prEN IEC 60598-2-5:2026

• Status: Not Published
• Publication Date: 08-Feb-2028
• ICS: 29.140.40 - Luminaires
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 34 - 'Lamps and related equipment
• Current Stage: 4020 - Enquiry circulated - Enquiry
• Start Date: 04-Sep-2026
• Due Date: 19-Dec-2025
• Completion Date: 04-Sep-2026
• Directive: 2014/35/EU - Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
• Mandate: M/511 - Mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI relating to harmonised standards in the field of the Low Voltage Directive
• Ref Project: oSIST prEN IEC 60598-2-5:2026 - Luminaires - Part 2-5: Particular requirements - Floodlights

• Revises: EN 60598-2-5:2015 - Luminaires - Part 2-5: Particular requirements - Floodlights
• Effective Date: 23-Apr-2024

prEN IEC 60598-2-5:2026 is a draft standard from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for floodlights in the Luminaires series. It specifies particular safety and construction requirements for floodlights used with electric light sources on supply voltages not exceeding 1 000 V, and it is intended for manufacturers, test laboratories, certification bodies, and anyone preparing product instructions or technical files.

What does prEN IEC 60598-2-5:2026 specify?

prEN IEC 60598-2-5:2026 specifies the particular requirements for floodlights and is used together with IEC 60598-1. Clause 1 limits the document to floodlights for use with electric light sources on supply voltages not exceeding 1 000 V, and the note in Clause 3 makes clear that “luminaire” in this part means floodlight(s).

The document is organized as a Part 2-5 to the IEC 60598 series. It adds or modifies Part 1 requirements through Clauses 4 to 17, and it includes one informative annex for retesting decisions.

Annex	What it covers
Annex AAA	Schedule of amended clauses with more serious or critical requirements that may require product retesting

What are the key requirements of prEN IEC 60598-2-5:2026?

prEN IEC 60598-2-5:2026 keeps the general framework of IEC 60598-1, then adds floodlight-specific requirements for installation, outdoor use, mechanical strength, glass covers, and thermal performance. For a manufacturer or test lab, the main task is to check the floodlight against the added clauses and to follow the clause order set by this part.

Application of Part 1 and test sequence

Clause 4 says that if a floodlight has already been assessed to the previous edition, full type testing is not needed again unless the amended clauses in Annex AAA are involved. Clause 4.102 also fixes the order in which the clauses are applied, which matters because test sequence can affect results.

For floodlights with an IP classification greater than IP20, Clause 4 requires the endurance and moisture-related tests to be run in a defined order. In practice, that means laboratories must not rearrange the test plan casually.

Marking and installation information

Clause 6.101 requires installation instructions to state the operating position if it is not universal, the mass and overall dimensions, the largest projected area exposed to wind force, whether the luminaire is suitable for indoor use, and the maximum mounting height above ground level.

This matters because the installer needs the correct mounting position, the right support, and the right wind-load assumptions. It also ties directly to the glass-cover and thermal requirements.

Construction, attachment, and wind resistance

Clause 7 requires outdoor luminaires to have moisture protection at least equivalent to IPX3. It also requires lamp supports, lamp position adjustment, light-controlling components, and attachment means to be suitable for normal use and to keep parts in the correct position.

For outdoor luminaires above ground level, the attachment must withstand wind speeds related to mounting height, and the static wind-force test is carried out with the luminaire mounted as instructed. Clause 7 also requires protection against parts becoming dislodged, and some higher-mounted parts need extra protection if a fixing fails.

Glass covers and impact protection

Clause 7.107 adds a mounting-height-based approach to glass covers. Below 5 m, no extra glass-cover requirement applies; at 5 m and above, the cover must either fracture into small pieces, have high impact shock resistance, or retain fragments by another protective method.

The document gives separate test methods for small-piece fracture and high-impact resistant glass. For high-impact glass, it uses impact testing with IEC 62262 and IEC/TR 62696, and the glass must withstand the specified impacts without breaking at the weakest point.

Thermal performance

Clause 14.101 changes how temperature results are interpreted for outdoor floodlights by allowing a temperature deduction for natural air movement. Clause 14.102 requires glass covers to remain within declared thermal limits, including the maximum temperature difference across the glass.

That means thermal checks are not just about the luminaire body. The glass itself must stay within its permitted range during use.

What terms does prEN IEC 60598-2-5:2026 define?

• Floodlight - A luminaire for lighting a scene or object so that its illuminance is much higher than the surroundings.
• Luminaire - In this part, the term is used to mean floodlight(s).
• Mounting height - The height above ground level used to determine marking, wind loading, and glass-cover requirements.
• IPX3 - The minimum moisture protection level required here for luminaires intended for outdoor use.
• IK code - The impact-protection classification used with IEC 62262 for high-impact resistant glass covers.
• Part 1 - IEC 60598-1, the general requirements and tests that this part is used with.

Who uses prEN IEC 60598-2-5:2026?

Manufacturers of floodlights use prEN IEC 60598-2-5:2026 to design products, choose materials, and prepare installation instructions. Test laboratories use it to plan type tests, glass breakage tests, wind-force checks, and thermal assessments.

Certification bodies and compliance teams use it to judge whether a floodlight can be assessed against the latest requirements. Specifiers, buyers, and maintenance teams use it to understand what information must be available for safe mounting and use, especially for outdoor installations.

What changed in prEN IEC 60598-2-5:2026 from the previous edition?

prEN IEC 60598-2-5:2026 is the fourth edition and cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2015. The document states these main changes:

• Clause structure and numbering were aligned with IEC 60598-1.
• Glass breakage tests were made more detailed.
• The wind-force test was reviewed and aligned with IEC 60598-2-3.
• The installation information for mounting height was modified.
• The requirements for high impact glass were modified.
• Subclause 7.107.3 is listed in Annex AAA as more onerous than the previous edition and may trigger retesting.

Which standards are used with prEN IEC 60598-2-5:2026?

Standard	Contribution
IEC 60598-1:2024	General requirements and tests used with this part
IEC 60068-2-75	Hammer test method for mechanical impact testing
IEC 62262:2002	IK code for impact protection of enclosures
IEC 62262:2002/AMD1:2021	Amendment used with the IK code reference
IEC/TR 62696	Guidance for applying the IK code in this context

What does the prEN IEC 60598-2-5:2026 document contain?

The document contains Clauses 1 to 17, covering scope, references, terms, general requirements, classification, marking, construction, wiring, earthing, shock protection, ingress protection, insulation, creepage distances, endurance, heat, fire, tracking, and terminals. It also contains Annex AAA, which identifies clauses with more serious or critical changes that may affect product retesting.

It includes Figure 1 for the static wind-force test and Figures 2 and 3 for the glass-particle counting method after fracture. The body text also describes test set-ups, inspection checks, and the conditions used for glass cover impact and thermal evaluations, so the document can support design review, type testing, and certification update work.

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2026
Svetilke - 2-5. del: Posebne zahteve - Žarometi in sojniki
Luminaires - Part 2-5: Particular requirements - Floodlights
Leuchten - Teil 2-5: Besondere Anforderungen - Scheinwerfer
Luminaires - Partie 2-5: Exigences particulières - Projecteurs
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN IEC 60598-2-5:2026
ICS:
29.140.40 Svetila Luminaires
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

34D/1821/CDV
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PROJECT NUMBER:
IEC 60598-2-5 ED4
DATE OF CIRCULATION: CLOSING DATE FOR VOTING:
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IEC SC 34D : LUMINAIRES
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1 CONTENTS
2 CONTENTS . 1
3 FOREWORD . 2
4 1 Scope . 4
5 2 Normative references . 4
6 3 Terms and definitions . 4
7 4 General requirements . 5
8 5 Classification of Iuminaires . 5
9 6 Marking . 5
10 7 Construction . 6
11 8 External and internal wiring . 12
12 9 Provision for earthing . 12
13 10 Protection against electric shock . 12
14 11 Resistance to dust, solid objects and moisture . 12
15 12 Insulation resistance and electric strength, touch current and protective conductor
16 current . 12
17 13 Creepage distances and clearances . 12
18 14 Endurance tests and thermal tests . 13
19 15 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking . 13
20 16 Screw terminals . 13
21 17 Screwless terminals and electrical connections . 13
22 Annex AAA (informative) Schedule of amended clauses containing more serious or
23 critical requirements which require products to be retested . 14
25 Figure 1 – Counting particles at the edge of the square . 9
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28 INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
29 ____________
31 LUMINAIRES –
33 Part 2-5: Particular requirements – Floodlights
37 FOREWORD
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77 IEC 60598-2-5 has been prepared by subcommittee 34D: Luminaires, of IEC technical
78 committee 34: Lighting. It is an International Standard.
79 This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition, published in 2015. This edition
80 constitutes a technical revision.
81 This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
82 edition:
83 a) the clause numbers and structure have been aligned with those of IEC 60598-1;
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84 b) more detailed glass breakage tests have been added;
85 c) wind force test has been reviewed and aligned with IEC 60598-2-3;
86 d) requirement for the information about the mounting height has been modified .
87 e) requirements for high impact glass has been modified. Subclause 7.107.3 is now listed in
88 Annex AAA being considered more onerous compared with the last edition.
90 The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
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100 This Part 2-5 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60598-1 and its
101 amendment(s). It was established on the basis of the tenth edition (2024) of that standard.
102 NOTE  When “Part 1” is mentioned in this document, it refers to IEC 60598 -1.
103 Where this document states "addition", "modification" or "replacement", the relevant text of
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105 Subclauses additional to those in Part 1 are numbered starting from 101; supplementary
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107 A list of all parts in the IEC 60598 series, published under the general title Luminaires can be
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114 • replaced by a revised edition, or
115 • amended.
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119 LUMINAIRES –
121 Part 2-5: Particular requirements – Floodlights
125 1 Scope
126 This part of IEC 60598 specifies requirements for floodlights for use with electric light sources
127 on supply voltages not exceeding 1 000 V.
128 NOTE Where the term “luminaire” is used within this document it means floodlight(s).
130 2 Normative references
131 This clause of Part 1 applies with the following additions:
132 IEC 60068-2-75, Environmental testing – Part 2-75: Tests – Test Eh: Hammer tests
133 IEC 60598-1: 2024, Luminaires – Part 1: General requirements and tests
134 IEC 62262:2002, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment
135 against external mechanical impacts (IK code)
136 IEC 62262:2002/AMD1:2021
137 IEC/TR 62696, Luminaires – Application of the IK code IEC62262
138 3 Terms and definitions
139 For the purposes of this document , the terms and definitions given in Part 1, applies with the
140 following additions:
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146 3.101
147 floodlight
148 luminaire for lighting of a scene or an object, in order to increase considerably its illuminance
149 relative to its surroundings.
150 Note 1 to entry: The difference in illumination between the subject and its surroundings may, alternatively, be
151 achieved by colour.
152 Note 2 to entry: A floodlight can be for either exterior or interior use or for both.
153 Note 3 to entry: This definition is derived from IEV definitions: IEC 60050-845:2020, 845-29-021, IEC 60050-
154 845:2020, 845-30-030 and IEC 60050-845:2020, 845-30-033.
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157 4 General requirements
158 This Clause of Part 1 applies with the following additions:
159 4.101 General
160 For assessment of luminaires already assessed in accordance with the previous edition of this
161 document, full type testing is not necessary, and the product and the previous test results are
162 reviewed only against any amended clauses listed in Annex AAA.
163 4.102 Sequence of clauses
164 The clauses according to this document shall be applied in the following order:
165 5 Classification of luminaires
166 6 Marking
167 7 Construction
168 13 Creepage distances and clearances
169 9 Provisions for earthing
170 16 Screw terminals
171 17 Screwless terminals and electrical connections
172 8 External and internal wiring
173 10 Protection against electric shock
174 14 Endurance tests and thermal tests
175 11 Resistance to dust, solid objects and moisture
176 12 Insulation resistance and electric strength, touch current and protective conductor
177 current
178 15 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking
179 For luminaires with
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