GOST 32397-2013 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 32397-2013 — "Distribution boards for industrial and social buildings. General specifications" (Russian: ГОСТ 32397-2013 «Щитки распределительные для производственных и общественных зданий. Общие технические условия»). This standard specifies general technical requirements, safety, marking, testing and acceptance rules for low-voltage distribution boards used in industrial, public and similar buildings.

Abstract

GOST 32397-2013 defines the design, construction, materials, electrical characteristics, protective devices, testing methods and marking/packaging requirements for distribution boards intended for lighting and power installations in industrial, public and administrative buildings (three‑phase alternating current systems, typical nominal voltages covered). It establishes common technical conditions to ensure safe and reliable operation and to harmonize requirements for manufacturers and testers.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn / replaced by GOST 32397-2020 (national implementation updated).
• Publication date: Registered 2013; published/introduced as national standard in Russia effective 1 January 2015. (Registration/approval actions in November 2013; entry into force 2015-01-01).
• Publisher: Межгосударственный стандарт (Interstate standard) — implemented in Russia by the Federal Agency on Technical Regulating and Metrology (Rosstandart) as a national standard; prepared by technical committee TC 337 (low-voltage equipment).
• ICS / categories: OKС (ICS) 29.240.30 — low-voltage distribution apparatus / electrical distribution; OKP 34 3437 classification appears in the record.
• Edition / version: Original designation: GOST 32397-2013 (introduced 2015). Superseded by GOST 32397-2020 (new edition published 2021).
• Number of pages: Approximately 32 pages (common publication metadata lists 32 pages for the 2013 edition).

Scope

The standard applies to built distribution boards (щитки распределительные) used for reception and distribution of electrical energy in lighting and power installations of industrial, public, administrative and similar buildings. It covers boards intended for three‑phase alternating current systems at nominal voltages such as 400/230 V and 690/400 V and frequencies 50–60 Hz, intended for infrequent switching of group circuits and for protecting those circuits against overloads and short circuits.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and classification of distribution board types and climatic/installation variants.
• General construction and mechanical requirements for enclosures, doors and compartments (access, maintenance, sealing and locking features).
• Electrical characteristics: rated currents, busbar arrangement, conductor terminations, and permissible electromagnetic field limits on enclosure surfaces.
• Requirements for protective devices (selection of overcurrent devices, breaking capacities, coordination of input and group protection).
• Wiring, terminal and earthing arrangements (including PEN/PE/N conductor identification and terminal arrangements).
• Marking, labeling, documentation, packing, transport and storage requirements.
• Type and routine tests: mechanical, thermal, dielectric, short‑circuit and functional tests with specified test procedures and acceptance criteria.

Typical use and users

Manufacturers of low‑voltage distribution boards, electrical fitters and installers, testing laboratories, electrical designers, building services engineers and procurement/specification teams use this standard to design, manufacture, verify and accept distribution boards for industrial, commercial and public buildings. Regulatory bodies and certification authorities may reference the standard when assessing conformity and safety.

Related standards

GOST 32397-2013 builds on and references a number of other standards and normative documents (for example ГОСТ IEC 60439-3 and multiple national GOST/GOST R references for materials, testing and safety). The 2013 edition was later replaced by GOST 32397-2020, which contains updated requirements and corrections. Users should consult the 2020 edition for the current normative text.

Keywords

Distribution board, switchboard, low‑voltage distribution, Щитки распределительные, technical specifications, testing, marking, electrical safety, GOST 32397-2013, ГОСТ 32397-2013.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST 32397-2013 is a межгосударственный (interstate) standard that sets general technical specifications for low‑voltage distribution boards used in industrial and public buildings — covering construction, electrical characteristics, protection, testing and marking.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers distribution boards for lighting and power installations (typical nominal voltages such as 400/230 V and 690/400 V, 50–60 Hz), including mechanical and electrical requirements, selection and coordination of protective devices, wiring and earthing arrangements, marking, packaging and test methods.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, electrical designers, installers, testing and certification laboratories, procurement/specification teams and regulators involved with low‑voltage distribution equipment for buildings.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2013 edition has been superseded — GOST 32397-2020 was published and implemented (the 2013 text was withdrawn/replaced; users should refer to the 2020 edition for the current requirements and any amendments).

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: The standard is part of the set of GOST and interstate documents covering low‑voltage equipment, distribution assemblies and related testing and safety standards; it references other GOST/GOST R and IEC‑based standards and was prepared by TC 337 (low‑voltage equipment and distribution devices).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Distribution board, switchboard, low‑voltage, щиток распределительный, protection devices, testing methods, marking, GOST 32397.