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This part of IEC 61000 is concerned with conducted electromagnetic phenomena (disturbances and signals from mains communicating systems) in the frequency range from 0 kHz to 150 kHz. It gives compatibility levels for public low voltage a.c. distribution systems having a nominal voltage up to 420 V, single-phase or 690 V, three-phase and a nominal frequency of 50 Hz or 60 Hz.

The compatibility levels specified in this document apply at the point of common coupling. At the power input terminals of equipment receiving its supply from the above systems the levels of the conducted electromagnetic disturbances can, for the most part, be taken to be the same as the levels at the point of common coupling. In some situations this is not so, particularly in the case of a long line dedicated to the supply of a particular installation, or in the case of an electromagnetic phenomenon generated or amplified within the installation of which the equipment forms a part.

Compatibility levels are specified for conducted electromagnetic phenomena of the types which can be expected in public low voltage power supply systems, for guidance in the definition of:

- the limits to be set for conducted emissions into public power supply systems (including the planning levels defined in 3.1.5).
- the immunity limits to be set by product committees and others for the equipment exposed to the conducted electromagnetic phenomena present in public power supply systems.

NOTE 1 More information on compatibility levels and other main basic EMC concepts is given in IEC TR 61000-1-1. 

NOTE 2 The measurement methods of disturbance levels are outside the scope of this document.

The electromagnetic phenomena considered are:
- voltage fluctuations and flicker;
- harmonics up to and including order 40;
- inter-harmonics up to the 40th harmonic;
- voltage distortion in differential mode at higher frequencies (above the 40th harmonic up to 150 kHz);
- voltage dips and short supply interruptions;
- voltage unbalance;
- transient overvoltages;
- power frequency variation;
- d.c. components;
- signals from mains communicating systems (MCS).

Most of these phenomena are described in IEC TR 61000-2-1. In cases where it is not yet possible to establish compatibility levels, some information is provided in Annex B. 

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Contact: [email protected] (Walker Stewart)
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This part of IEC 61000 is concerned with conducted disturbances in the frequency range from 0 kHz to 9 kHz, with an extension up to 148,5 kHz specifically for mains signalling systems. It gives compatibility levels for public medium voltage a.c. distribution systems having a nominal voltage between 1 kV and 35 kV and a nominal frequency of 50 Hz or 60 Hz (see IEC 60038).

Note 1A: In general, this Standard is intended for application to medium-voltage distribution networks, which may, in some areas within Canada, exceed the 35 kV limit specified in this Standard.

Compatibility levels are specified for electromagnetic disturbances of the types which can be expected in public medium voltage power supply systems, for guidance in:

a) the limits to be set for disturbance emission into public power supply systems (including the planning levels defined in 3.1.5);

b) the immunity limits to be set by product committees and others for the equipment exposed to the conducted disturbances present in public power supply systems.

The disturbance phenomena considered are:

- voltage fluctuations and flicker;

- harmonics up to and including order 50;

- inter-harmonics up to the 50th harmonic;

- voltage distortions at higher frequencies (above 50th harmonic);

- voltage dips and short supply interruptions;

- voltage unbalance;

- transient overvoltages;

- power frequency variation;

- d.c. components;

- mains signalling.

Most of these phenomena are described in IEC 61000-2-1. In cases where it is not yet possible to establish compatibility levels, some information is provided.

The medium-voltage systems covered by this standard are public distribution systems supplying either:

a) private installations in which equipment is connected directly or through transformers, or

b) substations feeding public low-voltage distribution systems.

The compatibility levels specified in this standard apply at the point of common coupling in the case of

(a) and at the medium-voltage terminals of the substation in the case of

(b). See Clause 4.

Categories: Electrical
Contact: [email protected] (Yi Wang)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Jun 10, 2026
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CSA Scope

201.1.1 *Scope
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This Standard applies to ME EQUIPMENT and ME SYSTEMS that are intended to be installed or used in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

IEC Scope

Clause 1 of the general standard1 applies, except as follows:

 

201.1.1 * Scope

 

Replacement:

 

This part of the 80601 International Standard applies to BASIC SAFETY and ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE requirements of MULTIFUNCTION PATIENT MONITORS as defined in 201.3.201, hereafter referred to as ME EQUIPMENT or MEDICAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. This particular standard applies to MULTIFUNCTION PATIENT MONITORS intended for use in professional healthcare facilities as well as in the EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE ENVIRONMENT or the HOME HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT.

 

The scope of this document is restricted to ME EQUIPMENT or MEDICAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS intended for connection to a single PATIENT that has two or more PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING UNITS.

 

NOTE For purposes of this document, a pregnant mother and her fetus(es) are considered a single PATIENT.

 

This document does not specify requirements for individual PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING UNITS such as ECG, invasive pressure and pulse oximetry. The particular standards related to these PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING UNITS specify requirements from the perspective of stand-alone ME EQUIPMENT. This particular standard addresses the additional requirements related to MULTIFUNCTION PATIENT MONITORS.MULTIFUNCTION PATIENT MONITORS can be integrated into other ME EQUIPMENT or MEDICAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. When this is the case, other relevant standards also apply.

 

EXAMPLE 1 MULTIFUNCTION PATIENT MONITOR incorporated into a critical care ventilator where ISO 80601-2-12 also applies.

 

EXAMPLE 2 MULTIFUNCTION PATIENT MONITOR incorporated into a homecare ventilator for dependent PATIENT where ISO 80601-2-72 also applies.

 

EXAMPLE 3 MULTIFUNCTION PATIENT MONITOR incorporated into anesthetic workstation where ISO 80601-2-13 also applies.

 

EXAMPLE 4 MULTIFUNCTION PATIENT MONITOR incorporated into haemodialysis equipment, IEC 60601-2-16 also applies.

 

This document does not apply to implantable parts of MULTIFUNCTION PATIENT MONITORS.

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Contact: [email protected] (Yi Wang)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Jun 10, 2026
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CSA Scope

201.1.1 *Scope
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This Standard applies to ME EQUIPMENT and ME SYSTEMS that are intended to be installed or used in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

 

ISO Scope:

IEC 60601-1:2005+Amd 1:2012+Amd 2:2020, Clause 1 applies, except as follows:

 

201.1.1 *Scope

 

IEC 60601-1:2005+Amd 1:2012+Amd 2:2020, 1.1 is replaced by:

 

This document specifies particular requirements for the BASIC SAFETY and ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE of a RESPIRATORY GAS MONITOR (RGM), hereafter referred to as ME EQUIPMENT, intended for CONTINUOUS OPERATION for use with a PATIENT.

 

This document specifies requirements for

 

— anaesthetic gas monitoring,

 

— carbon dioxide monitoring, and

 

— oxygen monitoring.

 

NOTE 1 An RGM can be either stand-alone ME EQUIPMENT or integrated into other equipment, e.g. an anaesthetic workstation or a ventilator.

 

This document is not applicable to an RGM intended for use with flammable anaesthetic agents.

 

If a clause or subclause is specifically intended to be applicable to ME EQUIPMENT only or to ME SYSTEMS only, the title and content of that clause or subclause will say so. If that is not the case, the clause or subclause applies both to ME EQUIPMENT and to ME SYSTEMS, as relevant.

 

HAZARDS inherent in the intended physiological function of ME EQUIPMENT or ME SYSTEMS within the scope of this document are not covered by specific requirements in this document except in IEC 60601-1:2005+Amd 1:2012+Amd 2:2020, 7.2.13 and 8.4.1.

 

NOTE 2 Additional information can be found in IEC 60601-1:2005+Amd 1:2012+Amd 2:2020, 4.2.

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Contact: [email protected] (Matthew Wong)
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1.1 These requirements apply to DC conductive charging equipment intended to be supplied with a maximum input voltage of 1000 V ac or 1500 V dc, for recharging the propulsion batteries in over-the-road electric vehicles (EV). Equipment is intended to be installed in accordance with the Installation Codes in Annex A, Ref. No. 1. DC charging equipment, either standalone chargers or dispensers, with internal batteries exceeding 100 Wh and less than 20kWh serving as energy storage also is intended to be installed in accordance with the installation requirements in Annex A, Ref. No. AA. DC charging equipment with separable enclosures with internal batteries not in a standalone charger or charging dispenser shall be dual listed with the enclosures containing internal batteries also listed under UL 9540. DC charging equipment for EV installations are intended for either:

a) Dry location only, or

b) Dry, wet, and damp location.

 

1.2 The output of the DC charging equipment for EV covered by this standard does not exceed 1500 V dc.

 

1.3 For the purposes of this Standard, the term "electric vehicle", designated throughout by the initials "EV", is considered to cover electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and plug-in versions of these vehicles.

 

1.4 DC charging equipment for EV that is not a complete assembly and depends upon installation in an end product for compliance with the requirements in this Standard is investigated under the requirements of this Standard and the standard for the end product.

 

1.5 These requirements do not cover battery chargers covered by Annex A, Ref. Nos. 2 and 3.

 

1.6 These requirements do not cover on-board chargers.

 

1.7 These requirements do not cover electric vehicle supply equipment covered by Annex A, Ref. No. 4.

 

1.8 These requirements do not cover DC charging equipment for EV intended to be used in hazardous locations, such as near fuel dispensing stations.

 

1.9 These requirements do not apply to cover bi-directional charging equipment, or unidirectional power export equipment, covered by Annex A, Ref. No. 73B.

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Contact: [email protected] (Matthew Wong)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Jun 16, 2026
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1.1 This Standard applies to conductive electric vehicle (EV) supply equipment with a primary source voltage of 1000 V ac or less, with a frequency of 50 or 60 Hz, and intended to provide ac power to an electric vehicle with an on-board charging unit. This Standard covers electric vehicle supply equipment intended for use where ventilation is not required.

 

1.2 With reference to 1.1, the following list of examples of electric vehicle supply equipment are included in this Standard:

a) EV Cord Sets – Rated 125 Vac maximum, 16 A maximum, intended for indoor and outdoor use;

b) Fastened in place EV Charging Stations – Rated 250 Vac maximum, 40 A maximum, intended for indoor or outdoor use;

c) Fixed in place EV Charging Stations – Rated 1000 Vac maximum, intended for indoor or indoor/outdoor use; and

d) Fixed in place EV Power Outlet – Rated 1000 Vac maximum, intended for indoor or indoor/outdoor use.

For Mexico, use 127 Vac where 120 or 125 Vac is referenced in this Standard. In Canada and the United States, this does not apply.

 

1.3 The products covered by this Standard are intended for use in accordance with the Installation Codes in Annex A, Ref. No. 1.

 

1.4 This Standard does not cover cord sets or power supply cords for applications other than EV charging cord sets. For cord sets and power supply cords not covered by this Standard, refer to Annex A, Ref. No. 2 and No. 3.

 

1.5 With reference to 1.2, this Standard does not cover electric vehicle charging equipment. For EV charging equipment not covered by this Standard, refer to Annex A, Ref. No. 4.

 

1.6 This Standard does not cover electric vehicle connectors. For electric vehicle connectors not covered by this Standard, refer to Annex A, Ref. No. 5.

 

1.7 This Standard does not cover regular-use power outlets. For regular-use power outlets not covered by this Standard, refer to Annex A, Ref. No. 6.

 

1.8 This Standard does not cover equipment intended for wireless power transfer, which may also be designated as wireless charging, inductive charging, magnetic resonance charging, or any other similar designation indicating the transfer of power from the EVSE to the vehicle through other than a conductive connection.

 

1.9 This standard does not cover electric vehicle export equipment, allowing bi-directional current flow from the vehicle to off board loads. For electric vehicle power export equipment, refer to Annex A, Ref. No. 75.

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Contact: [email protected] (Oreste Simonetta)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Jun 23, 2026
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CSA Scope:
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This Standard applies to equipment intended to be installed or used in accordance with CSA C22.1, the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.


IEC Scope:

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.

This part of IEC 60335 deals with the safety of portable electric heating tools and similar appliances, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances. 


Appliances not intended for normal household use, but which nevertheless can be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laypersons in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.


Appliances that can also be used when mounted on a support are within the scope of this standard. Examples of appliances that are within the scope of this standard are

– branding tools;

– burning-in pens;

– conduit-soldering tools;

– dehorning tools;

– desoldering irons;

– firelighters;

– glue guns;

– heat guns;

– household film-welding appliances;

– paint strippers;

– plastic-cutting tools;

– soldering guns;

– soldering irons;

– stripping pliers;

– thermoplastic conduit-welding tools. 


As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances which are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not in general 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 can be necessary;

– in many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities.


This standard does not apply to:

– hand-held motor-operated electric tools (IEC 60745 series, IEC 62841 series);

– transportable motor-operated electric tools (IEC 61029 series, IEC 62841 series);

– 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);

– tools using high-frequency heating other than induction soldering irons;

– arc-welding equipment.

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Contact: [email protected] (Claudia Hamza)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Jun 26, 2026
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1.1 Application

1.1.1

This Standard applies to free-standing poles of ferrous metal, aluminum, polymeric, concrete, fibre-reinforced structures, and wood, and to their accessories, for use in the support of lighting equipment having ratings of 1000 V and less and intended to be installed in the commercial and industrial nonhazardous locations in accordance with the Rules of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

1.1.2

This Standard includes the electrical features of poles as well as to the mechanical strength aspects and the ability to support their design loads. The poles may also serve as supports for aerial conductors, PV modules, wind turbines used to supply the lighting equipment, smart city communication, and data transmission devices, and, in the case of concrete or metal poles, provide wireways for conductors entering the poles.

This Standard does not apply to the erection of poles or the installation of accessories on site.

Notes:

1) Lighting equipment includes luminaires, electric signs, and traffic lights.

2) Lighting poles for residential applications less than 4 m in height may be evaluated to the requirements of CSA C22.2 No. 250.0 for electrical safety only and be marked NOT EVALUATED FOR STRUCTURAL STRENGTH/N’A PAS ÉTÉ ÉVALUÉ QUANT À LA RÉSISTANCE STRUCTURALE.

1.2 Terminology

In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

1.3 Dual measurements

The values given in SI units are the units of record for the purposes of this Standard. The values given in parentheses are for information and comparison only.

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Contact: [email protected] (Leonard Letea)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Jul 20, 2026
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IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 1 is applicable, except as follows: 
Addition: 
This document applies to oscillating multifunction tools. 

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Contact: [email protected] (Mario Rizkallah)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Jul 21, 2026
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1.1 General

1.1.1 Purpose

This Standard specifies laboratory test methods and procedures for determining operational performance indicators of Thermal Energy Storage System’s (TESS) used for space heating applications in residential, commercial and institutional buildings.

This standard includes an informative annex to introduce basic building TESS grid services functions, including building TESS equipment communication.

1.1.2 Applicability

a)    This Standard applies to packaged building TESS that can be tested in laboratory environment. The system is either a factory pre-assembled unit or a unit assembled on-site in the laboratory test facility from factory-supplied components.

b)   The TESS is charged electrically and discharged thermally. The energy shall be stored as latent heat or as sensible heat or as a combination of the two.

c)    The TESS is charged by electric-resistance heating, and the electric resistance mechanism is an integral part of or is located inside the TESS.

d)   The TESS is discharged with a heat transfer fluid that enters the system through a single inlet and leaves the system from a single outlet. TESS having more than one inlet and/or outlet shall be tested according to this standard, but each flow configuration involving a single inlet and a single outlet must be tested separately. The heat transfer fluid may be either a non-condensing gas or a liquid.

·    Note: for more clarification, refer to Annex F

1.1.3 Exclusions

This Standard does not apply to:

a)    TESS that are charged by a thermal input other than integrated electric resistive heating.

b)   TESS where the thermal storage medium leaves the extent of the system (e.g. hot water storage tanks).

c)    TESS that are only used for domestic hot water.

d)   TESS that are only used for cooling.

e)    TESS that are intended for use in industrial or power generation applications.

f)    Long-term or Annual/Seasonal TESS

g)    Room TESS

1.2 Terminology

In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

1.3 Units of measure

The values given in SI units are the units of record for the purposes of this Standard.

2 Reference publications

This Standard refers to the following publications, and where such reference is made, it shall be to the edition listed below, including all amendments published thereto.

Categories: Electrical
Contact: [email protected] (Simon Khavandi)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Jul 21, 2026
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1.1 This standard provides the minimum requirements for electric machines for use in hazardous locations in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I and NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code® (NEC®) as follows:

a) Class I, Division 2;

b) Class II, Division 2;

c) Class III, Division 1 and 2.

Note 1: The term “electric machine” applies to both motors and generators.

Note 2: In the US, the application “hazardous locations” is referred to as “hazardous (classified) locations”.

Note 3: NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®, and NEC® are registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA.

1.2 This standard also applies to the same types of electric machines indicated in 1.1 for installation and use in Zone 2 or Zone 22 hazardous locations in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I and NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code® (NEC®).

Note: In US and Canada, the installation codes permit the use of appropriately rated Division 2 motors in Zone 2 and Zone 22 areas.

1.3 This standard applies to both horizontal and vertical electric machines that have fractional and integral horsepower ratings.

1.4 This standard applies to electro-mechanical brakes intended to either hold a stopped motor from turning or to slow a motor and load to a stopped condition.

1.5 This standard does not apply to the following electric motors and generators:

a) Intrinsically Safe;

b) Explosionproof;

c) Purged and Pressurized; or

d) Dust-Ignitionproof.

Categories: Electrical
Contact: [email protected] (Clara Yeung)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Jul 28, 2026
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CSA Scope

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This Standard applies to appliances that are permanently connected or cord-connected, intended for sterilization, garment treatment, deodorizing or with other similar functions.

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-      tumble dryers (CSA E60335-2-11, CSA C22.2 No. 112)

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-      Drying cabinets intended for drying washed clothes within a closed heated compartment (CSA C22.2 No. 112)

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This Standard applies to the safety of such equipment that is intended to be installed or used in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

 

IEC Scope

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.

This part of IEC 60335 deals with the safety of electric clothes dryers including clothes dryers intended for drying footwear or gloves, and towel rails for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) powered appliances and battery-operated appliances.

Appliances not intended for normal household use but that nevertheless can 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.

As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. 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 can be necessary;

– in many countries, additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities,

the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities.

This standard does not apply to:

– spin extractors (IEC 60335-2-4);

– tumble dryers (IEC 60335-2-11);

– 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).