Hi Peter:
I understand the construction to be that of a mains
extension from a wall outlet outside the safe via a
plug to two socket-outlets inside the safe.
Your question is "Does the safe now fall under the LVD?"
Plugs, mains cordage, and socket-outlets are NOT
included in the LVD as they are subject to national
standards.
However, a wiring harness would be under the LVD if
it is not under the national wiring standards, i.e.,
those standards equivalent to IEC 60364.
The LVD would cover the isolation between the mains
circuits and the battery circuits, and the isolation
between the mains circuits and the metal of the safe.
As to the applicable standard for the isolation, it
would probably be IEC 60335, household appliances. It
might, however, be IEC 60065, household electronic
equipment. I don't think IEC 60950, IT equipment, is
particularly applicable.
Best regards,
Rich
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