This standard specifies the safety requirements for fixed luminaires used in water or in contact with water, such as luminaires using tungsten filament bulbs in swimming pool tanks, fountains, paddling pools and garden pools. Note: For the electrical installation specifications of swimming pools, please refer to IEC 364-7-702 "Electrical Installation of Buildings Part 7 Installation Requirements for Specific Sites Chapter 702 Swimming Pools". This standard does not cover luminaires which are not in contact with water (eg installed behind a glass panel separate from the luminaire) or portable luminaires. This standard is used together with relevant chapters of GB 7000.1-1996.
GB 7000.8-1997 history
2008GB 7000.218-2008 Luminaires.Part 2-18:Particular requirements.Luminaries for swimming pools and similar application
1997GB 7000.8-1997 Safety requirements of luminaires for swimming pools and similar applications
GB 7000.8-1997 Safety requirements of luminaires for swimming pools and similar applications was changed to GB 7000.218-2008 Luminaires.Part 2-18:Particular requirements.Luminaries for swimming pools and similar application.