EN IEC 60335-2-60:2023/A11:2023
(Amendment)Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-60: Particular requirements for whirlpool baths and whirlpool spas
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-60: Particular requirements for whirlpool baths and whirlpool spas
Endorsement of the text of the International Standard IEC 60335-2-60:2017 with the related agreed European Common Modifications.
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-60: Besondere Anforderungen für Sprudelbadgeräte und Sprudelbäder
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-60: Exigences particulières pour les baignoires et les spas à système de brassage d'eau
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Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-60. del: Posebne zahteve za vrtinčne kopeli in bazene - Dopolnilo A11
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Overview
EN IEC 60335-2-60:2023/A11:2023 is a European harmonized standard endorsed by CLC that specifies particular safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances, focusing on whirlpool baths and whirlpool spas. This amendment A11 updates and supplements the core International Standard IEC 60335-2-60:2017 by introducing European Common Modifications to enhance safety and usability in compliance with European electrical and consumer product regulations.
Published in December 2023 and mandatory for implementation by May 2024 across CENELEC member countries, this standard applies to manufacturers, installers, and safety inspectors involved in whirlpool bath and spa products. It ensures reasonably foreseeable hazards are addressed, emphasizing the protection of all users including vulnerable groups, while clarifying conditions for unsupervised use by children.
Key Topics
Scope and Hazard Considerations
Focus on foreseeable hazards from whirlpool baths and spas; excludes unsupervised use by very young children and certain risky behaviors.Electrical Safety Classifications
Appliances are categorized into Class I, Class II, or Class III, with specific voltage limits-particularly 12 V max for portable or spa devices-to reduce electric shock risks.Ingress Protection (IP) Ratings
Minimum IP ratings are defined: whirlpool baths and spas must meet IPX5, submersible appliances require IPX8, and other related devices must comply with IPX4 or IPX0 depending on installation location.Residual Current Devices (RCDs)
Requirements for RCD integration in transportable whirlpool spas include mandatory use on supply cords, performance criteria (max 0.01 A residual current, max 0.3 s trip time), and mechanical strength tests to ensure protection from drops or crushing.Marking and User Instructions
Detailed guidance on labeling appliances for safe use by children and vulnerable persons, with specific cautions for use with RCDs, and installation instructions referencing IEC 60364-7-701 and IEC 60364-7-702 standards for electrical installations in bathing locations.Leakage Current and Electric Strength Tests
Modified test methods involving metal foil and specific leakage current limits to safeguard against electric shock through water-contact surfaces.Mechanical and Construction Requirements
Requirements to ensure components withstand impact and mechanical stress, including tests for RCD enclosures and durability of supply cords.Special Requirements for Portable and Transportable Appliances
Supply cords must have minimum lengths (e.g., at least 5 m for detachable power supply cords) and robust construction to allow safe connection outside hazardous zones.National Deviations and Compliance
Specific adaptations exist for countries such as Switzerland including additional RCD specifications and supply cord requirements.
Applications
Manufacturers of Whirlpool Baths and Spas
Compliance with EN IEC 60335-2-60:2023/A11:2023 is essential for market access in Europe, ensuring that products meet stringent safety and performance standards to protect users and reduce liability risks.Safety Inspectors and Certification Bodies
The standard provides clear test methods and criteria for assessing electrical safety, mechanical strength, and marking adequacy of whirlpool appliances.Installers and Electrical Contractors
Installation guidelines linked to IEC 60364 series help ensure that whirlpool baths and spas are installed in accordance with electrical safety requirements for special locations such as bathrooms and pools, minimizing electrical hazards.End Users and Consumers
The standard leads to improved appliance safety, with clear instructions limiting unsupervised use by children and enabling safer maintenance, reducing incidents related to electrical malfunctions or improper use.
Related Standards
IEC 60335-1:2012 and Amendments
General safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances, referenced throughout this standard for overarching safety principles.IEC 61540
Specifies requirements for Residual Current Devices (RCDs), providing performance and design criteria for devices protecting transportable whirlpool spas.IEC 60364-7-701 and IEC 60364-7-702
Electrical installation standards covering special locations like rooms containing baths, showers, spas, swimming pools, and fountains-required for safe appliance installation.EN 61008-2-1
Relevant for Portable RCDs used in certain national deviations, such as Switzerland, ensuring device performance compliance.
Keywords: whirlpool bath safety, whirlpool spa standards, electrical appliance safety, IEC 60335-2-60 amendment, residual current device, RCD safety, ingress protection IP ratings, portable whirlpool spas, electrical installation bathrooms, household appliance regulation
Frequently Asked Questions
EN IEC 60335-2-60:2023/A11:2023 is a amendment published by CLC. Its full title is "Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-60: Particular requirements for whirlpool baths and whirlpool spas". This standard covers: Endorsement of the text of the International Standard IEC 60335-2-60:2017 with the related agreed European Common Modifications.
Endorsement of the text of the International Standard IEC 60335-2-60:2017 with the related agreed European Common Modifications.
EN IEC 60335-2-60:2023/A11:2023 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.120 - Domestic safety; 97.030 - Domestic electrical appliances in general; 97.040.50 - Small kitchen appliances. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN IEC 60335-2-60:2023/A11:2023 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN IEC 60335-2-60:2023. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN IEC 60335-2-60:2023/A11:2023 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/42/EC, 2014/35/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/396, M/511. 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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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2024
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-60. del: Posebne zahteve
za vrtinčne kopeli in bazene - Dopolnilo A11
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-60: Particular requirements
for whirlpool baths and whirlpool spas
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-60:
Besondere Anforderungen für Sprudelbadgeräte und Sprudelbäder
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-60: Règles particulières
pour les spas et les baignoires à système de brassage d'eau
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60335-2-60:2023/A11:2023
ICS:
13.120 Varnost na domu Domestic safety
91.140.70 Sanitarne naprave Sanitary installations
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 60335-2-60:2023/A11
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM December 2023
ICS 13.120; 97.040.50
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-60:
Particular requirements for whirlpool baths and whirlpool spas
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und
Partie 2-60: Exigences particulières pour les baignoires et ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-60: Besondere Anforderungen für
les spa à système de brassage d'eau Sprudelbadgeräte und Sprudelbäder
This amendment A11 modifies the European Standard EN IEC 60335-2-60:2023; it was approved by CENELEC on 2023-05-29. CENELEC
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the
status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as
the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Türkiye and the United Kingdom.
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
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© 2023 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
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European foreword
This document (EN IEC 60335-2-60:2023/A11:2023) has been prepared by CLC/TC 61 "Safety of
household and similar electrical appliances".
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2024-05-29
implemented at national level by publication of an
identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting (dow) 2026-05-29
with this document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document is read in conjunction with EN IEC 60335-2-60:2023.
The numbering system for European clauses, subclauses, notes, tables, figures and annexes that are
additional to those in the IEC standard are prefixed with the letter “Z”.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website.
1 Modification to the Introduction
Addition:
With European Amendment A11, EN 60335-2-60:2003+A1:2005+A2:2008+A11:2010+A12:2010 is
superseded.
This European Amendment A11, supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses of the standards
below:
— EN 60335-1:2012+A11:2014+A13:2017+A1:2019+A14:2019+A2:2019+A15:2021 (Part 1)
— EN IEC 60335-2-60:2023 (Part 2)
2 Modification to Clause 1, “Scope”
Replace the fifth paragraph starting with "As far as is practicable,." up to "… children playing with the
appliance", by the following:
This document deals with the reasonably foreseeable hazards presented by appliances and machines
that are encountered by all persons.
However, in general, it does not take into account:
— children playing with the appliance;
— the use of the appliance by very young children without supervision;
— the use of the appliance by young children without supervision.
It is recognized that very vulnerable people may have needs beyond the level addressed in this
document.
3 Modification to Clause 2, “Normative references”
Addition:
IEC 60364-7-702, Low voltage electrical installations – Part 7-702: Requirements for special
installations or locations – Swimming pools and fountains
4 Modification to Clause 3, “Terms and definitions”
3.5.1
portable appliance
Modification:
Delete the word ‘Transportable’ in Note 1 to entry.
5 Modification to Clause 5, “General conditions for the tests”
5.101 Delete the entire subclause.
6 Modification to Clause 6, “Classification”
6.1 Replace the modification by the following:
Portable appliances shall be class III with a voltage not exceeding 12 V.
Note Z101 Class III constructed functional parts of appliances supplied from a detachable power supply part are
also permitted.
Whirlpool baths and other stationary appliances shall be class I, class II or class III.
Whirlpool spas shall be class I or class III with a voltage not exceeding 12 V.
6.2 Addition:
Replace the text of the addition by the following:
Whirlpool baths and whirlpool spas shall be at least IPX5.
Appliances for use with a conventional bath or spa and that are submersible shall be at least IPX8.
Other appliances for use with a bath shall be at least IPX4, other appliances for use with whirlpool
spas shall be IPX5.
Parts of appliances intended for mounting within the dwelling but outside the zones 0, 1 and 2 as
specified in IEC 60364-7-701 and IEC 60364-7-702 shall be at least IPX0.
RCDs provided with transportable whirlpool spas shall be IPX4.
7 Modification to Clause 7, “Marking and instructions”
7.12 Modification:
In the second paragraph of the addition add the words ‘or spa’ after the word ‘bath’.
7.12 Replace the text in the fourth paragraph starting with "This appliance can be used…" up to "…
children without supervision" by the following:
This appliance can be used by Children below 3 years but require constant supervision. This appliance
can be used by children aged from 3 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision
Addition:
The instructions for whirlpool spas
7.12.1 Addition:
In the first dashed item of the addition add at the end of the sentence the following wording “or spa”.
In the third dashed item of the addition add at the end of the sentence the following wording “or spa”.
In the addition, add the following dash item after the dashed item starting with "precautions to avoid
damage when…":
— the A-weighted emission sound pressure level is below 70 dB(A);
Replace the second paragraph starting with "The installation instructions shall give details." by the
following:
The installation instructions shall give details on how to follow the installation rules “in particular IEC
60364-7-701 or IEC 60364-7-702”.
Addition:
The instruction manual shall be provided with the following, if appropriate: For whirlpool spas provided
with an RCD:
CAUTION Never use the appliance without the RCD provided with it! Always test the correct
operation of the RCD before use, unless the RCD is of a self-checking type!
7. 15 Modification:
In the second paragraph amend the second sentence to read: “For portable appliances and
transportable whirlpool spas, it shall be possible to remove or open this cover without the aid of a
tool.
8 Modification to Clause 13, “Leakage current and electric strength at
operating temperature”
13.1 Modification:
Add “of
...
Die Norm EN IEC 60335-2-60:2023/A11:2023 beschäftigt sich mit der Sicherheit von Haushaltsgeräten und ähnlichen elektrischen Apparaten, speziell mit den besonderen Anforderungen für Whirlpools und Whirlpool-Bäder. Der Geltungsbereich dieser Norm ist klar definiert und stellt die Sicherheitsanforderungen für diese speziellen Geräte in den Vordergrund. Eine der stärksten Eigenschaften dieser Norm ist die Integration der internationalen Standardtexte aus IEC 60335-2-60:2017, ergänzt durch die vereinbarten europäischen Modifikationen. Diese Harmonisierung gewährleistet, dass Produkte sowohl auf nationaler als auch auf europäischer Ebene die nötigen Sicherheitsstandards erfüllen. Der Fokus auf Whirlpools und Whirlpool-Bäder ist besonders relevant, da diese Produkte sowohl in privaten Haushalten als auch in öffentlichen Einrichtungen weit verbreitet sind. Die Besondere Anforderungen in dieser Norm sind entscheidend, um sicherzustellen, dass alle Sicherheitsrisiken, die mit der Nutzung von Whirlpools verbunden sind, angemessen berücksichtigt werden. Dazu gehören Aspekte wie elektrische Sicherheit, Schutz gegen Überhitzung und die Gewährleistung einer ordnungsgemäßen Abdichtung, um Personen vor elektrischen Schlägen und anderen Gefahren zu schützen. Darüber hinaus fördert die Norm ein einheitliches Verständnis für Hersteller und Verbraucher, was zur Steigerung des Vertrauens in die Sicherheit von Whirlpool-Bädern beiträgt. Die Norm trägt nicht nur zur Einhaltung von Sicherheitsstandards bei, sondern unterstützt auch den Wettbewerb auf dem Markt, indem sie klare Richtlinien bietet, an denen sich die Hersteller orientieren können. Insgesamt stellt die Norm EN IEC 60335-2-60:2023/A11:2023 einen wichtigen Schritt in der Regulierung der Sicherheit von Haushaltsgeräten dar und gewährleistet, dass Whirlpools und ähnliche Geräte sicher und zuverlässig betrieben werden können. Die Relevanz dieser Norm kann nicht genug betont werden, da sie sowohl bei Verbrauchern als auch bei Herstellern Vertrauen schafft und die Marktstandards für Sicherheit erheblich anhebt.
La norme EN IEC 60335-2-60:2023/A11:2023 concerne la sécurité des appareils électroménagers et des appareils similaires, en se concentrant spécifiquement sur les exigences particulières liées aux bains à remous et aux spas à remous. Son intégration dans le document SIST EN IEC 60335-2-60:2024/A11:2024 témoigne d'un engagement envers l'harmonisation des normes de sécurité au sein de l'UE, soutenant l'usage sûr de ces équipements de loisirs. Parmi les points forts de cette norme, on note sa portée étendue qui couvre non seulement les aspects de sécurité électrique des bains à remous et des spas, mais également les considérations relatives à la conception et à l'utilisation. Cela garantit une protection accrue des utilisateurs en minimisant les risques d'accidents électriques ou d'incidents liés à une mauvaise utilisation. La pertinence de cette norme est renforcée par sa mise à jour régulière, qui reflète les avancées technologiques et les nouvelles pratiques dans le domaine des appareils électriques. Cette norme s'inscrit dans un cadre international, ce qui permet non seulement une adaptation locale mais également une compréhension commune des exigences de sécurité à l'échelle mondiale. En outre, l'adoption des modifications communes européennes garantit que les fabricants d'équipements de loisirs, tels que les bains à remous et les spas, sont en conformité avec les exigences légales les plus récentes, ce qui renforce la confiance du consommateur dans la sécurité de ces produits. Ce cadre normatif protège également les intérêts des fabricants en leur fournissant des lignes directrices claires pour le développement de produits conformes. En résumé, l’EN IEC 60335-2-60:2023/A11:2023 se distingue par sa capacité à combiner des exigences de sécurité rigoureuses avec une approche harmonisée au sein de l'UE, assurant ainsi que les bains à remous et les spas à remous sont non seulement sûrs pour les utilisateurs, mais également conformes aux standards industriels les plus élevés.
SIST EN IEC 60335-2-60:2024/A11:2024の標準文書は、家庭用および類似の電気機器に関する安全性を規定しており、特に温水浴槽および温水スパに関する要求事項に焦点を当てています。この標準の主な強みは、国際標準IEC 60335-2-60:2017に基づいたテキストを支持し、関連する欧州共通修正が組み込まれている点にあります。 この標準の適用範囲は、家庭用の温水浴槽やスパに使用される機器の安全性を確保するための具体的な要求を定めており、消費者の安心を高めるために非常に関連性の高い文書となっています。また、温水浴槽およびスパの設計、製造、使用において考慮すべきさまざまな側面が詳細に記載されており、業界全体における安全基準の向上に寄与しています。 さらに、この標準は、温水浴槽やスパが法的に求められる安全基準を満たすための指針を提供しており、製造業者や消費者にとって不可欠な資料です。具体的な安全要求事項や試験方法が明記されていることで、標準に準拠した製品の市場投入が促進されます。このように、SIST EN IEC 60335-2-60:2024/A11:2024は、温水浴槽やスパの安全性確保に向けた重要な基準を提供しており、業界の発展に寄与するものとなっています。
표준 EN IEC 60335-2-60:2023/A11:2023은 가정용 및 유사 전기 기기의 안전성을 다루고 있으며, 특히 월풀 욕조와 월풀 스파에 대한 특정 요구 사항을 규정하고 있습니다. 이 표준은 IEC 60335-2-60:2017의 텍스트를 지지하고, 관련된 유럽에서 합의된 공통 수정 사항을 포함하고 있습니다. 이 표준의 강점은 안전성 확보를 위한 명확한 기준을 제공함으로써 소비자 보호를 강화하는 데 있습니다. 월풀 욕조와 스파는 일반 가정에서 흔히 사용되는 기기들이지만, 그 사용 가능성과 관련된 안전 문제는 컨디션에 따라 다르게 나타날 수 있습니다. 따라서 이 표준은 그러한 위험을 사전에 예방하고, 제품의 품질을 보장할 수 있는 기반을 마련해 줍니다. EN IEC 60335-2-60:2023/A11:2023 표준은 안전성 외에도 설치와 유지 관리에 대한 지침을 제공하여 제품의 장기적인 안정성을 도모하고 있습니다. 이는 소비자에게 더욱 신뢰성 있는 제품을 제공할 뿐만 아니라, 제조사에게도 규정을 준수하는 제품 개발을 촉진합니다. 또한, 이 표준은 전 세계적으로 통일된 안전 기준을 제시함으로써, 국제적 거래와 시장 진입에 있어 큰 도움이 됩니다. 특히 유럽의 표준화된 규정을 따르는 것은 제조사들에게 경쟁력을 부여하며, 소비자들은 더 안전한 제품을 선택할 수 있도록 길을 열어줍니다. 이렇듯 EN IEC 60335-2-60:2023/A11:2023 표준은 월풀 욕조와 월풀 스파의 안전성을 높이며, 전체 전기 기기 분야에 긍정적인 영향을 미칠 것으로 기대됩니다.
The EN IEC 60335-2-60:2023/A11:2023 standard delivers a comprehensive framework focused on the safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances, specifically targeting whirlpool baths and whirlpool spas. This standard is significant as it encompasses both the endorsement of the International Standard IEC 60335-2-60:2017 and the introduction of agreed European common modifications. In terms of scope, the standard elucidates vital safety directives that manufacturers must adhere to when designing and producing whirlpool baths and spas. It identifies specific hazards associated with the use of these appliances, thereby enabling manufacturers to mitigate risks effectively. By outlining these particular requirements, the standard plays a crucial role in enhancing consumer safety and promoting consistent quality across products within this category. A pronounced strength of this standard lies in its alignment with international regulations, which facilitates harmonization within the European market. This not only simplifies compliance for manufacturers but also streamlines the process for regulators overseeing safety in electrical appliances. Additionally, the incorporation of common modifications ensures that the standard is well-suited to European needs while maintaining global compatibility. The relevance of the EN IEC 60335-2-60:2023/A11:2023 standard cannot be overstated, especially in a market where consumer confidence rests significantly on product safety assurances. By adhering to this standard, manufacturers can demonstrate their commitment to safety, thus enhancing their brand reputation and reducing the risk of liability claims arising from safety issues. Overall, the EN IEC 60335-2-60:2023/A11:2023 standard is an indispensable document that not only protects users of whirlpool baths and spas but also supports manufacturers in producing safe, reliable products that satisfy stringent safety expectations.
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