IEC 60335-2-54:2002/AMD2:2007
(Amendment)Amendment 2 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-54: Particular requirements for surface-cleaning appliances for household use employing liquids or steam
Amendment 2 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-54: Particular requirements for surface-cleaning appliances for household use employing liquids or steam
Amendement 2 - Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-54: Règles particulières pour les appareils de nettoyage des surfaces à usage domestique, utilisant des liquides ou de la vapeur
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 25-Jan-2007
- Technical Committee
- TC 61 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
- Current Stage
- DELPUB - Deleted Publication
- Start Date
- 26-Sep-2008
- Completion Date
- 26-Oct-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 05-Sep-2023
- Effective Date
- 05-Sep-2023
Overview
IEC 60335-2-54:2002/AMD2:2007 is an important amendment outlining particular safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances designed for surface cleaning using liquids or steam. Developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Technical Committee 61, this amendment enhances the original standard by specifying additional conditions, definitions, and test methods unique to appliances with steam generation or liquid application systems. It emphasizes safety for end-users, including vulnerable groups such as children and persons with limited physical, sensory, or mental capabilities.
This standard is a part of the broader IEC 60335 family, which governs the safety of household electrical appliances. It takes precedence over horizontal and generic standards, particularly focusing on risks associated with pressurized steam cleaning devices and liquid-based cleaning technologies.
Key Topics
Scope and Application
Defines the use of household surface-cleaning appliances employing liquids or steam with a focus on preventing risks to users lacking experience or supervision, including children playing with appliances.Pressurized Appliances Definition
Introduces the classification of "pressurized appliances," where steam is generated at pressures over 50 kPa with maintained pressure during operation. The appliance boiler can be integrated or connected via hoses.Safety Requirements and Construction
Includes modifications related to marking, instructions, heating conditions, and mechanical strength testing. Special attention is given to the mechanical integrity of appliances carried by operators, simulating real-life drop scenarios from heights.Mechanical Strength Testing
This amendment adds requirements to test appliances by dropping them from a height of 1 meter onto concrete to confirm mechanical safety under operational hazards.Marking and Instructions Updates
Revisions clarify marking symbols in accordance with IEC 60417-5597 and update references to safety graphical symbols compliant with ISO 3864-1 standards.Pressure and Temperature Control
Specific methodologies ensure that steam pressure does not exceed safe limits even when pressure-regulating devices are disabled during testing, improving reliability and user safety.Normative References
Updates to normative references exclude ISO 3864 and include ISO 3864-1 and ISO 13732-1 pertaining to safety signs and thermal ergonomics of hot surfaces.
Applications
IEC 60335-2-54:2002/AMD2:2007 applies primarily to:
- Household steam cleaners – Devices using steam for sanitizing and cleaning various surfaces safely.
- Surface-cleaning appliances using liquids – Including mops, sprays, and other electrically powered liquid cleaning systems.
- Pressurized steam cleaning devices – Ensuring safe operation of boilers embedded or connected via hoses.
- Safety compliance for vulnerable users – Appliances intended for family use must consider risks for children and users with limited capabilities.
- Manufacturers and Testing Laboratories – Provides guidance to ensure that products meet rigorous mechanical, pressure, and thermal safety standards before market introduction.
This amendment supports the development of safer home cleaning technologies that meet international safety benchmarks, minimizing hazards like burns, pressure failures, and mechanical breakage.
Related Standards
- IEC 60335-1 – General safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances, which serve as the foundational part applying where Part 2 standards do not provide additional requirements.
- IEC 60417-5597 – Standard for graphical symbols used for appliance markings and safety instructions.
- ISO 3864-1 – Design principles for safety colors and graphical safety signs in workplaces and public areas, referenced for standardizing warning labels and instructions.
- ISO 13732-1 – Ergonomics of the thermal environment focusing on evaluating human responses to contact with hot surfaces, critical for the thermal safety of steam and liquid-cleaning appliances.
By aligning with these standards, IEC 60335-2-54 ensures harmonized safety practices for surface-cleaning electrical appliances globally.
Keywords: IEC 60335-2-54 Amendment 2, household electrical appliances, steam cleaners, liquid surface-cleaning appliances, pressurized appliances, electrical safety standards, mechanical strength, safety markings, IEC technical standards, consumer product safety, IEC 60335 series, thermal safety, ISO 3864-1, ISO 13732-1
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Frequently Asked Questions
IEC 60335-2-54:2002/AMD2:2007 is a standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Its full title is "Amendment 2 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-54: Particular requirements for surface-cleaning appliances for household use employing liquids or steam". This standard covers: Amendment 2 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-54: Particular requirements for surface-cleaning appliances for household use employing liquids or steam
Amendment 2 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-54: Particular requirements for surface-cleaning appliances for household use employing liquids or steam
IEC 60335-2-54:2002/AMD2:2007 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.120 - Domestic safety; 97.180 - Miscellaneous domestic and commercial equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
IEC 60335-2-54:2002/AMD2:2007 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to IEC 60335-2-54:2002, IEC 60335-2-54:2008. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
NORME CEI
INTERNATIONALE
IEC
60335-2-54
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
AMENDEMENT 2
AMENDMENT 2
2007-01
Amendement 2
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues –
Sécurité –
Partie 2-54:
Règles particulières pour les appareils de
nettoyage des surfaces à usage domestique,
utilisant des liquides ou de la vapeur
Amendment 2
Household and similar electrical appliances –
Safety –
Part 2-54:
Particular requirements for surface-cleaning
appliances for household use employing
liquids or steam
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AVANT-PROPOS
Le présent amendement a été établi par le comité d'études 61 de la CEI: Sécurité des
appareils électrodomestiques et analogues.
Le texte de cet amendement est issu des documents suivants:
FDIS Rapport de vote
61/3195/FDIS 61/3235/RVD
Le rapport de vote indiqué dans le tableau ci-dessus donne toute information sur le vote ayant
abouti à l'approbation de cet amendement.
Le comité a décidé que le contenu de cet amendement et de la publication de base ne sera
pas modifié avant la date de maintenance indiquée sur le site web de la CEI sous
"http://webstore.iec.ch" dans les données relatives à la publication recherchée. A cette date,
la publication sera
• reconduite,
• supprimée,
• remplacée par une édition révisée, ou
• amendée.
__________
INTRODUCTION
Remplacer le cinquième alinéa par ce qui suit:
Lorsqu’une partie 2 ne comporte pas d’exigences complémentaires pour couvrir les risques
traités dans la Partie 1, la Partie 1 s’applique.
NOTE 1 Cela signifie que les comités d’études responsables pour les parties 2 ont déterminé qu’il n’était pas
nécessaire de spécifier des exigences particulières pour l’appareil en question en plus des exigences générales.
Cette norme est une norme de famille de produits traitant de la sécurité d’appareils et a
préséance sur les normes horizontales et génériques couvrant le même sujet.
NOTE 2 Les normes horizontales et génériques couvrant un risque ne sont pas applicables parce qu’elles ont été
prises en considération lorsque les exigences générales et particulières ont été étudiées pour la série de normes
CEI 60335. Par exemple, dans le cas des exigences de température de surface pour de nombreux appareils, des
normes génériques, comme l’ISO 13732-1 pour les surfaces chaudes, ne sont pas applicables en plus de la
Partie 1 ou des parties 2.
1 Domaine d’application
Remplacer les deux tirets du troisième alinéa par ce qui suit:
– des personnes (y compris des enfants) dont
• les capacités physiques, sensorielles ou mentales; ou
• le manque d’expérience et de connaissance
les empêchent d’utiliser l’appareil en toute sécurité sans surveillance ou instruction;
– de l’utilisation de l’appareil comme jouet par des enfants.
60335-2-54 Amend. 2 © IEC:2007 – 3 –
FOREWORD
This amendment has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61: Safety of household and
similar electrical appliances.
The text of this amendment is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
61/3195/FDIS 61/3235/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this amendment can be found in the report
on voting indicated in the above table.
The committee has decided that the contents of this amendment and the base publication will
remain unchanged until the maintenance result date indicated on the IEC web site under
"http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the
publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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INTRODUCTION
Replace the fifth paragraph by the following:
When a part 2 standard does not include additional requirements to cover hazards dealt with
in Part 1, Part 1 applies.
NOTE 1 This means that the technical committees responsible for the part 2 standards have determined that it is
not necessary to specify particular requirements for the appliance in question over and above the general
requirements.
This standard is a product family standard dealing with the safety of appliances and takes
precedence over horizontal and generic standards covering the same subject.
NOTE 2 Horizontal and generic standards covering a hazard are not applicable since they have been taken into
consideration when developing the general and particular requirements for the IEC 60335 series of standards. For
example, in the case of temperature requirements for surfaces on many appliances, generic standards, such as
ISO 13732-1 for hot surfaces, are not applicable in addition to Part 1 or part 2 standards.
1 Scope
Replace the two dashed items in the third paragraph by the following:
– persons (including children) whose
• physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or
• lack of experience and knowledge
prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the appliance.
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2 Références normatives
Supprimer la référence à l’ISO 3864.
3 Définitions
Ajouter la nouvelle définition suivante:
3.101
appareil sous pression
appareil dans lequel la vapeur est produite dans un bouilleur à une pression dépassant
50 kPa et dans lequel la pression ne chute pas à la pression atmosphérique lorsque la vapeur
n'est pas restituée
NOTE Le bouilleur peut être incorporé à l’appareil ou raccordé à l’appareil par un flexible.
5 Conditions générales d’essais
5.2 Addition:
Remplacer “21.104” par “21.105”.
7 Marquage et instructions
7.1 Modification:
Dans l’addition, faire les modifications suivantes:
– dans le deuxième alinéa, remplacer “5597 de la CEI 60417-1” par
“CEI 60417-5597 (2002-10)”;
– dans la Note 101, remplacer “ISO 3864” par “ISO 3864-1”.
7.6 Addition:
Remplacer “5597 de la CEI 60417-1” par “CEI 60417-5597 (2002-10)”.
7.12 Addition:
Faire les modifications suivantes:
– dans le deuxième alinéa, remp
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