This International Standard deals with the safety of electrical appliances for household and similar purposes@ their RATED VOLTAGE being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances. Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public@ such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops@ in light industry and on farms@ are within the scope of this standard. NOTE 1 Examples of such appliances are catering equipment@ cleaning appliances for industrial and commercial use and appliances for hairdressers. As far as is practicable@ this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However@ in general@ it does not take into account ?C persons (including children) whose ? physical@ sensory or mental capabilities; or ? lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction; ?C children playing with the appliance. NOTE 2 Attention is drawn to the fact that ?C for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft@ additional requirements may be necessary; ?C 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. NOTE 3 This standard does not apply to ?C appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes; ?C appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail@ such as the presence of corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust@ vapor or gas); ?C audio@ video and similar equipment (IEC 60065); ?C appliances for medical purposes (IEC 60601); ?C hand-held motor-operated electric TOOLS(IEC 60745); ?C personal computers and similar equipment (IEC 60950); ?C transportable motor-operated electric TOOLS(IEC 61029). This Standard deals with the safety of electrically powered pool lifts intended for persons requiring assistance for safe entry into and out of a pool@ their RATED VOLTAGE being not more than 150 V between supply phases or one phase and neutral or ground@ and intended for installation in accordance with the US National Electrical Code@ (NFPA 70) Article 680@ Part VIII. NOTE 101: Examples of appliances that are within the scope of this standard are: ?C portable and stationary lifts of the chair type ?C stationary lifts of the single wheelchair platform type. As far as is practicable@ this standard deals with the common hazards presented by these appliances. However@ in general@ it does not take into account a) the use of appliances by young children or infirm persons without supervision; b) playing with the appliance by young children. NOTE 102: Attention is drawn to the fact that: ?C Authorities Having Jurisdiction should be consulted on additional installation regulations and requirements for lifts with respect to accessibility@ performance and the like. NOTE 103: This standard does not apply to: ?C platform type lifts intended for multiple wheelchairs ?C pool lifts for use in medical facilities