VDE 0105-100 A3 DIN VDE 0105-100 A3 2003-11 PDF

Full title and description

DIN VDE 0105-100/A3 VDE 0105-100/A3:2003-11 — Operation of electrical installations; Amendment 3. German-language amendment to the VDE 0105-100 series that modifies/clarifies operational safety requirements for electrical installations (published November 1, 2003).

Abstract

This document is Amendment A3 to DIN VDE 0105-100 (Part 100: General requirements) and contains a small number of changes and corrections to the main Part 100 text intended to update operational requirements, responsibilities and safe working procedures for persons working on or near electrical installations. The amendment is a short technical erratum/amendment rather than a full new part.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn / replaced (superseded).
• Publication date: 01 November 2003 (2003-11).
• Publisher: German standard (DIN) / VDE (published via VDE Verlag).
• ICS / categories: Electrical engineering — general (ICS 29 / subcategories 29.020; related power networks classification 29.240.01).
• Edition / version: Amendment A3 to DIN VDE 0105-100 (designation: DIN VDE 0105-100/A3 VDE 0105-100/A3:2003-11).
• Number of pages: Approximately 5 pages (short amendment format).

Scope

The amendment updates selected clauses of Part 100 (general operational requirements) and is intended to be applied together with the main DIN VDE 0105-100 text. Topics addressed concern safe operation and maintenance of electrical installations (all voltage levels from extra-low to high voltage), clarification of responsibilities for operation and switching, and small technical corrections to ensure consistency with related national and European documents. This amendment is not a standalone safety code — it must be read in conjunction with the base Part 100 standard.

Key topics and requirements

• Clarifications to responsibilities for safe operation and supervision of electrical installations.
• Amendments affecting procedures for switching, isolation, earthing and proving absence of voltage.
• Updates to requirements for working on or near live parts, including protective measures and permit-to-work practices.
• Corrections and editorial changes to align Part 100 with other national/European guidance (e.g., EN/IEC-derived requirements).
• Notes on documentation, training and periodic verification obligations linked to operation and maintenance.

Typical use and users

Used by electrical engineers, site maintenance teams, plant safety managers, utilities, inspectors and training organizations in Germany and organisations that apply German/VDE operational rules. The amendment is consulted when implementing or updating operational procedures, preparing permit-to-work systems, or aligning local rules with the VDE/DIN operational standard.

Related standards

Main related documents include the base DIN VDE 0105-100 (Part 100: General requirements) and subsequent editions (notably the 2005 edition which superseded earlier texts), other parts of the VDE 0105 series (for example Parts 1, 7, 11, 115), and the European/International operational standard series EN/IEC 50110 (national and European implementations). Users should consult the currently valid edition of DIN VDE 0105-100 and EN/EN IEC 50110 for up-to-date requirements.

Keywords

Operation of electrical installations; VDE 0105; DIN VDE; Amendment A3; switching procedures; isolation and earthing; safe working; permit-to-work; electrical safety; periodic verification.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is Amendment A3 to DIN VDE 0105-100 (VDE 0105-100/A3:2003-11), a short German amendment document updating the operational rules in Part 100.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It provides limited changes and clarifications to the general operational requirements for electrical installations—covering responsibilities, switching/isolation practice, protective measures, and editorial corrections to Part 100. It is intended to be used alongside the main Part 100 text.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Electrical engineers, maintenance and operations personnel, safety managers, inspectors and organizations that apply German VDE operational rules; also useful for authors of local operating procedures and trainers.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: This amendment (A3, 2003-11) is withdrawn — it has been superseded by later consolidated editions of DIN VDE 0105-100 (the corpus was updated in subsequent editions, notably the 2005 edition and later revisions). Users should consult the currently valid DIN VDE 0105-100 edition rather than relying on the withdrawn amendment alone.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the VDE/DIN 0105 series (Operation of electrical installations). The series includes multiple parts and national annexes that cover general requirements (Part 100), particular requirements for specific environments, and relationships to EN/IEC 50110.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Operation of electrical installations; VDE 0105; amendment A3; safe working; switching; earthing/isolation; permit-to-work; electrical maintenance; DIN/VDE.