الهيئة السعودية للمواصفات والمقاييس والجودة  
Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Org (SASO)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SASO/FDS/IEC 60335 -2-30:2021  
IEC 60335 -2-30:2021  
 
 
 
 
 
 
الأجهزة الكهربائيةالمنزلية والأجهزة المماثلة لها  - السلامة - الجزء 2-30 :
متطلبات خاصة لمدافئ الغرفة  
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -Part 2 -
30:Particular requirements for room heaters  
 
 
ICS: 97.100.10  
 
THIS DOCUMENT IS A DRAFT AMENDEMENT TO SAUDI  STANDARD 
CIRCULATED FOR COMMENT. IT IS, THEREFORE SUBJECT  TO CHANGE 
AND MAY NOT BE REFERRED UNTIL APPROVED BY THE  BOARD OF 
DIRECTORS.  
 
 SASO STANDARD                                                 SASO IEC 60335 -2-30:2021 
 
Foreword  
Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has adopted Standard 
No. ( IEC 60335 -2-30) “Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -Part 2 -
30:Particular requirements for room heaters " issued by ( IEC) in English by the 
technical team (household appliances and accessories). This standard has been 
approved as a Saudi Standard with technical modi fications  as mentioned on (Annex 
BB: List of National modifications ) without any modification to the original text of 
the Standard.  
 
This SASO IEC 60335 -2-30:2021 standard is a modified adoption of International 
Standard IEC 60335 -2-30:2021 , (Household and  similar electrical appliances - 
Safety -Part 2 -30:Particular requirements for room heaters ). Standard has been 
varied as indicated to take account of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia conditions. The 
modifications are specified in Annex BB.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 SASO STANDARD                                                 SASO IEC 60335 -2-30:2021 
 
Annex BB: List of National modifications  
(Normative)  
The text of the international Standard IEC 60335 -2-30:2021  was approved by Saudi 
Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization as a Saudi Standard with agreed national 
modification as indicated below:  
No Clause/Sub -
clause  Text as specified in : 
IEC 60335 -2-30:2021  
Edition 5.2 National Modification  
1 7.1Marking 
and 
instructions  - Addition after the last paragraph on clause 7.1  
Except for a ceiling -hung heater, a heater shall employ the 
following markings:  
a) Permanent marking on a surface of the heater that is 
visible from the front of the heater,  
with the word “WARNING” and the following or equivalent 
wording: “ To reduce the risk of fire, keep textiles, curtains, 
or any other flammable material a minimum  distance of 1 m 
from the air outlet”. This marking shall be readily visible.  
 
b) A tag, permanently attached to the power -supply cord that 
shall include at least the following or equivalent instructions:  
“WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE:  
 
1) To reduce the risk of fire, keep textiles, curtains, or any 
other flammable material a minimum distance of 1 m from 
the air outlet.  
 
2) Do not place the heater near a bed because objects such as 
pillows or blankets can fall off the bed and be ignited b y the 
heater.  
 
3) Always unplug heater when not in use. (This item may be 
omitted if the heater is provided with a clock -operated 
switch).  
 
4) Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. 
Never use with an extension cord or relocatable power  tap 
(outlet/power strip).  
 
5) Do not operate heater with a damaged cord or plug or 
after the heater malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged 
in any manner. Discard heater or return to an authorized 
service facility for examination and/or repair.  
 
6) Do n ot run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with 
throw rugs, runners, or  similar coverings. Do not route cord SASO STANDARD                                                 SASO IEC 60335 -2-30:2021 
 
under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away  from 
traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.  
7) “DO NOT REMOVE THIS TAG!”  
2 7.12 Marking 
and 
instructions - Addition after the last paragraph on clause 7.12  
The instructions shall include the substance of the following:  
1) To reduce the risk of fire, keep textiles, curtains, or any 
other flammable material a minimum distance of 1 m from the 
air outlet.  
 
2) Do not place the heater near a bed because objects such as 
pillows or blankets can fall off the bed and be ignited b y the 
heater.  
 
3) Always unplug heater when not in use. (This item may be 
omitted if the heater is provided with a clock -operated switch).  
 
4) Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. 
Never use with an extension cord or relocatable power  tap 
(outlet/power strip).  
 
5) Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with 
throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route cord 
under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from 
traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.  
 
6) Check your heater cord and plug connections : 
 
a) Faulty wall outlet connections or loose plugs can cause the 
outlet or plug to  overheat. Be sure the plug fits tight in the 
outlet.  
 
b) Heaters draw more current than small appliances, 
overheating of the ou tlet may occur even if it has not 
occurred with the use of other appliances.  
 
c) During use check frequently to determine if your plug 
outlet or faceplate is  HOT!  
 
d) If so, discontinue use of the heater and have a qualified 
electrician check  and/or replace the faulty outlet(s).  
3 10.1  Power 
input and 
current  - Addition after the last paragraph on clause 10.1  
For portable heaters the maximum rated power limit shall not 
exceed 2500W.   
4 20.2  
Stability and 
mechanical 
hazards  - Addition to the last sentence of the 1st paragraph of 
compliance clause in Part 1:  
Parts that are intended to be removed only for user 
maintenance are not removed.  SASO STANDARD                                                 SASO IEC 60335 -2-30:2021 
 
5 21.106  
Mechanical 
strength  Cab heaters other than 
those intended to be 
permanently mounted 
shall withstand the  
effects of being 
dropped.  
Compliance is checked 
by subjecting the cab 
heater to test free fall - 
Procedure 1 of IEC 
60068 -2-31. 
The appliance is dropped 
vertically onto its base 
from a height of 500 mm.  Cab heater s / portable fan heater s other than those 
intended to be permanently mounted shall withstand the 
effects of being dropped.  
Compliance is checked by subjecting the Cab heater s / 
portable fan heater s to test free fall - Procedure 1 of IEC 
60068 -2-31. The appliance is dropped vertically onto its base 
from a height of 500 mm.  
6 22.52  
Construction  - Addition after the first paragraph on clause 22.52  
Heaters shall not be equipped with any source of power  such 
as (socket -outlet, electronic port...)  
7 22.113  
Construction  
- Add new sub -clause 22.113  
Portable fan heaters  shall be fitted with a device that 
automatically disconnects  heating elements from the supply 
when the heater is placed in any position other than in its 
position or positions of normal use.  
Compliance is checked by inspection and manual test  
8 22.114  
Construction  
- Add new sub -clause 22.114  
For appliances fitted with a supply cord with a plug, the free 
length of the supply cord measured from the inlet point in the 
appliance to the inlet point in the plug including the cord 
guard, shall be not less than 1 m and no more than 2.4 m.  
9 Bibliography  
 
- Add:  
UL 1278, Movable and Wall - or Ceiling -Hung Electric Room 
Heaters  
AS/NZS 60335.2.30, Household and similar electrical 
appliances - Safety, Part 2.30: Particular requirements for 
room heaters  
 
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