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FOREWORD

This document (EN 60670-1:2005/A1:2013) consists of the text of IEC 60670-1:2002/A1:2011 prepared by IEC/SC 23B "Plugs, socket-outlets and switches" of IEC/TC 23 "Electrical accessories", together with the common modifications prepared by CLC/TC 23BX "Switches, boxes and enclosures for household and similar purposes, plugs and socket outlets for d.c. and for the charging of electrical vehicles including their connectors".

The following dates are fixed:

- latest date by which this document has to be implemented at national level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2013-12-31

- latest date by which the national standards conflicting with this document have to be withdrawn (dow) 2017-12-31

Annexes which are additional to those in IEC 60670-1:2002/A1:2011 are prefixed "Z".

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

This standard covers the Principle Elements of the Safety Objectives for Electrical Equipment Designed for Use within Certain Voltage Limits (LVD - 2006/95/EC).