BS EN 80601-2-60:2015

201.1 Scope, object and related standards Clause 1 of the general standard 1) applies, except as follows:

201.1.1 Scope Replacement: This International Standard applies to the basic safety and essential performance of dental units , dental patient chairs , dental handpieces and dental operating lights , hereafter referred to as dental equipment . Excluded are amalgamators, sterilizers and dental X-ray equipment. If a clause or subclause is specifically intended to be applicable to me equipment only, or to me systems only, the title and content of that clause or subclause will say so. If that is not the case, the clause or subclause applies both to me equipment and to me systems , as relevant. H azards inherent in the intended physiological function of me equipment or me systems within the scope of this standard are not covered by specific requirements in this standard except in 7.2.13 and 8.4.1 of the general standard.