What is ISO/TS 21364‑1 about?
ISO/TS 21364 discusses the safety of domestic gas cooking appliances.
ISO/TS 21364‑1 is the first part in a multi-part series that specifies the safety requirements for domestic gas cooking appliances that are freestanding, built-in, or table-top and are intended to be used indoors.
ISO/TS 21364‑1 applies to the gas sections of the appliances and their parts like combined gas-electric cooking appliances.
Note 1: ISO/TS 21364‑1 does not apply to outdoor appliances, electrically heated elements as part of the appliance, appliances supplied at pressures greater than the maximum pressure of the test gases, and cookstoves.
Note 2: ISO/TS 21364‑1 does not cover requirements relating to gas cylinders, their pressure regulators, and their connections.
Note 3: ISO/TS 21364‑1 does not cover gas installation.
Note 4: Under ISO/TS 21364‑1 appliance that is used in vehicles or on-board ships or aircraft, could require additional requirements.
Note 5: ISO/TS 21364‑1 does not take into account children playing with the appliance.
Who is ISO/TS 21364‑1 for?
ISO/TS 21364‑1 on the general requirements is relevant to:
- Domestic gas cooking appliances manufacturers
- Combined gas-electric cooking appliances manufacturers
- Surface-cooking appliances manufacturers
Why should you use ISO/TS 21364‑1?
Safety requirements are necessary for domestic gas cooking appliances because a huge risk is involved while handling and using cooking appliances that use gas or fuel for working which could lead to hazards like fire or explosion.
Requirements mentioned under ISO/TS 21364‑1 assist in building domestic gas cooking appliances that fulfil the required safety criteria and are safe to use.
ISO/TS 21364‑1 provides the general safety requirements that should be kept in mind while manufacturing and testing domestic gas cooking appliances to prevent any loss due to damage to the product.
ISO/TS 21364‑1 guides the user towards building a safe domestic gas product that is reliable and of high quality.
An efficient and safe domestic gas product can reduce the level of damage or loss in case of accidents and mishandling.
