IEC 61439 establishes comprehensive design rules for low voltage switchgear assemblies up to 1000V AC or 1500V DC, mandating verification of temperature rise limits, short-circuit withstand strength, dielectric properties, and protection against electric shock through testing . IEC 61439 establishes comprehensive design rules for low voltage switchgear assemblies up to 1000V AC or 1500V DC, mandating verification of temperature rise limits, short-circuit withstand strength, dielectric properties, and protection against electric shock through testing . The present document is designed to provide general technical information about the selection and application of low-voltage switching and control devices and does not claim to provide a comprehensive or conclusive presentation of the considered material. Errors or changes – for example as a. d to protect people, livestock and property. The standards IEC 61439-1 & 61439-2 were revised for the first time in January 2009 and have been fully applicable since. Introducing the BS EN IEC 61439-1:2021, the definitive standard for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. NOTE Throughout this document, the term assembly (s) (see 3.