In Germany the generally acknowledged technical regulations are specified in the DIN standards (German Institute for Standards, Deutsches Institute fur Normung). ¨ Specifically safety related standards must be observed providing for the protection of persons with reference to health and safety at work. In Germany safety related standards are classified as VDE regulations. | 6 Safety Standards for Stationary Batteries and Battery Installations H. WILLMES INTRODUCTION In Germany the generally acknowledged technical regulations are specified in the DIN standards German Institute for Standards Deutsches Institute fur Normung . Specifically safety related standards must be observed providing for the protection of persons with reference to health and safety at work. In Germany safety related standards are classified as VDE regulations. The best known DIN VDE regulation for the Erection of Electrotechnical Installations in Buildings is DIN VDE 100 which has a pilot function and must be observed in general. For batteries and battery installations DIN VDE 0510 applies Figure . This VDE regulation includes the protective measures for avoidance of hazards and risks when installing and operating batteries. These practices are common in the following fields of application Stationary battery installations. Traction batteries for electrical vehicles. Starter batteries in cars. On-board batteries in watercraft rail and road vehicles. Batteries for use in portable appliances. SAFETY STANDARD DIN VDE 0510 ACCUMULATORS AND BATTERY INSTALLATIONS In general the required measures specify how to avoid hazards and risks caused by Electricity. 187 Copyright 2003 by Expert Verlag. All Rights Reserved. GERMAN STANDARD Draft November 1996 Secondary Batteries and Battery Installations Part 1 General DIN VDE 0510-1 DK GERMAN STANDARD July 1986 Secondary Batteries and Battery Installations Stationary Batteries DIN VDE 0510 Part 2 DK GERMAN STANDARD November 1989 Secondary Batteries and Battery Installations Traction Batteries for Electric Vehicles DIN VDE 0510 Part 3 GERMAN STANDARD Draft November 1996 Secondary Batteries and Battery Installations Part 4 Starter Batteries in Motor Vehicles DIN VDE 0510-4 DK .12 GERMAN STANDARD Draft July 1991 Secondary Batteries and Battery Installations .
