SECTION 28: GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS

SECTION 28
GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS
28.1 SCOPE

(1) This Section of the Code sets provisions for graphical symbols to be used in electrical installations and
degree of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment.

28.2 NORMATIVE REFERENCES

(1) The following references contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute
provisions of the Ethiopian Building Code Standard on Electrical Installation of Buildings:

a) IEC 529:1989 Degree of protection provided by enclosures (IF Code).

b) DIN 407117:1983 Graphical Symbols for Diagrams Electrical Installation.

28.3 DEFINITIONS

(1) For the purpose of this Section of the Code, the following definitions shall apply, in addition to the
terms defined in Section 1:

Degree of protection the extent of protection provided by an enclosure against access

to hazardous parts, against ingress of solid foreign objects and/or
against ingress of water and verified by standardized test
methods as specified in IEC 529:1989.

IP (International Protection) Code
a coding system to indicate the degree of protection provided by
an enclosure against access to hazardous parts, ingress of solid
foreign objects, ingress of water and to give additional
information in connection with such protection as specified in
IEC 529:1989.

IP code is a two digit numeral like xy.

First numeral: mechanical protection

0 No protection of persons against contact with live or moving parts inside the enclosure. No

protection of equipment against ingress of solid foreign bodies

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1 Protection against accidental or inadvertent contact with live or moving parts inside the enclosure

by a large surface of the human body for example a hand, but not protection against deliberate

access to such parts. Protection against ingress of large solid foreign bodies

2 Protection against contact with live or moving parts inside the enclosure by fingers. Protection

against ingress of medium-size solid foreign bodies

3 Protection against contact with live or moving parts inside the enclosure by tools, wires or such

objects of thickness greater than 2.5 mm. Protection against ingress of small foreign bodies

4 Protection against contact with live or moving parts inside the enclosure by tools, wires or such

objects of thickness greater than 1 mm. Protection against ingress of small solid foreign bodies

5 Complete protection against contact with live or moving parts inside the enclosure. Protection

against harmful deposits of dust. The ingress of dust is not totally prevented, but dust cannot enter

in an amount sufficient to interfere with satisfactory operation of the equipment enclosed

6 Complete protection against contact with live or moving parts inside the enclosures. Protection

against ingress of dust

Second numeral: liquid protection

0 No protection

1 Protection against drops of condensed water. Drops of condensed water falling on the enclosure

shall have no harmful effect

2 Protection against drops of liquid. Drops of falling liquid shall have no harmful effect when the

enclosure is tilted at any angle up to 15 from the vertical

3 Protection against rain. Water falling in rain at an angle equal to or smaller than 60 with respect to

the vertical shall have no harmful effect

4 Protection against splashing. Liquid splashed from any direction shall have no harmful effect

5 Protection against water jets. Water projected by a nozzle from any direction under stated conditions

shall have no harmful effect 6 Protection against conditions on ships' decks (deck with watertight

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equipment). Water from heavy seas shall not enter the enclosures under prescribed conditions

7 Protection against immersion in water. It must not be possible for water to enter the enclosure under

stated conditions of pressure and time

8 Protection against indefinite immersion in water under specified pressure. It must not be possible for

water to enter the enclosure

X Indicates no specified protection

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28.4 SYMBOLS

(1) Symbols for electrical installations and degree of protection provided by enclosures for electrical
equipment (lighting fittings) shall be as indicated in Tables 26.1 and 26.2, respectively.

Table 28.1 Graphical symbols for electrical installations

Note: Darkened symbols indicate flush [recessed] installations.

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Table 28.1 Graphical symbols for electrical installations (conte'd)

Note: Darkened symbols indicate flush [recessed] installations.

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Table 28.1 Graphical symbols for electrical installations (conte'd)

Note: Darkened symbols indicate flush [recessed] installations

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Table 28.1 Graphical symbols for electrical installations (conte'd)

Note: Darkened symbols indicate flush [recessed] installations

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Table 28.1 Graphical symbols for electrical installations (conte'd)

Note: Darkened symbols indicate flush [recessed] installations.

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Table 28.1 Graphical symbols for electrical installations (conte'd)

Note: Darkened symbols indicate flush [recessed] installations.

Table 28.2 Graphical symbols for the degree of protection of electrical equipment
(symbols on light fittings)

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ANNEX A (INFORMATIVE)

SYMBOLS ON LIGHT FITTINGS COMPLYING

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WITH IEC 598

Test Marks

SYMBOL DESCRIPTION

The VDE-test mark is the symbol of the association Verein Deutscher

Elektrotechiker (Association of German Electrical Engineers.) The approval is
based on internationally specified rules. It certifies the successfully passed tests
according to the safety regulations and the VDE-and the IEC-specifications.

Lighting fittings for discharge lamps with this sign are suitable for direct
mounting on normal or easily inflammable materials, comply with DIN 4102, as far
as their inflammation temperature is at least at 200C, and if they remain stable and
are not subject to deformation upto this temperature.

Lighting fittings suitable for mounting in fire-hazardous locations and premises

(VDE 0100) IP 50 (dust proof) is at least required.

Lighting fittings for discharge lamps for direct mounting on fixtures and furniture,
which conform in their behavior for inflammation to hardly or normally inflammable
materials, although if these materials being varnished, coated or veneered.

Lighting fittings suitable for mounting on materials with unknown inflammability. The
procedure of mounting is specified.

Radio interference suppression according to VDE 0875. All lighting fittings

conform to the interference suppression degree G. By using additional interference
suppression device degree N will be reached.

Impact proof lighting fittings are suitable for gymnastic and sports premises. The
tests are made according to DIN 18032 and VDE 0711.

ANNEX B (INFORMATIVE)

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PROTECTION CLASSES
The light fittings are classified in three categories against electrical shocks depending on the type of
protection.

SYMBOL DESCRIPTION

Class I Protective wire required

The lighting fitting has protective insulation, a

Class II
protective wire is, therefore, not required.

For lighting fittings with incandescent lamps

for connection to low voltage with protective
Class Ill
insulation (Max. 42.0 V). A protective wire is
not allowed.

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