HD 60364-5-51:2009/A11:2013

Overview - HD 60364-5-51:2009/A11:2013 (Electrical installations, Selection & Erection)

HD 60364-5-51:2009/A11:2013 is a CENELEC harmonization document that amends the Part 5‑51 series of the IEC/HD 60364 standard on electrical installations of buildings. Titled Selection and erection of electrical equipment - Common rules, this amendment (A11, approved 22 July 2013) updates guidance on the selection, installation and documentation of electrical equipment, with particular attention to compatibility and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) aspects. It is intended for national adoption by CENELEC members and includes implementation timelines.

Key topics and requirements

• Scope and harmonization: Amendment A11 modifies HD 60364-5-51:2009 and is published as a CENELEC harmonization document applicable across member bodies.
• Compatibility (modified clause 512.1.5): The amendment replaces the previous note with updated guidance on parameters to be considered for compatibility, with a direct reference to HD 60364‑4‑444 for further information.
• EMC documentation requirements: The responsible person for a fixed installation must, on request, provide documentation established as specified by the EMC Directive 2004/108. The document clarifies that documentation detail may range from simple information to extensive records for complex installations with significant EMC concerns.
• Use of CE‑marked apparatus: When an installation is comprised solely of apparatus placed on the market in conformity with the EMC Directive and carrying the CE marking, the responsible person satisfies documentation requirements by providing the supplier’s installation, use and maintenance instructions.
• Responsibility and national provisions: Member States are charged with establishing provisions to identify the persons responsible for fixed installations.
• Administrative dates: Key deadlines include national implementation (dop) by 2014‑07‑22 and withdrawal of conflicting national standards (dow) by 2016‑07‑22.

Applications and practical value

• Ensures consistent, harmonized rules for selection and erection of electrical equipment in buildings across Europe.
• Useful for managing EMC risks, documenting installations, and ensuring compatibility between equipment from different suppliers.
• Supports compliance efforts where CE marking and EMC Directive obligations intersect with building electrical installation practice.

Who should use this standard

• Electrical designers and installation engineers
• Specifiers and procurement teams for building projects
• Responsible persons for fixed installations and facility managers
• National standards bodies and regulators implementing CENELEC requirements
• Compliance officers addressing EMC and product conformity

Related standards

• HD 60364‑4‑444 (referenced for compatibility parameters)
• EMC Directive 2004/108 (documentation and conformity requirements)

Keywords: HD 60364-5-51, electrical installations, selection and erection, common rules, CENELEC, EMC, CE marking, fixed installation.