IEC 62485-1:20 15规定了二次电池和电池安装的基本要求。关于安全性、可靠性、预期寿命、机械强度、循环稳定性、内阻和电池温度的要求由各种应用决定，这又决定了电池设计和技术的选择。通常，对铅酸和镍镉电池规定了要求和定义。对于具有水性电解质的其他电池系统，可以相应地应用要求。该标准涵盖安全方面，考虑了与以下相关的危害: -电力（安装、充电、放电等）； -电解质； -易燃气体混合物； -储存和运输。

IEC 62485-1:2015 specifies the basic requirements for secondary batteries and battery installations. The requirements regarding safety, reliability, life expectancy, mechanical strength, cycle stability, internal resistance, and battery temperature, are determined by various applications, and this, in turn, determines the selection of the battery design and technology. In general, the requirements and definitions are specified for lead-acid and nickel-cadmium batteries. For other battery systems with aqueous electrolyte, the requirements may be applied accordingly. The standard covers safety aspects taking into account hazards associated with:
- electricity (installation, charging, discharging, etc.);
- electrolyte;
- inflammable gas mixtures;
- storage and transportation.