scope:

This document defines terms and commercial specifications for sweepers that are either self-propelled with an integrated chassis, vehicle-mounted, towed behind a vehicle or are pedestrian-controlled. This document applies to sweeping/cleaning machines used in outdoor improved surface applications for cleaning debris from public areas, roads, airports and industrial plants. This document does not specifically cover the carrier vehicle or towing vehicle (e.g., lorry). This document does not apply to: - cleaning machines for winter maintenance; - cleaning machines for indoor applications; - rotary road brush attachments which can be cöoupled to tractors and other machinery; - machines or components that are specifically designed for cleaning tram lines and rail tracks; - industrial sweepers.