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IEC 60364 is the primary international standard for the design, erection, and verification of low-voltage electrical installations, providing a global safety framework for protecting people and property. It covers the entire lifecycle of installations up to 1,000 V AC or 1,500 V DC, including safety measures against shock and thermal effects, equipment selection, and verification. For a practical guide on applying these standards, see the Electrical Installation Guide. 

1. International Compliance: If you are exporting electrical equipment or designing a factory in a country that follows IEC standards (most of the world except North America and a few others), you must comply with IEC 60364.
2. Safety Design: The standard is the cornerstone for protection against electric shock (fault protection and basic protection), thermal effects (overheating/fire), overcurrent, and fault currents.
3. Legal & Insurance Requirements: In many jurisdictions, deviations from IEC 60364 can void insurance policies or lead to legal liability in case of an electrical fire or fatality.

• Part 1: Scope, Object, and Fundamental Principles: The "why" behind the rules.
• Part 4: Protection for Safety: This is arguably the most critical section. It defines how to protect against electric shock (direct and indirect contact), thermal effects, overcurrent, and voltage dips.
• Part 5: Selection and Erection of Equipment: This is the practical guide—how to size cables, choose switchgear, and install wiring systems.
• Part 6: Verification: What tests must be performed after installation to prove the system is safe?
• Part 7: Special Installations: Rules for specific locations like bathrooms, construction sites, and solar PV systems.

1. IEC 60364-1: General requirements - This part provides an overview of the standard and defines the scope, objectives, and fundamental principles of low-voltage electrical installations.
2. IEC 60364-2: Definitions - This part provides definitions for the terms and concepts used in the standard.
3. IEC 60364-3: Assessment of general characteristics - This part describes the procedures for assessing the general characteristics of electrical installations, including the evaluation of the installation's performance and safety.
4. IEC 60364-4: Protection for safety - This part focuses on the protection of people and property against electrical hazards, including shock, fire, and thermal effects.
5. IEC 60364-5: Selection and erection of electrical equipment - This part provides guidelines for the selection and erection of electrical equipment, including cables, switchgear, and protective devices.
6. IEC 60364-6: Verification - This part describes the procedures for verifying the safety and performance of electrical installations.
7. IEC 60364-7: Special installations or locations - This part covers the requirements for special installations or locations, such as electrical installations in hazardous areas, medical locations, and electrical vehicle charging systems.

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