IEC 62485-5-2020 cor1-2022 PDF

Full title and description

IEC 62485-5:2020/COR1:2022 — Corrigendum 1 to "Safety requirements for secondary batteries and battery installations — Part 5: Safe operation of stationary lithium‑ion batteries". This corrigendum (published June 3, 2022) contains editorial and technical corrections to the 2020 edition and is issued in English/French bilingual format.

Abstract

This document is a corrigendum to IEC 62485‑5:2020 and clarifies or corrects items in the original text that affect the safe installation, operation, inspection, maintenance and disposal of stationary lithium‑ion battery systems (aggregate DC voltage up to 1 500 V). It does not replace the main 2020 publication but must be read in conjunction with IEC 62485‑5:2020.

General information

• Status: Corrigendum to an existing international standard (published and effective).
• Publication date: 3 June 2022 (Corrigendum 1).
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
• ICS / categories: 29.220.20; 29.220.30 (secondary cells and batteries).
• Edition / version: Corrigendum 1 to Edition 1.0 (IEC 62485‑5:2020/COR1:2022).
• Number of pages: Corrigendum: 2 pages (the base IEC 62485‑5:2020 publication is 76 pages).

Scope

Applies to the installation and safe operation of one or more stationary secondary (rechargeable) lithium‑ion batteries with a maximum aggregate DC voltage of 1 500 V to any DC part of the power network. It describes principal protective measures during normal operation and under expected fault conditions against hazards arising from electricity, short‑circuits, electrolyte, gas release, fire and explosion, and addresses installation, use, inspection, maintenance and disposal. The corrigendum updates and corrects aspects of the 2020 text and must be used together with the base publication.

Key topics and requirements

• Protective measures against electrical hazards and short‑circuit risks for stationary lithium‑ion installations.
• Controls for electrolyte/gas emission, ventilation and detection to reduce fire/explosion risk.
• Requirements for installation siting, separation, containment and fire barriers in buildings and dedicated enclosures.
• Requirements and guidance for inspection, maintenance, monitoring, safe operation and end‑of‑life/disposal handling.
• Editorial/technical corrections introduced by Corrigendum 1 (2022) to clarify intent, correct references and fix errata in the 2020 edition.

Typical use and users

Used by battery system designers, manufacturers, integrators, electrical and fire safety engineers, facility managers, inspection and maintenance personnel, testing laboratories, regulators and standards bodies for specifying and verifying safe installation and operation of stationary lithium‑ion battery systems. The corrigendum is consulted alongside the 2020 main text to ensure current, corrected requirements are applied.

Related standards

Part of the IEC 62485 series on safety requirements for secondary batteries and battery installations; related standards include IEC 62485‑1 through IEC 62485‑4 (other parts of the series), IEC 62133 series for portable lithium systems, and applicable national/adopted versions such as EN/EN IEC adoptions and national transpositions. The corrigendum has been reflected in subsequent regional/adopted publications.

Keywords

lithium‑ion, stationary batteries, battery installation, safety, corrigen dum, IEC 62485‑5, inspection, maintenance, fire prevention, gas emission, 1500 V

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is Corrigendum 1 (2022) to IEC 62485‑5:2020, the international standard that sets safety requirements for the safe operation of stationary lithium‑ion batteries and battery installations.

Q: What does it cover?

A: The document covers protective measures for installation and operation to guard against hazards from electricity, short‑circuits, electrolyte and gas release, fire and explosion, and gives requirements on installation siting, ventilation, inspection, maintenance and disposal; the corrigendum corrects or clarifies parts of the 2020 text.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Battery manufacturers, system integrators, designers, electrical and fire safety engineers, facility operators, inspectors and regulators use this standard when specifying, installing, testing and maintaining stationary lithium‑ion battery systems.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The corrigendum (IEC 62485‑5:2020/COR1:2022) is an active correction to the 2020 edition; it is not a standalone replacement of IEC 62485‑5:2020 but must be applied together with the base publication. Users should check for any later amendments or revisions beyond 2022 for the most current status.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 5 of the IEC 62485 series (safety requirements for secondary batteries and battery installations). The series contains other parts that cover different battery technologies and installation aspects.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: lithium‑ion, stationary battery, battery installations, safety requirements, inspection, maintenance, fire safety, gas emission, IEC 62485‑5, corrigendum.