scope:

This standard is applicable to electrical and electronic equipment for household and similar use, intended to be connected to low-voltage a.c distribution systems of the following types: - nominal voltages up to 240 V, single-phase, two or three wire; - nominal voltages up to 415 V, three-phase three of four wire; - nominal frequency 50 Hz or 60 Hz. Examples of electrical equipment to which this standard applies are appliances for cooking and heating, motor operated or magnetically driven appliances, portable tools, light dimmers and radio and television receivers. This standard is not applicable to: - equipment subject to notification to or consent by the supply authority before connection to the system; - equipment intended exclusively for professional purposes.