Electrical installation guide: Schneider Electric M, N technical solutions and Appendix

2.2 Norms and regulations

In most countries, electrical installations must comply with several regulations and regulations issued by state legislatures or recognized private organizations. Before starting the design of the installation, it is necessary to take into account similar local restrictions.

2.3 Standards This manual is based on the relevant IEC standards (International Electrotechnical Commission), especially IEC 60364.

The IEC 60364 standard was developed by medical and engineering experts from all over the world, by comparing their experience at an international level. At present, the safety principles of IEC 60364 and 60479-1 are the basis for most electricity standards worldwide.

IEC 60038 Standard Voltage

IEC 60076-2 Power Transformers - Temperature increase

IEC 60076-3 Power transformers - Insulation levels and verification of dielectric properties

IEC 60076-5 Power transformers - Short-circuit proof

IEC 60076-10 Power Transformers - Determination of sound levels

IEC 60146 Semiconductor converters - General requirements and converters with linear commutation

IEC 60255 Electrical Relays

IEC 60265-1 High-voltage switches - High-voltage switches for rated voltages from 1 to 52 kV

IEC 60269-1 Fuse Low Voltage Fuses - General Requirements

IEC 60269-2 Fusible low-voltage fuses - Additional requirements for fuses used by unqualified personnel (mainly household and similar).

IEC 60282-1 High-voltage fuses - Current-limiting fuses.

IEC 60287-1-1 Electrical cables - Rated current calculation - Equations of rated current (at 100% load factor) and loss calculation. General requirements.

IEC 60364 Electrical installations of buildings.

IEC 60364-1 Electrical installations of buildings - Main characteristics

IEC 60364-4-41 Electrical installations of buildings - Safety measures - Protection from electric shock

IEC 60364-4-42 Electrical installations of buildings - Safety measures - Protection against thermal effects

IEC 60364-4-43 Electrical installations of buildings - Safety measures - Overcurrent protection

IEC 60364-4-44 Electrical installations of buildings - Safety measures - Protection against electromagnetic interference and sudden voltage deviations

IEC 60364-5-51 Electrical installations of buildings - Selection and installation of electrical equipment - General rules

IEC 60364-5-52 Electrical installations of buildings - Selection and installation of electrical equipment - Wiring systems

IEC 60364-5-53 Electrical installations of buildings - Selection and installation of electrical equipment - Isolation, switching equipment and control mechanisms.

IEC 60364-5-54 Electrical installations of buildings - Selection and installation of electrical equipment - Earthing devices

IEC 60364-5-55 Electrical installations of buildings - Selection and installation of electrical equipment - Other equipment

IEC 60364-6-61 Electrical installations of buildings - Inspection and testing - Initial inspection

IEC 60364-7-701 Electrical installations of buildings - Requirements for special installations and special rooms. - Premises for bathrooms and shower rooms

IEC 60364-7-702 Electrical installations of buildings - Requirements for special installations and special rooms. - Swimming pools and other swimming pools.

IEC 60364-7-703 Electrical installations of buildings - Requirements for special installations and special rooms - Premises containing heaters for saunas.

IEC 60364-7-704 Electrical installations of buildings - Requirements for special installations and special rooms - Installations at construction sites and sites for the demolition of buildings.

IEC 60364-7-705 Electrical installations of buildings - Requirements for special installations and special rooms - Electrical installations for agricultural and garden areas. IEC 60364-7-706 Electrical installations of buildings - Requirements for special installations and special rooms - Closed rooms with conductive floors, walls and ceiling

IEC 60364-7-707 Electrical installations of buildings - Requirements for special installations and special rooms - Grounding requirements for the installation of data processing equipment.

IEC 60364-7-708 Electrical installations of buildings - Requirements for special installations and special rooms - Electrical installations in parking lots for residential trailers and inside residential trailers.

IEC 60364-7-709 Electrical installations of buildings - Requirements for special installations and special premises - Boat harbors and pleasure boats

IEC 60364-7-710 Electrical installations of buildings - Requirements for special installations and special rooms - Medical facilities

IEC 60364-7-711 Electrical installations of buildings - Requirements for special installations and special rooms - Exhibitions, displays and stands.

IEC 60364-7-712 Electrical installations of buildings - Requirements for special installations and special rooms - Power systems using photovoltaic solar cells.

IEC 60364-7-713 Electrical installations of buildings - Requirements for special installations and special rooms - Furniture

IEC 60364-7-714 Electrical installations of buildings - Requirements for special installations and special rooms - Outdoor lighting installations

IEC 60364-7-715 Electrical installations of buildings - Requirements for special installations and special rooms - Ultra-low voltage lighting installations.

IEC 60364-7-717 Electrical installations of buildings - Requirements for special installations and special rooms - Mobile or moving installations

IEC 60364-7-740 Electrical installations of buildings - Requirements for special installations and special rooms - Temporary electrical installations for structures, entertainment and tents at fairgrounds, in amusement parks and circuses.

IEC 60427 High voltage alternating current circuit breakers.

IEC 60439-1 Switchgear and control mechanisms, low-voltage complete - Units subjected to partial or complete type testing.

IEC 60439-2 Switchgear and control mechanisms for low-voltage complete - Particular requirements for busbar systems (busbars).

IEC 60439-3 Switchgear and control mechanisms for low-voltage complete - Particular requirements for switching equipment and control mechanisms, installed in places where they have access to unqualified persons. - Switchboards.

IEC 60439-4 Switchgear and control mechanisms for low-voltage complete - Particular requirements for installations at construction sites.

IEC 60446 Human-Machine Interaction System - Basic principles and principles for ensuring safety through labeling and identification - Color and digital identification of wires.

IEC 60439-5 Switchgear and control mechanisms for low-voltage complete - Particular requirements for outdoor installation kits - Cable distribution cabinets for power distribution in the network.

IEC 60479-1 Effects of current on people and livestock - General

IEC 60479-2 Effects of current on people and livestock - Special aspects

IEC 60479-3 The effects of current on humans and livestock - The impact of current passing through the body of livestock.

IEC 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)

IEC 60644 High voltage fuse links for circuits with motors. Specifications

IEC 60664 Insulation coordination for equipment in low-voltage systems.

IEC 60715 Low-voltage switching devices and control mechanisms. Standard dimensions for mounting on rails for mechanical support of electrical appliances.

IEC 60724 Electrical cables for rated voltages 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) and 3 kV (Um = 3,6 kV). Temperature limits of short circuit.

IEC 60755 Devices protective, working on the principle of residual current. General requirements.

IEC 60787 High voltage fuse links for circuits with transformers. Selection guide.

IEC 60831 Self-restoring shunt type power factor for AC systems up to and including rated voltage up to and including 1000 V - General requirements - Performance, testing and ratings - Safety requirements. - Installation and operation manual.

IEC 60947-1 Switching equipment and control mechanisms, low-voltage complete - General rules

IEC 60947-2 Switchgear and control mechanisms for low-voltage complete - Automatic circuit breakers.

IEC 60947-3 Switchgear and control mechanisms for low-voltage complete - Switches, disconnectors, switch disconnectors and fuse-disconnectors.

IEC 60947-4-1 Switchgear and control mechanisms for low-voltage complete - Contactors and motor starters. - Electromechanical contactors and motor starters.

IEC 60947-6-1 Switchgear and control mechanisms for low-voltage complete - Multifunctional equipment. - Equipment for automatic power switching. IEC 61000 Electromagnetic compatibility.

IEC 61140 Protection against electric shock. General aspects related to electrical installations and electrical equipment.

IEC 61557-1 Electrical distribution low-voltage networks up to 1000 V AC and 1500 V DC. Security. - Equipment for testing, measuring or controlling protective equipment. - General requirements.

IEC 61557-8 Electrical distribution low-voltage networks up to 1000 V AC and 1500 V DC. Security. - Equipment for testing, measuring or controlling protective equipment.

IEC 61557-9 Electrical distribution low-voltage networks up to 1000 V AC and 1500 V DC. Security. - Equipment for testing, measuring or controlling security equipment in information systems.

IEC 61558-2-6 Power transformers, power supplies and similar products. Security. - Particular requirements for general-purpose isolation transformers.

IEC 62271-1 High-voltage switchgear and control gear. General specifications and standards.

IEC 62271-100 High-voltage switchgear and control gears - High-voltage automatic circuit breakers for alternating current.

IEC 62271-102 High-voltage switchgear and control gears - High-voltage disconnectors and AC grounding switches.

IEC 62271-105 High-voltage switchgear and control gears - AC fuses and disconnectors.

IEC 62271-200 High-voltage switchgear and control gears - Complete AC switchgears in metal casing, rated for rated voltages above 1kV up to 52kV inclusive.

IEC 62271-202 High / low voltage prefabricated substations.

Electrical Installation Guide: Schneider Electric Solutions