This chapter of GB 4706.1-1998 is replaced by the following content: This part deals with the safety of room heaters for household and similar purposes. The rated voltage of single-phase appliances does not exceed 250V; the rated voltage of other appliances does not exceed 480V. Appliances which are not intended for general household use but which are still dangerous to the public, such as those used in shops, light industry and on farms by persons unfamiliar with the use of electricity, are also within the scope of this standard. As far as practical is concerned, this section deals with the general hazards presented by appliances, which are encountered by all persons in the home and in the surrounding environment. This standard generally does not take into account the following situations: - appliances used by unattended children and the elderly, young, sick, disabled, etc.; - appliances played by children.
GB 4706.23-2003 history
2007GB 4706.23-2007 Household and similar electrical appliances.Safety.Part 2: Particular requirements for room heaters
2003GB 4706.23-2003 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances Particular requirements for room heaters