IEC 60335-2-96:2024

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-96: Particular requirements for flexible sheet heating elements for room heating

IEC 60335-2-96:2024 deals with the safety of flexible sheet heating elements intended to be incorporated into floors and walls below 1,2 m and above 2,3 m and in ceilings, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase installations and 480 V for other installations including direct current (DC) supplied appliances. Flexible sheet heating elements are converted into heating units that are incorporated in the building in accordance with the instructions after which the required level of protection against hazards is achieved.
Attention is drawn to the fact that
- in many countries, different wiring rules apply;
- for heating units intended to be used in vehicles or on-board ships or aircraft, additional requirements can be necessary;
- in many countries, additional requirements are specified by the national authorities for fire protection, the national authorities for building regulations, the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities.
This standard does not apply to
- heating units intended exclusively for industrial purposes;
- heating units intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas);
- blankets, pads, clothing and similar flexible heating appliances (IEC 60335-2-17);
- foot warmers and heating mats (IEC 60335-2-81);
- heated carpets and for heating units for room heating installed under removable floor coverings (IEC 60335-2-106);
- flexible sheet heating elements incorporated in other appliances.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2019. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) alignment with IEC 60335-1:2020;
b) conversion of some notes to normative text (Clause 1, 5.2, 7.12.101);
c) correction to reinstate the touch current limit in 22.105.
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its amendments unless that edition precludes it; in that case, the latest edition that does not preclude it is used. It was established on the basis of the sixth edition (2020) of that standard.

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-96: Exigences particulières pour les films souples chauffants pour le chauffage des locaux

L'IEC 60335-2-96:2024 traite de la sécurité des films souples chauffants destinés à être intégrés aux planchers, aux murs au-dessous d'une hauteur de 1,2 m et au-dessus d'une hauteur de 2,3 m ainsi qu'aux plafonds, leur tension assignée ne dépassant pas 250 V pour les installations monophasées et 480 V pour les autres installations, y compris les appareils alimentés en courant continu. Les films souples chauffants sont convertis en unités chauffantes qui sont intégrées au bâti conformément aux instructions relatives à l'installation après laquelle le niveau de protection contre les dangers est atteint.
L'attention est attirée sur le fait que
- dans de nombreux pays, des règles d'installation différentes s'appliquent;
- pour les unités chauffantes destinées à être utilisées dans des véhicules ou à bord de navires ou d'avions, des exigences supplémentaires peuvent être nécessaires;
- dans de nombreux pays, des exigences supplémentaires sont spécifiées par les organismes nationaux responsables de la protection contre l'incendie, par les organismes nationaux responsables des règlements d'installation, par les organismes nationaux de la santé, par les organismes nationaux responsables de la protection des travailleurs et par des organismes similaires.
La présente norme ne s'applique pas
- aux unités chauffantes prévues exclusivement pour des usages industriels;
- aux unités chauffantes destinées à être utilisées dans des locaux qui présentent des conditions particulières, telles que la présence d'une atmosphère corrosive ou explosive (poussière, vapeur ou gaz);
- aux couvertures, coussins, vêtements et appareils chauffants souples analogues (IEC 60335-2-17);
- aux chancelières et carpettes chauffantes (IEC 60335-2-81);
- aux tapis chauffants et aux unités chauffantes pour le chauffage des locaux, installés sous des revêtements de sol amovibles (IEC 60335-2-106);
- aux films souples chauffants intégrés dans d'autres appareils.
Cette troisième édition annule et remplace la deuxième édition parue en 2019. Cette édition constitue une révision technique.
Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente:
a) le texte a été aligné sur l'IEC 60335-1:2020;
b) certaines notes ont été converties en texte normatif (Article 1, 5.2, 7.12.101);
c) le 22.105 a été corrigé pour rétablir la limite du courant de contact.
La présente partie 2 doit être utilisée conjointement avec la dernière édition de l'IEC 60335-1 et ses amendements sauf si cette édition l'exclut. Dans ce cas, la dernière édition qui n'exclut pas la présente partie 2 est utilisée. Elle a été établie sur la base de la sixième édition (2020) de cette norme.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 29-Oct-2024
• ICS: 13.120 - Domestic safety
• ICS: 97.100.10 - Electric heaters
• Technical Committee: TC 61 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
• Drafting Committee: MT 37 - TC 61/MT 37
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 25-Oct-2024
• Completion Date: 29-Oct-2024

Relations

• Revises: IEC 60335-2-96:2019 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-96: Particular requirements for flexible sheet heating elements for room heating
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

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IEC 60335-2-96 ®
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Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –
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Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –
Part 2-96: Particular requirements for flexible sheet heating elements for room
heating
INTERNATIONAL
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ICS 97.100.10, 13.120 ISBN 978-2-8322-0050-6
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms and definitions . 9
4 General requirement . 10
5 General conditions for the tests . 10
6 Classification . 11
7 Marking and instructions . 11
8 Protection against access to live parts . 16
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 17
10 Power input and current . 17
11 Heating . 17
12 Void Charging of metal-ion batteries . 21
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 21
14 Transient overvoltages . 22
15 Moisture resistance . 22
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 22
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 23
18 Endurance . 23
19 Abnormal operation . 26
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 26
21 Mechanical strength . 26
22 Construction . 28
23 Internal wiring . 30
24 Components . 30
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 30
26 Terminals for external conductors . 31
27 Provision for earthing . 31
28 Screws and connections . 31
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 31
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 32
31 Resistance to rusting . 32
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 32
Annexes . 46
Annex AA (informative) Summary of installation instructions . 47
Bibliography . 50
List of comments . 51
Figure 101 – Arrangement for testing heating units in timber ceilings . 33
Figure 102 – Arrangement for testing modular heating units . 34
Figure 103 – Arrangement for testing heating units in timber floors . 35

Figure 104 – Arrangement for testing heating units above timber floors . 36
Figure 105 – Arrangement for testing heating units below concrete . 37
Figure 107 – Arrangement for testing heating units in timber floors and ceilings in
combination . 39
Figure 108 – Arrangement for testing heating units in timber walls . 40
Figure 109 – Arrangement for testing heating units in both sides of timber wall
applications . 41
Figure 110 – Arrangement for testing heating units intended to be installed in a wall of
concrete or similar materials . 42
Figure 111 – Arrangement for testing heating units against wall of concrete or similar
materials . 43
Figure 112 – Jig for locating the contact needle . 44
Figure 113 – Arrangement for measuring capacitive currents . 45
Table 101 – Temperature rise limits for surfaces . 21
Table AA.1 – Summary of installation instructions . 48

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INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
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Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –
Part 2-96: Particular requirements for flexible sheet heating elements for room
heating
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –
Partie 2-96: Exigences particulières pour les films souples chauffants pour le
chauffage des locaux
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IEC 60335-2-96 ®
Edition 3.0 2024-10
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –

Part 2-96: Particular requirements for flexible sheet heating elements for room

heating
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –

Partie 2-96: Exigences particulières pour les films souples chauffants pour le

chauffage des locaux
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 97.100.10, 13.120 ISBN 978-2-8322-9753-7

– 2 – IEC 60335-2-96:2024 © IEC 2024
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms and definitions . 9
4 General requirement . 10
5 General conditions for the tests . 10
6 Classification . 11
7 Marking and instructions . 11
8 Protection against access to live parts . 16
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 17
10 Power input and current . 17
11 Heating . 17
12 Charging of metal-ion batteries . 21
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 21
14 Transient overvoltages . 22
15 Moisture resistance . 22
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 22
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 23
18 Endurance . 23
19 Abnormal operation . 25
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 26
21 Mechanical strength . 26
22 Construction . 28
23 Internal wiring . 30
24 Components . 30
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 30
26 Terminals for external conductors . 31
27 Provision for earthing . 31
28 Screws and connections . 31
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 31
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 32
31 Resistance to rusting . 32
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 32
Annexes . 46
Annex AA (informative) Summary of installation instructions . 47
Bibliography . 50

Figure 101 – Arrangement for testing heating units in timber ceilings . 33
Figure 102 – Arrangement for testing modular heating units . 34
Figure 103 – Arrangement for testing heating units in timber floors . 35
Figure 104 – Arrangement for testing heating units above timber floors . 36

Figure 105 – Arrangement for testing heating units below concrete . 37
Figure 107 – Arrangement for testing heating units in timber floors and ceilings in
combination . 39
Figure 108 – Arrangement for testing heating units in timber walls . 40
Figure 109 – Arrangement for testing heating units in both sides of timber wall
applications . 41
Figure 110 – Arrangement for testing heating units intended to be installed in a wall of
concrete or similar materials . 42
Figure 111 – Arrangement for testing heating units against wall of concrete or similar
material . 43
Figure 112 – Jig for locating the contact needle . 44
Figure 113 – Arrangement for measuring capacitive currents . 45

Table 101 – Temperature rise limits for surfaces . 21
Table AA.1 – Summary of installation instructions . 48

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
____________
HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-96: Particular requirements for flexible
sheet heating elements for room heating

FOREWORD
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all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote international
co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To this end and
in addition to other activities, IEC publishes International Standards, Technical Specifications, Technical Reports,
Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) and Guides (hereafter referred to as "IEC Publication(s)"). Their
preparation is entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested in the subject dealt with
may participate in this preparatory work. International, governmental and non-governmental organizations liaising
with the IEC also participate in this preparation. IEC collaborates closely with the International Organization for
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