DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE
DIN EN IEC 60335-2-81
; VDE 0700-81:2024-06
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-81: Particular requirements for foot warmers and heating mats (IEC 60335-2-81:2015, modified + A1:2017 + A2:2020); German version EN IEC 60335-2-81:2023 + A1:2023 + A2:2023 + A11:2023
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-81: Besondere Anforderungen an Fußwärmer und Heizmatten (IEC 60335-2-81:2015, modifiziert + A1:2017 + A2:2020); Deutsche Fassung EN IEC 60335-2-81:2023 + A1:2023 + A2:2023 + A11:2023
Overview
This standard deals with the safety of electric foot warmers and heating mats for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. This standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such as electrical, mechanical, and thermal hazards, as well as fire and radiation hazards from electrical equipment that is operated properly in accordance with the instructions for use. It also covers unusual situations that are nevertheless likely to occur in practice and takes the manner in which electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances into account. This standard does not apply, for example, to appliances specifically intended for use under medical supervision, electric blankets, electric underblankets, and heating pads (IEC 60335-2-17) and electrically heated carpets (IEC 60335-2-106).
