AS/NZS IEC 60670.1:2012

This Standard applies to boxes, enclosures and parts of enclosures (hereafter called “boxes” and “enclosures”) for electrical accessories with a rated voltage not exceeding 1 000 V a.c. and 1 500 V d.c. intended for household or similar fixed electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors.

This part of IEC 60670 applies to boxes, enclosures and parts of enclosures (hereafter called "boxes" and "enclosures") for electrical accessories with a rated voltage not exceeding1 000 V a.c. and 1 500 V d.c. intended for household or similar fixed electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors.NOTE: Requirements for particular types of boxes and enclosures are given in the relevant parts 2 of IEC 60670.Boxes and enclosures complying with this standard are suitable for use at ambient temperature not normally exceeding 25°C but occasionally reaching 35°C.This International Standard is intended to apply to boxes and enclosures for electricalaccessories within the scope of IEC technical committee 23.NOTE: This standard may also be used as a reference document for other IEC technical committees and subcommittees.A box or an enclosure which is an integral part of an electrical accessory and providesprotection for that accessory against external influences (for example mechanical impact,ingress of solid objects or water, etc.) is covered by the relevant standard for such anaccessory.This standard does not apply to- ceiling roses;- luminaire supporting couplers;- boxes, enclosures and parts of enclosures specifically designed to be used for cabletrunking and ducting systems complying with IEC 61084 and which are not intended to be installed outside of these systems.

First published as AS/NZS IEC 60670.1:2012.