SIST EN IEC 60335-2-96:2022/A11:2022

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-96: Particular requirements for flexible sheet heating elements for room heating

This European Standard deals with the safety of flexible sheet heating elements intended to be incorporated into floors and walls below 1,2 m and above 2,3 m and in ceilings, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase installations and 480 V for other installations.

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-96: Exigences particulières pour les films souples chauffants pour le chauffage des locaux

Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-96. del: Posebne zahteve za grelne elemente z zvijavimi ploščami za sobno gretje - Dopolnilo A11

Ta evropski standard obravnava varnost grelnih elementov z zvijavimi ploščami, ki so namenjeni vgradnji v tla in stene na višini manj kot 1,2 m oziroma več kot 2,3 m ter v strope in katerih nazivna napetost ne presega 250 V za enofazne aparate oziroma 480 V za druge aparate.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 31-Jan-2021
• Publication Date: 11-Jan-2022
• ICS: 13.120 - Domestic safety
• ICS: 97.100.10 - Electric heaters
• Technical Committee: VGA - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 13-Dec-2021
• Due Date: 17-Feb-2022
• Completion Date: 12-Jan-2022
• 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
• 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 60335-2-96:2021/A11:2021 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-96: Particular requirements for flexible sheet heating elements for room heating

Relations

• Amends: SIST EN IEC 60335-2-96:2022 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-96: Particular requirements for flexible sheet heating elements for room heating
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2022

Overview

SIST EN IEC 60335-2-96:2022/A11:2022 is a European Standard developed by the CLC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization) that addresses the safety requirements of flexible sheet heating elements used for room heating in household and similar electrical appliances. This standard applies specifically to flexible sheet heating elements designed to be installed in floors, walls (below 1.2 m and above 2.3 m), and ceilings with a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V for single-phase installations and 480 V for other installations.

This amendment A11 to EN IEC 60335-2-96:2021 updates and supersedes previous versions, reinforcing safety compliance and aligning with the latest technical and regulatory requirements, including those of the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU.

Key Topics

• Scope and Application
  The standard focuses on the safety of flexible sheet heating elements incorporated into room structures, ensuring they meet precise electrical and mechanical safety criteria.

• Voltage & Installation Parameters
  Applicable for installations:

  • Rated voltage ≤ 250 V (single-phase)
  • Rated voltage ≤ 480 V (other installations)
  • Installation locations: floors, walls (below 1.2 m and above 2.3 m), and ceilings

• Safety Compliance
  Requirements are designed to minimize risks such as electric shock, fire hazards, and overheating, ensuring user protection and appliance reliability.

• Harmonization with EU Directives
  The standard supports compliance with the European Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU), providing a presumption of conformity when used with corresponding Part 1 standards.

• Normative References and Related Standards
  References to related standards such as IEC 60364-7-701 (Low-voltage electrical installations), IEC 60884-1 (Plugs and socket-outlets), and ISO 3864-1 (Graphical safety signs) support holistic safety management.

Applications

SIST EN IEC 60335-2-96:2022/A11:2022 serves as a critical safety benchmark for manufacturers, installers, and regulators involved with:

• Underfloor Heating Systems
  Ensuring flexible sheet heating elements integrated beneath floors comply with electrical and thermal safety requirements.

• Wall and Ceiling Heating Panels
  Facilitating the safe use of heating films in walls and ceilings, particularly in residential and commercial buildings.

• Household and Similar Electrical Appliances
  Supporting the design and deployment of household heating elements that require rigorous safety evaluation before market introduction.

• Building and Construction Compliance
  Assisting architects and engineers with standards-based integration of heating elements in building designs to meet EU safety legislations.

Related Standards

• EN IEC 60335-1
  General safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances; Part 1 complements this standard and must be read in conjunction for full safety compliance.

• IEC 60364-7-701
  Joint safety standards for special electrical installations or locations such as bathrooms, relevant for installation conditions.

• IEC 60884-1
  Requirements for plugs and socket-outlets, relevant for appliances power connections.

• ISO 3864-1
  Provides guidelines for safety signs and markings, aiding in hazard communication for heating appliances.

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By adhering to SIST EN IEC 60335-2-96:2022/A11:2022, stakeholders can ensure that flexible sheet heating elements used in room heating applications meet the highest European safety standards, minimizing electrical hazards and promoting user safety. This standard is essential for manufacturers targeting the European market and looking to demonstrate compliance with EU legislation for electrical household appliances.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2022
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-96. del: Posebne zahteve
za grelne elemente z zvijavimi ploščami za sobno gretje - Dopolnilo A11
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-96: Particular requirements
for flexible sheet heating elements for room heating
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-96: Exigences
particulières pour les films souples chauffants pour le chauffage des locaux
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60335-2-96:2021/A11:2021
ICS:
13.120 Varnost na domu Domestic safety
97.100.10 Električni grelniki Electric heaters
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 60335-2-
96:2021/A11
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
November 2021
ICS 97.100.10; 13.120
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-96:
Particular requirements for flexible sheet heating elements for
room heating
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - To be completed
Partie 2-96: Exigences particulières pour les films souples
chauffants pour le chauffage des locaux
This amendment A11 modifies the European Standard EN IEC 60335-2-96:2021; it was approved by CENELEC on 2021-09-20. CENELEC
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European Foreword
This document (EN IEC 60335-2-96:2021/A11:2021) has been prepared by CLC/TC 61 "Safety of household
and similar electrical appliances".
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2022-09-20
implemented at national level by publication of an
identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2024-09-20
conflicting with this document have to be withdrawn

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FprEN IEC 60335-2-96:2021/FprA11:2021 (E)
TEXT of A11 of EN IEC 60335-2-96

1 Modification to the Introduction
Addition:
Whit this European amendment A11, the standard EN 60335-2-96:2002+A1:20
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