BS EN IEC 61439-7-2023 PDF

Full title and description

STB BS EN IEC 61439-7:2023 — Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. Part 7: Assemblies for specific applications such as marinas, camping sites, market squares, electric vehicle charging stations. This British adoption of the EN/IEC text specifies particular requirements that complement the general rules of IEC/EN 61439-1 for assemblies intended for use in public and temporary external sites and for electric vehicle charging installations.

Abstract

This standard sets specific requirements, verifications and tests for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies (LV assemblies) designed for particular public-site applications: marinas, camping sites, market squares and EV charging stations. It covers safety, mechanical and electrical performance, environmental and user interaction conditions, rated voltages (up to 1 000 V AC / 1 500 V DC), and the information/manufacturer–user agreements needed to ensure safe use by ordinary persons in accessible or temporary installations. It is an adoption of the EN/IEC technical content published in 2022/2023 and replaces the previous 2020 UK version.

General information

• Status: Current (British adoption of EN IEC / IEC edition)
• Publication date: 15 October 2023 (BSI adoption); original IEC edition published 7 July 2022.
• Publisher: British Standards Institution (BSI) — adopted from EN/IEC text
• ICS / categories: 29.130.20 — Low voltage switchgear and controlgear
• Edition / version: BS EN IEC 61439-7:2023 (adoption of IEC 61439-7:2022, Edition 2.0)
• Number of pages: EN/BS adoption: 42 pages (national publication); IEC publication reference edition: 74 pages (IEC edition).

Scope

This part of the IEC/EN 61439 series specifies particular requirements for the design, construction, verification and marking of LV assemblies intended for specific public and temporary applications: assemblies for marinas (AMHS), camping sites (ACCS), market squares (AMPS) and assemblies for electric vehicle charging stations (AEVCS). It applies where rated voltage does not exceed 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC and where assemblies may be operated by ordinary persons in public/temporary outdoor or semi-outdoor environments. The standard complements the general rules of IEC/EN 61439-1 and defines additional requirements, tests and information that are specific to those application contexts.

Key topics and requirements

• Defined application categories: assemblies for marinas, camping sites, market squares and EV charging stations, with associated environmental and user conditions.
• Voltage and service limits: rated voltages up to 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC; intended for generation, distribution, conversion and control of electrical energy in public/temporary sites.
• User safety and usability: requirements for assemblies that may be operated by ordinary persons (plugging/unplugging, simple controls), including accessible parts, clear marking and instructions.
• EV charging integration: requirements for electric vehicle charging station assemblies (AEVCS) that support conductive charging Modes 3 and 4 and integrate relevant functionality/requirements from IEC 61851-1.
• Environmental and mechanical protection: IP/IK requirements, corrosion resistance, enclosure durability and mounting for outdoor/temporary installations.
• Electrical performance and verification: short-circuit withstand, temperature rise, dielectric and power-frequency withstand tests, internal separation and clearances, and verification methods consistent with IEC/EN 61439-1.
• Earthing, protective devices and fault clearing: requirements for protective earthing, bonding and coordination with overcurrent and residual-current protective devices.
• Information and manufacturer–user agreement: list of essential information the manufacturer must provide and items to be agreed between manufacturer and user for safe selection, installation and operation.
• Marking, documentation and user instructions: mandatory markings, connection diagrams, warnings and maintenance/inspection guidance tailored for ordinary-user access and site operators.
• Routine and type testing: tests to be carried out at manufacturer and routine stages, and acceptance criteria specific to the application environments described.

Typical use and users

This standard is used by manufacturers of LV assemblies, product designers and engineers creating public-site distribution units, EV-charging equipment integrators, testing and certification bodies, installers and commissioning teams, specifiers and consultants writing procurement or installation specifications, site operators (marinas, campgrounds, market managers) and building/electrical safety authorities. It is particularly relevant where assemblies are installed in areas accessible to the public or where temporary/seasonal installations are common.

Related standards

Key related standards and documents include: IEC/EN 61439-1 (general rules for low-voltage assemblies), other parts of the 61439 series (e.g., -2, -3, -4, -5, -6), IEC 61851-1 (electric vehicle conductive charging system requirements referenced for EV assemblies), IEC 60529 (IP degrees of protection), IEC 60947 series (switchgear and controlgear), and national wiring/installation standards such as EN 60364. The part should be used in conjunction with the general verification requirements of IEC/EN 61439-1.

Keywords

Low-voltage switchgear, controlgear assemblies, public-site assemblies, marinas, camping sites, market squares, EV charging stations, AEVCS, IEC 61439, EN 61439, verification, type testing, routine testing, IP rating, short-circuit withstand, user safety, ordinary persons, manufacturer–user agreement.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: BS EN IEC 61439-7:2023 is the British adoption of the EN/IEC standard that specifies particular requirements for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies intended for specific public-site applications (marinas, camping sites, market squares and EV charging stations).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers application-specific definitions, design and construction requirements, verification and testing (type and routine), marking, documentation and the manufacturer–user information needed to ensure safe installation and operation in public or temporary external sites, including EV charging integration requirements.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, product designers, test laboratories and certification bodies, electrical installers and commissioning teams, project specifiers, site operators (e.g., marinas, campsite managers, market organizers), and authorities responsible for electrical safety and compliance.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: This is the current adopted version for the UK (published October 2023). It replaces the earlier BS EN IEC 61439-7:2020 national version and implements the technical content of IEC 61439-7:2022. Verify national amendments or corrigenda for your jurisdiction and any subsequent corrections after 15 October 2023.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 7 of the IEC/EN 61439 series (Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies). Use it together with IEC/EN 61439-1 (general rules) and other relevant parts (e.g., -2, -3, -4, -5, -6) as applicable to the type of assembly.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Low-voltage assemblies, switchgear, controlgear, public-site assemblies, EV charging, marinas, camping sites, market squares, verification, type test, routine test, IEC 61439, user information.