IEC 60364
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IEC 60364 Electrical Installations for Buildings is the International Electrotechnical Commission
's international standard
on electrical installations of buildings. This standard is an attempt to harmonize national wiring standards in an IEC
standard. The latest versions of many European wiring regulations (e.g., BS 7671
in the UK) follow the section structure of IEC 60364 very closely, but contain additional language to cater for historic national practice and to simplify field use and determination of compliance by electrical tradesmen and inspectors. National codes and site guides are meant to attain the common objectives of IEC 60364, and provide rules in a form that allows for guidance of persons installing and inspecting electrical systems.
The standard has several parts:
International Electrotechnical Commission
The International Electrotechnical Commission is a non-profit, non-governmental international standards organization that prepares and publishes International Standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies – collectively known as "electrotechnology"...
's international standard
International standard
International standards are standards developed by international standards organizations. International standards are available for consideration and use, worldwide...
on electrical installations of buildings. This standard is an attempt to harmonize national wiring standards in an IEC
International Electrotechnical Commission
The International Electrotechnical Commission is a non-profit, non-governmental international standards organization that prepares and publishes International Standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies – collectively known as "electrotechnology"...
standard. The latest versions of many European wiring regulations (e.g., BS 7671
BS 7671
British Standard BS 7671 "Requirements for electrical installations" is the national standard in the United Kingdom for low voltage electrical installations....
in the UK) follow the section structure of IEC 60364 very closely, but contain additional language to cater for historic national practice and to simplify field use and determination of compliance by electrical tradesmen and inspectors. National codes and site guides are meant to attain the common objectives of IEC 60364, and provide rules in a form that allows for guidance of persons installing and inspecting electrical systems.
The standard has several parts:
- Part 1: Fundamental principles, assessment of general characteristics, definitions
- Part 4: Protection for safety
- Section 41: Protection against electric shockElectric shockElectric Shock of a body with any source of electricity that causes a sufficient current through the skin, muscles or hair. Typically, the expression is used to denote an unwanted exposure to electricity, hence the effects are considered undesirable....
- Section 42: Protection against thermal effects
- Section 43: Protection against overcurrentOvercurrentIn electricity supply, overcurrent or excess current is a situation where a larger than intended electric current exists through a conductor, leading to excessive generation of heat, and the risk of fire or damage to equipment. Possible causes for overcurrent include short circuits, excessive load,...
- Section 44: Protection against voltage disturbances and electromagnetic disturbanceElectromagnetic interferenceElectromagnetic interference is disturbance that affects an electrical circuit due to either electromagnetic induction or electromagnetic radiation emitted from an external source. The disturbance may interrupt, obstruct, or otherwise degrade or limit the effective performance of the circuit...
s
- Section 41: Protection against electric shock
- Part 5: Selection and erection of electrical equipment
- Section 51: Common rules
- Section 52: Wiring systems
- Section 53: Isolation, switching and control
- Section 54: Earthing arrangements, protective conductors and protective bonding conductors
- Section 55: Other equipment
- Section 56: Safety services
- Part 6: Verification
- Part 7: Requirements for special installations or locations
- Section 701: Electrical installations in bathrooms
- Section 702: Swimming pools and other basins
- Section 703: Rooms and cabins containing sauna heaters
- Section 704: Construction and demolition site installations
- Section 705: Electrical installations of agricultural and horticultural premises
- Section 706: Restrictive conductive locations
- Section 708: Electrical installations in caravan parks and caravans
- Section 709: Marinas and pleasure craft
- Section 710: Medical locations
- Section 712: Solar photovoltaic (PV) power supply systems
- Section 713: Furniture
- Section 714: External lighting
- Section 715: Extra-low-voltage lighting installations
- Section 717: Mobile or transportable units
- Section 740: Temporary electrical installations for structures, amusement devices and booths at fairgrounds, amusement parks and circuses
External links
- http://www.nema.org/stds/electricalinstall.cfm NEMANational Electrical Manufacturers Associationis the association of electrical and medical imaging equipment manufacturers. Founded in 1926 and headquartered near Washington, D.C., its approximately manufacture products used in the generation, transmission, distribution, control, and end use of electricity. These products are used in utility,...
comparison of IEC 60364 with the US NECNational Electrical Code (US)The National Electrical Code , or NFPA 70, is a regionally adoptable standard for the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment... - How the IEC relates to North America—particularly IEC 60364
- WIKI-Electrical installation guide – According to IEC 60364, Schneider Electric, 2010.
- Online Cable Sizing Tool to IEC 60364-5-52:2009