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

• Abstract:

  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.

• Status: Not Published
• Publication Date: 10-Jul-2028
• ICS: 97.080 - Cleaning appliances
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 61 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
• Drafting Committee: CLC/TC 61/WG 10 - Commercial cleaning machines
• Current Stage: 4020 - Enquiry circulated - Enquiry
• Start Date: 04-Sep-2026
• Due Date: 23-Feb-2027
• Completion Date: 04-Sep-2026
• Directive: 2014/53/EU - Directive 2014/53/EU of The European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment and repealing Directive 1999/5/EC
• Directive:

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  2023/1230 - Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2023 on machinery and repealing Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Directive 73/361/EEC (Text with EEA relevance)
• Mandate: M/536 - [C(2015)536] Standardisation request as regards radio equipment in support of Directive 2014/53/EU
• Mandate: M/605 - COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION of 20.1.2025 on a standardisation request to the European Committee for Standardization and to the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization as regards machinery and related products in support of Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 of the European Parliament and of the Council
• Ref Project: oSIST prEN IEC 60335-2-69:2026/oprAA:2026 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-69: Particular requirements for wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush for commercial use

• Amends: prEN IEC 60335-2-69:2026 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-69: Particular requirements for wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush for commercial use
• Effective Date: 20-Jan-2026

Overview

prEN IEC 60335-2-69:2026/prAA:2026 addresses the safety requirements for electrically powered vacuum cleaners, including those with power brushes, that are designed for commercial usage. This standard applies to both wet and dry suction machines, backpack vacuum cleaners, dust extractors, and central vacuum systems, covering indoor and outdoor commercial environments. The aim of this European Standard is to ensure the safety of users, other people, domestic animals, and property by specifying protective measures against electrical, mechanical, noise, and vibration hazards associated with commercial vacuum cleaners.

This standard was developed by the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CLC/TC 61) and is intended to harmonize safety expectations for such appliances across various European countries.

Key Topics

• Scope of Application:
  The standard focuses on electrically operated commercial vacuum cleaners with or without attachments and covers those powered by mains (up to 250 V for single-phase and 480 V for other appliances) and battery-operated models.
• Commercial Use Only:
  Intended for machines used in locations such as hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, offices, retail stores, and other non-household purposes.
• Suction and Blowing Functions:
  Covers machines for wet suction, dry suction, combined wet and dry operation, and those equipped with blowing or inflating functions.
• Hazard Mitigation:
  Includes requirements addressing the safe handling of hazardous and combustible dust (excluding explosive dust atmospheres and radioactive substances).
• Noise and Vibration:
  Addresses measurement and information requirements for airborne noise emissions and vibration exposure, referencing ISO and EN standards for acoustic and vibration testing.
• Instructions and Markings:
  Details requirements for clear and accessible manufacturer instructions, including digital access to safety information and operational instructions.
• Centrally Sited Systems:
  Applies to the appliances themselves, but not to the installation procedures of central vacuum systems, which may be subject to separate requirements.

Applications

prEN IEC 60335-2-69:2026/prAA:2026 is intended for manufacturers, importers, and suppliers of commercial vacuum cleaning equipment. Key applications include:

• Cleaning Public Facilities:
  Ensuring safe operation in high-traffic commercial areas such as hotels, schools, hospitals, supermarkets, and business offices.
• Industrial and Manufacturing Environments:
  Providing safety standards for vacuuming equipment used in factories, workshops, and areas where hazardous dust (e.g., asbestos) may be present.
• Retail and Business Premises:
  Addressing specific safety and performance needs for cleaning equipment in commercial spaces.
• Centrally Sited Vacuum Cleaners:
  Pertinent for centralized systems used in commercial facilities, excluding the installation aspects.

By implementing this standard, organizations can enhance operator safety, meet regulatory requirements, and demonstrate compliance with best practices for electrical safety, noise control, and handling of hazardous substances.

Related Standards

Manufacturers and stakeholders should also be aware of related standards not covered by this document:

• IEC 60335-2-2:
  Safety of household vacuum cleaners and water-suction appliances.
• IEC 60335-2-67 / IEC 60335-2-68 / IEC 60335-2-72:
  Safety standards addressing floor treatment, spray extraction, and industrial floor machines.
• IEC 60335-2-100:
  For hand-held electrical garden blowers and vacuums.
• IEC 60601-1:
  Medical electrical equipment safety requirements.
• Relevant ISO/EN standards:
  ISO 3743-1, ISO 3744, ISO 4871 (acoustics and noise measurement), ISO 5349-1 and ISO 5349-3 (vibration exposure).

Note: This standard does not apply to household vacuum cleaners, medical appliances, tools, or devices designed for explosive atmospheres or corrosive environments.

Practical Value

Implementing prEN IEC 60335-2-69:2026/prAA:2026 ensures that commercial vacuum cleaners meet harmonized European safety expectations. Compliance reduces risk to staff and the general public, facilitates product access to the EU market, and supports legal conformity under the Machinery Directive and Low Voltage Directive. Clear marking and accessible digital instructions further improve the safe use, maintenance, and repair of these appliances.

Keywords: commercial vacuum cleaner safety standard, IEC 60335-2-69, wet and dry vacuum requirements, cleaning appliance regulations, hazardous dust handling, EN standards for vacuum cleaners, CLC, commercial cleaning equipment compliance

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2026
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-69. del: Posebne zahteve
za sesalnike za suho in mokro sesanje, vključno s krtačo, za komercialno uporabo
- Dopolnilo AA
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-69: Particular requirements
for wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush for commercial use
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-69:
Besondere Anforderungen für Staub- und Wassersauger einschließlich kraftbetriebener
Bürsten für den gewerblichen Gebrauch
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-69: Règles particulières
pour les aspirateurs fonctionnant en présence d'eau ou à sec à usage commercial
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN IEC 60335-2-69:2026/prAA:2026
ICS:
97.080 Aparati za čiščenje Cleaning appliances
oSIST prEN IEC 60335-2- en
69:2026/oprAA:2026
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD DRAFT
prEN IEC 60335-2-69:2026
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prAA
September 2026
ICS 97.080 -
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-69:
Particular requirements for wet and dry vacuum cleaners,
including power brush for commercial use
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und
Partie 2-69: Règles particulières pour les aspirateurs ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-69: Besondere Anforderungen für
fonctionnant en présence d'eau ou à sec à usage Staub- und Wassersauger einschließlich kraftbetriebener
commercial Bürsten für den gewerblichen Gebrauch
This draft amendment prAA, if approved, will modify the European Standard prEN IEC 60335-2-69:2026; it is submitted to CENELEC
members for enquiry.
Deadline for CENELEC: 2026-11-27.

It has been drawn up by CLC/TC 61.

If this draft becomes an amendment, CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the status of a national standard without any alteration.

This draft amendment 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
the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.

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Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
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
provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

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Project: 83282 Ref. No. prEN IEC 60335-2-69:2026/prAA:2026 E

5 Contents Page
7 European foreword . 3
8 1 Modification to the Introduction . 4
9 2 Modification to Clause 1, “Scope” . 4
10 3 Modification to Clause 2, “Normative references” . 4
11 4 Modification to Clause 7, “Marking and instructions” . 5
12 5 Modification to the Annexes . 6
13 6 Modification to Bibliography . 9
15 European foreword
16 This document (prEN IEC 60335-2-69:2026/prAA:2026) consists of the text prepared by CLC/TC 61 "Safety
17 of household and similar electrical appliances".
18 This document is currently submitted to the Enquiry.
19 The following dates are proposed:
• latest date by which the existence of this document has to be (doa) dav + 6 months
announced at national level
• latest date by which this document has to be implemented at (dop) dav + 12 months
national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with this (dow) dav + 36 months
document have to be withdrawn (to be confirmed or
modified when voting)
20 This document is read in conjunction with prEN IEC 60335-2-69:2026.
21 prEN IEC 60335-2-69:2026/prAA:2026 includes the following significant technical modifications:
22 — introduce additional requirements for instructions;
23 — introduce requirements for shock and vibration measurement.
24 The numbering system for European clauses, subclauses, notes, tables, figures and annexes that are
25 additional to those in the IEC standard are prefixed with the letter “Z”.
Secretary’s note: The text contained in the Secretary’s notes will be removed from the standard before
publication, as it is provided solely to inform stakeholders about the reasons for introducing the
European common modifications.
26 1 Modification to the Introduction
27 Delete the words “manufacturer's”.
28 2 Modification to Clause 1, “Scope”
29 Add the following paragraph before the last one.
30 “With European Amendment A11 the EN 60335-2-69:2012 is superseded.
31 This European Amendment A11, supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses of the standards below:
32 – EN IEC 60335-1:2023 (Part 1)
33 – EN IEC 60335-2-69:2026 (Part 2)
34 This document deals with the reasonably foreseeable hazards of intended use presented by appliances that
35 are encountered by all persons and domestic animals when this is not in contradiction with the intended or
36 reasonably foreseeable use of the appliance.
37 For the purpose of this document, the measurement of the leakage current is compared with the touch current
38 as defined in IEC 60990, which specifies the methods for evaluating the current that may flow through the
39 human body when an accessible part is touched.
40 For the purpose of this document, the term “appliance” includes the term “machine” where applicable.
41 This document deal with specific requirements on noise emitted from these appliances because the
42 generated noise is LpA > 70 dB(A) and it is considered to be a relevant hazard.
43 This document contains requirements for appliances with radio function, remote communication, and
44 remote operation.
45 For the scope of this document, the term “radio appliance” is used with the same meaning of “radio
46 equipment”.
47 For the scope of this document, the term “appliance” is used with the same meaning of “equipment”.
48 When in the clauses of this document are mentioned the “IEC” or “ISO” standards, see the related version of
49 EN standards in normative annex ZA.”
50 Add the following dashed item in the paragraph starting with “This standard does not apply to:“
51 “—   toys, including those shaped like an appliance.”
52 3 Modification to Clause 2, “Normative references”
53 Addition:
54 EN IEC 60335-1:2023, Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 1: General requirements
55 ISO 3743-1, Acoustics — Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources
56 using sound pressure — Engineering methods for small movable sources in reverberant fields — Part 1:
57 Comparison method for a hard-walled test room
58 ISO 3744:2025, Acoustics - Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources
59 using sound pressure - Engineering methods for an essentially free field over a reflecting plane
60 ISO 4871:1996, Acoustics - Declaration and verification of noise emission values of machinery and
61 equipment
As impacted by EN IEC 60335-1:2023/A11:2023 and EN IEC 60335-1:2023/prAB:2025.
As impacted by EN IEC 60335-1:2023/A11:2023 and EN IEC 60335-1:2023/prAB:2025.
62 ISO 5349-1, Mechanical vibration — Measurement and evaluation of human exposure to hand-transmitted
63 vibration — Part 1: General requirements
64 ISO 5349-3:2025, Mechanical vibration - Measurement and evaluation of human exposure to hand-
65 transmitted vibration - Part 3: Isolated and repeated shocks using the frequency range of ISO 5349-1
66 ISO 9614-2:1996, Acoustics - Determination of sound power levels of noise sources using sound intensity -
67 Part 2: Measurement by scanning
68 ISO 11201, Acoustics - Noise emitted by machinery and equipment - Determination of emission sound
69 pressure levels at a work station and at other specified positions in an essentially free field over a reflecting
70 plane with negligible environmental corrections
71 ISO 11203:1995, Acoustics — Noise em
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