EN 60998-1:2004
(Main)Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar purposes - Part 1: General requirements
Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar purposes - Part 1: General requirements
This part of EN 60998 applies to connecting devices as separate entities for the connection of two or more electrical copper conductors (complying with EN 60228 or EN 60344) rigid (solid or stranded) or flexible, having a cross-sectional area of 0,2 mm2 up to and including 35 mm2 and equivalent AWG conductors with a rated voltage not exceeding 1 000 V a.c. up to and including 1 000 Hz and 1 500 V d.c. where electrical energy is used for house-hold and similar purposes. This standard constitutes Part 1 of the EN 60998 series, published under the general title Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar purposes. This series consists of this Part 1, devoted to general requirements, and various Parts 2, devoted to particular requirements. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1990 and constitutes a technical revision. It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.
Verbindungsmaterial für Niederspannungs-Stromkreise für Haushalt und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
Dispositifs de connexion pour circuits basse tension pour usage domestique et analogue - Partie 1: Règles générales
La présente partie de la EN 60998 s'applique aux dispositifs de connexion en tant que parties séparées pour la connexion de deux ou plusieurs conducteurs électriques en cuivre (conformes à la EN 60228 ou à la EN 60344), rigides (massifs ou câblés) ou souples, ayant une section de 0,2 mm2 à 35 mm2 inclus, et aux conducteurs AWG équivalents, ayant une tension assignée ne dépassant pas 1 000 V en courant alternatif jusqu'à 1 000 Hz et 1 500 V inclus en courant continu, dans les cas où l'énergie électrique est utilisée pour des usages domestiques et analogues. La présente norme constitue la Partie 1 de la série EN 60998, publiée sous le titre général Dispositifs de connexion pour circuits basse tension pour usage domestique et analogue. Cette série se compose de la présente Partie 1, consacrée aux règles générales, et d'un certain nombre de Parties 2, qui donnent les règles particulières. Cette deuxième édition annule et remplace la première édition parue en 1990, dont elle constitue une révision technique. Elle a le statut d'une publication groupée de sécurité conformément au Guide 104 de la CEI.
Povezovalne naprave v nizkonapetostnih tokokrogih za uporabo v gospodinjstvu in za podobne namene - 1. del: Splošne zahteve (IEC 60998-1:2002, spremenjen)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 27-Apr-2004
- Technical Committee
- CLC/SR 23 - Electrical accessories
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/TC 23 - IEC_TC_23
- Parallel Committee
- IEC/SC 23F - IEC_SC_23F
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 28-Apr-2004
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 29-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 29-Jan-2023
Overview
EN 60998-1:2004 - Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar purposes - Part 1: General requirements (CLC adoption of IEC 60998-1) defines the general safety and performance framework for standalone connecting devices used to join copper conductors in household and similar low-voltage installations. This Part 1 sets the scope and baseline requirements for construction, compatibility and safe use and is accompanied by subordinate Parts 2, which contain particular requirements for specific connector types.
What the standard covers
- Applicability to connecting devices as separate entities for joining two or more copper conductors (rigid or flexible).
- Conductor types referenced: conductors complying with EN 60228 or EN 60344.
- Conductor size range: 0.2 mm² up to and including 35 mm² (and equivalent AWG).
- Rated voltages covered: ≤ 1 000 V a.c. up to 1 000 Hz and ≤ 1 500 V d.c. for household and similar uses.
- Status: second edition (technical revision) replacing the 1990 edition; published as a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.
Key topics and requirements
The standard establishes general requirements that typically include:
- Construction and materials: design principles to ensure secure electrical connection and mechanical integrity.
- Compatibility: suitability for specified conductor cross‑sections and types (rigid/stranded/flexible).
- Marking and identification: labeling for rated voltage, conductor range and manufacturer identification.
- Electrical and mechanical performance: baseline criteria for safe operation under normal service conditions.
- Insulation and safety: requirements to prevent electric shock and ensure safe handling in household environments.
(Note: Part 1 provides the overarching requirements; specific designs and tests are detailed in the corresponding Part 2 documents where applicable.)
Applications and users
- Manufacturers of terminals, plug-in connectors, terminal blocks and other connecting devices for household appliances, lighting, and building wiring.
- Product designers and electrical engineers specifying connectors for low-voltage installations.
- Test laboratories and certification bodies assessing conformity to EN/IEC safety requirements.
- Installers, electrical contractors, and compliance officers referencing standard requirements for safe selection and installation.
Related standards
- EN 60228 (conductors of insulated cables)
- EN 60344 (conductor specifications)
- IEC 60998 series (harmonized international series)
- IEC Guide 104 (group safety publication guidance)
Keywords: EN 60998-1, connecting devices, low-voltage circuits, household connectors, copper conductors, AWG, rated voltage, general requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 60998-1:2004 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar purposes - Part 1: General requirements". This standard covers: This part of EN 60998 applies to connecting devices as separate entities for the connection of two or more electrical copper conductors (complying with EN 60228 or EN 60344) rigid (solid or stranded) or flexible, having a cross-sectional area of 0,2 mm2 up to and including 35 mm2 and equivalent AWG conductors with a rated voltage not exceeding 1 000 V a.c. up to and including 1 000 Hz and 1 500 V d.c. where electrical energy is used for house-hold and similar purposes. This standard constitutes Part 1 of the EN 60998 series, published under the general title Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar purposes. This series consists of this Part 1, devoted to general requirements, and various Parts 2, devoted to particular requirements. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1990 and constitutes a technical revision. It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.
This part of EN 60998 applies to connecting devices as separate entities for the connection of two or more electrical copper conductors (complying with EN 60228 or EN 60344) rigid (solid or stranded) or flexible, having a cross-sectional area of 0,2 mm2 up to and including 35 mm2 and equivalent AWG conductors with a rated voltage not exceeding 1 000 V a.c. up to and including 1 000 Hz and 1 500 V d.c. where electrical energy is used for house-hold and similar purposes. This standard constitutes Part 1 of the EN 60998 series, published under the general title Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar purposes. This series consists of this Part 1, devoted to general requirements, and various Parts 2, devoted to particular requirements. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1990 and constitutes a technical revision. It has the status of a group safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.
EN 60998-1:2004 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.120.20 - Connecting devices. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 60998-1:2004 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 60998-1:1993/A1:2001, EN 60998-1:1993. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 60998-1:2004 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/95/EC, 2014/35/EU, 2014/53/EU, 73/23/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI SIST EN 60998-1:2005
STANDARD
februar 2005
Povezovalne naprave v nizkonapetostnih tokokrogih za uporabo v
gospodinjstvu in za podobne namene - 1. del: Splošne zahteve (IEC 60998-
1:2002, spremenjen)
Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar purposes -
Part 1: Gene
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