že sprejeti v nacionalno standardizacijo.
SIST IEC 60050-195:2001 Mednarodni elektrotehniški slovar – Poglavje 195: Ozemljitev in zaščita
pred električnim udarom (in pri njem)
IEC 60050-826:1982 Mednarodni elektrotehniški slovar – 826. del: Električne inštalacije
SIST HD 384.2 S1:2000 Mednarodni elektrotehniški slovar – 826. poglavje: Električne inštalacije
zgradb
SIST EN 60068-1:2001 Okoljsko preskušanje – 1. del: Splošno in navodila
SIST EN 60068-2-68:2001 Okoljsko preskušanje – 2. del: Preskusi – Preskus L: prah in pesek
SIST EN 60071-2:2001 Koordinacija izolacije – 2. del: Vodilo za uporabo

OSNOVA ZA IZDAJO STANDARDA
– privzem dopolnila EN 60529:1991/A1:2000

OPOMBE
– Povsod, kjer se v besedilu standarda uporablja izraz "evropski standard" ali "mednarodni standard",
v SIST EN 60529:1997/A1:2000 to pomeni "slovenski standard".

– Nacionalni uvod in nacionalni predgovor nista sestavni del standarda.

II
SIST EN 60529:1997/A1 : 2000
– Ta nacionalni dokument je istoveten EN 60529:1991/A1:2000 in je objavljen z dovoljenjem

CENELEC
Centralni sekretariat
rue de Stassart 35
B-1050 Bruselj
This national document is identical with EN 60529:1991/A1:2000 and is published with the
permission of
CENELEC
Central Secretariat
rue de Stassart 35
B-1050 Brussels
III
SIST EN 60529:1997/A1 : 2000
(prazna stran)
IV
EVROPSKI STANDARD             EN 60529/A1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
februar 2000
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 13.260, 29.020
Slovenska izdaja
Stopnja zaščite, ki jo zagotavlja ohišje (koda IP) – Dopolnilo A1
(IEC 60529:1989/A1:1999)
Degrees of protection provided Degrés de protection procurés Schutzarten durch Gehäuse
by enclosures (IP Code) par les enveloppes (Code IP) (IP-Code)
(IEC 60529:1989/A1:1999) (CEI 60529:1989/A1:1999) (IEC 60529:1989/A1:1999)

To dopolnilo A1 spreminja evropski standard EN 60529:1991 in ga je CENELEC sprejel 1. januarja
2000. Člani CENELEC morajo izpolnjevati notranje predpise CEN/CENELEC, ki določajo pogoje, pod
katerimi dobi ta evropski standard status nacionalnega standarda.

Najnovejši seznami teh nacionalnih standardov in njihovi bibliografski podatki se na zahtevo lahko dobijo
pri Centralnem sekretariatu ali kateremkoli članu CENELEC.

To dopolnilo obstaja v treh uradnih izdajah (angleški, francoski in nemški). Izdaje v drugih jezikih, ki jih
člani CENELEC na lastno odgovornost prevedejo in izdajo ter priglasijo pri Centralnem sekretariatu,
imajo enak status kot uradne izdaje.

Člani CENELEC so nacionalni elektrotehniški komiteji Avstrije, Belgije, Češke republike, Danske,
Finske, Francije, Grčije, Islandije, Irske, Italije, Luksemburga, Nemčije, Nizozemske, Norveške,
Portugalske, Španije, Švedske, Švice in Združenega kraljestva.

CENELEC
Evropski komite za standardizacijo v elektrotehniki
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique

Centralni sekretariat: rue de Stassart 35, B-1050 Bruselj

© 2000 CENELEC Lastnice avtorskih pravic so države članice CENELEC Ref. oznaka EN 60529:1991/A1:2000 E

SIST EN 60529:1997/A1 : 2000
Evropski predgovor
Besedilo dokumenta 70/91/FDIS, prihodnjega dopolnila 1 k IEC 60529, ki ga je pripravil IEC/TC 70
"Stopnja zaščite, ki jo zagotavlja ohišje", je bil predložen IEC-CENELEC v
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2000
Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) - Amendment A1
Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
Schutzarten durch Gehäuse (IP-Code)
Degrés de protection procurés par les enveloppes (Code IP)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60529:1991/A1:2000
ICS:
29.100.99 'UXJLVHVWDYQLGHOL]D Other components for
HOHNWULþQHQDSUDYH electrical equipment
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NORME CEI
INTERNATIONALE IEC
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
AMENDEMENT 1
AMENDMENT 1
1999-11
Amendement 1
Degrés de protection procurés par les enveloppes
(Code IP)
Amendment 1
Degrees of protection provided by enclosures
(IP Code)
 IEC 1999 Droits de reproduction réservés  Copyright - all rights reserved
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CODE PRIX
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PRICE CODE
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60529 Amend. 1  IEC:1999 – 3 –
FOREWORD
This amendment has been prepared by IEC technical committee 70: Degrees of protection
provided by enclosures.
The text of this amendment is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
70/91/FDIS 70/92/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this amendment can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
___________
Page 7
Modify the title of clause 1 as follows:
1 Scope and object
Delete the title of clause 2 "Object"
Add, on page 9, at the end of the fifth paragraph of item d), the following:
". to be protected".
Page 9
Add the following new clause 2:
2 Normative references
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text,
constitute provisions of this International Standard. For dated references, subsequent
amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, parties to
...

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2000
Stopnja zaščite, ki jo zagotavlja ohišje (koda IP) - Dopolnilo A1
Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
Schutzarten durch Gehäuse (IP-Code)
Degrés de protection procurés par les enveloppes (Code IP)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60529:1991/A1:2000
ICS:
29.100.99 Drugi sestavni deli za Other components for
električne naprave electrical equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

NORME CEI
INTERNATIONALE IEC
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
AMENDEMENT 1
AMENDMENT 1
1999-11
Amendement 1
Degrés de protection procurés par les enveloppes
(Code IP)
Amendment 1
Degrees of protection provided by enclosures
(IP Code)
 IEC 1999 Droits de reproduction réservés  Copyright - all rights reserved
International Electrotechnical Commission 3, rue de Varembé Geneva, Switzerland
Telefax: [phone] e-mail: [e-mail] IEC web site http://www.iec.ch
CODE PRIX
Commission Electrotechnique Internationale
D
PRICE CODE
International Electrotechnical Commission
Pour prix, voir catalogue en vigueur
For price, see current catalogue

60529 Amend. 1  IEC:1999 – 3 –
FOREWORD
This amendment has been prepared by IEC technical committee 70: Degrees of protection
provided by enclosures.
The text of this amendment is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
70/91/FDIS 70/92/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this amendment can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
___________
Page 7
Modify the title of clause 1 as follows:
1 Scope and object
Delete the title of clause 2 "Object"
Add, on page 9, at the end of the fifth paragraph of item d), the following:
". to be protected".
Page 9
Add the following new clause 2:
2 Normative references
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text,
constitute provisions of this International Standard. For dated references, subsequent
amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, parties to
agreem
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