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Standards & Norms

GorkyCAD supports multiple national and international standards. All calculations adapt to the selected standard.

Electrical objects on the plan
Electrical objects on the plan

Supported Standards

StandardRegionCoverage
IEC 60364InternationalLow-voltage electrical installations
PUE 7th ed.RussiaElectrical installation code
GOST R 50571RussiaHarmonized with IEC
SP 256.1325800RussiaResidential electrical design
IS 732:2019IndiaBuilding electrical installations
IS 1646IndiaFire safety
IS 3043IndiaEarthing

Switching Standards

Select the standard in Project Settings. You can switch at any time and compare results — useful for projects requiring compliance with multiple norms.

What’s affected

  • Cable current ratings
  • Voltage drop limits
  • Short-circuit calculation factors
  • Clearance requirements
  • Symbol sets (GOST / IEC / IS)

Frequently asked questions

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