This chapter of GB 4706.1 is replaced by the following: This part of GB 4706 is concerned with the safety of household and similar personal or animal skin or hair care appliances with a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V. NOTE 1 Examples of appliances within the scope of this standard: - hair dryers; - hand dryers; - hair stylers; - curling irons; - curling combs; - curling rollers with separate heaters; - heaters with removable curlers; - facial saunas. Note 2: Appliances within the scope of this standard may be equipped with steam generating means or spray generating means. Appliances not intended for general household use but which nonetheless constitute a source of danger to the public, e.g. appliances intended for use in shops, in light industry and on farms by non-electrical professionals, are within the scope of this standard. NOTE 3: - Appliances used in barbershops fall into this category. As a practical matter, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances to all persons in and around the dwelling. This standard generally does not consider: - the use of appliances by unattended young children and disabled persons; - the situation of young children playing with appliances. Note 4: Note the following: - for appliances intended to be used on vehicles, ships or aircraft, some additional requirements may be required; - for appliances intended to be used in tropical countries, special requirements may be required; - in many National, additional requirements are set by the national health care department, the department responsible for labor protection and similar departments. Note 5: This standard does not apply to: - appliances designed for industrial use; - appliances intended for use in special locations, such as the presence of corrosive and explosive gases (dust, steam or gas); - shaving Shavers, electric clippers and similar appliances GB 4706.9 (IEC 60335-2-8, IDT) - Ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) radiation appliances (IEC 60335-2-27); - Sauna heating appliances GB 4706.31 (IEC 60335-2-53, IDT) - Medical Appliances (IEC60601).
GB 4706.15-2003 history
2008GB 4706.15-2008 Household and similar electrical appliances.Safety.Particular requirments for appliances for skin or hair care
2003GB 4706.15-2003 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances Particular requirements for appliances for skin or hair care