HD 60364-7-710:2025
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Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 7-710: Requirements for special installations or locations - Medical locations
31-10-2025
The particular requirements of this part of IEC 60364 apply to electrical installations inmedical locations so as to provide safety of patients and medical staff. These requirementsrefer to:- hospitals and clinics or equivalent institutions (including equivalent transportable andmobile locations);which, subject to assessment (710.30), can also include:- sanatoriums and health clinics;- dedicated locations in homes for senior citizens and aged care homes, where patientsreceive medical care;- medical centres, outpatients' clinics and departments, casualty wards;- other outpatients' institutions (industrial, sports and others);- medical and dental practices;- dedicated medical rooms in the workplace;- other locations where medical electrical equipment is used;- veterinary clinics;- rooms in existing installations where a change of utilization for medical applications occur.This list is not exhaustive.The requirements of this document do not apply to ME equipment or ME systems.NOTE 1 Medical ME equipment and ME systems are covered by IEC 60601 (all parts).NOTE 2 In the USA, the requirements of NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code® in general and specifically article517 (Healthcare Facilities) apply.
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CLC/TC 64
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Standard
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European Committee for Standards - Electrical
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Current
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| DS/HD 60364-7-710:2025 | Identical |
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