IEC 60364-7-702:2010

Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 7-702: Requirements for special installations or locations - Swimming pools and fountains

IEC 60364-7-702:2010 applies to electrical installations of:
- basins of swimming pools and paddling pools and their surrounding zones;
- areas in natural waters, lakes in gravel pits and coastal and similar areas, specially intended to be occupied by persons for swimming, paddling and similar purposes, and their surrounding zones. Such areas in natural waters, lakes in gravel pits and coastal and similar areas, are considered as swimming pools;
- basins of fountains and their surrounding zones.
For swimming pools for medical use, special requirements may apply. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 1997 and constitutes a technical revision. The main changes with respect to the previous edition are as follows:
- the scope has been improved, including natural areas in natural waters;
- the description of zones has been improved;
- all figures have been updated.
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Installations électriques à basse tension - Partie 7-702: Règles pour les installations ou emplacements spéciaux - Piscines et fontaines

La CEI 60364-7-702:2010 les exigences particulières sont applicables aux installations électriques des:
- bassins des piscines et des pataugeoires, et des volumes les entourant;
- volumes situés dans des eaux naturelles, lacs de gravières et zones côtières et analogues, destinés tout particulièrement à être occupés par des personnes pratiquant la natation, le canotage et autres activités similaires, et des volumes les entourant. Ces volumes situés dans des eaux naturelles, lacs de gravières et zones côtières et analogues, sont considérés comme étant des piscines;
- bassins de fontaines et des volumes les entourant.
Pour les piscines à usage médical, des exigences particulières peuvent s'appliquer. Cette troisième édition annule et remplace la seconde édition publiée en 1997 et constitue une révision technique. Les principales modifications par rapport à l'édition précédente sont les suivantes:
- le domaine d'application a été amélioré en y ajoutant les aires naturelles dans les eaux naturelles;
- la description des volumes a été améliorée;
- toutes les figures ont été mises à jour.
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• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 11-May-2010
• ICS: 01 - GENERALITIES. TERMINOLOGY. STANDARDIZATION. DOCUMENTATION
• ICS: 29.020 - Electrical engineering in general
• ICS: 91.140.50 - Electricity supply systems
• Technical Committee: TC 64 - Electrical installations and protection against electric shock
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 12-May-2010
• Completion Date: 12-May-2010

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IEC 60364-7-702
Edition 3.0 2010-05
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
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Low-voltage electrical installations –
Part 7-702: Requirements for special installations or locations – Swimming
pools and fountains
Installations électriques à basse tension –
Partie 7-702: Exigences pour les installations ou emplacements spéciaux –
Piscines et fontaines
INTERNATIONAL
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CONTENTS

FOREWORD...........................................................................................................................3

INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................5

702 Swimming pools and fountains.......................................................................................6

702.1 Scope.................................................................................................................6

702.2 Normative references .........................................................................................6

702.3 Terms and definitions .........................................................................................6

702.4 Protection for safety ...........................................................................................8

702.5 Selection and erection of electrical equipment..................................................10

Annex A (informative) Examples of zones ............................................................................15

Annex B (informative) List of notes concerning certain countries..........................................19

Bibliography..........................................................................................................................22

Figure A.702.1 – Zone dimensions for swimming pools and paddling pools (side view) .........15

Figure A.702.2 – Zone dimensions for basin above ground level (side view) .........................16

Figure A.702.3 – Examples of zone dimensions (top view) with fixed partitions of height

at least 2,5 m........................................................................................................................17

Figure A.702.4 – Example of determination of the zones of a fountain (side view) ................18

Table 702.1 – Minimum IP number per zone .........................................................................11

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LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS –
Part 7-702: Requirements for special installations or locations –
Swimming pools and fountains
FOREWORD

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International Standard IEC 60364-7-702 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 64:

Electrical installations and protection against electric shock.

This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 1997 and constitutes a

technical revision.
The main changes with respect to the previous edition are as follows:
– the scope has been improved, including natural areas in natural waters;
– the description of zones has been improved;
– all figures have been updated.
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The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
64/1724/FDIS 64/1728/RVD

Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on

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standard.

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installations, can be found on the IEC website.

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INTRODUCTION

The requirements of this part of IEC 60364 supplement, modify or replace certain of the

general requirements contained in Parts 1 to 6 of IEC 60364.

The clause numbering appearing after 702 refers to the corresponding parts or clauses of

IEC 60364, Parts 1 to 6 . Numbering of clauses does not, therefore, necessarily follow

sequentially. Numbering of additional text is shown by the addition of “.101, etc”. Numbering

of figures and tables takes the number of this part followed by a sequential number. For

annexes, the numbering of figures and tables takes the letter of the annex, the number of the

part and a sequential number.

The absence of reference to a part or clause means that the general requirements contained

in Parts 1 to 6 of IEC 60364 are applicable.
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For historical reasons, IEC 60364-1:2005 numbering is as follows: 11 Scope; 12 Normative references; 20

Terms and definitions, etc.
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LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS –
Part 7-702: Requirements for special installations or locations –
Swimming pools and fountains
702 Swimming pools and fountains
702.1 Scope

The particular requirements of this part of IEC 60364 apply to electrical installations of:

– basins of swimming pools and paddling pools and their surrounding zones;

– areas in natural waters, lakes in gravel pits and coastal and similar areas, specially

intended to be occupied by persons for swimming, paddling and similar purposes, and

their surrounding zones. Such areas in natural waters, lakes in gravel pits and coastal and

similar areas, are considered as swimming pools;
– basins of fountains and their surrounding zones.

NOTE In these areas, in normal use, the effect of an electric shock is increased by a reduction in body resistance

and contact of the body with earth potential.
For swimming pools for medical use, special requirements may apply.

This standard does not cover the use of mobile equipment, e.g. pool cleaning equipment.

702.2 Normative references

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document.

For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition

of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

IEC 60245 (all parts), Rubber insulated cables – Rated voltages up to and including

450/750 V

IEC 60335-2-41, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2-41: Particular

requirements for pumps

IEC 60364-4-41:2005, Low-voltage electrical installations – Part 4-41: Protection for safety –

Protection against electric shock
IEC 60529:1989, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)

IEC 60598-2-18, Luminaires – Part 2: Particular requirements – Section 18: Luminaires for

swimming pools and similar applications
IEC 61386-1, Conduit systems for cable management – Part 1: General requirements
702.3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
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702.3.1
fountain

arrangement, typically for decorative purposes, where water issues from a source and fills a

basin of some kind
702.3.2
basin of fountain
part of the fountain which collects discharged water
NOTE See also 702.30.101.
702.3.3
swimming pool

water basin designed for purposes such as swimming, diving, etc. and not for personal

cleaning activity
702.3.4
paddling pool
water basin with low water level, e.g. for playing or wading
702.30 Assessment of general characteristics
702.30.101 General
Add the following:

The requirements of this part are based on the dimensions of three zones, zone 0, zone 1 and

zone 2 as described in 702.30.102 to 702.30.104 (see Figures A.702.1 to A.702.4).

For electrical equipment in parts of walls, floors or ceilings limiting the zones specified in

702.30.102 to 702.30.104, but being part of the surface of that wall, floor or ceiling, the same

requirements that apply for the zone limited by the surface shall be fulfilled unless specific

requirements exist (see 702.55).

The width of zone 1 or zone 2 may be reduced by fixed partitions having a minimum height of

2,5 m.
The requirements for swimming pools also apply to paddling pools.

For basins of fountains which are intended to be occupied by persons, the specifications and

requirements for zone 0 and zone 1 for swimming pools apply.

NOTE 1 Fixed partitions are fixed separating walls, walls including windows and doors. The zones are also limited

by ceilings, slopes of roofs and floors. Fixed partitions that are lower than 2,5 m are only limiting if they end at a

ceiling or slope of a roof.

NOTE 2 When a fixed partition is erected inside a zone, its effects on the zone are illustrated in Figure A.702.3.

NOTE 3 For the installation of a prefabricated swimming pool, the requirements of this standard are applicable.

NOTE 4 Annex A provides some examples of the zones.
702.30.102 Description of zone 0
This zone comprises
– the interior of basins, including any recesses in their walls or floors, and
– the interior of basins for foot cleaning, and

– the interior of waterjets or waterfalls, and the space below them (see Figure A.702.4).

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NOTE If the zone cannot be precisely determined under waterjets or waterfalls, it is recommended to take the

vertical plane from the rim of the basin as the horizontal limitation of the zone and the maximum height of the water

jet or waterfall as the limitation of height.
702.30.103 Description of zone 1
This zone is limited by
– the zone 0 boundaries,
– a vertical plane 2 m from the rim of the basin,
– the floor or surface expected to be occupied by persons,

– the horizontal plane 2,5 m above the floor or the surface expected to be occupied by

persons.

NOTE Inaccessible equipment installed in an enclosure below the surface of a floor or wall or above a ceiling is

not considered to be within zone 1 (see 702.55.101.3).

Where the swimming pool contains diving structures, starting blocks, chutes or other

components expected to be occupied or accessible by persons, zone 1 also comprises the

zone limited by

– a vertical plane situated 1,5 m around the diving boards, springboards, starting blocks,

chutes and other components such as accessible sculptures and decorative basins,

– the horizontal plane 2,5 m above the highest surface expected to be occupied by persons.

702.30.104 Description of zone 2
This zone is limited by

– the vertical plane external to zone 1 and a parallel plane 1,5 m from the former,

– the floor or surface expected to be occupied by persons, and

– the horizontal plane 2,5 m above the floor or surface expected to be occupied by persons.

There is no zone 2 for fountains.

NOTE Inaccessible equipment installed in an enclosure below the surface of a floor or wall or above a ceiling is

not considered to be within zone 2 (see 702.55.101.3).
702.4 Protection for safety
702.41 Protection against electric shock
Add the following:
NOTE 1 For selection and erection of socket-outlets, see 702.53.
NOTE 2 For selection and erection of other equipment, see 702.55.
702.410.3 General requirements
702.410.3.5
Replace the existing clause by the following:

The protective measures of obstacles and placing out of reach, as specified in Annex B of

IEC 60364-4-41:2005, shall not be applied.
702.410.3.6
Replace the existing clause by the following:
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The protective measures of non-conducting location, earth-free local equipotential bonding

and electrical separation for the supply of more than one item of current-using equipment, as

specified in Annex C of IEC 60364-4-41:2005, shall not be applied.
702.410.3.101 Particular requirements for each zone
Add the following:
702.410.3.101.1 Zones 0 and 1 of swimming pools and in areas of natural waters,
lakes in gravel pits and coastal and similar areas

In zones 0 and 1 only protection by SELV at a nominal voltage not exceeding 12 V a.c. or

30 V d.c. is permitted, except where 702.55.104 applies. The source of supply shall be

installed external to zones 0 and 1. Where the source of supply is installed in zone 2, 702.53

applies.
702.410.3.101.2 Zones 0 and 1 of fountains
In zones 0 and 1, only the following protective measures shall be employed:

– SELV (see Clause 414 of IEC 60364-4-41:2005), the source of supply being installed

external to zones 0 and 1; or

– automatic disconnection of supply (see Clause 411 of IEC 60364-4-41:2005) using a

residual current protective device with a rated residual operating current not exceeding

30 mA; or

– electrical separation (see Clause 413 of IEC 60364-4-41:2005), the separation source

supplying a single item of equipment and being installed external to zones 0 and 1.

702.410.3.101.3 Zone 2 of swimming pools and in areas of natural waters, lakes in

gravel pits and coastal and similar areas
NOTE There is no zone 2 for fountains.
One or more of the following protective measures shall be employed:

– SELV (see Clause 414 of IEC 60364-4-41:2005). The source of supply shall be installed

external to zone 0 and 1. Where the source of supply is installed in zone 2, 702.53

applies; or

– automatic disconnection of supply (see Clause 411 of IEC 60364-4-41:2005) using a

residual current protective device with a rated residual operating current not exceeding

30 mA; or

– electrical separation (see Clause 413 of IEC 60364-4-41:2005). The separation source

shall supply a single item of equipment and be installed external to zones 0 and 1. Where

the separation source is installed in zone 2, 702.53 applies.
702.414 Protective measure: extra-low-voltage (SELV and PELV)
702.414.4 Requirements for SELV and PELV circuits
Add the following:
PELV is not permitted.
702.414.4.5
Add the following:

Where SELV is used, whatever the nominal voltage, basic protection (protection against direct

contact) shall be provided by
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– barriers or enclosures affording at least the degree of protection according to IEC 60529

IP2X or IPXXB, or
– insulation capable of withstanding a test voltage of 500 V a.c. for 1 min.
702.415 Additional protection
702.415.2 Additional protection: supplementary protective equipotential bonding
Add the following:

All extraneous-conductive-parts in zones 0, 1 and 2 shall be connected by protective

equipotential bonding conductors to the protective conductors of the exposed-conductive-

parts of equipment situated in these zones.

NOTE 1 This connection with the protective conductor may be provided in close proximity to the location, for

example at an accessory or a distribution board or other equipment.
NOTE 2 See also 702.522.8 and 702.55.101.

Extraneous-conductive-parts are conductive parts not forming part of the electrical installation

and liable to introduce an electric potential, including the electric potential of a local earth –

for the scope of this standard, from outside zones 0, 1 and 2 into these zones.
NOTE 3 Such parts may, for example, be
– metallic pipelines for freshwater, waste water, gas, heating, climate control,
– metallic parts of building construction,
– metallic parts of the basin construction,
– metal reinforcement of non-insulating floors,
– metal reinforcement of concrete basins.

Floors made of individual concrete tiles, the reinforcement of which is fully encapsulated

within the tile and not accessible without damaging the tile, are not considered as extraneous-

conductive-parts and therefore need not be included in additional protective equipotential

bonding.

Concrete tiles without metallic reinforcement, tile coverings and topsoil (e.g. lawn) are not

considered as extraneous-conductive-parts and therefore need not be included in additional

protective equipotential bonding.

NOTE 4 The following conductive parts generally need not be included in additional protective equipotential

bonding:
– basin ladders and barriers;
– diving structure ladders;
– handrails and handholds on the rim of the basin;
– grid covers including the mounting frames of overflow pipes;
– window frames;
– door frames;
– starting blocks.
702.5 Selection and erection of electrical equipment
702.51 Common rules
702.512 Operational conditions and external Influences
702.512.2 External influences
Add the following:
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Electrical equipment shall have at least the IP code (see IEC 60529) according to

Table 702.1.
Table 702.1 – Minimum IP number per zone
Zone Outdoor, with Outdoor, without Indoor, with Indoor, without
waterjets during waterjets waterjets during waterjets
cleaning operation cleaning operation
0 IPX5 / IPX8 IPX8 IPX5 / IPX8 IPX8
1 IPX5 IPX4 IPX5 IPX4
2 IPX5 IPX4 IPX5 IPX2

NOTE 1 IEC 60529 states that, unless there is a relevant product standard, the test conditions for IPX8 are

subject to agreement between manufacturer and user.

NOTE 2 For zone 0, where waterjets during cleaning operations are expected, both IPX5 (to ensure resistance to

the operations during the cleaning process) and IPX8 (to ensure resistance to the immersion in the water) are

necessary (see 4.3 of IEC 60529:1989). Both IPX5 and IPX8 are necessary because IPX8 does not include

protection against water jets.
702.52 Wiring systems
702.522 Selection and erection in relation to external influences
702.522.8 Other mechanical stresses
Add the following:
702.522.8.101 Erection according to the zones

In zones 0, 1 and 2, wiring systems shall not have accessible metallic covering. Metallic

coverings which are inaccessible shall be connected to the supplementary equipotential

bonding.
NOTE Cables should be installed in conduits to facilitate rewiring.
702.522.8.102 Limitation of wiring systems according to the zones

In zones 0 and 1, wiring systems shall be limited to those necessary to supply equipment

situated in these zones.

Circuits erected in zone 2 or in walls, ceilings or floors delimiting zones 0, 1 or 2 and

supplying equipment outside the zones shall be:
– embedded at a minimum depth of 5 cm; or

– protected by a residual current protective device with a rated residual operating current

not exceeding 30 mA; or
– supplied by SELV; or
– protected by electrical separation.
702.522.8.103 Additional requirements for the wiring of fountains

Only cables of type 66 according to IEC 60245 series or a type with at least equivalent

properties shall be used.

NOTE Their suitability for permanent contact with water should be declared by the cable manufacturer in addition

to compliance with IEC 60245-1 and IEC 60245-4.

Only conduit with classification code X5XX according to the resistance to impact in

IEC 61386-1 shall be used.
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For fountains not intended to be occupied by persons the following additional requirements

shall be met:

a) cables or insulated conductors in non-metallic conduit for electrical equipment in zone 0

shall be installed as far outside the basin rim as possible and run to the electrical

equipment inside the basin by the shortest practicable route. The cables shall be installed

in conduits to facilitate rewiring;

b) in zones 0 and 1, cables or insulated conductors in non-metallic conduit shall be installed

with suitable mechanical protection.
702.522.8.104 Junction boxes
Junction boxes shall not be installed in zone 0.

In zone 1, only junction boxes for SELV circuits are permitted (see 702.410.3.101).

702.53 Switchgear and controlgear
Add the following:

In zone 0, no switchgear or controlgear, including socket-outlets, shall be installed.

In zone 1, switchgear, controlgear and socket-outlets may be installed only if supplied by

SELV, the source of supply of which being installed outside zones 0 and 1. Where the source

for SELV is installed in zone 2 its supply circuit shall be protected by a residual current

protective device with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 mA.
In zone 2, switchgear, controlgear and socket-outlets are
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