Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
Directive 2014/35/EU (known as the Low Voltage Directive or LVD) applies to electrical equipment designed to operate within specified voltage limits, with the aim of protecting the health and safety of persons from electrical hazards.
Scope of application
The directive applies to products with a voltage rating:
- between 50 and 1000 V alternating current (AC)
- between 75 and 1500 V direct current (DC)
It includes all electrical equipment intended for use within these voltage ranges.
Aim
The directive ensures that electrical equipment placed on the market is safe under proper and foreseeable conditions of use, and is accompanied by adequate instructions, CE marking and technical documentation.
Integration of the Regulation
2014/35/EU replaces the former Directive 2006/95/EC. In most cases, equipment subject to the Low Voltage Directive also falls under the scope of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2014/30/EU), making a combined assessment necessary.