SIST EN 60335-2-81:2003
(Main)Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -- Part 2-81: Particular requirements for foot warmers and heating mats
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -- Part 2-81: Particular requirements for foot warmers and heating mats
Deals with the safety of electric foot warmers and heating mats, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V, for household and similar purposes. Appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms are within the scope of this standard.
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke -- Teil 2-81: Besondere Anforderungen an Fußwärmer und Heizmatten
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité -- Partie 2-81: Règles particulières pour les chancelières et les carpettes chauffantes électriques
Deals with the safety of electric foot warmers and heating mats, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V, for household and similar purposes. Appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms are within the scope of this standard.
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-81. del: Posebne zahteve za grelnike nog in grelna pregrinjala (IEC 60335-2-81:2002)
Obravnava varnost električnih grelnikov nog in grelnih pregrinjal, ki so namenjeni za gospodinjsko in podobno uporabo ter katerih nazivna napetost ne presega 250 V.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Aug-2003
- Technical Committee
- VGA - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Sep-2003
- Due Date
- 01-Sep-2003
- Completion Date
- 01-Sep-2003
Relations
- Effective Date
- 06-May-2014
- Effective Date
- 07-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 21-Sep-2010
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 07-Jun-2022
Overview
EN 60335-2-81:2003 (CLC) is the European/CENELEC particular standard that addresses the safety of electric foot warmers and heating mats for household and similar use. It applies to appliances with a rated voltage of not more than 250 V and covers products intended to be used by laymen in homes, shops, light industry and on farms. The document supplements the general requirements of the IEC/EN 60335 series by defining particular safety requirements and test considerations specific to foot warmers and heating mats.
Key Topics and Requirements
This standard focuses on practical safety aspects relevant to portable heating appliances. Key technical topics typically covered include:
- Electrical safety: requirements to reduce risk of electric shock, appropriate insulation and wiring practices.
- Thermal protection: measures to prevent overheating and ignition risks from extended use or contact with flammable materials.
- Mechanical construction and stability: design considerations to avoid crushing, tearing or exposure of live parts during normal handling.
- Materials and flammability: safe selection of surface and internal materials that resist heat and reduce fire hazards.
- Protection against moisture and ingress: guidance for safe use in environments where spill or humidity is possible.
- Marking and instructions: mandatory labelling, user instructions, and warnings for safe operation, installation and maintenance.
- Durability and end-of-life considerations: tests and requirements simulating normal wear and long-term performance.
- Specific tests and conformity assessment: practical test methods to verify the above requirements (electrical, thermal and mechanical tests tailored to foot warmers and mats).
(EN 60335-2-81 supplements general EN 60335-1 requirements; consult both documents for full compliance.)
Applications and Who Uses It
- Manufacturers and designers of foot warmers, electric mats and similar portable heating products use the standard to design safe products and to prepare technical documentation.
- Test laboratories and conformity assessors apply the standard’s requirements and test methods when performing safety verification.
- Importers, distributors and retailers rely on EN 60335-2-81 to assess product safety for European markets and to prepare user information.
- Regulatory and safety professionals reference the standard when evaluating risks associated with small electric heating appliances in domestic and light commercial settings.
Related Standards
- EN 60335-1 (general safety requirements for household electrical appliances) is used together with EN 60335-2-81.
- Other relevant CLC/IEC standards may address electrical testing, EMC or materials testing depending on the product design.
Keywords: EN 60335-2-81, foot warmers safety, heating mats safety, household electrical appliances, CLC, rated voltage 250 V, product testing, safety standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 60335-2-81:2003 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -- Part 2-81: Particular requirements for foot warmers and heating mats". This standard covers: Deals with the safety of electric foot warmers and heating mats, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V, for household and similar purposes. Appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms are within the scope of this standard.
Deals with the safety of electric foot warmers and heating mats, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V, for household and similar purposes. Appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms are within the scope of this standard.
SIST EN 60335-2-81:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.120 - Domestic safety; 97.100.10 - Electric heaters. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 60335-2-81:2003 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 60335-2-81:1998, SIST EN 60335-2-81:2003/A2:2012, SIST EN 60335-2-81:2003/A1:2007, SIST EN IEC 60335-2-81:2023, SIST EN IEC 60335-2-81:2023. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 60335-2-81:2003 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/95/EC, 2014/35/EU, 73/23/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI SIST EN 60335-2-81:2003
STANDARD
september 2003
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-81. del: Posebne
zahteve za grelnike nog in grelna pregrinjala (IEC 60335-2-81:2002)
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-81: Particular
requirements
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