prEN IEC 60335-2-82:2025/prAA:2025

Overview

The prEN IEC 60335-2-82:2025/prAA:2025 standard, developed by the CLC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization), focuses on the safety of household and similar electrical appliances with particular emphasis on electric commercial amusement machines and personal service machines. This standard applies to appliances with rated voltages up to 250 V for single-phase devices, and 480 V for other types, including those powered by direct current (DC) or batteries.

This draft amendment aims to update and modify the existing prEN IEC 60335-2-82:2025 standard to address current safety concerns, especially regarding the interaction of these appliances with children, people with disabilities, and domestic animals. It ensures that safety protocols and instructions align with practical use scenarios around homes and commercial locations.

Key Topics

• Scope & Application
  The standard covers reasonably foreseeable hazards related to electric amusement and personal service machines used in domestic and similar settings. It extends safety measures to include all persons, maintenance workers, and domestic animals that may encounter these appliances.

• Safety Modifications for Vulnerable Users
  Introduces specific instructions for safe usage by children and people with disabilities, emphasizing supervision and guidance. It clarifies that people with reduced sensory, physical, or mental capabilities may operate these machines provided they receive adequate instruction.

• Marking and Instructions Update
  Mandates clear labeling and user instructions, including warnings to keep appliances out of reach of domestic animals and to inspect appliance cavities for animals before use. It also stresses that maintenance and cleaning tasks should not be performed by children.

• Voltage Ratings and Appliance Types
  Applies to single-phase appliances with rated voltages not exceeding 250 V and other appliances up to 480 V, covering AC, DC, and battery-powered equipment used commercially or domestically for amusement or personal services.

• Annex and Reference Modifications
  Updates normative references including safety requirements for audio/video equipment, environmental testing under salt mist conditions, and other relevant international standards to maintain harmonized safety levels.

Applications

• Commercial Amusement Machines
  Includes safety standards for arcade machines, gaming devices, coin-operated entertainment devices, and other similar electric amusement equipment used in public or semi-public environments.

• Personal Service Machines
  Covers appliances designed to provide services to individuals in settings such as salons, gyms, and home care facilities, where safe interaction is crucial.

• Domestic Usage and Maintenance
  Addresses household scenarios where these machines might be used, ensuring that adequate warnings and instructions mitigate risks to vulnerable groups and animals around the home.

• Compliance for Manufacturers and Installers
  Supports manufacturers, importers, and installers in meeting EU safety directives and harmonized standards, facilitating safer product design, labeling, and user guidance.

Related Standards

• EN IEC 60335-1:2023+A11/12
  General safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances, serving as the foundational part of the IEC 60335 series.

• IEC 60065 (Audio/Video Equipment Safety)
  Provides safety requirements for audio, video, and similar electronic equipment referenced in normative annexes.

• IEC 60068-2-52 (Environmental Testing)
  Specifies salt mist testing to assess appliance durability under corrosive conditions.

• IEC 62368-1 (Audio/Video & ICT Equipment Safety)
  Outlines safety principles for audio-video, information, and communication technology devices.

• IEC 60335-2-75 (Particular Requirements for Electrical Heating Appliances)
  Mentioned in the bibliography, providing additional safety requirements related to heating devices.

Practical Value

Implementing prEN IEC 60335-2-82:2025/prAA:2025 helps manufacturers and operators ensure the highest levels of safety for electric amusement and personal service machines. This standard provides clear guidance on:

• Enhancing safety for users with disabilities and children by incorporating proper instructions and safety measures.
• Mitigating risks associated with domestic animals, a practical concern often overlooked in home appliance safety.
• Aligning with European directives including electrical safety and environmental resilience.
• Enabling compliance with legal safety obligations, reducing liability and promoting consumer confidence.

By adhering to this standard, stakeholders contribute to safer electric appliance environments in homes, commercial settings, and public spaces, supporting inclusive and responsible appliance use.

Keywords: prEN IEC 60335-2-82:2025/prAA:2025, household electrical appliance safety, amusement machine safety, personal service machines, electrical safety standards, CLC standards, EU appliance safety, appliance voltage ratings, safety for people with disabilities, domestic animal safety, electrical appliance marking, IEC 60335 series.