Quite a lot of EN standards get directly turned into IS (Irish Standard) numbers to make them compulsary here. All they do is prefix the EN number with IS
So EN 2222:1978 would become ISEN 2222:1978
You also get ISO 9000 issued by the NSAI as IS 9000
To give you an example (from the ETCI [eletrotechnical council of ireland]'s website)
Q: Are there special plugs and sockets for outdoor installations and if so why?
A: Yes. We like most mainland Europe countries do not consider indoor plugs to be suitable for outdoor installations subject to weather and rough handling and so ordinary 13A sockets to I.S. 401 are not suitable for outdoor use. Like all socket outlets up to 32A, they should be protected by an RCD. The Rules require that outdoor sockets and industrial sockets comply with *IS/EN60309* standard. In this system both the plug and socket are hard wearing and are deemed to be suitable for outdoor use. The single phase plug is coloured blue and the socket is inclined towards the ground to prevent the ingress of moisture. They may be more cumbersome than the flat pin plug system but they are safer.
[This message has been edited by djk (edited 02-18-2005).]
