12EATON CORPORATION BR003010ENThe German standards series VDE 0100 “Low-voltage electrical installations” is a distinguished example of how different provisions and obligations build a framework which is based on, and refer to, state-of-the-art technology, such as AFDDs. For low-voltage electrical installations, the German electrician can assume legal compliance and conformity to regulations for all different aspects of electrical installations when following the VDE 0100 series. By following the recommended installation of AFDDs as stated by VDE 0100-420 ”Protection against thermal effects”, the legal and regulatory provisions, duties of insurants and regulations for the prevention of accidents are satisfied.Exemplary provisions in GermanyLegal framework and obligationsLegal and regulatory provisionsGenerally recognized rules of electrical engineering and state-of-the-art technologyNational standard (e.g. VDE 0100 „low-voltage electrical installations“ in Germany)Duties of insurant(e.g. fire insurance)Regulation for prevention of accidents Labour protection lawEnergy industry actSelection of protection devices for protection against thermal hazards, 2349-1 VdSSpecifications, rules and information from the carrier of the compulsory accident insurance
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