AS/NZS 60335.2.96:2020 deals with the safety of flexible sheet heating elements intended to be incorporated into floors and walls below 1,2 m and above 2,3 m and in ceilings, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase installations and 480 V for other installations. This Standard will supersede AS/NZS 60335.2.96:2002 three years from the date of publication (i.e. on 26 June 2023). During this period AS/NZS 60335.2.96:2002 will also remain current. Regulatory authorities that reference this Standard in regulation may apply these requirements at a different time. Users of this Standard should consult with these authorities to confirm their requirements.