scope:

This part of IEC 60998 applies to connecting devices as separate entities for the connection of two or more electrical copper conductors (complying with IEC 60228 or IEC 60344) rigid (solid or stranded) or flexible, having a cross-sectional area of 0,2 mm² up to and including 35 mm² and equivalent AWG conductors with a rated voltage not exceeding 1000 V a.c. up to and including 1000 Hz and 1500 V d.c. where electrical energy is used for household and similar purposes. This standard constitutes part 1 of the IEC 60998 series, published under the general title Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar purpose. This series consists of this part 1, devoted to general requirments, and various parts 2, devoted to particular requirements.