DIN VDE 0701-0702

Testing of portable electrical equipment

The standard DIN VDE 0701-0702 is the central basis for testing portable electrical devices – i.e. all devices that are connected via a plug and can be moved regularly.
It is essential for compliance with DGUV Regulation 3 and serves to protect people, property and operational processes.

What does DIN VDE 0701-0702 regulate?

This standard specifies requirements and test methods for:
Repeat exams
Equipment testing after repair or modification
Safety check before re-commissioning
– especially for devices of protection classes I, II and III.

Which devices fall under this standard?

Office equipment: computers, monitors, printers, scanners
Kitchen appliances: kettles, microwaves, coffee machines
Tools: drills, grinders, vacuum cleaners
Chargers, extension cables, multiple sockets
Devices in schools, care facilities, construction sites, etc.

Typical tests according to DIN VDE 0701-0702

Visual inspection: external damage, connecting cables, housing
Protective conductor resistance: ≤ 0.3 Ω
Insulation resistance: ≥ 1 MΩ (at 500 V DC)
Differential current measurement (equivalent leakage current, touch current)
Functional test: Device start, emergency stop, displays, fuses

Inspection intervals according to this standard (recommendation)

Area of application	Inspection period
Office / Administration	all 24 months
Workshop / Production	every 12 months
Construction site	every 3 months
Nursing / Medicine	every 6–12 months

The actual deadline is determined from your risk assessment.

Why is the exam so important?

Prevention of electrical accidents and fires
Obligation to provide evidence to insurance companies and authorities
Fulfillment of legal operator responsibility
Safe use in daily operations

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DIN VDE 0701-0702

Testing of portable electrical equipment

What does DIN VDE 0701-0702 regulate?

Which devices fall under this standard?

Typical tests according to DIN VDE 0701-0702

Inspection intervals according to this standard (recommendation)

Why is the exam so important?

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