scope:

This part o f IEC 60050 gives the f undamental terms and d efinitions concerning earthing and protection ag ainst electric shock. This new ed ition reviews and complements the p revious one. It has the status of a ho rizontal publication in accordance with IEC Guide 108, Guidelines for ensuring the coherence of IEC publications - Horizontal functions, horizontal publications and their application.

This terminology is consistent with the terminology developed in the o ther specialized p arts of the IEV.

This horizontal publication is primarily intended f or use by technical committees in the preparation o f IEC publications in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 108.

One of the responsibilities o f a technical committee is, wherever applicable, to make use of horizontal publications in the p reparation of its publications.