IEC 60947-1:2020 applies, when required by the relevant product standard, to low-voltage switchgear and controlgear hereinafter referred to as "equipment" or “device” and intended to be connected to circuits, the rated voltage of which does not exceed 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC. This document states the general rules and common safety requirements for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear, including: definitions; characteristics; information supplied with the equipment; normal service, mounting and transport conditions, decommissioning and dismantling; constructional and performance requirements; verification of characteristics and performance; energy efficiency aspects (see Annex V); environmental aspects.