scope:

Specifies constructional and performance characteristics, safety specifications and rational use of energy, relevant test methods and marking of independent hotplates, including those fitted with a grill, burning liquefied petroleum gas, referred to in the body of the text as "appliances". Covers independent hotplates, including those fitted with a grill as defined in 3.39, used outdoors and operating with the gases indicated in 4.1 and according to the categories specified in 4.2. Applies to these applicances and their functional sections whether or not the latter are independent or incorporated into an assembly. Applies only to type testing.