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Luminaires –
Part 2-13: Particular requirements – Ground recessed luminaires

Luminaires –
Partie 2-13: Règles particulières – Luminaires encastrés dans le sol

IEC 60598-2-13:2006+A1:2011
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IEC 60598-2-13 ®
Edition 1.1 2012-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
colour
inside
Luminaires –
Part 2-13: Particular requirements – Ground recessed luminaires

Luminaires –
Partie 2-13: Règles particulières – Luminaires encastrés dans le sol

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
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ICS 29.140.40 ISBN 978-2-88912-883-9

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3

13.1 Scope . 5
13.2 General test requirements . 5
13.3 Definitions . 5
13.4 Classification . 5
13.5 Marking . 5
13.6 Construction . 6
13.7 Creepage distances and clearances . 11
13.8 Provisions for earthing . 11
13.9 Terminals . 11
13.10 External and internal wiring . 11
13.11 Protection against electric shock . 11
13.12 Endurance test and thermal test . 11
13.13 Resistance to dust, solid objects and moisture . 12
13.14 Insulation resistance and electric strength . 12
13.15 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking . 12

Annex A (informative) Guide to good installation practice . 13

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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LUMINAIRES –
Part 2-13: Particular requirements –
Ground recessed luminaires
FOREWORD
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This consolidated version of IEC 60598-2-13 consists of the first edition (2006)
[documents 34D/856/FDIS and 34D/860/RVD] and its amendment 1 (2011) [documents
34D/1009/CDV and 34D/1041/RVC]. It bears the edition number 1.1.
The technical content is therefore identical to the base edition and its amendment and
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displayed in red, with deletions being struck through.

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International Standard IEC 60598-2-13 has been prepared by subcommittee 34D: Luminaires,
of IEC technical committee 34:Lamps and related equipment.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This publication is intended to be read in conjunction with IEC 60598-1: Luminaires − Part 1:
General requirements and tests. It was established on the basis of the sixth edition of that
standard.
Part 2 of IEC 60598 consists of the following parts under the general title Luminaires –
Part 2: Particular requirements:
Part 2-1: Fixed general purpose luminaires
Part 2-2: Recessed luminaires
Part 2-3: Luminaires for road and street lighting
Part 2-4: Portable general purpose luminaires
Part 2-5: Floodlights
Part 2-6: Luminaires with built-in transformers for filament lamps
Part 2-7: Portable luminaires for garden use
Part 2-8: Handlamps
Part 2-9: Photo and film luminaires (non-professional)
Part 2-10: Portable luminaires for children
Part 2-11: Aquarium luminaires
Part 2-13: Ground recessed luminaires
Part 2-17: Luminaires for stage lighting, television and film studios (outdoor and indoor)
Part 2-18: Luminaires for swimming pools and similar applications
Part 2-19: Air-handling luminaires (safety requirements)
Part 2-20: Lighting chains
Part 2-22: Luminaires for emergency lighting
Part 2-23: Extra low voltage lighting systems for filament lamps
Part 2-24: Luminaires with limited surface temperatures
Part 2-25: Luminaires for use in clinical areas of hospitals and health care buildings
The committee has decided that the contents of the base publication and its amendments will
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Other parts are under consideration.

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LUMINAIRES –
Part 2-13: Particular requirements –
Ground recessed luminaires
13.1 Scope
This Part 2 of IEC 60598 specifies requirements for ground recessed luminaires incorporating
electric light sources for operation from supply voltages up to 1 000 V, for indoor or outdoor
use, e.g. in gardens, yards, carriageways, parking lots, cycleways, footways, pedestrian
areas, swimming pools areas outside zones for SELV, nurseries and similar applications.
This part does not cover ground recessed luminaires for motorised roads and for airfields
.
already specified in IEC 61827
13.1.1 Normative references
The references of Section 0 of IEC 60598-1 apply.
13.2 General test requirements
The provisions of Section 0 of IEC 60598-1 apply.
13.3 Definitions
The definitions of Section 1 of IEC 60598-1 apply together with the following:
13.3.1
ground recessed luminaire
luminaire suitable to be installed in the ground, having the supply connections and electrical
components located below ground level
13.3.2
rated maximum surface temperature
T
the highest temperature on the accessible outer surface, under normal operating conditions
according to 13.12
13.4 Classification
Luminaires shall be classified in accordance with Section 2 of IEC 60598-1.
13.5 Marking
The provisions of Section 3 of IEC 60598-1 apply together with the requirements of 13.5.1 to
13.5.3
13.5.1 Rated load in N, according to 13.6.1 (in the manufacturer’s instructions).
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IEC 61827: Electrical installation and beaconing of aerodromes – Characteristics of inset and elevated
luminaires used in aerodromes.

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13.5.2 Rated maximum surface temperature T in °C; T marking to be given on the luminaire
according to second column (B) of Table 3.1 of IEC 60598-1 and/or in the manufacturer’s
instructions and catalogues.
13.5.3 Information, in the manufacturer’s instructions, concerning the external connecting
box, if necessary.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
13.6 Construction
The provisions of Section 4 of IEC 60598-1apply together with the requirements of 13.6.1 to
13.6.5
NOTE More samples could be necessary to perform all the tests, some of them possibly being destroyed.
13.6.1 Resistance to static load
Luminaires shall withstand the minimum static load according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Compliance is checked by the following test:
The sample is mounted as in normal use, in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.The test load, to be maintained with a tolerance of ±3 %, shall be applied to the
top side of the luminaire by a cylindrical rubber punch having the following characteristics:
– diameter = 50 mm, or luminaire diameter D (see Figure 1) if smaller than 50 mm;
– hardness “shore A“ = 65 ± 5;
– thickness ≅ 50 mm
The test load, to be maintained with a tolerance of ± 3 %, shall be applied to the top side of
the luminaire by a cylindrical steel punch equipped with a sheet of rubber in contact to the
luminaire.
The punch shall have a diameter of 50 mm, or luminaire diameter D (see Figure 1) if smaller
than 50 mm.
The thickness of the steel punch shall be 50 mm.
The rubber shall have the following characteristics:
– hardness “shore A“(the hardness measured with the durometer type A) = 65 ± 5;
– thickness = 10 mm.
It shall be set in such a way that, during the test, the vertical axis is perpendicular and
coincides with the geometrical centre of the translucent cover (see Figure 2).
The load shall then be applied uniformly by the rubber punch, at a rate not greater than
5 000 N/min. The maximum load shall be applied for 1 min.
After the test the sample shall comply with the conformity requirements of IEC 60598-1,
Subclause 4.13.1 (i.e.: as applied following the mechanical impact test).

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Luminaire
3 mm
α = 35°
max
H
Vertex
D IEC  1022/06
Figure 1 – Basic dimensions quoted in Annex A

∅50 mm
≅50 mm
Rubber punch
Luminaire
Testing support Testing support
D IEC  1023/06
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∅50 mm
Steel punch
Sheet of rubber
Luminaire
Testing support Testing support
D
IEC  2583/11
Figure 2 – Static load test apparatus

10 mm ≅50 mm
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13.6.2 Resistance to torque and shear loads
Luminaires designed to be used in areas where motor vehicles may circulate, carriageways,
parking areas, etc. (see items 3 and 4 in Table A.1) shall withstand the forces exerted by a
turning, braking or accelerating tire.
Compliance is checked by the tests of 13.6.2.1 and 13.6.2.2
13.6.2.1 Torque test
Parts of luminaire that may be subjected to rotational force shall have adequate mechanical
strength. The joints between these parts shall be subject to a 50 N torque force for one
minute (see Figure 3). Each joint shall be tested separatly.
After the test, the sample shall comply with the conformity requirements of IEC 60598-1,
Subclause 4.13.1 (i.e. as applied following mechanical impact test)
NOTE The test is intended to check both the components fixing and the luminaire to ground fixing.

50 N
1 m
Push force applied to bar = 50 N/60 s (example)
IEC  1024/06
Figure 3 – Illustration of torque test

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13.6.2.2 Shear load test
With the same test arrangement of 13.6.2.1, a pull force of 5 kN shall be applied to the same
parts progressively for not less than 5 s but not more than 10 s and released lengthwise to the
end of the bar for 20 times (see Figure 4) in the direction of the carraigeway centreline
intended for the installation of the luminaire, if any.
After the test the sample shall comply with the conformity requirements of IEC 60598-1,
Subclause 4.13.1 (i.e. as applied following mechanical impact test).

5 kN
A) Glass
B) Ring
C) Main part
D) Ground
Pull force applied to bar = 5 kN/20 times
IEC  1025/06
Figure 4 – Illustration of shear load test
13.6.3 Resistance to thermal shock
Glass covers shall be resistant to the effect of thermal shock.
Compliance is checked by the following test:
The luminaire and glass cover shall be preconditioned by the thermal endurance test given in
13.12 of this standard.
The luminaire shall be positioned such that as far as possible its cover glass is horizontal and
facing upwards. The luminaire is operated until the maximum glass cover temperature
measured during thermal test is attained. The luminaire is then switched off and disconnected
from the electrical supply. Immediately following the electrical disconnection, 1 litre of iced
water (maximum 5°C) shall be poured from a height of approximately 1 m onto the glass
cover. The time taken to pour the water shall not exceed 5 s.
NOTE This test can result in violent shattering of glass. Appropriate safety precautions should be taken to protect
persons performing this test and the surrounding environment. For example: wear protective clothing and face
visor, erect screens around the test luminaire to protect surrounding area and test personnel, use a long handle
flask to pour water from distance.
Compliance is checked by visual inspection and the glass shall not be broken.

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13.6.4 Edges
All accessible edges shall be rounded to not less than 1,5 mm radius or equivalent
chamfering.
Surfaces of the top assembly shall be smooth and free from burrs, flashes and the like.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
13.6.5 Mechanical strength
The provisions of 4.13 of IEC 60598-1 apply with a new impact energy of 5 Nm.
13.7 Creepage distances and clearances
The provisions of Section 11 of IEC 60598-1 apply.
13.8 Provisions for earthing
The provisions of Section 7 of IEC 60598-1 apply
13.9 Terminals
The provisions of Sections 14 and 15 of IEC 60598-1 apply.
NOTE In Denmark it is only allowed to bury flexible cables in the ground in temporary installations and
construction site installations.
13.10 External and internal wiring
The provisions of Section 5 of IEC 60598-1 apply together with the following:
For outdoor use, the cables for the connection to the supply, when provided by the luminaire
manufacturer, shall be at least equal to the mechanical and electrical characteristics of the
following types:
– 60245 IEC 57 or 60245 IEC 66: rubber insulated flexible cables with circular conductors
and rated voltage not exceeding 750V.
– other rubber sheathed cables 450/750 V according to regional Wiring Rules (e.g. H07RN8-
F, etc.)
Compliance is checked by inspection and by fitting the proper cable into the luminaire.
13.11 Protection against electric shock
The provisions of Section 8 of IEC 60598-1 apply.
13.12 Endurance test and thermal test
The provisions of Section 12 and Annex D of IEC 60598-1 apply together with the following:
Ground recessed luminaires shall be subjected to the relevant tests of 12.4, 12.5, 12.6 and
12.7 of IEC 60598-1 after the test(s) of 9.2 but before the test(s) of 9.3 of Section 9 of
IEC 60598-1 specified in 13.13

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For the tests of 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6 and 12.7 of IEC 60598-1, the luminaire is mounted in
normal operating position and supplied according to IEC 60598-1 in a test recess base,
according to Annex D of IEC 60598-1 for all applications; or for limited applications in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
For the tests of 12.4 and 12.5 the following applies:
If the light emitting surface is covered by a metal ribbing or grid, the temperature
measurements shall be made on the translucent parts, if accessible to standard test finger; if
not, on the external covering part.
By measurement, the temperatures of translucent covers and accessible metal parts shall not
exceed the marked value according to 13.5.2
13.13 Resistance to dust, solid objects and moisture
The provisions of Section 9 of IEC 60598-1 apply, together with the following:
The order of the tests specified in Section 9 of IEC 60598-1 shall be replaced by the order
given in 13.12
Luminaires shall meet at least both IP65 and IP67 requirements.
The tests shall be made with the luminaire in free air or mounted in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
For IP X5, the luminaire shall be placed on jet test apparatus complete with the mounting
accessories (e.g. outer casing) or following the manufacturer’s instructions, according to 9.2.6
of IEC 60598-1,
For IPX7, the luminaire shall be mounted as in normal use and operated until the maximum
glass cover temperature measured during the thermal test is attained; then the luminaire shall
be switched off and immediately immersed in water, according to 9.2.8 of IEC 60598-1. This
test is not required if the manufacturer gives the clear indication that the luminaire is to be
mounted in conjunction with drainage, then the luminaire has only to meet IP65,
For IP6X, the luminaire shall be placed in the dust chamber with the mounting accessories
and the cable in place according to 9.2.2 of IEC 60598-1m
NOTE Facilities intended to prevent excessive internal pressure are allowed, provided that the luminaire has
complied with the IP67 test.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
13.14 Insulation resistance and electric strength
The provisions of Section 10 of IEC 60598-1 apply.
13.15 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking
The provisions of Section 13 of IEC 60598-1 apply.

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Annex A
(informative)
Guide to good installation practice

This guide is intended to advise lighting system designers on specific luminaire applications,
particularly regarding temperature limits, dimensions and resistance to static loads.
For all the choices regarding the modes of installation, preference has to be given to the
National Wiring Rules.
Table A.1 –Speci
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