ISO 13297-2020 amd1-2022 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 13297:2020/Amd 1:2022 — Small craft — Electrical systems — Alternating and direct current installations (Amendment 1). This entry covers the 2020 International Standard on design, construction and installation of extra‑low‑voltage DC and single‑phase AC electrical systems on small craft, together with Amendment 1 published in 2022 which modifies the 2020 edition.

Abstract

This standard specifies requirements for the design, construction and installation of DC and single‑phase AC electrical systems installed on small craft, including extra‑low‑voltage DC systems with nominal potentials of 50 V DC or less and single‑phase AC systems with nominal voltage not exceeding 250 V AC. The standard also lists specific exclusions (for example certain electrical propulsion systems, conductors wholly within outboard engine cowlings, and three‑phase AC installations addressed by other standards). Amendment 1 (2022) updates and corrects the 2020 edition where indicated.

General information

• Status: Published (active).
• Publication date: ISO 13297 original: 2020-12 (December 2020); Amendment 1 published: 2022-09 (14 September 2022).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO), technical committee ISO/TC 188 (Small craft).
• ICS / categories: 47.080 — Small craft.
• Edition / version: Edition 5 (ISO 13297:2020); amended by ISO 13297:2020/Amd 1:2022 (Amendment 1).
• Number of pages: Main standard: 34 pages; Amendment 1 document: 2 pages.

Scope

ISO 13297 sets out requirements for electrical installations on small craft for the safe and suitable use of extra‑low‑voltage DC systems (≤ 50 V DC) and single‑phase AC systems (≤ 250 V AC). It covers aspects relevant to design, selection of components, wiring, protection and installation practice on small craft. The standard explicitly excludes certain high‑voltage propulsion systems, conductors contained entirely within an outboard engine cowling, and some three‑phase installations which are covered by other standards.

Key topics and requirements

• Design and installation requirements for extra‑low‑voltage DC electrical systems on small craft.
• Design and installation requirements for single‑phase AC electrical systems (nominal voltage up to 250 V).
• Requirements for circuit protection, wiring methods, routing and protection of conductors in the marine environment.
• Equipment selection, location, labelling and installation practices to ensure electrical safety aboard small craft.
• Normative references and exclusions identifying related systems (propulsion, three‑phase installations) covered by other standards.
• Amendment changes (2022) that update and align the 2020 edition where indicated.

Typical use and users

Used by boat and small craft designers, naval architects, electrical system designers for marine applications, boatbuilders, marine electricians and installers, classification societies, surveyors, and regulatory compliance teams. It is referenced when specifying, installing or inspecting DC and single‑phase AC electrical installations on recreational and small commercial craft.

Related standards

ISO 13297 is related to and aligned with other marine electrical and small craft standards, including (but not limited to) ISO 10133 (previous extra‑low‑voltage d.c. installations — withdrawn and superseded by later work), ISO 16315 (electrical propulsion systems), IEC 60092‑507 (three‑phase AC installations), and other ISO standards addressing small craft systems and installations. Regional adoptions exist as EN/EN ISO versions which may incorporate the amendment dates.

Keywords

small craft; electrical systems; extra‑low‑voltage DC; single‑phase AC; marine wiring; installations; circuit protection; ISO 13297; amendment 2022; marine electrics.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 13297:2020 is an International Standard that defines requirements for alternating and direct current electrical installations on small craft; ISO 13297:2020/Amd 1:2022 is Amendment 1 that updates the 2020 edition.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers design, construction and installation requirements for extra‑low‑voltage DC systems (≤ 50 V DC) and single‑phase AC systems (nominal voltage up to 250 V AC) on small craft, and specifies exclusions for systems covered by other standards.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Naval architects, marine electrical engineers, boatbuilders, installers, surveyors, classification societies and regulatory compliance teams use the standard when specifying, installing, inspecting or certifying electrical systems on small craft.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2020 edition is the current published edition and was updated by Amendment 1 in September 2022. The standard is maintained by ISO/TC 188 and is subject to periodic review; users should confirm they are using the 2020 edition together with the 2022 amendment where applicable.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: ISO 13297 sits within ISO/TC 188 work on small craft standards and is related to earlier and parallel standards addressing small craft electrical installations (for example earlier ISO 10133) and other standards covering propulsion and three‑phase systems (ISO 16315, IEC 60092‑507). National and regional (EN) adoptions and amendments may also exist.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: small craft, electrical systems, DC installations, AC installations, extra‑low‑voltage, marine wiring, circuit protection, ISO 13297, amendment 2022.