BS EN 50272-2:2001

1 Scope
2 Main applications
3 Normative references
4 General definitions
5 Protection against electric shock
6 Disconnection and separation
7 Prevention of short circuits and protection from other
   effects of electric current
8 Provisions against explosion hazards
9 Provision against electrolyte hazard
10 Accommodation, housing
11 Charge current requirements
12 Identification labels, warning notices and instructions
   for use, installation and maintenance
13 Transportation, storage, disposal and environmental
   aspects
14 Inspection and monitoring
Annex A (informative) Charging methods, modes of operation
Annex B (informative) Calculation of safety distance to
                      protect against explosion hazards

Applicable to stationary secondary batteries and battery installations with a maximum voltage of DC 1500 V (nominal) and describes the principal measures for protections against hazards generated from: - electricity, - gas emission, - electrolyte. Provides requirements on safety aspects associated with the erection, use, inspection, maintenance and disposal. Covers lead-acid and NiCd batteries.

This European Standard applies to stationary secondary batteries and battery installations with a maximum voltage of DC 1500 V (nominal) and describes the principal measures for protections against hazards generated from: - electricity, - gas emission, - electrolyte. It provides requirements on safety aspects associated with the erection, use, inspection, maintenance and disposal. It covers lead-acid and NiCd batteries.