This chapter of GB 4706.1-1998 is replaced by the following content: This part of GB 4706 relates to household and similar appliances with a rated voltage not exceeding 250V for single-phase appliances and 480V for other appliances. Water heater safety. Appliances which are not intended for general household use but which may nonetheless constitute a danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by persons without electrical knowledge in shops, light industry and farms, are also within the scope of this standard. As far as practical is concerned, this section deals with the general hazards presented by appliances, which are encountered by all persons in the home and in the surrounding environment. This standard generally does not take into account the following situations: - appliances used by unattended children, the elderly, young, sick, weak, etc.; - children playing with appliances.
GB 4706.12-2006 history
2006GB 4706.12-2006 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances Particular requirements for storage water heaters
1995GB 4706.12-1995 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances. Particular requirements for storage water heaters