SIST EN IEC 60335-2-66:2026
(Main)Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-66: Particular requirements for water-bed heaters
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard deals with the safety of electric water-bed heaters and their associated control units, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V, including direct current (DC) supplied appliances.
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 30-Jan-2026
- Publication Date
- 13-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- VGA - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 04-Sep-2026
- Due Date
- 09-Nov-2026
- Completion Date
- 14-Sep-2026
Overview
SIST EN IEC 60335-2-66:2026 sets out particular safety requirements for electric water-bed heaters and their associated control units designed for household and similar environments, supporting voltages up to 250 V, including DC-supplied devices. This standard ensures that water-bed heaters-appliances placed beneath a water mattress for heating purposes-meet essential safety criteria to protect users from electrical, mechanical, thermal, and fire hazards. The requirements apply both to products intended for households and similar contexts, such as hotels.
This standard is a part of the broader IEC 60335 series covering safety for household electrical appliances, and it modifies or adds to the general requirements established in IEC 60335-1, specifically addressing risks unique to water-bed heaters.
Key Topics
Scope and Application
- Applies to electric water-bed heaters and their controls for residential and similar use.
- Covers appliances not exceeding 250 V, including DC-powered units.
- Also includes heaters used in commercial accommodation settings, such as hotels.
Safety Requirements
- Protection against electric shock through design requirements for insulation, earthing, and ingress protection.
- Restrictions on accessible live parts and marking requirements to ensure user awareness.
- Limits on surface temperature and requirements to prevent excessive heat rise (to avoid risks such as burns or heat-stroke).
Installation and Instructions
- Mandatory clear user instructions for the proper positioning, installation, and use of the heater and control unit.
- Guidance on mattress compatibility, minimum water levels, and avoidance of sharp objects.
- Requirements for marking detachable control units and instructions for correct plug orientation to minimize leakage currents.
Testing and Performance
- Rigorous mechanical, electrical, and thermal testing to ensure durability under normal and abnormal operating conditions.
- Requirements for moisture resistance, overload protection, and temperature limitation.
- Specification of material and construction standards, including for wiring, insulation, and thermal cut-outs.
Special Considerations
- Prohibits the use of heaters for medical purposes or for immersion in water.
- Requires additional supporting materials as needed for installation on soft surfaces.
- Considers compatibility with national wiring rules and addresses special circumstances for use in vehicles, ships, or aircraft.
Applications
Water-bed heater manufacturers and designers must follow this standard when developing products for household or similar environments to ensure conformity with European safety regulations. Importers and distributors should reference this standard as part of product compliance checks and certifications. Testing laboratories and certification bodies use it to assess and certify compliance through prescribed testing methods.
End users such as hotels or accommodation providers benefit from enhanced safety, reducing risks associated with electric heating elements used in water beds. Clear installation instructions and warnings reduce the risk of injury, property damage, and product malfunctions.
Related Standards
- IEC 60335-1: General requirements for household and similar electrical appliances - forms the basis for the part 2-66 requirements.
- ISO 2439: Specifies the method for determining the hardness of flexible cellular polymeric materials, referenced for testing installation bases.
- IEC 60601 Series: Governs electrical equipment intended for medical purposes (explicitly excluded from the scope of this standard).
- Other parts of IEC 60335: Address particular requirements for a variety of household appliances.
Adherence to SIST EN IEC 60335-2-66:2026 helps ensure safe, reliable, and compliant water-bed heaters are available across European and international markets, supporting both manufacturer accountability and consumer safety.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2026
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2026
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2026
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 18-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 18-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN IEC 60335-2-66:2026 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-66: Particular requirements for water-bed heaters". This standard covers: This European Standard deals with the safety of electric water-bed heaters and their associated control units, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V, including direct current (DC) supplied appliances.
This European Standard deals with the safety of electric water-bed heaters and their associated control units, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V, including direct current (DC) supplied appliances.
SIST EN IEC 60335-2-66:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.120 - Domestic safety; 97.030 - Domestic electrical appliances in general; 97.100.10 - Electric heaters. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN IEC 60335-2-66:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 60335-2-66:2003/A2:2012, SIST EN 60335-2-66:2003/A1:2008, SIST EN 60335-2-66:2003/A11:2019, SIST EN 60335-2-66:2003, SIST EN ISO 2439:2009, SIST EN 12976-1:2022, SIST EN 12976-1:2017, SIST EN IEC 60335-2-66:2026/A11:2026. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2026
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 60335-2-66:2003
SIST EN 60335-2-66:2003/A1:2008
SIST EN 60335-2-66:2003/A11:2019
SIST EN 60335-2-66:2003/A2:2012
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-66. del: Posebne zahteve
za grelnike vodnih postelj
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-66: Particular requirements
for water-bed heaters
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-66:
Besondere Anforderungen für Wasserbett-Beheizungen
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-66: Exigences
particulières pour les dispositifs de chauffage pour matelas à eau
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60335-2-66:2026
ICS:
13.120 Varnost na domu Domestic safety
97.030 Električni aparati za dom na Domestic electrical
splošno appliances in general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 60335-2-66
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM August 2026
ICS 97.100.10 Supersedes EN 60335-2-66:2003; EN 60335-2-
66:2003/A1:2008; EN 60335-2-66:2003/A2:2012; EN
60335-2-66:2003/A11:2019
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-66:
Particular requirements for water-bed heaters
(IEC 60335-2-66:2025)
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und
Partie 2-66: Exigences particulières pour les dispositifs de ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-66: Besondere Anforderungen für
chauffage pour matelas à eau Wasserbett-Beheizungen
(IEC 60335-2-66:2025) (IEC 60335-2-66:2025)
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European foreword
This document (EN IEC 60335-2-66:2026) consists of the text of document IEC 60335-2-66:2025,
prepared by IEC/TC 61 "Safety of household and similar electrical appliances".
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2027-08-31
implemented at national level by publication of an
identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2029-08-31
conflicting with this document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 60335-2-66:2003 and all of its amendments and corrigenda (if any).
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The text of the International Standard IEC 60335-2-66:2025 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following note has to be added for the standard indicated:
IEC 60601 (series) NOTE Approved as EN 60601 (series)
IEC 60335-2-66 ®
Edition 3.0 2025-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –
Part 2-66: Particular requirements for water-bed heaters
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –
Partie 2-66: Exigences particulières pour les dispositifs de chauffage pour
matelas à eau
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 97.100.10 ISBN 978-2-8327-0233-8
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 General requirement . 7
5 General conditions for the tests . 7
6 Classification . 8
7 Marking and instructions . 8
8 Protection against access to live parts . 9
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 9
10 Power input and current . 9
11 Heating . 9
12 Charging of metal-ion batteries . 10
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 10
14 Transient overvoltages . 10
15 Moisture resistance . 10
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 10
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 11
18 Endurance . 11
19 Abnormal operation . 11
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 11
21 Mechanical strength . 11
22 Construction . 12
23 Internal wiring . 12
24 Components . 12
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 13
26 Terminals for external conductors . 13
27 Provision for earthing . 13
28 Screws and connections . 14
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 14
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 14
31 Resistance to rusting . 14
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 14
Annexes . 16
Bibliography . 17
Figure 101 – Wood block . 15
Table 12 – Pull force and torque . 13
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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-66: Particular requirements for water-bed heaters
FOREWORD
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IEC 60335-2-66 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61: Safety of household and
similar electrical appliances. It is an International Standard.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2002, Amendment 1:
2008 and Amendment 2:2011. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) alignment with IEC 60335-1:2020;
b) conversion of some notes to normative text (Clause 1, 19.4, 22.101);
c) clarification of requirements for remote operation (22.40, 22.49, 22.51).
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The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
61/7249/CDV 61/7356/RVC
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
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A list of all parts of the IEC 60335 series, under the general title: Household and similar
electrical appliances – Safety, can be found on the IEC website.
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its
amendments unless that edition precludes it; in that case, the latest edition that does not
preclude it is used. It was established on the basis of the sixth edition (2020) of that standard.
NOTE 1 When "Part 1" is mentioned in this standard, it refers to IEC 60335-1.
This part 2 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 60335-1, so as to convert
that publication into the IEC standard: Particular requirements for water-bed heaters.
When a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this part 2, that subclause applies as
far as is reasonable. When this standard states "addition", "modification" or "replacement", the
relevant text in Part 1 is to be adapted accordingly.
NOTE 2 The following numbering system is used:
– subclauses, tables and figures that are numbered starting from 101 are additional to those in Part 1;
– unless notes are in a new subclause or involve notes in Part 1, they are numbered starting from 101, including
those in a replaced clause or subclause;
– additional annexes are lettered AA, BB, etc.
NOTE 3 The following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
– notes: in small roman type.
Words in bold in the text are defined in Clause 3. When a definition concerns an adjective, the adjective and the
associated noun are also in bold.
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• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn, or
• revised.
NOTE 4 The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing
organizations can need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in
which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or
revised tests.
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INTRODUCTION
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Guidance documents concerning the application of the safety requirements for appliances can
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https://www.iec.ch/tc61/supportingdocuments
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