IS 12640
Earth leakage circuit breakers for household and similar uses
BIS QCO · ISI MARK · 1 LINES · ELECTRICAL WIRING ACCESSORIES QUALITY CONTROL ORDER, NOTIFIED VIDE S.O. 189(E)
IS 12640 specifies the requirements for residual current operated circuit-breakers, including earth-leakage circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent protection (RCCBs), for household and similar uses. The standard governs trip characteristics, dielectric strength and mechanical endurance of single- and three-phase devices.
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Electrical Wiring Accessories Quality Control Order, notified vide S.O. 189(E)
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