BS EN IEC 60335-2-96:2021+A11:2021

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety

Particular Requirements for Flexible Sheet Heating Elements for Room Heating

Introducing the BS EN IEC 60335-2-96:2021+A11:2021, a comprehensive safety standard designed to ensure the utmost safety and reliability of flexible sheet heating elements used in room heating applications. This standard is an essential resource for manufacturers, engineers, and safety professionals involved in the design, production, and testing of electrical heating appliances.

Released on April 8, 2022, this standard is the latest in a series of safety guidelines that address the specific requirements for flexible sheet heating elements. With a total of 58 pages, it provides detailed instructions and criteria to ensure that these heating elements meet the highest safety standards, protecting both users and their environments.

Key Features and Benefits

• Comprehensive Coverage: This standard covers all aspects of safety related to flexible sheet heating elements, ensuring that every potential risk is addressed and mitigated.
• Up-to-Date Guidelines: As a 2021 release with an amendment in 2021, it incorporates the latest technological advancements and safety research, making it a current and relevant resource.
• International Recognition: As part of the IEC 60335 series, this standard is recognized globally, facilitating international trade and compliance.
• Detailed Requirements: It provides specific requirements that are crucial for the safe operation of flexible sheet heating elements, ensuring they are safe for household and similar environments.

Who Should Use This Standard?

This standard is indispensable for a wide range of professionals, including:

• Manufacturers: Ensure your products meet international safety standards, enhancing their marketability and consumer trust.
• Engineers and Designers: Gain insights into the specific safety requirements that must be integrated into the design and development of heating elements.
• Safety Inspectors: Use this standard as a benchmark for evaluating the safety of flexible sheet heating elements in various settings.
• Compliance Officers: Ensure that your organization adheres to the latest safety regulations, minimizing legal risks and enhancing product safety.

Why Safety Standards Matter

Safety standards like the BS EN IEC 60335-2-96:2021+A11:2021 play a crucial role in protecting consumers and ensuring the reliability of electrical appliances. By adhering to these standards, manufacturers can prevent accidents, reduce liability, and enhance the overall quality of their products. For consumers, these standards provide peace of mind, knowing that the products they use are designed and tested to the highest safety criteria.

Technical Details

Standard Number: BS EN IEC 60335-2-96:2021+A11:2021

ISBN: 978 0 580 52044 0

Status: Standard

Conclusion

The BS EN IEC 60335-2-96:2021+A11:2021 is an essential document for anyone involved in the production, design, or regulation of flexible sheet heating elements. By following the guidelines set forth in this standard, you can ensure that your products are safe, reliable, and compliant with international safety standards. Whether you are a manufacturer, engineer, or safety professional, this standard is a valuable tool in your arsenal, helping you to deliver high-quality, safe products to the market.

Invest in safety and quality with the BS EN IEC 60335-2-96:2021+A11:2021 standard, and ensure that your flexible sheet heating elements are at the forefront of safety and innovation.

BS EN IEC 60335-2-96:2021+A11:2021

This standard BS EN IEC 60335-2-96:2021+A11:2021 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety is classified in these ICS categories:

• 13.120 Domestic safety
• 97.080 Cleaning appliances
• 97.100.10 Electric heaters

IEC 60335-2-96:2019 is available as IEC 60335-2-96:2019 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.

IEC 60335-2-96:2019 deals with the safety of flexible sheet heating elements intended to be incorporated into floors and walls below 1,2 m and above 2,3 m and in ceilings, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase installations and 480 V for other installations.
Flexible sheet heating elements are converted into heating units that are incorporated in the building in accordance with the instructions after which the required level of protection against hazards is achieved. Attention is drawn to the fact that:
– in many countries, different wiring rules apply;
– for heating units intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements can be necessary;
– in many countries, additional requirements are specified by the national authorities for fire protection, the national authorities for building regulations, the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities.
This standard does not apply to:
– heating units intended exclusively for industrial purposes;
– heating units intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas);
– blankets, pads, clothing and similar flexible heating appliances (IEC 60335-2-17);
– foot warmers and heating mats (IEC 60335-2-81);
– heated carpets and for heating units for room heating installed under removable floor coverings (IEC 60335-2-106);
– flexible sheet heating elements incorporated in other appliances.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2002, Amendment 1:2003 and Amendment 2: 2008. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the first edition:
– aligns the text with IEC 60335-1:2010, and its Amendments 1 and 2;
– some notes have been converted to normative text or deleted (5.6, 7.12.1, 10.1, 11.2.103, 13.1, 13.2, 16.2, 16.3, 18.101, 18.102.5, 21.1, 22.103, 22.105, 22.106);
– the strength test for heating units incorporating insulated wires intended to be installed in floors has been modified a (21.103);
– the scope and specific requirements have been added for heating units installed in walls below a height of 1,2 m (6.2, 7.1, 7.12.1, 7.12.6, 7.101, 11.2, 19.2, 22.106, 24.102, Annex AA).