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

• Abstract:

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• 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 60335-2-79:2026/oprAA:2026 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-79: Particular requirements for high pressure cleaners and steam cleaners

• Amends: prEN IEC 60335-2-79:2026 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-79: Particular requirements for high pressure cleaners and steam cleaners
• Effective Date: 20-Jan-2026

Overview

prEN IEC 60335-2-79:2026/prAA:2026, developed by CLC (CENELEC), sets out particular safety requirements for high pressure cleaners and steam cleaners intended for household and similar use. As an amendment to the European standard on electrical appliance safety, this draft incorporates updated requirements for instructions, noise and vibration emissions, and digital access to safety documentation. The goal is to mitigate risks associated with the operation of high pressure and steam cleaning appliances by setting clear and harmonized expectations for design, marking, and user information.

Key Topics

Safety and Hazard Mitigation

• Foreseeable hazards: The standard addresses the most likely risks faced by users and domestic animals during normal operation and misuse of high pressure cleaners and steam cleaners.
• Marking and instructions: Enhanced requirements ensure clear, accessible safety and operational instructions, including digital formats and contact information for manufacturers.
• Noise and vibration: Appliances emitting noise above 70 dB(A) are now subject to specific requirements regarding noise and vibration measurement, declaration, and documentary information.
• Children and vulnerable users: Explicit statements require that such machines not be used by children and that children and domestic animals be supervised around them.

Technical Modifications

• Mandatory digital access: Appliances must be clearly marked with digital contact points or websites where users can find instructions; critical safety information must remain available in printed form for non-commercial models.
• Radio equipment and connectivity: Requirements now expressly apply to models featuring remote communication or radio functions.
• Normative references: Incorporates up-to-date ISO and IEC standards related to acoustics, vibration measurement, and electrical appliance safety.

Applications

Effective Appliance Design and Use

Manufacturers, suppliers, and designers of high pressure and steam cleaners benefit from prEN IEC 60335-2-79:2026/prAA:2026 by following:

• Risk reduction: Adhering to updated safety provisions reduces liability and the risk of injury associated with high pressure or steam cleaning appliances.
• User confidence and compliance: Clear labelling, robust instructions, and access to up-to-date safety information build consumer confidence and aid compliance with EU directives, such as the Low Voltage Directive and Radio Equipment Directive.
• Market access: Meeting harmonized safety requirements is essential for selling electrical cleaning appliances across the European Union and EFTA countries.

End User and Professional Considerations

• Domestic use: Homeowners gain assurances that appliances meet stringent safety requirements, minimizing the risk of shock, hearing damage, or vibration-related harm.
• Facility and commercial cleaning: While primarily for household use, the standard aids professional users in environments where similar appliances may be in service.
• Digitalization: The move to digital and electronic instructions enhances accessibility and aligns with evolving consumer usage patterns.

Related Standards

• EN IEC 60335-1:2023 (General Requirements): The base standard for the safety of household and similar electrical appliances.
• ISO 3743-1, ISO 3744, ISO 4871: Acoustics standards for measuring and declaring noise emissions.
• ISO 5349-1, ISO 5349-3: Mechanical vibration standards for assessing human exposure to hand-transmitted vibration, including repeated shock evaluation.
• IEC 60364-1: Low-voltage electrical installation fundamentals.
• EN IEC 60335-2-79:2026: The core standard being amended by this document, covering particular requirements for high pressure and steam cleaners.

By following prEN IEC 60335-2-79:2026/prAA:2026, manufacturers and users can ensure that high pressure cleaners and steam cleaners meet modern safety, hygiene, and usability expectations, facilitating safer and more effective appliance use in both homes and similar environments.

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2026
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-79. del: Posebne zahteve
za visokotlačne in parne čistilnike - Dopolnilo AA
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-79: Particular requirements
for high pressure cleaners and steam cleaners
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-79:
Besondere Anforderungen für Hochdruckreiniger und Dampfreiniger
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-79: Exigences
particulières pour les appareils de nettoyage à haute pression et les appareils de
nettoyage à vapeur
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN IEC 60335-2-79:2026/prAA:2026
ICS:
97.080 Aparati za čiščenje Cleaning appliances
oSIST prEN IEC 60335-2- en
79:2026/oprAA:2026
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD DRAFT
prEN IEC 60335-2-79:2026
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prAA
September 2026
ICS 97.080 -
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-79:
Particular requirements for high pressure cleaners and steam
cleaners
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und
Partie 2-79: Exigences particulières pour les appareils de ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-79: Besondere Anforderungen für
nettoyage à haute pression et les appareils de nettoyage à Hochdruckreiniger und Dampfreiniger
vapeur
This draft amendment prAA, if approved, will modify the European Standard prEN IEC 60335-2-79:2026; 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.

CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
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.

European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2026 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Project: 83280 Ref. No. prEN IEC 60335-2-79:2026/prAA:2026 E

Contents Page
1 European foreword . 3
2 1 Modification to the Introduction . 4
3 2 Modification to Clause 1, “Scope” . 4
4 3 Modification to Clause 2, “Normative references” . 4
5 4 Modification to the Clause 7, “Marking and instructions” . 5
6 5 Modification to the annexes . 5
7 6 Modification to Bibliography . 10
8 European foreword
9 This document (prEN IEC 60335-2-79:2026/prAA:2026) has been prepared by CLC/TC 61 "Safety of household
10 and similar electrical appliances".
11 This document is currently submitted to the Enquiry.
12 The following dates are proposed:
• latest date by which the existence of this (doa) dav + 6 months
document has to be announced at national
level
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) dav + 12 months
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) dav + 36 months
conflicting with this document have to be (to be confirmed or
withdrawn modified when voting)
13 This document will modify prEN IEC 60335-2-79:2026 and all its amendments and corrigenda (if any).
14 prEN IEC 60335-2-79:2026/prAA:2026 includes the following significant technical modifications:
15 — introduce additional requirements for instructions;
16 — introduce requirements for shock and vibration measurement.
17 This document is read in conjunction with prEN IEC 60335-2-79:2026.
18 The numbering system for European clauses, subclauses, notes, tables, figures and annexes that are additional
19 to those in the IEC standard are prefixed with the letter “Z”.
20 Secretary’s note: The text contained in the Secretary’s notes will be removed from the standard before
21 publication, as it is provided solely to inform stakeholders about the reasons for introducing the European
22 common modifications.
23 1 Modification to the Introduction
24 Delete the words “manufacturer's”.
25 2 Modification to Clause 1, “Scope”
26 Add the following paragraphs before the last paragraph:
27 “With European Amendment A11, EN 60335-2-79:2012 is superseded.
28 This European Amendment A11 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses of the standards below:
29 — EN IEC 60335-1:2023 (Part 1)
30 — EN IEC 60335-2-79:2026 (Part 2)
31 This document deals with the reasonably foreseeable hazards of intended use presented by appliances that
32 are encountered by all persons and domestic animals when this is not in contradiction with the intended or
33 reasonably foreseeable use of the appliance.
34 For the purpose of this document, the measurement of the leakage current is compared with the touch current
35 as defined in IEC 60990, which specifies the methods for evaluating the current that may flow through the
36 human body when an accessible part is touched.
37 For the purpose of this document, the term “appliance” includes the term “machine” where applicable.
38 This document deals with specific requirements on noise emitted from these appliances because the generated
39 noise is LpA > 70 dB(A) and it is considered to be a relevant hazard.
40 This document contains requirements for appliances with radio function, remote communication, and remote
41 operation.
42 For the scope of this document, the term “radio appliance” is used with the same meaning of “radio equipment”.
43 For the scope of this document, the term “appliance” is used with the same meaning of “equipment”.
44 Add the following list item in the paragraph starting with “This standard does not apply to:“
45 “—  toys, including those shaped like an appliance.”
46 3 Modification to Clause 2, “Normative references”
47 Addition:
48 EN IEC 60335-1:2023, Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 1: General requirements
49 ISO 3743-1, Acoustics — Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources using
50 sound pressure — Engineering methods for small movable sources in reverberant fields — Part 1: Comparison
51 method for a hard-walled test room
52 ISO 3744, Acoustics - Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources using
53 sound pressure - Engineering methods for an essentially free field over a reflecting plane
54 ISO 4871, Acoustics - Declaration and verification of noise emission values of machinery and equipment

As impacted by EN IEC 60335-1:2023/A11:2023 and EN IEC 60335-1:2023/Fp
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