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EN 1990-2:2026/prA1 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-11-12

Eurocode - Basis of structural and geotechnical design - Part 2: Assessment of existing structures

(1) This document provides provisions for the assessment of existing structures, including geotechnical structures, and the general principles for interventions, to be used in conjunction with prEN 1990-1. NOTE This document is based on the general requirements and principles of structural reliability provided in prEN 1990-1. (2) Unless otherwise specified, prEN 1990-1 applies. (3) This document covers general principles regarding actions for assessment, complementing EN 1991 (all parts). NOTE Provisions for seismic actions due to earthquake are provided in EN 1998-3. (4) This document does not cover the design of new structural parts that will be integrated into an existing structure. NOTE For the design of new structural parts, see prEN 1990-1. (5) This document does not provide: — specific rules for initiation of assessment; — specific rules on how to undertake interventions that may be carried out as a result of an assessment; — material-specific technical provisions for existing structures; — provisions for seismic assessment and retrofitting of existing structures. NOTE For provisions for seismic assessment and retrofitting of existing structures, see EN 1998-3.

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EN 1998-1-2:2026/prA1 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-11-12

Eurocode 8 - Design of structures for earthquake resistance - Part 1-2: Buildings

EN 1998-1-2 is applicable to the design and verification of new buildings and temporary structures in seismic regions.

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EN 1995-2:2026/prA1 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-11-12

Eurocode 5 - Design of timber structures - Part 2: Bridges

(1) This document gives design rules for the structural parts of bridges made of timber or other wood-based materials, either singly or compositely with concrete, steel or other materials. (2) The provisions of this document supplement, and in some cases modify or supersede, provisions given EN 1995-1-1. (3) Prestressed timber-concrete composite (TCC) members are not covered by this document. The design of stress-laminated timber decks used as part of a TCC system is covered. (4) TCC structures which rely on friction between wood and concrete are not covered by this document.

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prEN 17093 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-11-12

Domestic appliances used for drinking water treatment not connected to water supply - Jug water filter systems - Safety and performance requirements, labeling and information to be supplied

This European Standard describes the specifications and test methods for gravity fed devices for conditioning of drinking water that are not connected to the mains water distribution system in buildings, known as jug water filter systems. It also gives instructions for the user manuals, so that the jug water filter system can be used and maintained properly. Jug water filter systems are intended to modify the properties of drinking water only, and are not designed to make non-potable water safe for drinking. The scope of this document does not extend to combination systems that require an electrical power supply such as water heaters and water coolers systems. NOTE 1 Although jug water filter systems are covered by the widely harmonized food legislation (EU Regulations 178/2002 and 1935/2004), existing national regulations concerning the use and or the characteristics of these products remain in force NOTE 2 This standard provides no information as to whether the product is used without restriction in any of the Member States of the EU or EFTA.

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EN 1995-1-2:2025/prA1 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-11-12

Eurocode 5 - Design of timber structures - Part 1-2: Structural fire design

1.1 Scope of EN 1995-1-2 (1) This document deals with the design of timber structures for the accidental situation of fire exposure and it is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 1995-1-1 and EN 1991-1-2. This document only identifies differences from, or supplements to, normal temperature design. (2) This document applies to timber structures required to fulfil a loadbearing function, separating function or both. (3) This document gives principles and application rules for the design of structures for specified requirements in respect of the aforementioned functions and the levels of performance. (4) This document applies to structures, or parts of structures, that are within the scope of EN 1995-1-1 and are designed accordingly. (5) The methods given in this document are applicable to all products covered by European technical product specifications made reference to in this document. 1.2 Assumptions (1) In addition to the general assumptions of EN 1990, the following assumptions apply: - the choice of the relevant design fire scenario is made by appropriate qualified and experienced personnel, or is given by the relevant national regulation; - any fire protection measure taken into account in the design will be adequately maintained.

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EN 1995-1-1:2025/prA1 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-11-12

Eurocode 5 - Design of timber structures - Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings

1.1 Scope of prEN 1995-1-1 (1) prEN 1995-1-1 gives general design rules for timber structures. (2) prEN 1995-1-1 also gives specific design rules for buildings and timber civil engineering works. 1.2 Assumptions (1) The assumptions of EN 1990 apply to this document. (2) prEN 1995-1-1 is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 1990, EN 1991 (all parts), EN 1998 (all parts) when timber structures are built in seismic regions.

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EN 1995-3:2025/prA1 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-11-12

Eurocode 5 - Design of timber structures - Part 3: Execution

1.1 Scope of EN 1995-3 (1) This document gives minimum requirements for execution of timber structures (buildings and bridges) designed in accordance with EN 1995 (all parts) to ensure that what is built meets the requirements for mechanical resistance, serviceability, durability, and fire performance. (2) This document gives guidance on moisture control during transport to the building site, storage on site, handling on site and erection. (3) This document gives guidance on workmanship and deviation limits during execution. (4) This document assumes that there is an execution specification which states all the specific requirements relevant for the execution of a particular structure. (5) For products covered by a European technical product specification, this document only covers those aspects of fabrication such as cutting, machining and drilling after placement of the product on the market. (6) This document does not cover: a) parts which are not designed according to EN 1995; b) temporary works (such as formwork, scaffolding, propping, shoring, etc.); c) specification, production and conformity of timber members in accordance with European technical product specifications; d) deviation limits for other properties than mechanical resistance, serviceability, durability and fire performance; e) contractual aspects, responsibilities of the various parties, competency requirements or the degree of independence of the personnel undertaking the inspection; f) health and safety requirements during execution. 1.2 Assumptions (1) It is assumed that all relevant provisions of EN 1995 are complied with. (2) It is recognized in this document that areas such as detailed requirements for competence of personnel, and details related to Quality Management are within the competence of the CEN Member States. (3) Before the execution begins on a part of the structure, it is assumed that the following are available on site: — the drawings and specification of that part; — the execution specification. (4) Before the start of the execution, it is assumed that the execution specification has been checked for completeness. (5) It is assumed that previous work (such as foundations) has been inspected and that any work which needs to be done due to deviations from the execution specification has been carried out.

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prEN ISO 12217-2 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-10-25

Small craft - Stability and buoyancy assessment and categorization - Part 2: Sailing boats (ISO/DIS 12217-2:2026)

This document specifies methods for evaluating the stability and buoyancy of intact (i.e. undamaged) boats. The flotation characteristics of boats susceptible to swamping are also encompassed. The evaluation of stability and buoyancy properties using this document will enable the boat to be assigned to a design category (A, B, C or D) appropriate to its design and maximum load. This document is principally applicable to boats propelled primarily by sail (even if fitted with an auxiliary engine) of 6 m up to and including 24 m hull length. However, it can also be applied to boats less than 6 m if they are habitable multihulls or can be applied if they do not attain the desired design category specified in ISO 12217‑3 and they are decked and have quick-draining recesses which comply with ISO 11812. In relation to habitable multihulls, this document includes assessment of susceptibility to inversion, definition of viable means of escape and requirements for inverted flotation. This document excludes: — inflatable and rigid-inflatable boats covered by the ISO 6185 series, except for references made in the ISO 6185 series to specific clauses of the ISO 12217 series; — gondolas and pedalos; — surfboards including sailing surfboards; and — hydrofoils and foil stabilized boats when not operating in the displacement mode. NOTE Displacement mode means that the boat is only supported by hydrostatic forces. It does not include or evaluate the effects on stability of towing, fishing, dredging or lifting operations, which need to be separately considered if appropriate.

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prEN 16423 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-11-12

Liquefied petroleum gases - Determination of dissolved residue - Gas chromatographic method using liquid, on-column injection

This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the dissolved residual matter, also known as evaporation residue, in liquefied petroleum gases (LPG), by gas chromatography in the range of (10 to 600) mg/kg (ppm mass). This test method quantifies soluble organic compounds (hydrocarbon materials), sometimes called ‘evaporation residue’, which can be present in liquefied petroleum gases and which are substantially less volatile than the LPG product, i.e. with a boiling point between 174 °C and 522 °C (C10 to C40). Higher boiling materials, or materials that adhere permanently to the chromatographic column, will not be detected. WARNING - This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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prEN ISO 9455-8 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-11-12

Soft soldering fluxes - Test methods - Part 8: Determination of zinc content (ISO/FDIS 9455-8:2026)

Describes the principle, the reagents and materials, the apparatus, the test procedure, the calculation of results, the precision and the contents of the test report.

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prEN ISO 15110 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-11-12

Paints and varnishes - Artificial weathering including acidic deposition (ISO/DIS 15110:2026)

ISO 15110:2017 specifies a so-called acid dew and fog test (ADF test) as an accelerated laboratory test method for simulating, by the use of artificial acidic precipitation, the damaging effects of acidic atmospheric precipitation in association with UV radiation, neutral condensed precipitation, and changing temperature and humidity. This test method is intended to be used in evaluating, on the basis of relative performance rankings, the suitability of painted materials for use in outdoor environments with acidic precipitation. It is not intended to generate the same extent of damage or the same damage pattern as in outdoor weathering, but rather to give a ranking which is similar to that which would be obtained in outdoor weathering. The method produces damage which is more homogeneous, allows fewer specimens to be exposed (and hence more rapid testing) and enables evaluation of the exposed specimens to be carried out using methods which are more objective than visual assessment.

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prEN ISO 15184 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-11-12

Paints and varnishes - Determination of film hardness by pencil test (ISO/DIS 15184:2026)

This document specifies a method for determining the film hardness by pushing pencils of known hardness over the film. The test can be performed on a single coating of a paint, varnish or related product, or on the upper layer of a multi-coat system. This rapid test has not been found to be useful in comparing the pencil hardness of different coatings. It is more useful in providing relative ratings for a series of coated panels exhibiting significant differences in pencil hardness. The method is applicable only to smooth surfaces.

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prEN ISO 23279 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-11-12

Non-destructive testing of welds - Ultrasonic testing - Characterization of discontinuities in welds (ISO/DIS 23279:2026)

ISO 23279:2017 specifies how to characterize indications from discontinuities by classifying them as originating from planar or non-planar embedded discontinuities. This procedure is also suitable for indications from discontinuities that break the surface after removal of the weld reinforcement.

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prEN ISO 17640 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-11-12

Non-destructive testing of welds - Ultrasonic testing - Techniques, testing levels, and assessment (ISO/DIS 17640:2026)

This document specifies techniques for the manual ultrasonic testing of fusion-welded joints in metallic materials of thickness ≥8 mm which exhibit low ultrasonic attenuation (especially that due to scatter) at object temperatures from 0 °C to 60 °C. It is primarily intended for use on full penetration welded joints where both the welded and parent material are ferritic. Where material-dependent ultrasonic values are specified in this document, they are based on steels having an ultrasonic sound velocity of (5 920 ± 50) m/s for longitudinal waves and (3 255 ± 30) m/s for transverse waves. This document specifies four testing levels, each corresponding to a different probability of detection of imperfections. Guidance on the selection of testing levels A, B, and C is given in Annex A. This document specifies that the requirements of testing level D, which is intended for special applications, be in accordance with general requirements. Testing level D can only be used when defined by specification. This includes tests of metals other than ferritic steel, tests on partial penetration welds, tests with automated equipment, and tests at object temperatures outside the range 0 °C to 60 °C. This document can be used for the assessment of discontinuities, for acceptance purposes, by either of the following techniques: a) evaluation based primarily on length and echo amplitude of the discontinuity; b) evaluation based on characterization and sizing of the discontinuity by probe movement techniques.

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prEN ISO 11666 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-11-12

Non-destructive testing of welds - Ultrasonic testing - Acceptance levels (ISO/DIS 11666:2026)

ISO 11666:2018 specifies two ultrasonic acceptance levels known as acceptance level 2 (AL 2) and acceptance level 3 (AL 3) for full penetration welded joints in ferritic steels, which correspond to ISO 5817:2014, quality levels B and C. An acceptance level corresponding to ISO 5817:2014, quality level D is not included in this document, as ultrasonic testing is generally not requested for this weld quality. These acceptance levels are applicable to testing carried out in accordance with ISO 17640. ISO 11666:2018 applies to the testing of full penetration ferritic steel welds, with thicknesses from 8 mm to 100 mm. It can also be used for other types of welds, materials and thicknesses, provided the tests have been performed with necessary consideration of the geometry and acoustic properties of the component, and an adequate sensitivity can be employed to enable the acceptance levels of this document to be applied. The nominal frequency of probes used in this document is between 2 MHz and 5 MHz, unless attenuation or requirements for higher resolution call for other frequencies. It is important to consider the use of these acceptance levels in conjunction with frequencies outside this range carefully.

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prEN 301 908-26 V1.0.0 (2026-08) Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-11-09

IMT cellular networks; Harmonised Standard for access to radio spectrum; Part 26: Aerial User Equipment (UE)

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prEN IEC 63439-2-1:2026 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-11-08

Robotics for electricity generation, transmission and distribution systems - Part 2-1: General technical requirements for uas for overhead power lines inspection

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prEN IEC 60335-2-68:2026/prAA:2026 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-11-08

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-68: Particular requirements for spray extraction machines, for commercial use

This standard deals with the safety of electrical portable, non-self-propelled motor-operated spray extraction machines with or without attachments and with or without electrical heating elements, intended for commercial indoor use. This standard applies to machines for commercial use. The following list, although not comprehensive, gives an indication of locations that are included in the scope: - public use areas such as hotels, schools, hospitals; - industrial locations, for example factories and manufacturing shops; - retail outlets, for example shops and supermarkets; - business premises, for example offices and banks; - rental services for those machines; - all uses other than normal housekeeping purposes. The following power systems are covered: - mains powered motors up to a rated voltage of 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances, - battery-operated machines. This standard applies to machines in which the pressure of the employed cleaning agent does not exceed 2,5 MPa, and in which the product of the pressure (in MPa) and the flow of cleaning agent (in litres per minute) does not exceed 100, and in which the temperature of the cleaning agent at the spray nozzle outlet does not exceed 85 °C. This standard does not apply to - vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances for household use (IEC 60335-2-2); - floor treatment machines for commercial use (IEC 60335-2-67, IEC 60335-2-72); - wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for commercial use (IEC 60335-2-69); - hand-held and transportable motor-operated electric tools (IEC 60745 series, IEC 61029 series, IEC 62841 series). - machines designed for use in corrosive or explosive environments (dust, vapour or gas); - machines designed for picking up hazardous dusts (as defined in IEC 60335-2-69), inflammable substances, or glowing particles; - machines designed to handle hazardous solvents, such as flammable or explosive liquids;

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prEN IEC 60335-2-67:2026/prAA:2026 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-11-08

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-67: Particular requirements for floor treatment machines, for commercial use

This standard deals with the safety of powered floor treatment machines intended for commercial indoor or outdoor use for the following applications: - scrubbing, - wet or dry pick-up, - polishing and dry buffing, - application of wax, sealing products and powder based detergents, - shampooing, - stripping, grinding and scarifying of floors with an artificial surface. These machines have a cleaning motion which is more lateral or periodic than linear. This standard applies to machines for commercial use. The following list, although not comprehensive, gives an indication of locations that are included in the scope: - public use areas such as hotels, schools, hospitals; - industrial locations, for example factories and manufacturing shops; - retail outlets, for example shops and supermarkets; - business premises, for example offices and banks; - all uses other than normal housekeeping purposes. These machines are not equipped with a traction drive. The following power systems are covered: - internal combustion engines, - mains powered motors up to a rated voltage of 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances, - battery-operated machines. Battery-operated machines may be equipped with a built-in battery charger.

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prEN IEC 60335-2-69:2026/prAA:2026 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-11-08

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-69: Particular requirements for wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush for commercial use

This standard deals with the safety of electrical motor-operated vacuum cleaners, including back-pack vacuum cleaners, and dust extractors, for wet suction, dry suction, or wet and dry suction, intended for commercial indoor or outdoor use with or without attachments. These machines may be provided with a blowing or inflating function. The inner diameter of the dust container connector to the suction hose shall not exceed 200 mm. It also deals with the safety of centrally-sited vacuum cleaners, excluding the installation of the system. Attention is drawn to the fact that additional requirements on the safe installation of centrally-sited vacuum cleaners are not addressed by this standard but need to be taken into account. This standard applies to machines for commercial use. The following list, although not comprehensive, gives an indication of locations that are included in the scope: – public use areas such as hotels, schools, hospitals; – industrial locations, for example factories and manufacturing shops; – retail outlets, for example shops and supermarkets; – business premises, for example offices and banks; – all uses other than normal housekeeping purposes. These machines are not equipped with a traction drive. The following power systems are covered: – mains powered motors up to a rated voltage of 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances, – battery-operated motors. This standard also applies to machines handling hazardous dust, such as asbestos, and combustible dust in other than an explosive dust atmosphere. Additional requirements for machines handling hazardous dust are given in normative Annex AA. Attention is drawn to the fact that in many countries additional requirements on hazardous substances might apply. Radioactive substances are not covered by definition of hazardous dust for the purposes of this standard. This standard does not apply to – vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances for household use (IEC 60335-2-2); – floor treatment machines for commercial use (IEC 60335-2-67, IEC 60335-2-72); – spray extraction machines for commercial use (IEC 60335-2-68); IEC 60335-2-67 and IEC 60335-2-68 cover only machines without traction drive. – hand-held mains-operated electrical garden blowers, vacuums and blower vacuums (IEC 60335-2-100); – hand-held and transportable motor-operated electric tools (IEC 60745 series, IEC 61029 series, IEC 62841 series); – appliances for medical purposes (IEC 60601-1); – machines designed for use in corrosive environments; – machines designed for picking up liquids with a flash point below 55 °C; – machines designed for use in explosive environments (dust, vapour or gas), except those designed for use in zone 22; – machines intended to vacuum ash from fireplaces, chimneys, ovens, ashtrays and similar places of ash accumulation.

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prEN IEC 60335-2-72:2026/prAA:2026 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-11-08

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-72: Particular requirements for floor treatment machines with or without traction drive, for commercial use

his Document deals with the safety of powered ride-on and powered walk-behind machines intended for commercial indoor or outdoor use for the following applications: - sweeping, - scrubbing, - wet or dry pick-up, - polishing, - application of wax, sealing products and powder-based detergents, - shampooing of floors. These machines have a cleaning motion which is more linear than lateral or periodic. This standard applies to machines for commercial use. The following list, although not comprehensive, gives an indication of locations that are included in the scope: - public use areas such as hotels, schools, hospitals; - industrial locations, for example factories and manufacturing shops; - retail outlets, for example shops and supermarkets; - business premises, for example offices and banks; - all uses other than normal housekeeping purposes. These machines may be equipped with a traction drive system. The following power systems are covered: - internal combustion engines, - mains powered motors up to a rated voltage of 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances, - battery-operated machines. Battery-operated machines may be equipped with a built-in battery charger. This standard does not apply to - floor treatment appliances for household use (IEC 60335-2-10); - floor treatment machines for commercial use (IEC 60335-2-67); - spray extraction machines for commercial use (IEC 60335-2-68); - wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for commercial use (IEC 60335-2-69); - road sweepers; - machines designed for use on slopes with a gradient exceeding 20 %; - machines equipped with a power take-off (PTO); - machines designed for use in corrosive or explosive environments (dust, vapour or gas); - machines designed for picking up hazardous dusts (as defined in IEC 60335-2-69), inflammable substances, or glowing particles; - machines designed for use in vehicles or on board of ships or aircraft.

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prEN IEC 60335-2-79:2026/prAA:2026 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-11-08

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-79: Particular requirements for high pressure cleaners and steam cleaners

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prEN IEC 60335-2-79:2026 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-11-08

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-79: Particular requirements for high pressure cleaners and steam cleaners

This standard deals with the safety of high-pressure cleaners without traction drive, intended for household and commercial indoor or outdoor use, having a rated pressure not less than 2,5 MPa and not exceeding 35 MPa. It also applies to steam cleaners and those parts of hot water high pressure cleaners incorporating a steam stage which have a capacity not exceeding 100 l, a rated pressure not exceeding 2,5 MPa and a product of capacity and rated pressure not exceeding 5 MPa·l. They are not equipped with a traction drive. The following power systems of the drive for the high pressure pump are covered: - mains powered motors up to a rated voltage of 250 V for single-phase machines and 480 V for other machines, - battery-operated motors, - internal combustion engines, - hydraulic or pneumatic motors. This standard does not apply to: - high pressure water jet machines having a rated pressure exceeding 35 MPa; - liquid or steam cleaners intended for domestic use (IEC 60335-2-54); - hand-held and transportable motor-operated electric tools (IEC 60745 series, IEC 61029 series, IEC 62841 series); - appliances for medical purposes (IEC 60601); - agricultural sprayers (ISO 4254-6); - non-liquid, solid abrasive cleaners; - machines designed to be part of a production process; - machines designed for use in corrosive or explosive environments (dust, vapour or gas); - machines designed for use in vehicles or on board of ships or aircraft.

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prEN IEC 60335-2-72:2026 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-11-08

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-72: Particular requirements for floor treatment machines with or without traction drive, for commercial use

This Document deals with the safety of powered ride-on and powered walk-behind machines intended for commercial indoor or outdoor use for the following applications: - sweeping, - scrubbing, - wet or dry pick-up, - polishing, - application of wax, sealing products and powder-based detergents, - shampooing of floors. These machines have a cleaning motion which is more linear than lateral or periodic. This standard applies to machines for commercial use. The following list, although not comprehensive, gives an indication of locations that are included in the scope: - public use areas such as hotels, schools, hospitals; - industrial locations, for example factories and manufacturing shops; - retail outlets, for example shops and supermarkets; - business premises, for example offices and banks; - all uses other than normal housekeeping purposes. These machines may be equipped with a traction drive system. The following power systems are covered: - internal combustion engines, - mains powered motors up to a rated voltage of 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances, - battery-operated machines. Battery-operated machines may be equipped with a built-in battery charger. This standard does not apply to - floor treatment appliances for household use (IEC 60335-2-10); - floor treatment machines for commercial use (IEC 60335-2-67); - spray extraction machines for commercial use (IEC 60335-2-68); - wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for commercial use (IEC 60335-2-69); - road sweepers; - machines designed for use on slopes with a gradient exceeding 20 %; - machines equipped with a power take-off (PTO); - machines designed for use in corrosive or explosive environments (dust, vapour or gas); - machines designed for picking up hazardous dusts (as defined in IEC 60335-2-69), inflammable substances, or glowing particles; - machines designed for use in vehicles or on board of ships or aircraft.

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prEN IEC 60335-2-69:2026 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-11-08

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-69: Particular requirements for wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush for commercial use

This standard deals with the safety of electrical motor-operated vacuum cleaners, including back-pack vacuum cleaners, and dust extractors, for wet suction, dry suction, or wet and dry suction, intended for commercial indoor or outdoor use with or without attachments. These machines may be provided with a blowing or inflating function. The inner diameter of the dust container connector to the suction hose shall not exceed 200 mm. It also deals with the safety of centrally-sited vacuum cleaners, excluding the installation of the system. Attention is drawn to the fact that additional requirements on the safe installation of centrally-sited vacuum cleaners are not addressed by this standard but need to be taken into account. This standard applies to machines for commercial use. The following list, although not comprehensive, gives an indication of locations that are included in the scope: – public use areas such as hotels, schools, hospitals; – industrial locations, for example factories and manufacturing shops; – retail outlets, for example shops and supermarkets; – business premises, for example offices and banks; – all uses other than normal housekeeping purposes. These machines are not equipped with a traction drive. The following power systems are covered: – mains powered motors up to a rated voltage of 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances, – battery-operated motors. This standard also applies to machines handling hazardous dust, such as asbestos, and combustible dust in other than an explosive dust atmosphere. Additional requirements for machines handling hazardous dust are given in normative Annex AA. Attention is drawn to the fact that in many countries additional requirements on hazardous substances might apply. Radioactive substances are not covered by definition of hazardous dust for the purposes of this standard. This standard does not apply to – vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances for household use (IEC 60335-2-2); – floor treatment machines for commercial use (IEC 60335-2-67, IEC 60335-2-72); – spray extraction machines for commercial use (IEC 60335-2-68); IEC 60335-2-67 and IEC 60335-2-68 cover only machines without traction drive. – hand-held mains-operated electrical garden blowers, vacuums and blower vacuums (IEC 60335-2-100); – hand-held and transportable motor-operated electric tools (IEC 60745 series, IEC 61029 series, IEC 62841 series); – appliances for medical purposes (IEC 60601-1); – machines designed for use in corrosive environments; – machines designed for picking up liquids with a flash point below 55 °C; – machines designed for use in explosive environments (dust, vapour or gas), except those designed for use in zone 22; – machines intended to vacuum ash from fireplaces, chimneys, ovens, ashtrays and similar places of ash accumulation.

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