IEC 60884-1:2022/COR2:2026
(Corrigendum)Corrigendum 2 - Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes - Part 1: General requirements
General Information
- Abstract
IEC 60884-1:2022 applies to plugs and fixed or portable socket-outlets for AC only, with or without earthing contact, with a rated voltage greater than 50 V but not exceeding 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 32 A, intended for household and similar purposes, either indoors or outdoors.
Compatible plugs and socket-outlets, when combined, form a plug and socket-outlet system. Standardized systems used around the world are reported in IEC/TR 60083.
The rated current is limited to 16 A maximum for accessories provided with screwless-type terminals.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2002, Amendment 1:2006 and Amendment 2:2013. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
plugs and socket-outlets incorporating pilot lights;
crimped connections in accessories;
insulation piercing terminals (IPT);
accessories to be used with American Wire Gauge (AWG) cables;
accessories used in T° below −5 °C down to and including −45 °C;
accessories used in T° above +40 °C up to and including +70 °C;
plugs and socket-outlets for high load (HL);
clarification of some definitions;
durability of markings test;
introduction of thermal monitoring in the plug;
requirements for shutters in portable socket-outlets;
test walls for the verification of ingress of water;
rewriting of the temperature rise clause.
The contents of the corrigendum of November 2023 have been included in this copy.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 23-Jul-2026
- Technical Committee
- SC 23B - Plugs, socket-outlets and switches
- Drafting Committee
- MT 4 - TC 23/SC 23B/MT 4
- Current Stage
- PPUB - Publication issued
- Start Date
- 24-Jul-2026
- Completion Date
- 01-Sep-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 19-Jun-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
IEC 60884-1:2022/COR2:2026 is a standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Its full title is "Corrigendum 2 - Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes - Part 1: General requirements". This standard covers: IEC 60884-1:2022 applies to plugs and fixed or portable socket-outlets for AC only, with or without earthing contact, with a rated voltage greater than 50 V but not exceeding 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 32 A, intended for household and similar purposes, either indoors or outdoors. Compatible plugs and socket-outlets, when combined, form a plug and socket-outlet system. Standardized systems used around the world are reported in IEC/TR 60083. The rated current is limited to 16 A maximum for accessories provided with screwless-type terminals. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2002, Amendment 1:2006 and Amendment 2:2013. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: plugs and socket-outlets incorporating pilot lights; crimped connections in accessories; insulation piercing terminals (IPT); accessories to be used with American Wire Gauge (AWG) cables; accessories used in T° below −5 °C down to and including −45 °C; accessories used in T° above +40 °C up to and including +70 °C; plugs and socket-outlets for high load (HL); clarification of some definitions; durability of markings test; introduction of thermal monitoring in the plug; requirements for shutters in portable socket-outlets; test walls for the verification of ingress of water; rewriting of the temperature rise clause. The contents of the corrigendum of November 2023 have been included in this copy.
IEC 60884-1:2022 applies to plugs and fixed or portable socket-outlets for AC only, with or without earthing contact, with a rated voltage greater than 50 V but not exceeding 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 32 A, intended for household and similar purposes, either indoors or outdoors. Compatible plugs and socket-outlets, when combined, form a plug and socket-outlet system. Standardized systems used around the world are reported in IEC/TR 60083. The rated current is limited to 16 A maximum for accessories provided with screwless-type terminals. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2002, Amendment 1:2006 and Amendment 2:2013. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: plugs and socket-outlets incorporating pilot lights; crimped connections in accessories; insulation piercing terminals (IPT); accessories to be used with American Wire Gauge (AWG) cables; accessories used in T° below −5 °C down to and including −45 °C; accessories used in T° above +40 °C up to and including +70 °C; plugs and socket-outlets for high load (HL); clarification of some definitions; durability of markings test; introduction of thermal monitoring in the plug; requirements for shutters in portable socket-outlets; test walls for the verification of ingress of water; rewriting of the temperature rise clause. The contents of the corrigendum of November 2023 have been included in this copy.
IEC 60884-1:2022/COR2:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.120.30 - Plugs, socket-outlets, couplers. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
IEC 60884-1:2022/COR2:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to IEC 60884-1:2022. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
COMMISSION ÉLECTROTECHNIQUE INTERNATIONALE
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IEC 60884-1 IEC 60884-1
Edition 4.0 2022-08 Édition 4.0 2022-08
Plugs and socket-outlets for household and Prises de courant pour usages
similar purposes - domestiques et analogues -
Part 1: General requirements Partie 1: Exigences générales
CO RRI G E NDUM 2
Annex C – Sw
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