BS EN IEC 60335-2-102:2024+A11:2024

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances: Safety Standards

Introducing the latest standard in household and similar electrical appliances safety: BS EN IEC 60335-2-102:2024+A11:2024. This comprehensive document is essential for ensuring the safety and reliability of appliances that utilize gas, oil, and solid fuels while incorporating electrical connections. Released on December 16, 2024, this standard is a must-have for manufacturers, safety inspectors, and engineers who are committed to maintaining the highest safety standards in the industry.

Key Features and Benefits

• Comprehensive Coverage: This standard provides detailed safety requirements for a wide range of appliances, ensuring that all potential hazards are addressed.
• Up-to-Date Information: As the latest release, it incorporates the most recent advancements and safety protocols in the industry.
• Internationally Recognized: Being part of the IEC standards, it is recognized and respected globally, facilitating international trade and compliance.
• Enhanced Safety: By adhering to this standard, manufacturers can significantly reduce the risk of accidents and malfunctions, protecting both users and property.

Technical Specifications

Standard Number	BS EN IEC 60335-2-102:2024+A11:2024
Pages	32
Release Date	2024-12-16
ISBN	978 0 580 96720 7
Status	Standard

Why This Standard is Essential

In today's world, where safety and efficiency are paramount, the BS EN IEC 60335-2-102:2024+A11:2024 standard plays a crucial role in guiding the design and manufacturing of household appliances. It ensures that appliances are not only efficient but also safe for everyday use. This standard is particularly important for appliances that burn gas, oil, or solid fuels, as these can pose significant risks if not properly managed.

By following the guidelines set out in this standard, manufacturers can ensure that their products meet the highest safety standards, thereby enhancing consumer trust and satisfaction. Moreover, compliance with this standard can help avoid costly recalls and legal issues, making it a wise investment for any company in the appliance industry.

Who Should Use This Standard?

This standard is indispensable for a variety of professionals, including:

• Manufacturers: To ensure their products meet safety requirements and are market-ready.
• Safety Inspectors: To verify that appliances comply with the latest safety standards.
• Engineers: To design and develop appliances that are both innovative and safe.
• Quality Assurance Teams: To implement rigorous testing and quality control measures.

Conclusion

The BS EN IEC 60335-2-102:2024+A11:2024 standard is an essential tool for anyone involved in the design, manufacture, or regulation of household appliances. By adhering to this standard, you can ensure that your products are safe, reliable, and compliant with international safety requirements. Don't compromise on safety—make this standard a cornerstone of your product development and quality assurance processes.

For more information on how this standard can benefit your business and ensure the safety of your products, consider integrating it into your operational protocols today.

BS EN IEC 60335-2-102:2024+A11:2024

This standard BS EN IEC 60335-2-102:2024+A11:2024 Household and similar electrical appliances. Safety is classified in these ICS categories:

• 97.030 Domestic electrical appliances in general
• 13.120 Domestic safety
• 97.100.30 Solid fuel heaters
• 97.100.20 Gas heaters

IEC 60335-2-102:2017 is available as IEC 60335-2-102:2017 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.
IEC 60335-2-102:2017 deals with the safety of gas, oil and solid-fuel burning appliances having electrical connections, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances. This standard covers the electrical safety and some other safety aspects of these appliances. All safety aspects are covered when the appliance also complies with the relevant standard for the fuel-burning appliance. If the appliance incorporates electric heating sources, safety aspects concerning these electric sources are covered when the appliance also complies with  the relevant part 2 of IEC 60335. Examples of appliances within the scope of this standard are
– central heating boilers;
– commercial catering equipment;
– cooking appliances;
– laundry and cleaning appliances;
– room heaters;
– warm air heaters;
– water heaters.
Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard. This standard deals with the reasonably foreseeable hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons. However, in general, it does not take into account  
– persons (including children) whose
• physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or
• lack of experience and knowledge
prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the appliance.
Attention is drawn to the fact that
– for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements may be necessary;
This standard does not apply to
– appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes;
– appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas). This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2004 including its Amendment 1 (2008) and its Amendment 2 (2012). This edition constitutes constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a spillage test is introduced for appliances that have a flat surface on which a cup may be placed (15.101); terms and definitions were renumbered and some notes have been converted to normative text or deleted (19.11.2, 22.103). This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2. This part 2-102 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its amendments. It was established on the basis of IEC 60335-1:2010, its Amendment 1:2013 and its Amendment 2:2016. The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or revised tests. It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.
Key words: Gas, Oil, Solid Fuel Burning Appliances, Safety