NEN EN 60669-1 : 1996

1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 General requirements
5 General notes on tests
6 Ratings
7 Classification
8 Marking
9 Checking of dimensions
10 Protection against electric shock
11 Provision for earthing
12 Terminals
13 Constructional requirements
14 Mechanism
15 Resistance to ageing, protection provided by
   enclosures of switches, and resistance to
   humidity
16 Insulation resistance and electric strength
17 Temperature rise
18 Making and breaking capacity
19 Normal operation
20 Mechanical strength
21 Resistance to heat
22 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections
23 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through
   sealing compound
24 Resistance of insulating material to abnormal heat,
   to fire and to tracking
25 Resistance to rusting
26 EMC requirements
Annexes
A Survey of specimens needed for tests
B Additional requirements for switches having
   facilities for the outlet and retention of flexible
   cables
C Routine test
ZA (normative) Normative references to international
   publications with their corresponding European
   publications
ZB (normative) Special national conditions
ZC (informative) A-Deviations

Applies to manually operated general purpose switches for a.c. only with a rated voltage not over 440 V and a rated current not over 63 A, meant for household and similar fixed-electrical installations. Also applies to boxes for switches, apart from flush mounting boxes for flush-type switches.