SIST EN 61008-1:2013/A12:2017

Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCCBs) - Part 1: General rules

D156/C033: Publication of Belgium A-deviation to EN 61008-1:2012

Fehlerstrom-/Differenzstrom-Schutzschalter ohne eingebauten Überstromschutz (RCCBs) für Hausinstallationen und für ähnliche Anwendungen - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen

Interrupteurs automatiques à courant différentiel résiduel sans dispositif de protection contre les surintensités incorporé pour usages domestiques et analogues (ID) - Partie 1: Règles générales

Odklopniki na preostali (residualni) tok brez vgrajene nadtokovne zaščite za gospodinjsko in podobno rabo (RCCB's) - 1. del: Splošna pravila

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 05-Sep-2017
• ICS: 29.120.50 - Fuses and other overcurrent protection devices
• Technical Committee: EPR - Electrical accessories
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 21-Mar-2017
• Due Date: 26-May-2017
• Completion Date: 06-Sep-2017
• Directive: 2014/30/EU - Directive 2014/30/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 electromagnetic compatibility (recast)
• 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
• Mandate: M/552 - [C(2016) 7641 final] Standardisation request as regards harmonised standards in support of Directive 2014/30/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 electromagnetic compatibility
• Ref Project: EN 61008-1:2012/A12:2017 - Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCCBs) - Part 1: General rules

Overview

SIST EN 61008-1:2013/A12:2017 is a European standard specifying the general rules for residual current operated circuit-breakers (RCCBs) without integral overcurrent protection. These devices are designed primarily for household and similar uses, ensuring electrical safety by detecting leakage currents and preventing electric shock. This amendment (A12) modifies the original EN 61008-1:2012 and was approved by CENELEC in February 2017.

The standard aligns with EU directives concerning low voltage electrical equipment and addresses essential safety requirements. It is crucial for manufacturers, electrical engineers, and safety inspectors involved in residential electrical installations.

Key Topics

• Scope and Application: Defines RCCBs used in domestic environments without built-in overcurrent protection, emphasizing safety requirements for leakage current protection.
• General Rules: Establishes the fundamental principles for design, testing, and marking of RCCBs to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Belgian National Deviation: Specifies additional requirements for RCCB devices ≤ 40 A installed at the household head-end, requiring them to withstand high short-circuit conditions (I²t ≥ 22.5 kA²s at 3000 A) and be permanently marked with this rating.
• Implementation Dates:
  • Latest national adoption date: 2018-02-14
  • Withdrawal of conflicting standards: 2020-02-14
• Patent Notice: Highlights the potential for patent rights linked to elements within the standard and clarifies CENELEC's non-liability in identifying them.
• Multilingual Availability: The document is officially available in English, French, and German and may be translated and adopted nationally under CENELEC’s guidelines.

Applications

SIST EN 61008-1:2013/A12:2017 is essential for:

• Manufacturers of RCCBs: To ensure products meet Europe-wide safety and performance criteria.
• Electrical Installers and Designers: For safe household and similar electrical system designs by selecting compliant RCCBs.
• Testing and Certification Bodies: Providing criteria to evaluate RCCB safety, operational performance, and marking.
• Regulatory Authorities: Using the standard to enforce electrical safety regulations and compliance with EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD).
• Marking & Labeling Practices: Ensuring permanent visibility of critical ratings like short-circuit withstand capabilities for some jurisdictions (e.g., Belgium).

By adhering to this standard, stakeholders contribute to reducing electric shock risks and appliance damage in residential electrical installations, supporting safer living and working environments.

Related Standards

• EN 61009 Series: Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection (RCBOs) follow similar guidelines but include overcurrent protection as an integral feature.
• EU Directive 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive): EN 61008-1 supports compliance with this directive governing electrical equipment safety in the EU.
• IEC 61008 International Standard: The base international standard for RCCBs, adapted and harmonized through EN 61008-1.
• EN 60947 Series: For industrial and professional circuit breakers, which complement household RCCB standards.
• National Deviations and Supplements: Such as Belgium’s specific requirements for RCCBs as stated in this amendment.

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By complying with SIST EN 61008-1:2013/A12:2017, electrical safety in domestic and similar installations is enhanced, minimizing the risk of electric faults and ensuring regulatory compliance across European markets.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent protection for
household and similar uses (RCCBs) - Part 1: General rules
Fehlerstrom-/Differenzstrom-Schutzschalter ohne eingebauten Überstromschutz
(RCCBs) für Hausinstallationen und für ähnliche Anwendungen - Teil 1: Allgemeine
Anforderungen
Interrupteurs automatiques à courant différentiel résiduel sans dispositif de protection
contre les surintensités incorporé pour usages domestiques et analogues (ID) - Partie 1:
Règles générales
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61008-1:2012/A12:2017
ICS:
29.120.50 9DURYDONHLQGUXJD Fuses and other overcurrent
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 61008-1:2012/A12

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
March 2017
ICS 29.120.50
English Version
Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral
overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCCBs) -
Part 1: General rules
Interrupteurs automatiques à courant différentiel résiduel Fehlerstrom-/Differenzstrom-Schutzschalter ohne
sans dispositif de protection contre les surintensités eingebauten Überstromschutz (RCCBs) für
incorporé pour usages domestiques et analogues (ID) - Hausinstallationen und für ähnliche Anwendungen -
Partie 1: Règles générales Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
This amendment A12 modifies the European Standard EN 61008-1:2012; it was approved by CENELEC on 2017-02-14. 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
responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as
the official versions.
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