SIST EN 61995-1:2008/A1:2017

Devices for the connection of luminaires for household and similar purposes – Part 1: General requirements (IEC 61995-1:2005/A1:2016)

2017-05-02: D156/C084 - Ratified standards not being made available.
2017-03-28: BT decided to have this standard published (D156/C084)
2016-11-23: includes common modifications from 63999

Betriebsmittel für den Anschluss von Leuchten für Haushalt und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen (IEC 61995-1:2005/A1:2016)

Dispositifs de connexion pour luminaires pour usage domestique et analogue - Partie 1: Exigences générales (IEC 61995-1:2005/A1:2016)

Elementi za priključitev svetilk za gospodinjstva in podobne namene - 1. del: Splošne zahteve (IEC 61995-1:2005/A1:2016)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 10-Sep-2017
• ICS: 29.120.20 - Connecting devices
• ICS: 29.140.40 - Luminaires
• Technical Committee: EPR - Electrical accessories
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 08-May-2017
• Due Date: 13-Jul-2017
• Completion Date: 11-Sep-2017
• 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
• Ref Project: EN 61995-1:2008/A1:2017 - Devices for the connection of luminaires for household and similar purposes - Part 1: General requirements

Relations

• Amends: SIST EN 61995-1:2008 - Devices for the connection of luminaires for household and similar purposes -- Part 1: General requirements
• Effective Date: 11-Feb-2015
• Amended By: SIST EN 61995-1:2008/A11:2021 - Devices for the connection of luminaires for household and similar purposes - Part 1: General requirements
• Effective Date: 29-Nov-2016
• Revised: kSIST FprEN IEC 61995-1:2025 - Devices for the connection of luminaires for household and similar purposes - Part 1: General requirements
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2022

Overview

SIST EN 61995-1:2008/A1:2017 is a European Standard developed by CLC that specifies the general requirements for devices used to connect luminaires in household and similar applications. This standard covers the design, safety, and performance criteria for connection devices intended for fixed luminaires of Class I or Class II with rated currents up to 16 A. It ensures reliable and safe electrical connections between luminaires and final circuits, emphasizing ease of installation and compliance with IP ratings as per IEC 60529.

This amendment (A1) updates the original 2008 publication by incorporating modifications approved in 2016, aligning with the IEC 61995-1:2005/A1:2016 international standard, and reflecting industry best practices for plugs, socket-outlets, and switches in lighting applications.

Key Topics

• Scope and Application
  Devices compliant with EN 61995-1 are intended for household or similar environments. They connect fixed luminaires safely without providing mechanical support for the fixture and are rated primarily for currents up to 6 A on plugs and outlets.

• Device Types Covered
  The standard covers connection devices such as DCL (Dedicated Connection Luminaire) outlets and plugs, including temporary lampholders designed for provisional lighting connections.

• Electrical and Mechanical Requirements
  Specifications include rated currents, earthing contacts, conductor connection capabilities with solid and flexible wires, and compliance with insulation and creepage distance standards to ensure user safety.

• Markings and Documentation
  Clear marking requirements are stipulated for both plugs and outlets, including labeling on devices, packaging, or accompanying instructions to ensure correct identification and safe use.

• Testing Procedures
  The standard details tests for electrical continuity, insulation, mechanical strength, and the force required to insert and withdraw plugs. The insertion/withdrawal force must not exceed 50 N, ensuring ease of use while preventing accidental unplugging.

Applications

SIST EN 61995-1:2008/A1:2017 is essential for manufacturers, electrical designers, and installers involved in:

• Lighting Installation in Homes and Residential Buildings
  Ensuring safe, standardized connections between fixed household luminaires and electrical circuits.

• Commercial and Similar Premises
  Adaptable for use in small offices, shops, and other environments with similar needs for fixed lighting connectivity.

• Manufacture of Electrical Accessories
  Guiding the development and quality control of plugs, socket outlets, and temporary lampholders that connect lighting fixtures safely.

• Regulatory Compliance and Safety Assurance
  Supporting compliance with European electrotechnical safety mandates, reducing the risk of electrical faults or hazards in lighting installations.

Related Standards

• IEC 61995-1:2005/A1:2016
  The international counterpart of this European standard, providing the foundational technical framework.

• IEC 60529
  Defines IP (Ingress Protection) ratings relevant for luminaire connection devices to ensure protection against dust and water ingress.

• EN 60309
  Covering industrial plugs and socket-outlets, which may be relevant for more heavy-duty lighting connections but differ from household DCL devices.

• EN 61210
  Related to connecting devices in electrical installations, complementing luminaire connection standards for broader electrical accessory safety.

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Keywords: EN 61995-1, luminaire connection devices, household lighting connectors, DCL plugs and outlets, electrical safety standards, IEC 61995-1 amendment, luminaire electrical connections, IP rating for lighting devices, plug insertion force, electrotechnical standards Europe.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Devices for the connection of luminaires for household and similar purposes – Part 1:
General requirements (IEC 61995-1:2005/A1:2016)
Betriebsmittel für den Anschluss von Leuchten für Haushalt und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil
1: Allgemeine Anforderungen (IEC 61995-1:2005/A1:2016)
Dispositifs de connexion pour luminaires pour usage domestique et analogue - Partie 1:
Exigences générales (IEC 61995-1:2005/A1:2016)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61995-1:2008/A1:2017
ICS:
29.120.20 Spojni elementi Connecting devices
29.140.40 Svetila Luminaires
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 61995-1:2008/A1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
April 2017
ICS 29.120.20; 29.140.40
English Version
Devices for the connection of luminaires for household and
similar purposes - Part 1: General requirements
(IEC 61995-1:2005/A1:2016)
Dispositifs de connexion pour luminaires pour usage Betriebsmittel für den Anschluss von Leuchten für Haushalt
domestique et analogue - Partie 1: Exigences générales und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
(IEC 61995-1:2005/A1:2016) (IEC 61995-1:2005/A1:2016)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 61995-1:2008; it was approved by CENELEC on 2016-06-30. 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, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2017 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN 61995-1:2008/A1:2017 E

European foreword
The text of document 23B/1208/FDIS, future IEC 61995-1:2005/A1, prepared by SC 23B "Plugs,
socket-outlets and switches", of IEC/TC 23 "Electrical accessories" was submitted to the IEC-
CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as EN 61995-1:2008/A1:2017.
The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2017-10-21
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at
national level by publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
(dow) 2020-04-21
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with
the document have to be withdrawn

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61995-1:2005/A1:2016 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
IEC 61995-1 ®
Edition 1.0 2016-05
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Devices for the connection of luminaires for household and similar purposes –

Part 1: General requirements
Dispositifs de connexion pour luminaires pour usage domestique et analogue –

Partie 1: Exigences générales
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ICS 29.120.20, 29.140.40 ISBN 978-2-8322-3421-1

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