This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This International Standard deals with the safety of electrically operated commercial bainsmarie
not intended for household use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for
single-phase appliances connected between one phase and neutral, and 480 V for other
appliances.
NOTE 101 These appliances are used, for example in restaurants, canteens, hospitals and similar commercial
enterprises.
The electrical part of appliances making use of other forms of energy is also within the scope
of this standard.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by these
types of appliances.
NOTE 102 Attention is drawn to the fact that
−for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements may be
necessary;
−in many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national
authorities responsible for the protection of labour, the national water supply authorities and similar authorities;
−for appliances intended to be used outdoors, additional requirements may be necessary.
NOTE 103 This standard does not apply to
−appliances designed exclusively for industrial purposes;
−appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a
corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas);
−continuous process appliances for the mass production of food.