This part of IEC 61936 provides principles to ensure the coherence amongst HV publications to be observed necessary for the coordination of the design, selection of equipment, operation, and maintenance activities for erection of electrical HV installations to ensure the safety of such systems.

In the context of this document, "safety" relates to the safety of persons, domestic animals, livestock and property.

This Technical Specification is intended for use by technical committees in the preparation of standards with safety aspects which can be a part of an electrical high voltage installation.