EN 61140:2016

Protection against electric shock - Common aspects for installation and equipment

Publication date:   Oct 17, 2016

General information

60.60 Standard published   May 27, 2016

CENELEC

CLC/TC 64 Electrical installations and protection against electric shock

European Norm

13.260   Protection against electric shock. Live working | 29.020   Electrical engineering in general | 91.140.50   Electricity supply systems

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Scope

IEC 61140:2016 applies to the protection of persons and livestock against electric shock. The intent is to give fundamental principles and requirements which are common to electrical installations, systems and equipment or necessary for their coordination, without limitations with regard to the magnitude of the voltage or current, or the type of current, and for frequencies up to 1 000 Hz. It has the status of a basic safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2001 and Amendment 1:2004. This edition constitutes a technical revision.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

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

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EN 61140:2002

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EN 61140:2002/A1:2006

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EN 61140:2016
60.60 Standard published
May 27, 2016