SIST EN IEC 60598-2-20:2024/A11:2024

Luminaires - Part 2-20: Particular requirements - Lighting chains

2021-03-02: This prAA represents CMs to EN IEC 60598-2-20 (PR=72048)

Leuchten - Teil 2-20: Besondere Anforderungen - Lichterketten

Luminaires - Partie 2-20: Exigences particulières - Guirlandes lumineuses

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Svetilke - 2-20. del: Posebne zahteve - Svetlobni nizi - Dopolnilo A11

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 27-May-2021
• Publication Date: 03-Jul-2024
• ICS: 29.140.40 - Luminaires
• Technical Committee: IESV - Lamps and related equipment
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 03-Jul-2024
• Due Date: 07-Sep-2024
• Completion Date: 04-Jul-2024
• Directive: Harmonized Standard2014/35/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
• Mandate: M/511 - Mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI relating to harmonised standards in the field of the Low Voltage Directive
• Ref Project: EN IEC 60598-2-20:2024/A11:2024 - Luminaires - Part 2-20: Particular requirements - Lighting chains

Relations

• 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 1647:2019 - Leisure accommodation vehicles - Caravan holiday homes - Habitation requirements relating to health and safety
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 15193-1:2017 - Energy performance of buildings - Energy requirements for lighting - Part 1: Specifications, Module M9
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 15193-1:2017+A1:2021 - Energy performance of buildings - Energy requirements for lighting - Part 1: Specifications, Module M9
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 15193:2007 - Energy performance of buildings - Energy requirements for lighting
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 60598-1:2015 - Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests (IEC 60598-1:2014 , modified)
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN IEC 62722-1:2022 - Luminaire performance - Part 1: General requirements (IEC 62722-1:2022)
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 62722-1:2016 - Luminaire performance - Part 1: General Requirements (IEC 62722-1:2014)
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN IEC 60598-1:2021 - Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests (IEC 60598-1:2020)
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 61347-1:2015 - Lamp controlgear - Part 1: General and safety requirements
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Amends: SIST EN IEC 60598-2-20:2024 - Luminaires - Part 2-20: Particular requirements - Lighting chains (IEC 60598-2-20:2022)
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2024

Overview

SIST EN IEC 60598-2-20:2024/A11:2024 is an amendment to the European standard for luminaires, specifically addressing the particular requirements for lighting chains. Published by CENELEC and harmonized with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), this amendment reflects recent updates in safety and performance standards for lighting chains. Lighting chains are widely used in decorative and functional lighting applications, making compliance with this standard essential for manufacturers, importers, and installers across Europe.

Key Topics

• Cable and Cord Requirements: The amendment updates requirements for cables and cords used in lighting chains, ensuring enhanced safety and compatibility. Table 1 of the standard specifies cable types for class II and class III lighting chains, aligning them with relevant harmonized standards such as EN 50525-2-11 and EN 50525-2-21.
• Insulation Standards: Requirements for insulation materials-such as rubber or PVC-are specified, focusing on suitability for the lighting chain's electrical class and installation context.
• Normative References: Annex ZA references key international and European publications that inform the technical content. These references include standards for cables, lampholders, safety requirements, IP codes, and control gear.
• Implementation Deadlines: National adoption and withdrawal dates for conflicting standards are clearly defined (adoption by December 2024, withdrawal by June 2027), ensuring market alignment within the EU and EFTA states.

Applications

Lighting chains governed by SIST EN IEC 60598-2-20:2024/A11:2024 are used in a wide array of environments, including:

• Decorative and Festive Lighting: For both indoor and outdoor environments such as holiday lights, event venues, retail spaces, and public installations.
• Temporary or Protected Installations: Lighting chains used for temporary protection, such as on construction sites or during events, must meet specific cable and insulation requirements as defined in this standard.
• Domestic and Commercial Use: Products intended for general illumination or decorative purposes in homes, hotels, restaurants, and commercial buildings must conform to the updated requirements.
• Safety and Compliance: Manufacturers, distributors, and installers must ensure lighting chains are produced and tested according to this amendment to meet EU regulatory requirements and maintain CE marking for market access.

Related Standards

Understanding and applying SIST EN IEC 60598-2-20:2024/A11:2024 often involves referencing related standards:

• EN IEC 60598-1: General requirements and tests for luminaires.
• EN 50525 series: Specifies requirements for electric cables, essential for choosing suitable cables for lighting chains.
• EN 60529: Defines the IP code for protection provided by enclosures, relevant for outdoor or moisture-exposed installations.
• EN 61347-2-11, EN 61347-2-13: Control gear requirements for safety in conjunction with lighting chains.
• EN 60238, EN 61184: Specifications for different types of lampholders compatible with luminaires and lighting chains.

Practical Value

Adherence to SIST EN IEC 60598-2-20:2024/A11:2024 ensures lighting chains are:

• Safe for Use: Reducing risks of electrical hazards, fire, and mechanical failure.
• Legally Compliant in Europe: Guaranteed access to the EU and EFTA markets.
• Consistent in Quality: Promoting confidence among users, authorities, and stakeholders regarding product reliability.

By aligning products with this lighting chain standard, stakeholders support international harmonization, consumer safety, and innovation in architectural and decorative lighting solutions.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2024
Svetilke - 2-20. del: Posebne zahteve - Svetlobni nizi - Dopolnilo A11
Luminaires - Part 2-20: Particular requirements - Lighting chains
Leuchten - Teil 2-20: Besondere Anforderungen - Lichterketten
Luminaires - Partie 2-20: Exigences particulières - Guirlandes lumineuses
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60598-2-20:2024/A11:2024
ICS:
29.140.40 Svetila Luminaires
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 60598-2-20:2024/A11

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM June 2024
ICS 29.140.40
English Version
Luminaires - Part 2-20: Particular requirements - Lighting chains
Luminaires - Partie 2-20: Exigences particulières - Leuchten - Teil 2-20: Besondere Anforderungen -
Guirlandes lumineuses Lichterketten
This amendment A11 modifies the European Standard EN IEC 60598-2-20:2024; it was approved by CENELEC on 2024-02-28. 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
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Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Türkiye and the United Kingdom.

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European foreword
This document (EN IEC 60598-2-20:2024/A11:2024) has been prepared by CLC/TC 34 “Lighting”.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2024-12-28
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2027-06-28
conflicting with this 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 shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CENELEC by the
European Commission. The Standing Commit
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