SIST HD 60364-7-705:2007/A11:2012

Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 7-705: Requirements for special installations or locations - Agricultural and horticultural premises

The requirements of this part of IEC 60364 apply to fixed electrical installations inside and outdoors of agricultural and horticultural premises. Some of the requirements are also applicable to other locations that are in common buildings belonging to the agricultural and horticultural premises. Rooms, locations and areas for household applications and similar are not covered by this standard. If some of the special requirements of Part 705 are also applicable for residences and other locations in such common buildings this is stated in the normative text.

Errichten von Niederspannungsanlagen - Teil 7-705: Anforderungen für Betriebsstätten, Räume und Anlagen besonderer Art - Elektrische Anlagen von landwirtschaftlichen und gartenbaulichen Betriebsstätten

Installations électriques basse tension - Partie 7-705: Exigences pour les installations ou emplacements spéciaux - Etablissements agricoles et horticoles

Nizkonapetostne električne inštalacije - 7-705. del: Zahteve za posebne inštalacije ali lokacije - Električne inštalacije kmetijskih in vrtnarskih objektov - Dopolnilo A11

Zahteve tega dela standarda IEC 60364 veljajo za fiksne električne instalacije znotraj in zunaj prostorov, namenjenih kmetijstvu in vrtnarstvu. Nekatere od teh zahtev veljajo tudi za druge lokacije v skupnih zgradbah, ki so del prostorov, namenjenih kmetijstvu in vrtnarstvu. Prostori, lokacije in površine za gospodinjsko uporabo ipd. v tem standardu niso obravnavani. Če nekatere posebne zahteve dela 705 veljajo tudi za bivališča in druge lokacije v takšnih skupnih zgradbah, je to navedeno v normativnem besedilu.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 14-Nov-2012
• ICS: 65.040.01 - Farm buildings and installations in general
• ICS: 91.140.50 - Electricity supply systems
• Technical Committee: ELI - Electrical and communication installations
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 26-Oct-2012
• Due Date: 31-Dec-2012
• Completion Date: 15-Nov-2012
• Ref Project: HD 60364-7-705:2007/A11:2012 - Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 7-705: Requirements for special installations or locations - Agricultural and horticultural premises

Relations

• Referred By: SIST EN 1647:2026 - Leisure accommodation vehicles - Caravan holiday homes - Habitation requirements relating to health and safety
• Effective Date: 08-Apr-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 1647:2019 - Leisure accommodation vehicles - Caravan holiday homes - Habitation requirements relating to health and safety
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 1647:2019+A1:2021 - Leisure accommodation vehicles - Caravan holiday homes - Habitation requirements relating to health and safety
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 17928-1:2025 - Gas infrastructure - Injection stations - Part 1: General requirements
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST HD 60364-7-721:2009 - Low-voltage electrical installations -- Part 7-721: Requirements for special installations or locations - Electrical installations in caravans and motor caravans
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST HD 60364-7-708:2009 - Low-voltage electrical installations -- Part 7-708: Requirements for special installations or locations - Caravan parks, camping parks and similar locations
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST HD 60364-7-753:2014 - Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 7-753: Requirements for special installations or locations - Heating cables and embedded heating systems
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Amends: SIST HD 60364-7-705:2007 - Low-voltage electrical installations -- Part 7-705: Requirements for special installations or locations - Agricultural and horticultural premises
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2023

Overview

SIST HD 60364-7-705:2007/A11:2012 is a European harmonization document addressing low-voltage electrical installations in agricultural and horticultural premises. Developed by CENELEC (the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization), this standard specifies additional safety and performance requirements for electrical systems in environments such as farms, greenhouses, and other locations associated with agriculture and horticulture. This amendment (A11) aligns and updates the existing standard to ensure improved safety, compliance, and uniform adoption across member countries.

Key Topics

• Special Requirements for Agricultural Locations: Focuses on the unique hazards and operational challenges present in farm and greenhouse environments, such as exposure to dust, moisture, chemicals, and animal interference.
• Electrical Safety Measures: Mandates protective devices, appropriate installation practices, and regular maintenance to minimize risks of electric shock, fire, or system failures.
• National Implementations and Harmonization: Provides guidance for the withdrawal of national deviations and ensures alignment across European countries, supporting unified application of requirements.
• Compliance Deadlines: Sets specific timelines for adoption, transition, and withdrawal of conflicting national standards, promoting consistent safety standards across the EU and EFTA countries.

Applications

SIST HD 60364-7-705:2007/A11:2012 is vital for safe and reliable electrical installations in agricultural and horticultural buildings, including:

• Farm Buildings: Barns, stables, milking parlors, and storage facilities, where robust installation practices help protect both people and livestock.
• Greenhouses and Nurseries: Environments requiring careful consideration of humidity, temperature fluctuations, and the use of irrigation or fertilization systems.
• Processing and Storage Facilities: Locations handling food, feed, or other agricultural products, where electrical reliability and safety are essential.
• Outdoor Installations: Temporary or permanent equipment used in agricultural fields or gardens, such as irrigation pumps, lighting, or climate control systems.

Adhering to these requirements helps reduce electrical hazards, minimizes downtime, and ensures compliance with European regulations and insurance requirements.

Related Standards

• HD 60364 Series: Covers general requirements for low-voltage electrical installations in various buildings and environments.
• IEC 60364-7-705: International counterpart to the HD standard, providing global guidance on installations in agricultural settings.
• CLC/TR 50480: Offers additional information on application and interpretation of requirements for specific environments.
• EN 60204-1: Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines; relevant when integrating machinery within agricultural or horticultural premises.

By incorporating SIST HD 60364-7-705:2007/A11:2012 requirements, facility owners, design engineers, and installers ensure electrical systems are safe, efficient, and compliant within agricultural and horticultural properties. This leads to reduced risks, improved operational continuity, and harmonized practices across Europe.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2012
Nizkonapetostne električne inštalacije - 7-705. del: Zahteve za posebne inštalacije
ali lokacije - Električne inštalacije kmetijskih in vrtnarskih objektov - Dopolnilo A11
Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 7-705: Requirements for special installations or
locations - Agricultural and horticultural premises
Errichten von Niederspannungsanlagen - Teil 7-705: Anforderungen für Betriebsstätten,
Räume und Anlagen besonderer Art - Elektrische Anlagen von landwirtschaftlichen und
gartenbaulichen Betriebsstätten
Installations électriques basse tension - Partie 7-705: Exigences pour les installations ou
emplacements spéciaux - Etablissements agricoles et horticoles
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: HD 60364-7-705:2007/A11:2012
ICS:
65.040.01 Kmetijska poslopja in Farm buildings and
naprave na splošno installations in general
91.140.50 Sistemi za oskrbo z elektriko Electricity supply systems
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

HARMONIZATION DOCUMENT
HD 60364-7-705/A11
DOCUMENT D'HARMONISATION
October 2012
HARMONISIERUNGSDOKUMENT
ICS 29.020; 91.140.50
English version
Low-voltage electrical installations -
Part 7-705: Requirements for special installations or locations -
Agricultural and horticultural premises

Installations électriques basse tension -  Errichten von Niederspannungsanlagen -
Partie 7-705: Exigences pour les Teil 7-705: Anforderungen für
installations ou emplacements spéciaux - Betriebsstätten, Räume und Anlagen
Etablissements agricoles et horticoles besonderer Art - Elektrische Anlagen von
landwirtschaftlichen und gartenbaulichen
Betriebsstätten
This amendment A11 modifies the Harmonization Document HD 60364-7-705:2007; it was approved by
CENELEC on 2012-10-01. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal
Regulations which stipulate the conditions for implementation of this amendment at national level.

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