IEC 60738-1-3:2008 is a supplementary document to the generic specification and contains requirements for style and layout and minimum content of detail specifications. Detail specifications not complying with these requirements shall not be considered as being in accordance with IEC specifications nor shall they so be described. In the preparation of detail specifications the content of IEC 60738-1:2006,1.4 shall be taken into account. This edition contains changes with respect to the referenced subclauses of the revised Generic Specification IEC 60738-1.

This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60738-1:2009.