Deals with electric soldering irons for use in household premises, for connection to supplies at voltages not exceeding 250 V a.c. single-phase, or d.c. Includes general conditions for the tests, rating, classification, marking, protection against electric shock, starting of motor-operated appliances, input, heating, operation under overload conditions, electrical insulation at operating temperature, radio-interference suppression, moisture resistance, insulation resistance and electric strength, overload protection, endurance, abnormal operation, stability and mechanical hazards, mechanical strength, construction, internal wiring and more.