The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Fifth Edition. 2002-
05. This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 1993 and its amendments 1 (1998) and 2 (1999). It constitutes a technical revision. 28p. This International Standard deals with the safety of electric vacuum cleaners and watersuction cleaning appliances for household and similar purposes, including vacuum cleaners for animal grooming, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. It also applies to centrally-sited vacuum cleaners.