SIST HD 60364-7-701:2007/A11:2012

Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 7-701: Requirements for special installations or locations - Locations containing a bath or shower

The particular requirements of this part of HD 60364 apply to the electrical installations in locations containing a fixed bath (bath tub) or shower and to the surrounding zones as described in this standard. This standard does not apply to emergency facilities, e.g. emergency showers used in industrial areas or laboratories.

Errichten von Niederspannungsanlagen - Teil 7-701: Anforderungen für Betriebsstätten, Räume und Anlagen besonderer Art - Räume mit Badewanne oder Dusche

Installations électriques à basse tension - Partie 7-701: Règles pour les installations et emplacements spéciaux - Emplacements contenant une baignoire ou une douche

Nizkonapetostne električne inštalacije - 7-701. del: Zahteve za posebne inštalacije ali lokacije - Prostori s kopalno kadjo ali tušem (IEC 60364-7-701:2006, spremenjen) - Dopolnilo A11

Nekatere zahteve tega dela HD 60364 veljajo za električne inštalacije na lokacijah, ki vsebujejo fiksno kad (kopalno kad) ali tuš, in na okoliških območjih, kot je določeno v tem standardu. Ta standard ne velja za intervencijska sredstva, npr. intervencijske tuše, ki se uporabljajo v industrijskih območjih ali laboratorijih.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 10-Jan-2012
• ICS: 91.140.50 - Electricity supply systems
• ICS: 91.140.70 - Sanitary installations
• Technical Committee: ELI - Electrical and communication installations
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 06-Jan-2012
• Due Date: 12-Mar-2012
• Completion Date: 11-Jan-2012
• Ref Project: HD 60364-7-701:2007/A11:2011 - Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 7-701: Requirements for special installations or locations - Locations containing a bath or shower

Relations

• Replaced By: SIST HD 60364-7-701:2025 - Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 7-701: Requirements for special installations or locations - Locations containing a bath or shower (IEC 60364-7-701:2019)
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2025
• Amends: SIST HD 60364-7-701:2007 - Low-voltage electrical installations -- Part 7-701: Requirements for special installations or locations - Locations containing a bath or shower
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2012

Overview

The SIST HD 60364-7-701:2007/A11:2012 standard, published by CLC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization), defines stringent requirements for low-voltage electrical installations specifically in locations containing a bath or shower. This amendment (A11) updates the original 2007 standard and was approved in November 2011, aligning with CENELEC's goal to harmonize electrical safety regulations across Europe.

Focused on enhancing electrical safety in wet environments, this standard is critical for electricians, installers, planners, and inspectors working with bathroom electrical systems to ensure compliance with safety regulations and minimize risks related to electric shock and water exposure.

Key Topics

• Scope and Applicability
  HD 60364-7-701:2007/A11 applies to electrical installations in rooms containing baths or showers where the risk of electric shock is higher due to water exposure and humidity. It covers special installation requirements to mitigate these risks in residential, commercial, and public buildings.

• Zoning and Protective Measures
  Detailed definitions of zones within bathroom areas guide the selection and installation of electrical components.

  • Identification of zones based on proximity to water sources (e.g., inside the bath, within 0.6m of the shower).
  • Specification of allowable electrical equipment types by zone (e.g., low-voltage devices, IP rating requirements).

• Protection Against Electric Shock
  The standard enforces the use of:

  • Residual Current Devices (RCDs) with specific sensitivity thresholds.
  • Protective equipotential bonding of conductive parts and metal structures.
  • Isolation transformers or SELV (Separated Extra Low Voltage) supplies where necessary.

• Equipment Specification
  Requirements for the type, degree of ingress protection (IP), and installation methods of electrical devices intended for wet areas, ensuring durability and safety.

• Amendment A11 Highlights
  This amendment refines national deviations and conditions, particularly removing some special national rules for Denmark and Austria to facilitate harmonization across countries.

Applications

SIST HD 60364-7-701:2007/A11:2012 is essential for:

• Electrical contractors and installers working on new constructions or renovations of bathrooms and shower rooms.
• Safety inspectors and auditors verifying compliance with European electrical safety standards in wet zones.
• Manufacturers of electrical equipment designed for bathroom use, ensuring their products meet required safety and technical characteristics.
• Architects and engineers integrating safe electrical system designs in residential or commercial buildings.

Following this standard helps prevent accidents and ensures that electrical installations in wet environments comply with international best practices.

Related Standards

Professionals referencing HD 60364-7-701:2007/A11 should also consider:

• HD 60364 series – Comprehensive low-voltage electrical installation standards covering general requirements and other special locations.
• IEC 60364-7-701 – The International Electrotechnical Commission’s equivalent standard for locations containing baths or showers.
• CENELEC Internal Regulations – Details on national implementation and harmonization of European electrical standards.

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Keywords: low-voltage electrical installations, electrical safety, bath and shower locations, CENELEC standard, HD 60364-7-701 amendment, electrical installation requirements, RCD protection, electrical equipment IP rating, bathroom electrical zoning, special installation locations.

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Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 7-701: Requirements for special installations or
locations - Locations containing a bath or shower
Errichten von Niederspannungsanlagen - Teil 7-701: Anforderungen für Betriebsstätten,
Räume und Anlagen besonderer Art - Räume mit Badewanne oder Dusche
Installations électriques à basse tension - Partie 7-701: Règles pour les installations et
emplacements spéciaux - Emplacements contenant une baignoire ou une douche
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: HD 60364-7-701:2007/A11:2011
ICS:
91.140.50 Sistemi za oskrbo z elektriko Electricity supply systems
91.140.70 Sanitarne naprave Sanitary installations
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

HARMONIZATION DOCUMENT
HD 60364-7-701/A11
DOCUMENT D'HARMONISATION
November 2011
HARMONISIERUNGSDOKUMENT
ICS 29.020; 91.140.50
English version
Low-voltage electrical installations -
Part 7-701: Requirements for special installations or locations -
Locations containing a bath or shower

Installations électriques à basse tension - Errichten von Niederspannungsanlagen -
Partie 7-701: Règles pour les installations Teil 7-701: Anforderungen für
et emplacements spéciaux - Betriebsstätten, Räume und Anlagen
Emplacements contenant une baignoire besonderer Art -
ou une douche Räume mit Badewanne oder Dusche

This amendment A11 modifies the Harmonization Document HD 60364-7-701:2007; it was approved by
CENELEC on 2011-11-01. 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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