This part of the IEC 60598 series specifies requirements for luminaires intended for use where the necessity of limited temperature on the outer surface exists, due to the risk of thermal effects, combustion or degradation of materials but where the risk of explosion in the atmosphere does not exist. The luminaires are for use with electric light sources on supply voltages not exceeding 1 000 V.

This standard specifically excludes requirements for luminaires for use in explosive gas atmospheres and explosive dust atmospheres.