IEC 60695-1-14 ED1

Fire hazard testing - Part 1-14: Guidance on the different levels of power and energy related to the probability of ignition and fire in low voltage electrotechnical products

Scope

IEC 60695-1-14:2026 provides guidance about the levels of power and energy that could cause ignition and fire in a low voltage electrotechnical product. It can be used by Product Committees to determine what fire hazard safeguards can be used, based on the electrical energy that could be dissipated as heat.
This document deals with products used in normal atmospheres commonly available in the home and does not deal with special locations such as those in explosive atmospheres. It is intended as guidance to IEC committees, and is intended be used with respect to their individual applications.
This basic safety publication, focusing on safety guidance, is primarily intended for use by TCs in the preparation of safety publications in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC GUIDE 104 and ISO/IEC Guide 51.
This first edition cancels and replaces the first edition of IEC TS 60695-1-14 published in 2017.
This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Conversion from a Technical Specification to an International Standard;
b) Improved clarification on when the classification of Figure 1 (power/time limits) and Figure
2 (time limits) can be used;
c) Updated normative references.