Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Part 2-81: Particular Requirements for Foot Warmers and Heating Mats
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The safety criteria for electric foot warmers and heating mats used in homes are the topic of the standard IEC 60335-2-81:2015. The rated voltage for these items is up to 250 V. Similar appliances that might be utilized in commercial, light industrial, and agricultural settings are likewise covered by the standard. The standard's objective is to address major risks connected to these equipment that people may run across inside of and outside of their homes.
Individuals, particularly children, who could have physical, sensory, or mental impairments that prevent them from using the equipment safely without supervision or instructions are not taken into account by the standard. Additionally, it doesn't take into account kids who might mess with the appliances. The 2015-released third edition of the standard, which is a technical upgrade, replaces the earlier edition and any revisions.
Requirements for washable appliances and controls on flexible wires are only a couple of the noteworthy improvements in this iteration. Within 12 to 36 months after publication, the standard advises that the material be adopted nationwide for implementation. The IEC 60335-1:2010 standard should also be read in conjunction with this one for a complete knowledge of the safety criteria.
| Descriptors | Foot warmer, heating element, heating mat |
| Edition | 3.0 |
| ICS Codes | 13.120 - Domestic safety 97.100.10 - Electric heaters |
| Language(s) | English + French |
| File Size | 1.2 MB |
