IEC 60598-2-1:2025

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Luminaires -
Part 2-1: Particular requirements - Fixed general purpose luminaires
ICS 29.140.40 ISBN 978-2-8327-0924-5
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 11
INTRODUCTION . 13
1 Scope . 14
2 Normative references . 14
3 Terms and definitions . 17
4 General requirements . 40
4.1 General . 40
4.2 General test requirements and verification . 41
4.3 Components of luminaires . 42
4.4 Information for luminaire design in light sources and controlgear standards . 43
4.101 General . 43
4.102 Sequence of clauses . 43
5 Classification of luminaires . 44
5.1 General . 44
5.2 Classification according to the type of protection against electric shock . 44
5.3 Classification according to the degree of protection against ingress of dust,
solid objects and moisture . 44
5.4 Classification according to the material of the mounting surface for which the
luminaire is designed . 45
5.5 Classification according to the circumstances of use . 45
6 Marking . 45
6.1 General . 45
6.2 Marking on luminaires . 45
6.3 Information to be marked on luminaires . 47
6.4 Additional information . 56
6.5 Test of marking . 61
7 Construction . 62
7.1 General . 62
7.2 Replaceable components . 62
7.3 Wireways . 62
7.4 Lampholders . 62
7.5 Starterholders . 64
7.6 Terminal blocks . 64
7.7 Terminals and supply connections . 65
7.8 Switches . 67
7.9 Insulating linings and sleeves . 68
7.10 Double and reinforced insulation . 68
7.11 Electrical connections and current-carrying parts . 70
7.12 Screws, connections (mechanical) and glands . 72
7.13 Mechanical strength . 75
7.14 Suspensions, fixings and means of adjustment . 78
7.15 Flammable materials . 81
7.16 Luminaires for mounting on normally flammable surfaces . 83
7.17 Drain holes . 85
7.18 Resistance to corrosion . 85
7.19 Ignitors . 85
7.20 Rough service luminaires . 85
7.21 Protective shield . 87
7.22 Attachments to lamps . 88
7.23 Semi-luminaires . 88
7.24 Photobiological hazards . 88
7.24.1 Actinic UV hazards for skin and eye (200 nm to 400 nm) . 88
7.24.2 UV-A hazard for the eye lens (315 nm to 400 nm) . 89
7.24.3 Retinal blue light hazard . 89
7.24.4 Retinal thermal hazard (380 nm to 1 400 nm) . 90
7.24.5 Infrared hazard for the eye (780 nm to 3 000 nm) . 91
7.24.6 Thermal hazard for the skin (380 nm to 3 000 nm) . 91
7.25 Mechanical hazard . 91
7.26 Short-circuit protection . 91
7.27 Terminal blocks with integrated screwless protective earthing contacts . 92
7.28 Fixing of thermal sensing controls . 92
7.29 Luminaires with non-replaceable light sources . 93
7.30 Luminaires with non-user replaceable light sources and non-user
serviceable components . 93
7.31 Insulation between circuits . 93
7.31.1 General . 93
7.31.2 SELV or PELV circuits . 94
7.31.3 FELV circuits . 95
7.31.4 Other circuits . 95
7.31.5 Additional requirements for luminaires using controllable controlgear
providing SELV output(s) . 96
7.32 Overvoltage protective devices external to controlgear . 96
7.32.1 General . 96
7.32.2 Surge protective devices (SPDs) . 97
7.32.3 Surge protective components (SPCs) . 97
7.33 Luminaire powered via information technology communication cabling . 99
7.34 Electromagnetic fields (EMF) . 99
7.35 Protection against moving fan blades . 100
7.36 Track-mounted luminaires . 100
8 External and internal wiring . 100
8.1 General . 100
8.2 Supply connection and other external wiring . 100
8.3 Internal wiring . 109
8.4 Test to determine the suitability of conductors having a reduced cross-
sectional area . 111
9 Provision for earthing . 112
9.1 General . 112
9.2 Provision for earthing . 112
10 Protection against electric shock . 115
10.1 General . 115
10.2 Protection against electric shock . 115
11 Resistance to dust, solid objects and moisture . 119
11.1 General . 119
11.2 General conditions and tests for IP classification . 119
11.2.1 General . 119
11.2.2 Tests for first characteristics IP numerals 2, 3 and 4 . 121
11.2.3 Tests for first characteristic IP numeral 5 and 6 . 121
11.2.4 Drip-proof luminaires – Tests for second characteristic IP numeral 1 . 122
11.2.5 Drip-proof luminaires – Tests for second characteristic IP numeral 2 . 123
11.2.6 Rain-proof luminaires – Tests for second characteristic IP numeral 3 . 123
11.2.7 Splash-proof luminaires – Tests for second characteristic IP numeral 4 . 124
11.2.8 Jet-proof luminaires – Tests for second characteristic IP numeral 5 . 124
11.2.9 Powerful jet-proof luminaires – Tests for second characteristic IP
numeral 6 . 125
11.2.10 Watertight luminaires – Tests for second characteristic IP numeral 7 . 125
11.2.11 Pressure watertight luminaires – Tests for second characteristic IP
numeral 8 . 126
11.2.12 High pressure and temperature water jet-proof luminaires – Tests for
second characteristic IP numeral 9 (80 °C) . 126
11.2.13 High pressure and cold water jet-proof luminaires – Tests for second
characteristic IP numeral 9 (15 °C) . 126
11.3 Humidity test . 126
12 Insulation resistance and electric strength, touch current and protective conductor
current . 127
12.1 General . 127
12.2 Insulation resistance and electric strength . 127
12.2.1 General . 127
12.2.2 Test – Insulation resistance . 128
12.2.3 Test – Electric strength . 129
12.3 Touch current, protective conductor current and electric burn . 131
13 Creepage distances and clearances . 132
13.1 General . 132
13.2 Requirements . 133
13.2.1 General . 133
13.2.2 Creepage distances . 134
13.2.3 Clearances . 135
14 Endurance test and thermal test . 137
14.1 General . 137
14.2 Selection of lamps and controlgear . 137
14.3 Endurance test. 138
14.3.1 General . 138
14.3.2 Test . 138
14.3.3 Compliance . 139
14.4 Thermal test (normal operation) . 139
14.4.1 General . 139
14.4.2 Test . 140
14.4.3 Compliance . 142
14.5 Thermal test (abnormal operation) . 145
14.5.1 General . 145
14.5.2 Test . 146
14.5.3 Compliance . 147
14.6 Thermal test (failed windings in controlgear) . 149
14.6.1 General . 149
14.6.2 Test for luminaires without thermal cut-outs . 149
14.6.3 Test for luminaires with temperature sensing controls . 150
14.7 Thermal test in regard to fault conditions in controlgear or electronic devices
incorporated in thermoplastic luminaires . 151
14.7.1 General . 151
14.7.2 Test for luminaires without temperature sensing controls . 151
14.7.3 Test for luminaires with temperature sensing controls internal or
external to the controlgear or transformer . 154
15 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking . 155
15.1 General . 155
15.2 Resistance to heat . 155
15.3 Resistance to flame and ignition . 156
15.4 Resistance to tracking. 156
16 Screw terminals . 157
16.1 General . 157
16.2 General requirements and basic principles . 163
16.3 Mechanical requirements and tests . 165
17 Screwless terminals and electrical connections . 169
17.1 General . 169
17.2 General requirements . 171
17.3 General instructions for tests . 173
17.3.1 Preparation of samples . 173
17.3.2 Test conductors . 173
17.3.3 Multi-conductor terminals . 173
17.3.4 Multi-way terminals . 173
17.3.5 Test quantities . 173
17.4 Terminal and connections for internal wiring . 173
17.4.1 Mechanical tests . 173
17.4.2 Electrical tests . 174
17.5 Terminals and connections for external wiring . 175
17.5.1 Conductors . 175
17.5.2 Mechanical tests . 176
17.5.3 Electrical tests . 177
Annex A (normative) Test to establish whether a conductive part can cause an electric
shock . 179
A.1 General . 179
A.2 Touch voltage limits . 179
A.3 Touch current limits . 179
A.4 Compliance . 179
Annex B (normative) Test lamps . 180
B.1 General . 180
B.2 Filament lamps within the scope of IEC 60432-1 and IEC 60432-2 . 180
B.2.1 Principal modes of heat transfer and lamps used for testing . 180
B.2.2 Filament test lamps . 181
B.3 Halogen lamps within the scope of IEC 60432-3 . 182
B.4 Tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamps . 182
B.5 LED modules within the scope of IEC 62031 . 182
Annex C (normative) Abnormal circuit conditions . 183
Annex D (normative) Thermal testing . 186
D.1 Draught-proof enclosure . 186
D.2 Mounting surface . 186
D.3 Alternative test procedure for adjustment of measured temperatures for
luminaire t rating(s) . 187
a
D.3.1 General . 187
D.3.2 Thermal test of normal operation for luminaires without temperature
sensing controls and where the rated ambient temperature t as
a
marked on the luminaire is higher than the ambient temperature in the
draught-proof enclosure . 187
Annex E (normative) Determination of winding temperature rises by the increase-in-
resistance method . 188
Annex F (normative) Test for resistance to stress corrosion of copper and copper
alloys . 189
F.1 Test cabinet . 189
F.2 Test solution . 189
F.3 Test piece . 189
F.4 Test procedure. 190
Annex G (normative) Measurement of touch current and protective conductor current . 191
G.1 General . 191
G.2 Test conditions . 191
G.3 Test procedures . 191
G.4 Test measurements . 191
G.5 Test sequence . 193
Annex H (informative) Explanation of IP numbers for degrees of protection . 195
Annex I (informative) Temperature measurements . 197
I.1 Temperature measurements of the luminaire . 197
I.2 Temperature measurement of the insulation parts of lampholders . 198
Annex J (informative) Guidelines for good practice in luminaire design . 200
J.1 General . 200
J.2 Plastics in luminaires . 200
J.3 Rust resistance . 201
J.4 Corrosion resistance . 201
J.5 Chemically corrosive atmospheres . 202
J.6 Reflector design . 202
J.7 Components in different kinds of luminaires . 203
J.8 Recommendations for electromagnetic ballast protection for end of life
phenomenon of HID lamps . 203
J.9 Resistance against the effects of vibration . 203
J.10 Flammability of components . 204
J.11 Permanent magnets . 204
Annex K (normative) Determination of creepage distances and clearances . 206
Annex L (informative) Explanation of marking for luminaires that are not suitable for
mounting on normally flammable surfaces and covering with insulation materials . 207
L.1 General . 207
L.2 Protection against flame . 207
L.3 Protection against heat . 208
L.3.1 General . 208
L.3.2 Spacing . 208
L.3.3 Temperature measurements of mounting surface under abnormal or
failed ballast conditions . 208
L.4 Thermal protectors . 210
L.5 Deletion of the F mark requirements . 211
Annex M (normative) Absorption requirements for the protective shield to be fitted to
luminaires designed for metal halide lamps which emit a high level of UV radiation . 212
M.1 General . 212
M.2 Procedure A . 212
M.3 Procedure B . 213
Annex N (informative) Conformity testing during manufacture . 214
N.1 General . 214
N.2 Testing . 214
Annex O (normative) Schedule of amended subclauses containing more serious or
critical requirements which call for products to be retested . 216
Annex P (normative) Requirements for the identification of a family or range of
luminaires for type testing . 217
P.1 General . 217
P.2 Range or family of luminaires . 217
Annex Q (informative) Additional requirements for luminaires where a higher degree of
availability (overvoltage category III) may be requested . 218
Q.1 General . 218
Q.2 Requirements for overvoltage category III . 218
Annex R (normative) Additional test requirements for terminal blocks with integrated
screwless protective earthing contact for direct connection to the luminaire housing or
to parts of the body . 220
R.1 Additional requirements to 9.2.1. 220
R.1.1 Requirements for mechanical strength . 220
R.1.2 Test for terminal fixing . 220
R.1.3 Test for supporting plate . 220
R.2 Additional requirements to 9.2.3. 220
Annex S (normative) Alternative thermal test for thermoplastic luminaires . 222
S.1 General . 222
S.2 Thermal test in regard to fault conditions in controlgear or electronic devices
without temperature sensing controls in thermoplastic luminaires for
fluorescent lamps ≤ 70 W . 222
Annex T (normative) Requirements for insulation between live parts of circuits and
accessible conductive parts . 224
Annex U (informative) Information regarding power sourcing equipment powering
class III luminaires via information technology communication cabling . 226
U.1 General . 226
U.2 Insulation of the mains supply . 226
U.3 Electrical limits of a PSE . 226
Annex V (informative) Cross-references to the previous edition of IEC 60598-1 . 228
Annex W (normative) Battery/EDLC-operated luminaires . 231
W.1 General . 231
W.2 General test requirements and verification . 231
W.3 Marking . 233
W.3.1 General . 233
W.3.2 Luminaires with replaceable battery . 233
W.3.3 Coin and button batteries . 233
W.3.4 Other standardized batteries (e.g. AAA or AA) . 234
W.3.5 Luminaires with non-standardized replaceable rechargeable battery . 235
W.3.6 Luminaires with non-user replaceable battery/EDLC . 235
W.3.7 Luminaires with non-replaceable battery/EDLC . 236
W.3.8 Luminaires supplied by external dedicated power supply units . 236
W.3.9 Rechargeable luminaires other than ordinary . 236
W.3.10 Conditions for charging . 236
W.4 Construction . 237
W.4.1 General . 237
W.4.2 Small batteries (coins, button and other non-standardized batteries) . 237
W.4.3 Battery compartment fasteners for small batteries and other
standardized batteries (e.g. AAA or AA) . 238
W.4.4 Battery/EDLC chargers incorporated in luminaires . 238
W.4.5 Short-circuit protection . 238
W.4.6 Electrical parameters of the batteries operation . 239
W.4.7 Protection against overpressure for Li-ion batteries used in luminaires . 240
W.4.8 Protection against the consequence of failure of cells or EDLCs . 240
W.5 Protection against electric shock . 241
W.6 Endurance test and thermal test . 241
W.6.1 Endurance test . 241
W.6.2 Thermal test (normal operation) . 241
W.6.3 Thermal test (abnormal operation) . 242
W.6.4 Lithium-ion charging systems – Fault conditions . 243
Annex AAA (informative) Schedule of amended subclauses containing more serious or
critical requirements which call for products to be retested . 245
Bibliography . 246

Figure 1 – Example of "looping-in" (feed through) . 27
Figure 2 – Examples of "through wiring". 28
Figure 3 – Example of electro-mechanical contact system with plug or socket
connection . 29
Figure 4 – AC supply . 47
Figure 5 – DC supply . 47
Figure 6 – DC and AC supply . 47
Figure 7 – Class II . 48
Figure 8 – Class III . 48
Figure 9 – Luminaire not suitable for direct mounting on normally flammable surfaces . 50
Figure 10 – High-pressure sodium lamps that require an external ignitor (to the lamp) . 50
Figure 11 – High-pressure sodium lamps having an internal starting device . 50
Figure 12 – Warning against the use of cool-beam lamps . 50
Figure 13 – Functional earthing . 51
Figure 14 – Protective earthing . 51
Figure 15 – Minimum distance from lighted objects (metres) . 52
Figure 16 – Rough service . 52
Figure 17 – Bowl mirror lamp . 52
Figure 18 – Replace any cracked protective shield . 53
Figure 19 – Test circuit for safety during insertion . 53
Figure 20 – Self-shielded lamp . 53
Figure 21 – Luminaires with internal fuses . 54
Figure 22 – Do not stare at the operating light source . 54
Figure 23 – Caution, risk of electric shock . 55
Figure 24 – Use of heat resistant supply cables, interconnecting cables or external
wiring . 56
Figure 25 – Pictogram for non-replaceable light source . 58
Figure 26 – Pictogram for non-user replaceable light source . 59
Figure 27 – Pictogram for replaceable light source . 59
Figure 28 – Pictogram for non-replaceable controlgear . 60
Figure 29 – Pictogram for non-user replaceable controlgear . 61
Figure 30 – Pictogram for replaceable controlgear . 61
Figure 31 – Terminal block arrangement for installation test for luminaires with
connecting leads (tails) . 65
Figure 32 – Examples of self-tapping, thread-cutting and thread-forming screws . 71
Figure 33 – Illustration of the requirements of 7.15.1 . 82
Figure 34 – Apparatus for ball impact tests . 86
Figure 35 – Test chain . 92
Figure 36 – Example of permitted degree of soldering . 107
Figure 37 – Circuit for checking electrical contact between socket-outlet and plug . 108
Figure 38 – Test to determine the suitability of conductors having a reduced cross-
sectional area . 112
Figure 39 – Example of a thread-forming screw used in a groove of a metallic material . 113
Figure 40 – Apparatus for proving protection against dust . 122
Figure 41 – Apparatus for testing protection against rain and splashing . 123
Figure 42 – Nozzle for spray test . 125
Figure 43 – Illustration of
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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS . 2
1 Domaine d'application . 4
2 Références normatives . 4
3 Termes et définitions . 4
4 Exigences générales . 4
5 Classification des luminaires . 5
6 Marquage . 5
7 Construction . 5
8 Câblage externe et interne . 5
9 Dispositions en vue de la mise à la terre . 5
10 Protection contre les chocs électriques . 5
11 Résistance à la poussière, aux corps solides et à l'humidité . 5
12 Résistance d'isolement, rigidité diélectrique, courant de contact et courant dans le
conducteur de protection . 5
13 Lignes de fuite et distances dans l'air . 6
14 Essai d'endurance et essai d'échauffement . 6
15 Résistance à la chaleur, au feu et aux courants de cheminement . 6
16 Bornes à serrage sous tête de vis . 6
17 Bornes sans vis et connexions électriques . 6
Annex AAA (informative) Liste des paragraphes modifiés contenant des exigences
plus sévères/strictes qui nécessitent un nouvel essai des produits. 7

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 2
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 General requirements . 4
5 Classification of luminaires . 5
6 Marking . 5
7 Construction . 5
8 External and internal wiring . 5
9 Provision for earthing . 5
10 Protection against electric shock . 5
11 Resistance to dust, solid objects and moisture . 5
12 Insulation resistance and electric strength, touch current and protective conductor
current . 5
13 Creepage distances and clearances . 5
14 Endurance test and thermal test . 6
15 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking . 6
16 Screw terminals . 6
17 Screwless terminals and electrical connections . 6
Annex AAA (informative) Schedule of amended subclauses containing more serious or
critical requirements which call for products to be retested . 7

INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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Luminaires -
Part 2-1: Particular requirements -
Fixed general purpose luminaires

FOREWORD
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IEC 60598-2-1 has been prepared by subcommittee 34D: Luminaires, of IEC technical
committee 34: Lighting. It is an International Standard.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2020. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) The clause numbers and structure have been aligned with those of IEC 60598-1.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
34D/1743/CDV 34D/1762/RVC
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
This document is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60598-1 and its
amendment(s).
It was established on the basis of the tenth edition (2024) of that standard.
NOTE When "Part 1" is mentioned in this document, it refers to IEC 60598-1.
Where this document states "addition", "modification" or "replacement", the relevant text of
Part 1 is to be adapted accordingly.
Subclauses additional to those in Part 1 are numbered starting from 101; supplementary
annexes are entitled AAA, AAB, etc.
A list of all parts in the IEC 60598 series, published under the general title Luminaires can be
found on the IEC website.
This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and developed in
accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 and ISO/IEC Directives, IEC Supplement, available
at www.iec.ch/members_experts/refdocs. The main document types developed by IEC are
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specific document. At this date, the document will be
– reconfirmed,
– withdrawn, or
– revised.
1 Scope
This part of IEC 60598 specifies requirements for fixed general purpose luminaires for use with
electric light sources on supply voltages not exceeding 1 000 V.
2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 applies with the following addition.
IEC 60598-1:2024, Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in Part 1 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
– IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
– ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
4 General requirements
This clause of Part 1 applies with the following addition:
4.101 General
For assessment of luminaires already assessed in accordance with the previous edition of this
document, full type testing is not necessary, and the product and the previous test results are
reviewed only against any amended clauses listed in Annex AAA.
4.102 Sequence of clauses
The clauses referenced in this document shall be applied in the following order:
5 Classification of luminaires
6 Marking
7 Construction
13 Creepage distances and clearances
9 Provision for earthing
16 Screw terminals
17 Screwless terminals and electrical connections
8 External and internal wiring
10 Protection against electric shock
14 Endurance test and thermal test
11 Resistance to dust, solid objects and moisture
12 Insulation resistance and electric strength, touch current and protective conductor current
15 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking
For luminaires with an IP classification greater than IP20, the test
...