BS EN 60529:1992+A2:2013 - Page 2

What is BS EN 60529 - Protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) about?

BS EN 60529 on the degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) applies to the classification of degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment with a rated voltage not exceeding 72,5 kV.

The object of BS EN 60529 on the degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) is to give:

a) Definitions for degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) of electrical equipment as regards:

1. protection of persons against access to hazardous parts inside the enclosure;
2. protection of the equipment inside the enclosure against ingress of solid foreign objects;
3. protection of the equipment inside the enclosure against harmful effects due to the ingress of water.

b) Designations for these degrees of protection.

c) Requirements for each designation.

d) Tests to be performed to verify that the enclosure meets the requirements of this standard.