This standard applies to switching devices@ interrupters@ and interrupter switches (as defined in IEEE Std C37.100?) for alternating current@ rated above 1000 V and used indoors@ outdoors@ or in enclosures for which a switching rating is to be assigned. While this standard covers the basic requirements of interrupter switches used indoors@ outdoors@ and in enclosures@ other standards such as IEEE Std C37.20.2?@ IEEE Std C37.20.3?@ IEEE Std C37.20.4?@ and IEEE Std C37.74? also contain requirements for switches used in enclosures. This standard does not apply to load-break separable insulated connectors@ which are covered by IEEE Std 386?-1995 [B8].1 This standard also does not apply to circuit-breakers@ circuit-switchers@ or reclosers.