BS EN 60669-2-2:2006

What is BS EN 60669-2-2 - Switches for household about? 

Switches for household are devices which help us control lights, fans and other appliances. BS EN 60669-2-2 applies to electromagnetic remote-control switches (hereinafter referred to as RCS) with a rated voltage not exceeding 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 63 A, intended for household and similar fixed electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors. 

Who is BS EN 60669-2-2 - Switches for household for? 

BS EN 60669-2-2 on switches for household is helpful for: 

• Domestic requirements 
• Commercial requirements 

• Housing and hotel businesses 

Why should you use BS EN 60669-2-2 - Switches for household? 

Having access to reliable requirements is essential to prepare and use quality switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations. BS EN 60669-2-2 provides manufacturers with the general requirements, general notes on tests, classification and dimensions which allows them to manufacture and test switches for household effectively. 

BS EN 60669-2-2 provides users with efficient and standardized switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations. 

What has changed since the last update? 

BS EN 60669-2-2:2006 supersedes EN 60669-2-2:1997 + A1:1997 which has been withdrawn. 

BS EN 60669-2-2:2006 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to EN 60669-2-2:1997:  

• Clarification of the scope to exclude electronic RCS (to be covered by EN 60669-2-1) 
• Introduction of symbols under Clause 8 
• Introduction of requirements for SELV/PELV