IEC 60669-2-4 Extended version
IEC 60669-2-4:2024 EXV
Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations - Part 2-4: Particular requirements - Isolating switches
IEC 60669-2-4:2024 EXV contains both the international standard and its extended version (EXV). This extended version of the official IEC Standard is available in English only and provides the user with a comprehensive content of the Standard. IEC 60669-2-4:2024 EXV includes the content of the references made to IEC 60669-1:2017.
IEC 60669-2-4:2024 applies to manually operated general purpose isolating switches with a rated voltage not exceeding 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 125 A, intended for household and similar fixed electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2004. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) revision of the present edition with reference to the published IEC 60669-1:2017 Edition 4 with its amendments and references to clauses and tables;
b) introducing the values for isolating switches with ratings from 6 A to 13 A;
c) introducing a circuit motor load with a rated current not exceeding 10 A and a power factor not less than 0,6 in the scope;
d) modification of Table 1 and Table 5.
IEC 60669-2-4:2024 applies to manually operated general purpose isolating switches with a rated voltage not exceeding 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 125 A, intended for household and similar fixed electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2004. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) revision of the present edition with reference to the published IEC 60669-1:2017 Edition 4 with its amendments and references to clauses and tables;
b) introducing the values for isolating switches with ratings from 6 A to 13 A;
c) introducing a circuit motor load with a rated current not exceeding 10 A and a power factor not less than 0,6 in the scope;
d) modification of Table 1 and Table 5.
CHF 680.-
Technical committee
TC 23/SC 23B Plugs, socket-outlets and switchesCategory
Safety| Publication type | International Standard |
| Publication date | 2024-03-12 |
| Edition | 2.0 |
| ICS | 29.120.40 |
| Stability date | 2028 |
| ISBN number | 9782832285435 |
| Pages | 209 |
| File size | 2.69 MB |
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable