IEC IECEE CEE-7

Abstract

<strong>This specification applies to plugs and socket-outlets and to cable couplers, with and without earthing contact, with a rated voltage not exceeding 380 V and a rated current not exceeding 25 A, intended for domestic and similar general purposes, either indoors or outdoors. It also applies to mounting boxes for flush-type socket-outlets.</strong> <br>This specification applies, as far as is reasonable, to single-way socket-outlet adaptors intended to allow a connection to be made between plugs not complying with the Standard Sheets and socket-outlets complying with the Standard Sheets, provided that the safety requirements of this specification are met. <br>This specification applies to plugs incorporated in cord sets and to plugs and portable socket-outlets incorporated in cord extension sets. It also applies to plugs which are a component of an appliance, unless otherwise stated in the specification for the relevant appliance. <br>This specification does not apply to: <br>plugs and socket-outlets and cable couplers for extra-low voltage appliance couplers, <br>fixed socket-outlets combined with fuses, automatic switches, etc., <br>plugs and socket-outlets of groups A and B of IEC Publication 83. <br>Plugs and socket-outlets and cable couplers complying with this specification are suitable for use at ambient temperatures not normally exceeding 25⁰ C, but occasionally reaching 35 ⁰C, <br>In locations where special conditions prevail, as ships, vehicles and the like, and hazardous locations, for example, where explosions are liable to occur, special constructions may be required. <br>Requirements for plugs and socket-outlets and cable couplers for extra-low voltage are under consideration. <br>It follows from this specification that multiway adaptors are not allowed.