ABSTRACT
In Germany the generally acknowledged technical regulations are specified in the DIN standards (German Institute for Standards, Deutsches Institute für Normung). Specifically safety related standards must be observed providing for the protection of persons with reference to health and safety at work. In Germany safety related standards are classified as VDE regulations. The best known DIN VDE regulation for the “Erection of Electrotechnical Installations in Buildings” is DIN VDE 100, which has a “pilot function” and must be observed in general.
