This European Standard applies to power frequency overvoltage protection devices (hereafter referred to as “POP”) for household and similar uses, with a rated frequency of 50 Hz, a rated voltage 230 V a.c. (between phase and neutral), intended to be used in combination with a main protective device being either a CB in compliance with EN 60898 1 or EN 60898 2, a RCCB in compliance with EN 61008 1 or a RCBO in compliance with EN 61009 1.NOTE 1 Requirements for POPs in combination with switching devices other than a main protective device, or a POP integrated in a MPD, are under consideration.NOTE 2 Requirements for POP with functional earth connection regard