Adopts IEC 60998-1:2002 to specify general requirements for connecting devices for the connection of two or more electrical copper conductors having a cross-sectional area of 0.2 mm2 up to and including 35 mm2 and equivalent AWG conductors with a rated voltage not exceeding 1000 V a.c. up to and including 1000 Hz and 1500 V d.c. where electrical energy is used for household and similar purposes.