EN 61009-1:2012/A12:2016

Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCBOs) - Part 1: General rules

To include UK special national condition in the list of SNCs.

Fehlerstrom-/Differenzstrom-Schutzschalter mit eingebautem Überstromschutz (RCBOs) für Hausinstallationen und für ähnliche Anwendungen - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen

Interrupteurs automatiques à courant différentiel résiduel avec dispositif de protection contre les surintensités incorporé pour usages domestiques et analogues (DD) - Partie 1: Règles générales

Odklopniki na preostali (residualni) tok z vgrajeno nadtokovno zaščito za gospodinjsko in podobno rabo (RCBO's) - 1. del: Splošna pravila

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2016
• Withdrawal Date: 10-Feb-2019
• ICS: 29.120.50 - Fuses and other overcurrent protection devices
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 23E - Circuit breakers and similar devices for household and similar applications
• Drafting Committee: CLC/TC 23E - Circuit breakers and similar devices for household and similar applications
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 01-Apr-2016
• Completion Date: 01-Apr-2016
• Directive: 2004/108/EC - Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and repealing Directive 89/336/EEC
• Directive: 2004/108/EU - DIRECTIVE 2004/108/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and repealing Directive 89/336/EEC
• 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: 2014/30/EU - Directive 2014/30/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 electromagnetic compatibility (recast)
• 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
• Mandate: M/511 - Mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI relating to harmonised standards in the field of the Low Voltage Directive
• Ref Project: SIST EN 61009-1:2013/A12:2016 - Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCBOs) - Part 1: General rules

Relations

• Amends: EN 61009-1:2012 - Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCBOs) - Part 1: General rules
• Effective Date: 23-Jan-2023

Overview

EN 61009-1:2012/A12:2016 is a European standard amendment focused on residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection (RCBOs) for household and similar uses. This amendment integrates the United Kingdom’s special national conditions (SNCs) into the original EN 61009-1:2012 standard, ensuring compliance with UK-specific requirements where neutrals are reliably at earth potential. The standard, prepared by CLC/TC 23E, specifies general rules and safety objectives for RCBOs, supporting essential requirements of the EU Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC).

Key Topics

• RCBO Functionality
  RCBOs combine protection against earth leakage currents (residual current) with overcurrent protection in one device, enhancing electrical safety in domestic and similar environments.

• Special National Conditions for the UK
  The amendment allows the use of RCBOs with un-switched neutral current paths in the UK, reflecting local electrical safety practices. Specific clauses align with IEC 61009-1 text but adjust for rated voltages and neutral pole definitions pertinent to UK wiring.

• Compliance and Implementation
  The amendment was approved by CENELEC in February 2016, with mandatory adoption by CENELEC members, including the UK, by February 2017. It requires withdrawal of conflicting national standards by February 2019.

• Safety and Regulatory Framework
  The document encompasses safety objectives consistent with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD), ensuring that RCBOs meet stringent performance and safety tests to prevent electrical faults, fires, and shocks.

Applications

• Household Electrical Installations
  EN 61009-1:2012/A12:2016 governs the design, testing, and performance of RCBOs used in residential circuit protection, ensuring devices interrupt both leakage currents and overcurrents.

• Domestic and Similar Uses
  Applicable in environments equivalent to household settings, such as small commercial premises or light industrial applications where electrical safety is critical.

• UK Electrical Systems
  Addressing UK-specific wiring practices and installation conditions, this standard enables manufacturers and installers to use compliant RCBOs meeting national safety requirements.

• Manufacturing and Quality Assurance
  Manufacturers can rely on this amendment to align product designs with evolving UK and European regulatory landscapes, facilitating market access and compliance.

Related Standards

• IEC 61009-1
  The international base standard for RCBOs providing general rules and definitions which EN 61009-1:2012/A12:2016 modifies with national conditions.

• EN 61009-1:2012
  The original European standard setting out general safety and performance rules for RCBOs, amended by A12 to include UK-specific clauses.

• Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC)
  European legislation governing safety of electrical equipment operating within defined voltage limits; EN 61009-1 supports compliance with these requirements.

• National Electrotechnical Committee Regulations
  Compliance with national implementation of electrical installation regulations, such as the UK Wiring Regulations (BS 7671), is supported through this amendment.

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For manufacturers, installers, and regulatory bodies, EN 61009-1:2012/A12:2016 ensures that RCBOs used in household and similar installations adhere to harmonized safety standards while incorporating essential national variances. This enhances electrical safety across Europe, particularly in the UK, by addressing unique wiring and operational conditions through clear, standardized requirements.

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Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection for
household and similar uses (RCBOs) - Part 1: General rules
Fehlerstrom-/Differenzstrom-Schutzschalter mit eingebautem Überstromschutz (RCBOs)
für Hausinstallationen und für ähnliche Anwendungen - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
Interrupteurs automatiques à courant différentiel résiduel avec dispositif de protection
contre les surintensités incorporé pour usages domestiques et analogues (DD) - Partie 1:
Règles générales
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61009-1:2012/A12:2016
ICS:
29.120.50 9DURYDONHLQGUXJD Fuses and other overcurrent
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 61009-1:2012/A12

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
April 2016
ICS 29.120.50
English Version
Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral
overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCBOs) -
Part 1: General rules
Interrupteurs automatiques à courant différentiel résiduel Fehlerstrom-/Differenzstrom-Schutzschalter mit
avec dispositif de protection contre les surintensités eingebautem Überstromschutz (RCBOs) für
incorporé pour usages domestiques et analogues (DD) - Hausinstallationen und für ähnliche Anwendungen -
Partie 1: Règles générales Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
This amendment A12 modifies the European Standard EN 61009-1:2012; it was approved by CENELEC on 2016-02-11. 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, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, 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.

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Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
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