FprEN IEC 60335-2-10:2026
(Main)Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-10: Particular requirements for floor treatment machines and wet scrubbing machines
- Abstract
This European Standard deals with the safety of electric floor treatment and wet scrubbing machines intended for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V, including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances.
- Status
- Not Published
- Publication Date
- 24-Jan-2027
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 61 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
- Drafting Committee
- CLC/TC 61/WG 01 - Relation with standardization and legislation
- Current Stage
- 5020 - Vote circulated - Formal Approval
- Start Date
- 28-Aug-2026
- Due Date
- 12-Jan-2026
- Completion Date
- 28-Aug-2026
FprEN IEC 60335-2-10:2026 is a CENELEC draft European Standard for the safety of household and similar electric floor treatment machines and wet scrubbing machines. It applies to appliances with rated voltage not more than 250 V, including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances. The document adds particular safety requirements to the general rules in IEC 60335-1, so manufacturers, test laboratories and compliance teams can check construction, instructions, temperature, moisture and mechanical safety.
What does FprEN IEC 60335-2-10:2026 specify?
FprEN IEC 60335-2-10:2026 specifies safety requirements for electric floor treatment machines and wet scrubbing machines intended for household and similar purposes. It is written as a Part 2 document, so it supplements and modifies the corresponding clauses of Part 1 rather than standing alone.
The scope includes familiar household-style machines such as floor buffers, floor polishers, floor waxers, floor scrubbers, rug shampooers and upholstery shampooers. It also covers appliances used by laymen in places such as shops, hotels, offices, schools, hospitals, light industry and farms when they can present a danger to the public.
The standard excludes several other appliance groups, including vacuum cleaners and water suction cleaning appliances, industrial appliances, appliances for corrosive or explosive atmospheres, floor sanding machines, and floor treatment machines for commercial use. It also states that use by children or by people who cannot use the appliance safely without supervision or instruction is not generally taken into account.
The document follows the IEC 60335 Part 2 structure, with clauses from Scope through Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards, plus Annex C and a bibliography. Annex C is normative and covers the ageing test on motors.
| Annex | What it covers |
|---|---|
| C | Ageing test on motors |
What are the key requirements of FprEN IEC 60335-2-10:2026?
FprEN IEC 60335-2-10:2026 focuses on how these machines are tested, marked and built so that common risks from moving parts, heat, moisture and electrical faults are controlled. The most practical points are the test conditions for normal use and the extra instructions and construction measures for brush-type and wet-cleaning machines.
Scope, test basis and use conditions
Clause 1 sets the appliance types and rated voltage range, and it makes clear which related products are outside scope. Clause 3 adds the operating conditions used for testing different machine types, which matters because the laboratory setup depends on whether the product is a floor treatment machine, floor scrubber, rug shampooer or upholstery shampooer.
For example, the machines are run on specified surfaces and at specified movement rates, and liquid dispensing systems are operated in the relevant test configurations. In practice, this means the test lab does not choose a generic setup - it uses the surface and motion conditions that match the product’s real use.
Marking and instructions
Clause 7.12 requires instructions for appliances with rotating brushes to warn that the supply cord can be hazardous if the machine runs over it. For appliances with a liquid dispensing system, the instructions have to specify the amount and type of liquid to be used.
The instructions must also tell the user to remove the plug from the socket-outlet before cleaning or maintenance. In practice, this is the user-information part of the safety case, so the manual has to support safe use and service.
Heating and accessible surfaces
Clause 11 adds requirements for temperature rise, including limits for specified external accessible surfaces. It also introduces a probe in Figure 101 for measuring surface temperatures where access and geometry allow it.
The test is continuous, and the surface limits depend on the surface material and whether the appliance is portable or hand-held. For designers, this means enclosure materials, handles, and outer surfaces have to stay within the applicable temperature-rise limits during normal operation.
Moisture resistance and abnormal operation
Clause 15.2 adds a moisture-resistance test that uses spillage solution and specific positions for liquid containers and hand-held parts. Wet scrubbing machines are also operated under defined conditions that reflect wet use.
Clause 19 adds abnormal-operation tests, including operation without brushes in contact with a surface. In practice, these clauses check what happens if the appliance is tipped, spilled on, or driven in an abnormal condition that can reasonably occur in use.
Stability, brushes and starting prevention
Clause 20 adjusts the stability and mechanical-hazard requirements. Hand-held appliances that are also supported by the cleaning surface are exempt from the stability test, and the moving-parts requirement does not apply to brushes and similar devices in the way it does for other moving parts.
Clause 22.101 requires appliances with single-disc brushes and rated power input exceeding 300 W to have a means of preventing starting in addition to the motor switch. That means the product needs an extra safeguard against accidental start-up, not just an ordinary switch.
Clause 22.101 also includes a durability check for that starting-prevention means. In practice, the safeguard has to keep working after repeated use.
Insulation and fire-related construction
Clause 29.2 sets the microenvironment as pollution degree 3 unless the insulation is enclosed or protected from pollution during normal use. This matters for clearances, creepage distances and insulation design because contamination can change electrical safety performance.
Clause 30.2 directs the fire-resistance evaluation to the relevant subclause for these appliances. Clause 31 and Clause 32 then keep the usual checks for rusting and radiation, toxicity and similar hazards.
What terms does FprEN IEC 60335-2-10:2026 define?
FprEN IEC 60335-2-10:2026 uses several product and test terms in a technical sense.
- Floor treatment machines - Electric machines such as floor buffers, floor polishers and floor waxers used to treat floors in household and similar settings.
- Wet scrubbing machines - Electric machines such as floor scrubbers, rug shampooers and upholstery shampooers used with liquid or wet cleaning action.
- Direct current (DC) - A supply type explicitly included in the scope, alongside battery-operated appliances.
- Liquid dispensing system - The liquid feed arrangement on a machine, which the instructions must identify by amount and type of liquid.
- Biased-off switch - A switch arrangement that returns to off and can be paired with an interlock or other device to prevent unintended starting.
- Pollution degree 3 - The insulation environment used by the document unless the insulation is enclosed or protected from pollution during normal use.
- Spillage solution - The liquid used in the moisture-resistance test where containers are filled and the appliance is positioned for worst-case exposure.
Who uses FprEN IEC 60335-2-10:2026?
FprEN IEC 60335-2-10:2026 is used by appliance manufacturers, design engineers, test laboratories, certification bodies and quality managers working on floor treatment and wet scrubbing machines. It is also useful to buyers and compliance teams who need to specify safety expectations for household and similar cleaning equipment.
The document is relevant to products sold for home use and to similar-use appliances placed in shops, hotels, offices, schools, hospitals, light industry and farms. It is written for qualified and experienced persons who apply the safety requirements through design review, testing and technical documentation.
What changed in FprEN IEC 60335-2-10:2026 from the previous edition?
The underlying IEC text is the sixth edition of IEC 60335-2-10, which cancels and replaces the fifth edition published in 2002 and Amendment 1:2008. The draft European Standard will supersede EN 60335-2-10:2003 and EN 60335-2-10:2003/A1:2008.
The significant technical changes stated in the document are:
- alignment of the text with IEC 60335-1:2020;
- conversion of some notes into normative text;
- new limits on temperature rise of external accessible surfaces;
- relocation of the cord reel modification to match Part 1;
- a revised moisture-resistance test;
- clarification of the stability test.
Which standards are used with FprEN IEC 60335-2-10:2026?
FprEN IEC 60335-2-10:2026 is built on IEC 60335-1, which provides the general safety requirements that Part 2-10 supplements and modifies. The document also says it is read in conjunction with prEN IEC 60335-2-10:2024/prAA:2024, which carries the European adaptation and the EU-law linkage in Annexes ZZA and ZZC.
IEC 60584-1 is added as a normative reference and is used for thermocouple EMF specifications and tolerances, which supports the temperature-measurement probe in Figure 101. Related IEC 60335 parts named in the document are IEC 60335-2-2 for vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances, IEC 60335-2-67 for commercial floor treatment machines, and IEC 60335-2-72 for commercial floor treatment machines with or without traction drive.
What does the FprEN IEC 60335-2-10:2026 document contain?
The document contains the Part 1-based clause structure plus the Part 2 additions and modifications for floor treatment and wet scrubbing machines. It includes the special test conditions for normal operation, moisture resistance and abnormal operation, so labs can reproduce the intended use case.
It also contains Table 101 for surface temperature-rise limits and Figure 101 for the surface-temperature probe. These are used in design verification and safety testing to check accessible surfaces under operating conditions.
Annex C gives the ageing test on motors for this appliance family. The bibliography names related IEC 60335 parts that help place the scope of this document alongside other household and commercial cleaning appliance standards.
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- 03-Feb-2026
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- 03-Mar-2026
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- 03-Feb-2026
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- 12-Mar-2024
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- 12-Mar-2024
- Effective Date
- 12-Mar-2024
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Frequently Asked Questions
FprEN IEC 60335-2-10:2026 is a draft published by CLC. Its full title is "Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-10: Particular requirements for floor treatment machines and wet scrubbing machines". This standard covers: This European Standard deals with the safety of electric floor treatment and wet scrubbing machines intended for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V, including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances.
This European Standard deals with the safety of electric floor treatment and wet scrubbing machines intended for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V, including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances.
FprEN IEC 60335-2-10:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.120 - Domestic safety; 97.080 - Cleaning appliances. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
FprEN IEC 60335-2-10:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 60584-1:2013, CLC IEC/TS 63457-1:2026, EN IEC/ASTM 62885-6:2025, FprEN IEC 60335-2-10:2026/FprAA:2026, EN 60335-2-10:2003, EN 60335-2-10:2003/A1:2008. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
FprEN IEC 60335-2-10:2026 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/35/EU, 2014/53/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/511, M/536. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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01-julij-2024
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-10. del: Posebne zahteve
za stroje za čiščenje tal in za stroje za mokro ščetkanje
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-10: Particular requirements
for floor treatment machines and wet scrubbing machines
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-10:
Besondere Anforderungen für Bodenbehandlungs- und Nassschrubbmaschinen
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-10: Exigences
particulières pour les appareils de traitement des sols et les machines à brosser les sols
mouillés
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN IEC 60335-2-10:2024
ICS:
13.120 Varnost na domu Domestic safety
97.080 Aparati za čiščenje Cleaning appliances
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD DRAFT
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NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
June 2024
ICS 13.120; 97.080 Will supersede EN 60335-2-10:2003; EN 60335-2-
10:2003/A1:2008
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-10:
Particular requirements for floor treatment machines and wet
scrubbing machines
(IEC 60335-2-10:2021)
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und
Partie 2-10: Exigences particulières pour les appareils de ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-10: Besondere Anforderungen für
traitement des sols et les machines à brosser les sols Bodenbehandlungs- und Nassschrubbmaschinen
mouillés (IEC 60335-2-10:2021)
(IEC 60335-2-10:2021)
This draft European Standard is submitted to CENELEC members for enquiry.
Deadline for CENELEC: 2024-08-30.
The text of this draft consists of the text of IEC 60335-2-10:2021 (61/6382/FDIS).
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
This draft European Standard was established by CENELEC in three official versions (English, French, German).
A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to
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Türkiye and the United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
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prEN IEC 60335-2-10:2024 (E)
1 European foreword
2 This document (prEN IEC 60335-2-10:2024) consists of the text of IEC 60335-2-10:2021 prepared by
3 IEC/TC 61 "Safety of household and similar electrical appliances".
4 This document is currently submitted to the Enquiry.
5 The following dates are proposed:
• latest date by which the existence of this (doa) dor + 6 months
document has to be announced at national
level
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) dor + 12 months
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) dor + 36 months
conflicting with this document have to be (to be confirmed or
withdrawn modified when voting)
6 This document is read in conjunction with prEN IEC 60335-2-10:2024/prAA:2024.
7 This document will supersede EN 60335-2-10:2003 and all of its amendments and corrigenda (if any).
8 This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CENELEC by the European
9 Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA State subsequently approves these requests for its
10 Member States.
11 For relationship with EU legislation, see informative Annexes ZZA and ZZC, which are an integral part of
12 prEN IEC 60335-2-10:2024/prAA:2024.
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IEC 60335-2-10 ®
Edition 6.0 2021-12
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –
Part 2-10: Particular requirements for floor treatment machines and wet
scrubbing machines
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –
Partie 2-10: Exigences particulières pour les appareils de traitement des sols et
les machines à brosser les sols mouillés
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 13.120; 97.080 ISBN 978-2-8322-4055-7
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 9
3 Terms and definitions . 9
4 General requirement . 9
5 General conditions for the tests . 9
6 Classification . 10
7 Marking and instructions . 10
8 Protection against access to live parts . 10
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 10
10 Power input and current . 10
11 Heating . 10
12 Charging of metal-ion batteries . 11
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 11
14 Transient overvoltages . 11
15 Moisture resistance . 12
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 12
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 12
18 Endurance . 12
19 Abnormal operation . 12
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 12
21 Mechanical strength . 13
22 Construction . 13
23 Internal wiring . 13
24 Components . 13
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 13
26 Terminals for external conductors . 13
27 Provision for earthing . 14
28 Screws and connections . 14
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 14
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 14
31 Resistance to rusting . 14
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 14
Annexes . 16
Annex C (normative) Ageing test on motors . 16
Bibliography . 17
Figure 101 – Probe for measuring surface temperatures . 15
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Table 101 – Maximum temperature rises for specified external surfaces under normal
operating conditions. 11
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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-10: Particular requirements for floor treatment machines
and wet scrubbing machines
FOREWORD
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IEC 60335-2-10 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61: Safety of household and
similar electrical appliances. It is an International Standard.
This sixth edition cancels and replaces the fifth edition published in 2002 and
Amendment 1:2008. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) the text has been aligned with IEC 60335-1:2020;
b) some notes have been converted to normative text (Clause 1, 19.10, 20.1, 20.2, 22.101);
c) introductions of limits on the temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Clause 11);
d) relocation of cord reel modification from 11.7 to 11.2 to align with Part 1;
e) modification of the resistance to moisture test (15.2);
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f) clarification of the stability test (20.1).
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
61/6382/FDIS 61/6432/RVD
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
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The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and developed in
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A list of all parts in the IEC 60335 series, published under the general title Household and
similar electrical appliances – Safety, can be found on the IEC website.
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its
amendments unless that edition precludes it; in that case, the latest edition that does not
preclude it is used. It was established on the basis of the sixth edition (2020) of that standard.
NOTE 1 When “Part 1” is mentioned in this standard, it refers to IEC 60335-1.
This Part 2 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 60335-1, so as to convert
that publication into the IEC standard: Particular requirements for floor treatment machines and
wet scrubbing machines.
When a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this Part 2, that subclause applies as
far as is reasonable. When this standard states “addition”, “modification” or “replacement”, the
relevant text in Part 1 is to be adapted accordingly.
NOTE 2 The following numbering system is used:
– subclauses, tables and figures that are numbered starting from 101 are additional to those in Part 1;
– unless notes are in a new subclause or involve notes in Part 1, they are numbered starting from 101, including
those in a replaced clause or subclause;
– additional annexes are lettered AA, BB, etc.
NOTE 3 The following print types are used:
− requirements: in roman type;
− test specifications: in italic type;
− notes: in small roman type.
Words in bold in the text are defined in Clause 3. When a definition concerns an adjective, the adjective and the
associated noun are also in bold.
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