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3. Protection against hazards which may be caused by external influences on the electrical equipment
(a)The electrical equipment must meet the expected mechanical requirements in such a way that persons, domestic animals and property are not endangered.
(b)The electrical equipment must be resistant to non-mechanical influences in expected environmental conditions, in such a way that persons, domestic animals and property are not endangered.
(c)In foreseeable conditions of overload the electrical equipment must not endanger persons, domestic animals and property.