oSIST prEN IEC 60598-2-1:2024

Luminaires - Part 2-1: Particular requirements - Fixed general purpose luminaires

IEC 60598-2-1:2025 specifies requirements for fixed general purpose luminaires for use with electric light sources on supply voltages not exceeding 1 000 V. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2020. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) The clause numbers and structure have been aligned with those of IEC 60598‑1.

Leuchten - Teil 2-1: Besondere Anforderungen - Ortsfeste Leuchten für allgemeine Zwecke

Luminaires - Partie 2-1: Exigences particulières - Luminaires fixes à usage général

L'IEC 60598-2-1:2025 spécifie les exigences applicables aux luminaires fixes à usage général destinés à être utilisés avec des sources lumineuses électriques à des tensions d'alimentation ne dépassant pas 1 000 V. Cette troisième édition annule et remplace la deuxième édition parue en 2020. Cette édition constitue une révision technique.
Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente:
a) Les numéros d'articles et la structure ont été alignés sur ceux de l'IEC 60598­1.

Svetilke - 2-1. del: Posebne zahteve - Trajno nameščene svetilke za splošno uporabo

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 31-Dec-2024
• ICS: 29.140.40 - Luminaires
• Technical Committee: STV - Steklo, svetloba in razsvetljava v gradbeništvu
• Current Stage: 4020 - Public enquire (PE) (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 16-Oct-2024
• Due Date: 05-Mar-2025
• Completion Date: 29-Dec-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: prEN IEC 60598-2-1:2024 - Luminaires - Part 2-1: Particular requirements - Fixed general purpose luminaires

Relations

• Referred By: SIST EN IEC 63545:2026 - Horticultural lighting - Luminaires for horticultural lighting - Safety (IEC 63545:2026)
• Effective Date: 24-Mar-2026
• Revises: SIST EN IEC 60598-2-1:2021 - Luminaires. Part 2: Particular requirements - Fixed general purpose luminaires (IEC 60598-2-1:2020)
• Effective Date: 12-Dec-2023

Overview

oSIST prEN IEC 60598-2-1:2024, titled "Luminaires - Part 2-1: Particular requirements - Fixed general purpose luminaires," outlines the international requirements for fixed, general-purpose luminaires that use electric light sources and operate with supply voltages not exceeding 1,000 V. Published by CLC and developed under IEC SC 34D, this third edition supersedes the 2020 version, representing a technical revision that closely aligns structure and clause numbers with those found in IEC 60598-1. Adhering to this standard ensures luminaires meet recognized criteria for safety, durability, and robustness in different installation environments.

Key Topics

• Scope and Applicability: Relevant for manufacturers, lighting designers, and testing bodies, this standard covers fixed general purpose luminaires designed for a wide range of interior and exterior lighting uses, functioning at supply voltages up to 1,000 V.
• Alignment with IEC 60598-1: Significant updates include structural and clause numbering harmonization with the general requirements found in IEC 60598-1, streamlining compliance and assessment processes.
• Critical Focus on Safety: Addresses essential aspects such as protection against electric shock, resistance to dust and moisture, and conformance to endurance, thermal, and fire resistance standards.
• Testing and Marking: Specifications for general test requirements, identification markings, and the classification of luminaires ensure products can be easily verified for compliance.
• Installation Considerations: The standard incorporates requirements for both external and internal wiring, earthing provisions, and secure electrical connections through terminals or screwless solutions.

Applications

oSIST prEN IEC 60598-2-1:2024 is crucial for organizations engaged in the design, manufacture, and certification of fixed general-purpose luminaires. Typical applications include:

• Commercial Buildings: Ensures lighting fixtures in offices, retail environments, and public spaces deliver consistent safety and performance.
• Industrial Facilities: Provides a foundation for compliance with safety regulations in warehouses, factories, and production plants.
• Residential Installations: Supports electrical professionals in specifying and installing safe, reliable lighting in homes and apartments.
• Testing and Certification: Accepted by accredited laboratories as the baseline for product testing, type approval, and ongoing quality assurance audits.
• Specification and Procurement: Enables architects, engineers, and procurement teams to reference harmonized requirements when selecting luminaires for projects, enhancing interoperability and regulatory adherence.

Related Standards

For holistic compliance and optimal product development, consider these related lighting and luminaire standards:

• IEC 60598-1: General requirements and tests for all types of luminaires, forming the foundation for Part 2-1.
• IEC 60598-2 Parts: Additional specific requirements for other luminaire types, such as portable, recessed, roadway, and emergency lighting.
• IEC 60061 Series: Standard sheets for lamp caps and holders, vital for compatibility and safety.
• IEC 62262: Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment (IK code).
• ISO/IEC 17025: General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories working with lighting products.

By adhering to oSIST prEN IEC 60598-2-1:2024, manufacturers and lighting professionals ensure their fixed general purpose luminaires meet recognized international safety and quality standards, supporting the reliable, long-term performance of lighting installations in a wide range of environments.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2024
Svetilke - 2-1. del: Posebne zahteve - Trajno nameščene svetilke za splošno
uporabo
Luminaires - Part 2-1: Particular requirements - Fixed general purpose luminaires
Leuchten - Teil 2-1: Besondere Anforderungen - Ortsfeste Leuchten für allgemeine
Zwecke
Luminaires - Partie 2-1: Exigences particulières - Luminaires fixes à usage général
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN IEC 60598-2-1:2024
ICS:
29.140.40 Svetila Luminaires
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

34D/1743/CDV
COMMITTEE DRAFT FOR VOTE (CDV)
PROJECT NUMBER:
IEC 60598-2-1 ED3
DATE OF CIRCULATION: CLOSING DATE FOR VOTING:
2024-10-11 2025-01-03
SUPERSEDES DOCUMENTS:
34D/1712/RR
IEC SC 34D : LUMINAIRES
SECRETARIAT: SECRETARY:
United Kingdom Ms Shanti Conn
OF INTEREST TO THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES: HORIZONTAL FUNCTION(S):

ASPECTS CONCERNED:
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1 CONTENTS
3 FOREWORD. 3
4 1 Scope . 5
5 2 Normative references . 5
6 3 Terms and definitions . 5
7 4 General test requirements . 5
8 4.101 Sequence of clauses . 5
9 5 Classification of luminaires . 6
10 6 Marking . 6
11 7 Construction . 6
12 8 External and internal wiring . 6
13 9 Provisions for earthing . 6
14 10 Protection against electric shock . 6
15 11 Resistance to dust, solid objects and moisture . 6
16 12 Insulation resistance and electric strength, touch current and protective conductor
17 current . 6
18 13 Creepage distances and clearances . 6
19 14 Endurance tests and thermal tests . 6
20 15 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking . 7
21 16 Screw terminals . 7
22 17 Screwless terminals and electrical connections . 7
23 Annex A AA (informative) Schedule of amended subclauses containing more
24 serious/critical requirements which require products to be retested . 8
25 No requirements of this document are considered more onerous compared with the
26 previous edition. . 8
IEC CDV 60598-2-1 © IEC 2024 3 34D/1743/CDV

30 INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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33 LUMINAIRES –
35 Particular requirements – Fixed general purpose luminaires
39 FOREWORD
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