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prEN 545 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-09-17

Ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories and their joints for water pipelines - Requirements and test methods

This document specifies the requirements and associated test methods applicable to ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories and their joints for the construction of pipelines outside buildings: — to convey different types of water (e.g. raw water, treated water, re-used water) for all types of applications (e.g. water intended for human consumption, for fire protection, for snow making, for irrigation, for hydro-electricity etc.); — with or without pressure; — to be installed below or above ground. This document is applicable to pipes, fittings and accessories which are: — manufactured with socketed, flanged or spigot ends; — supplied externally and internally coated; — suitable for fluid temperatures between 0 °C and 50 °C, excluding frost; — not intended for use in areas subject to reaction to fire regulations. This does not preclude special arrangements for the products to be used at higher temperatures. This document covers pipes and fittings cast by any type of foundry process or manufactured by fabrication of cast components, as well as corresponding joints and accessories, in a size range extending from DN 40 to DN 2 000, inclusive. This document specifies requirements for materials, dimensions and tolerances, mechanical properties and standard coatings of ductile iron pipes and fittings. It also gives performance requirements for all components including joints. Joint design and gasket shapes are outside the scope of this document. In addition, reference is made to the minimum performance requirements of couplings, flange adaptors and saddles manufactured for use with ductile iron pipes and fittings. NOTE In this document, all pressures are relative pressures, expressed in bars (100 kPa = 1 bar).

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prEN IEC 62973-2:2025/prAA:2026 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-10-09

Railway applications - Rolling stock - Batteries for auxiliary power supply systems - Part 2: Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) batteries

The part 2 of IEC 62973 will get a European annex. The European annex will contain additions regarding European operating conditions (such as temperature) and requirements (such as such as discharging/charging characteristic, application of guidelines TR 50718) as well as general additions (which are contained in EN 50547 and are missing in the IEC-version).

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prEN 196-19 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-10-13

Methods of testing cement - Part 19: Determination of the contribution of cement's alkalis

This document describes the method for determining the contribution of cement’s alkali to the alkali-silica reaction process that can occur in concrete or mortar containing aggregates potentially susceptible to alkali attack. The principle is to consider the alkalis from the insoluble part of the cement (generally associated with fly ash, for example, or pozzolans) and the alkali from the diluted part of the cement (generally associated with clinker, gypsum, granulated blast furnace slag, or limestone) [1]. This test method can be used in the framework of preventing the risk of alkali silica reaction [2].

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prEN IEC 55014-1 [fra4]:2026 Archived

Comment end date 2026-09-02

Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus - Part 1: Emission

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prEN IEC 60335-2-50:2026/prAA:2026 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-09-09

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-50: Particular requirements for commercial electric bains-marie

This Standard deals with the safety of electrically operated commercial bains-marie, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances connected between one phase and neutral, and 480 V for other appliances. These appliances are not intended for household and similar purposes. They are used for commercial processing of food, also in areas open to the public, for example in kitchens of restaurants, canteens, hospitals and in commercial enterprises such as bakeries and butcheries. The electrical part of appliances making use of other forms of energy is also within the scope of this standard.

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prEN ISO 21813 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-09-24

Fine ceramics (advanced ceramics, advanced technical ceramics) - Methods for chemical analysis of high purity barium titanate powders (ISO/DIS 21813:2026)

ISO 21813 specifies methods for the chemical analysis of fine high purity barium titanate powders used as the raw material for fine ceramics. ISO 21813 stipulates the determination methods of the barium, titanium, aluminium, cadmium, calcium, cobalt, dysprosium, iron, lead, magnesium, manganese, nickel, niobium, potassium, silicon, sodium, strontium, vanadium, zirconium, carbon, oxygen and nitrogen contents in high purity barium titanate powders. The barium and titanium contents, the major elements, are determined by using an acid decomposition-gravimetric method or an acid decomposition-inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) method. The aluminium, cadmium, calcium, chromium, cobalt, dysprosium, iron, lead, magnesium, manganese, nickel, niobium, potassium, silicon, strontium, vanadium and zirconium contents are simultaneously determined via an acid digestion-ICP-OES method. The nitrogen content is determined by using an inert gas fusion-thermal conductivity method, while that of oxygen is determined via an inert gas fusion-IR absorption spectrometry method. Finally, the carbon content is determined using a combustion-IR absorption spectrometry method or a combustion-conductometry method.

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prEN 13528 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-10-04

Ambient air quality - Diffusive samplers for the determination of concentrations of gases - Requirements, validation methods and use

This document specifies performance requirements, validation methods and provides general instructions on the use of diffusive samplers for the determination of the concentration of gases in ambient air. This document applies to all stages of the measuring procedure, including preparation, deployment, transportation and storage. It includes general principles applicable to diffusive sampling and analysis. It enables manufacturers and users to adopt a consistent approach to sampler validation and provides a framework for the assessment of sampler performance.

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prEN 50762-1:2026 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-10-18

Secondary batteries for light means of transport - Part 1: Test specifications for performance and durability aspects for lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries

This European standard specifies test procedures for performance and durability aspects of light means of transport (LMT) batteries. These are sealed batteries with a maximum weight of 25 kg that are specifically designed to provide electric power for the traction of wheeled vehicles that can be propelled by an electric motor alone or by a combination of motor and human power, including type-approved vehicles of category L within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and that is not an electric vehicle battery. The scope of this document is restricted to lithium-ion batteries. LMT batteries contain at least the following general classes: • Batteries of L-category vehicles referred to in Article 2 of Regulation EU 168/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (e.g., batteries for light motorcycles, trikes and quads), where the battery weight is less than 25 kg. • Batteries for EPACs (electronically power assisted cycle) with or without type approval • Batteries for micro mobility devices like e.g., e-kick-scooters, hoverboards, self-balancing vehicles… Batteries above 25 kg for mobility are not in the scope of this standard, even though they may be used in L category vehicles (e.g. L7 category). Batteries for toys are also not in the scope of this standard based on the recital 15 of (EU) 2023/1542: "Batteries used for traction in wheeled vehicles considered to be toys within the meaning of Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, should, for the purposes of this Regulation, not be considered to be LMT batteries, but to be portable batteries." For reused, remanufactured, repaired and repurposed (here further called “R”) batteries the same procedures have to be applied. The tests listed here have to be conducted and documented. If this is not possible, equivalent tests have to be performed. However, this document does not aim to specify detailed test procedures specifically for these kinds of “R”-batteries.

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prEN IEC 60335-2-48:2026/prAA:2026 Archived

Comment end date 2026-09-02

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-48: Particular requirements for commercial electric grillers and toasters

This European Standard deals with the safety of electrically operated commercial grillers and toasters not intended for household use. The rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances connected between one phase and neutral, and 480 V for other appliances. Rotary or continuous grillers and toasters and similar appliances intended for grilling by radiant heat such as rotisseries, salamanders, etc. are within the scope of this standard. Appliances within the scope of this standard are typically used in restaurants, canteens, hospitals and commercial enterprises such as bakeries, butcheries, etc.

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prEN IEC 60335-2-99:2026/prAA:2026 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-09-09

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-99: Particular requirements for commercial electric hoods

This standard deals with the safety of electrically operated commercial hoods intended for installation above commercial cooking appliances such as ranges, griddles, griddle grills and deep fat fryers, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single phase hoods connected between one phase and neutral, and 480 V for other hoods. Only single complete units and hoods supplied as separate parts which when assembled form a complete working hood, incorporating a fan, are within the scope of the standard. The hood may be used above one or more appliance or types of appliances

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prEN 4072 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-10-02

Aerospace series - Screw, 100° countersunk normal head, offset cruciform recess, close tolerance shank, short thread in titanium alloy, aluminium IVD coated - Classification: 1 100 MPa (at ambient temperature)/425 °C

This document specifies the characteristics of screws, 100° countersunk normal head, offset cruciform recess, close tolerance shank, short thread, in titanium alloy, aluminium IVD coated. Classification: 1 100 MPa /425 °C .

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prEN 204 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-10-15

Classification of thermoplastic wood adhesives for non-structural applications

This European Standard classifies thermoplastic resin based wood adhesives for non-structural applications into durability classes D1 to D4 based on the dry and wet strengths of bond-lines measured under specified conditions after various conditioning treatments. For special applications, further tests that do not fall within the scope of this European standard can be applicable. The adhesives specified in this European standard are suitable for the bonding of furniture and interior structures, panelling, doors, windows, stairs etc. made of wood or derived timber products. This European Standard does not specify the temperature resistance of bond-lines

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FprEN IEC 60086-1:2025/prAA:2026 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-10-18

Primary batteries - Part 1: General

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prEN 481 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-09-17

Workplace exposure - Size fraction definitions for measurement of airborne particles

This document specifies sampling conventions for airborne particle size fractions to assess health-related exposure resulting from the inhalation of particles in workplace atmospheres. Conventions are defined for the inhalable, thoracic and respirable fractions. The sampling conventions only describe the inhalation of particles and their penetration in the respiratory tract as governed by inertia (impaction). Exhaled particles and deposition in the respiratory tract by other mechanisms, e.g. diffusion, are not considered in this document. The sampling conventions defined in this document apply to both indoor and outdoor workplaces. The conventions assume particles penetration and only oral breathing as a worst-case scenario. Nevertheless, the conventions are applicable to both oral and nasal breathing. The conventions are defined based on assumptions given in Clause 6. The choice of convention for a specific application depends on the region of the respiratory tract affected by the health impact of the particle component of interest (see Clause 5). The conventions can be applied to various metrics, including particle number, length, surface area, volume, or mass, depending on the type of particle analysis performed on the sampled aerosol fraction. The health-related fraction concentrations defined in this document are often expressed as the mass of sampled particles per volume of sampled air to allow comparison with mass-based occupational exposure limit values. The conventions primarily apply to the aforementioned metrics, however, they are not applicable to situations involving limit values expressed in a different metric, such as fibre limit values defined by length, diameter, and aspect ratio, unless a measurement procedure explicitly specifies sampling a particular health-related size fraction [11]. The primary objective of this document is to establish standardized conventions for health-related particle size fractions. Sampling is generally carried out using dedicated samplers, for which there is no need to measure the aerodynamic size distribution of the airborne particles to be sampled. Samplers separating airborne particles into one or more relevant fractions are currently available. In general, no assumptions or pre-knowledge are needed on the number of modes, modal diameter(s) or width of the particle aerodynamic size distribution of the airborne particles to be sampled. The conventions in this document are intended to be used for the determination of the exposure of an average worker based on average penetration curves. This document is not intended to determine the deposited dose of an individual worker. The conventions are primarily intended for assessing workers’ exposure to airborne particles by sampling the airborne particles. This document does not apply to large particles emitted at high speed that travel due to their initial momentum, instead of being carried by the air (airborne) and aspirated into humans’ respiratory tract and aerosol samplers by suction (see Annex B). All wind speeds referenced throughout this document are based on the relative speed between the worker and the surrounding air.

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prEN 50174-2:2026 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-09-04

Information technology - Cabling installation - Part 2: Installation planning and practices inside buildings

This document specifies requirements for the following aspects of information technology cabling: a) planning; b) installation practice. This document is applicable to all types of information technology cabling inside buildings (and can be applied to cabling that is defined as part of the building) including generic cabling systems designed in accordance with the EN 50173 series. NOTE Planning and installation of certain types of application-specific cabling can be supplemented by other standards e.g. EN 63044–6 for Home Building Electronics System (HBES) and Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS). The requirements of Clauses 5, 6 and 7 of this document are premises-independent unless amended by the requirements of premises-specific clauses. This document: 1) contains requirements and recommendations for satisfactory installation and operation of information technology cabling; 2) describes the methodology for the assessment of spaces, pathways (and pathway systems) and cabling (either installed or planned) in support of remote powering objectives; 3) excludes specific requirements applicable to other cabling systems (e.g. power supply cabling); however, it takes account of the effects other cabling systems have on the installation of information technology cabling (and vice versa) and gives general advice; 4) excludes those aspects of installation associated with the transmission of signals in free space between transmitters, receivers or their associated antenna systems. This document is applicable to certain hazardous environments. It does not exclude additional requirements which are applicable in particular circumstances, defined by e.g. electricity supply and electrified railways. Safety (electrical safety and protection, optical power, fire protection, etc.) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements are outside the scope of this document and are covered by other standards and regulations. However, information given in this document can be of assistance in meeting these standards and regulations.

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prEN IEC 80000-17:2026 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-09-20

Quantities and units - Part 17: Time dependency

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EN 1991-1-8:2026/prA1 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-09-24

Eurocode 1 - Actions on structures - Part 1-8: Actions from waves and currents on coastal structures

1.1 Scope of EN 1991 1 8 (1) EN 1991 1 8 gives principles and rules to determine the values of wave and current actions on structures and civil engineering works in the coastal zone, i.e. works connected to, or in close vicinity to the shore. NOTE 1 Provisions in EN 1991 1 8 are limited to hydrodynamic actions that can be directly quantified in terms of wave and/or current induced pressures and associated forces and moments on structures or structural parts. NOTE 2 As opposed to offshore conditions, waves or currents in the coastal zone are generally affected by the presence of the seabed or shore. NOTE 3 The coastal zone is typically defined as the area between the shoreline and the deep-water limit. (2) EN 1991 1 8 describes the principles for defining the hydrodynamic conditions to be used for design, including sea water levels. (3) EN 1991 1 8 addresses specifically actions from currents and waves on the following structure types: — cylindrical structures; — subsea pipelines; — suspended decks; — vertical face structures; — permanently moored floating structures. NOTE 1 Additional guidance can be needed for: — moored structures in the coastal zone for renewable energy production or related to oil and gas production or processing; — moored structures spanning areas with variable wave and current states (e.g. floating aquaculture farms or floating bridges). NOTE 2 For hydraulic pressures caused by quasi-static water levels, and ground water, see EN 1997 (all parts). (4) Actions addressed in EN 1991 1 8 do not cover: — hydraulic resonance in sheltered areas or basins (phenomena also known as harbour resonance); — translation waves, e.g. tsunamis; — waves and currents induced by maritime operations, i.e. vessel wake, berthing and mooring; — hydrodynamic actions induced by earthquakes; — ice-induced pressures and forces; — coastal structures where flood risk and/or erosion or sediment management is the dominant function. 1.2 Assumptions (1) The assumptions given in EN 1990 apply to this document. (2) In addition, it is assumed that actions from waves and currents on coastal structures are determined by personnel appropriately qualified and experienced in the following fields: a) physical coastal environment including physics of waves and currents, statistical properties and propagation of such; b) marine hydrodynamics, wave and current interaction with structures in general and wave and current actions on structures in the coastal zone including i) fixed structures, and ii) floating structures; c) advanced methods including probabilistic methodology and physical model testing.

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prEN 15119-1 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-10-15

Biological durability of wood and wood-based products - Determination of emissions from preservative treated wood to the environment - Part 1: Wood held in the storage yard after treatment and wooden commodities exposed in Use Class 3 (not covered, not in contact with the ground) - Laboratory method

This document specifies a laboratory method for obtaining water samples from preservative treated wood exposed out of ground contact (wood held in the storage yard after treatment and which has been in conditions designed to simulate outdoor, out of ground contact situations), at increasing time intervals after exposure.

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prEN 18373 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-10-10

Workplace exposure - Measurement of viruses in workplace air

This document specifies general requirements for the measurement of viruses in workplace air. This document complements the scope of EN 13098. The document provides guidelines for the assessment of workplace exposure to airborne viruses comprising the methodology for sampling as well as for analysis, which is applicable for both, active or inactive viruses, e.g. methods based on cell-culture or molecular biology. This document is not applicable for the measurement of other microorganisms than viruses and microbial compounds.

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prEN ISO 2076 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-09-30

Textiles - Man-made fibres - Generic names and specific names (ISO/DIS 2076:2026)

This document defines the generic names used to designate the different categories of man-made fibres, based on a main polymer, currently manufactured on an industrial scale for textile and other purposes, together with the distinguishing attributes that characterize them. The term “man-made fibres” has been adopted for those fibres obtained by a manufacturing process, as distinct from materials which occur naturally in fibrous form. This document gives recommendations of rules for the creation of the generic name (see Annex A). NOTE These rules have been introduced in the sixth edition of ISO 2076, and thus, they are not applicable to the existing generic names of the previous editions.

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prEN 15947 New

Comment end date 2026-09-03

Pyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Categories F1, F2 and F3

This document defines various terms relating to the design, construction, primary packaging and testing of fireworks of categories F1, F2 and F3 as defined by Article 6 Paragraph (1) clause (a) subclause (i) to (iii) of Directive 2013/29/EU. It gives descriptions of fireworks types and establishes a system for categorization. Minimum labelling requirements for fireworks as well as for primary and selection packs of fireworks are specified. Firework specific test methods are defined. Specifications of requirements for construction and performance of firework, primary packs and selection packs complete this standard. This standard does not apply to fireworks intended to be kept or used at temperatures below −20 °C or above 50 °C.

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prEN IEC 63551-5:2026 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-09-20

Semiconductor devices - Chip-scale testing for autonomous vehicles - Part 5: Ultrasonic devices

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prEN 14434 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-10-01

Writing boards for educational institutions - Ergonomic, technical and safety requirements and their test methods

This document specifies ergonomic, technical and safety requirements for wall-mounted and free-standing writing boards, white projecting boards, interactive systems and interactive screens for use in rooms for educational and training purposes, e.g. classrooms, lecture theatres for schools, universities, etc. This document applies is applicable to units after installation. Safety depending on the structure of the building is not included, e.g. the strength of wall-mounted boards includes only the board and its parts. The wall and the wall attachment are not included. This document does not apply to technical aspects of connected hardware, such as computers, speakers, video cameras. Requirements concerning electrical safety are not included. Annex A (normative) Assessment scale for the ability to write – Five levels chalk scale Annex B (normative) Test methods and requirements for white projecting boards Annex C (informative) Additional test methods and requirements for white projecting boards Annex D (normative) Test methods and requirements for interactive systems Annex E (informative) Additional test methods and requirements for interactive systems Annex F (normative) Test methods and requirements for interactive screens Annex G (informative) Additional test methods and requirements for interactive screens Annex H (normative) Surface flatness test Annex I (informative) Vibration test

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EN 353-2:2024/prA1 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-10-22

Personal fall protection equipment - Part 2: Guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line

This document specifies requirements, test methods, marking, manufacturer’s instructions and information and packaging for guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line forming a single product. This anchor line is attached to an upper anchor point for vertical and inclined applications; for horizontal applications, the anchor point can be located at the user’s foot level. Guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line conforming to this document are components of one of the fall arrest systems covered by EN 363:2018. Other types of fall arresters are specified in EN 353-1:2014+A1:2017 or EN 360:2023.

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prEN ISO 11461 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-10-24

Soil quality - Determination of soil water content as a volume fraction using coring sleeves - Gravimetric method (ISO/DIS 11461:2026)

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