Shower trays for domestic purposes

This European Standard specifies "characteristics", test methods and procedures for evaluation of conformity for shower trays used for domestic purposes which ensure that the product, when installed, used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, will satisfy cleanability and durability when used for personal hygiene.
This standard is applicable to all sizes and shapes of shower trays.
This standard does not cover shower trays for use with medical provisions.
NOTE 1   For the purpose of this standard the term "domestic purposes" includes use in hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings.
NOTE 2   Annex A lists characteristics of materials commonly used for manufacturing shower trays.

Duschwannen für den Hausgebrauch

Diese Europäische Norm legt !Eigenschaften", Prüfverfahren sowie Verfahren zur Bewertung der Konformität für Duschwannen für den Hausgebrauch und persönliche Hygiene fest, die sicherstellen, dass das in Übereinstimmung mit den Herstelleranweisungen eingebaute und gepflegte Produkt für die Nutzung zur persönlichen Hygiene die Anforderungen an die Reinigbarkeit und Dauerhaftigkeit erfüllt.
Diese Norm ist auf alle Größen und Formen von Duschwannen anwendbar.
Diese Norm gilt nicht für Duschwannen für spezielle medizinische Anwendungen.
ANMERKUNG 1   Der Begriff „für den Hausgebrauch“ in dieser Norm schließt die Verwendung in Hotels, Studenten-wohnheimen, Krankenhäusern und ähnlichen Einrichtungen ein.
ANMERKUNG 2   Anhang A führt Eigenschaften von Werkstoffen auf, die üblicherweise für die Herstellung von Duschwannen eingesetzt werden.

Receveurs de douche à usage domestique

La présente Norme européenne détermine les "caractéristiques", méthodes d’essai et modes opératoires d’évaluation de la conformité des receveurs de douche à usage domestique, visant à garantir que le produit, s’il est installé, utilisé et entretenu selon les instructions du fabricant, présente les qualités requises d’aptitude au nettoyage et de durabilité, dans le cadre d’une utilisation d’hygiène personnelle.
La présente norme s’applique à toutes les tailles et formes de receveurs de douche.
La présente norme ne traite pas des receveurs de douche utilisés dans le cadre de soins médicaux.
NOTE 1   Pour les besoins de la présente norme, le terme « à usage domestique » inclut l’utilisation en hôtels, en logements pour étudiants, en hôpitaux et autres bâtiments similaires.
NOTE 2   L’Annexe A liste les caractéristiques des matériaux couramment utilisés pour la fabrication des receveurs de douche.

Kadi za prhanje za domačo uporabo

Ta evropski standard določa »karakteristike«, preskusne metode in postopke za oceno skladnosti kadi za prhanje za domačo uporabo, s katerimi se zagotavlja, da bo izdelek, ki je nameščen, uporabljen in vzdrževan v skladu z navodili proizvajalca, izpolnjeval zahteve glede zmožnosti čiščenja in trpežnosti, kadar se uporablja za osebno higieno.
Ta standard se uporablja za vse velikosti in oblike kadi za prhanje.
Ta standard ne zajema kadi za prhanje, za katere veljajo medicinska določila.
OPOMBA 1:   Za namen tega standarda izraz »domača uporaba« vključuje uporabo v hotelih, namestitvah za študente, bolnišnicah in podobnih stavbah.
OPOMBA 2:   V Dodatku A so navedene značilnosti materialov, ki se običajno uporabljajo za izdelavo kadi za prhanje.

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Published
Publication Date
13-Nov-2018
Withdrawal Date
30-Aug-2020
Current Stage
9092 - Decision on results of review/2YR ENQ - revise - Review Enquiry
Completion Date
09-Dec-2021

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Effective Date
18-Jan-2023

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Duschwannen für den HausgebrauchReceveurs de douche à usage domestiqueShower trays for domestic purposes91.140.70Sanitarne napraveSanitary installationsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14527:2016+A1:2018SIST EN 14527:2016+A1:2019en,fr,de01-januar-2019SIST EN 14527:2016+A1:2019SLOVENSKI
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EN 14527:2016+A1:2018 (E) 2 Contents Page European foreword . 4 1 Scope . 5 2 Normative references . 5 3 Terms and definitions . 5 4 Classification . 6 5 !Characteristics for Type 1 products" . 6 5.1 General . 6 5.2 Cleanability . 6 5.2.1 Appearance of surface . 6 5.2.2 Drainage of water . 6 5.3 Durability . 6 5.3.1 General . 6 5.3.2 Stability of bottom . 6 5.3.3 Resistance to chemicals and staining agents . 6 5.3.4 Resistance to temperature changes . 7 6 !Characteristics for Type 2 products" . 8 6.1 General . 8 6.2 Cleanability . 8 6.2.1 Appearance of surface . 8 6.2.2 Drainage of water . 8 6.3 Durability . 8 6.3.1 General . 8 6.3.2 Materials . 8 7 Dangerous substances . 8 8 Test methods . 9 8.1 Stability of the bottom of the shower tray . 9 8.1.1 Test apparatus. 9 8.1.2 Determination of the load . 9 8.1.3 Procedure. 9 8.2 Chemical resistance . 9 8.2.1 Principle . 9 8.2.2 Test apparatus and chemicals . 9 8.2.3 Test specimens . 10 8.2.4 Procedure. 10 8.2.5 Expression of results . 11 8.3 Resistance to temperature changes . 11 8.3.1 Test apparatus. 11 8.3.2 Procedure. 11 9 Marking, labelling and packaging . 11 10 Assessment and verification of constancy of performance - AVCP . 12 10.1 General . 12 10.2 Type testing . 13 10.2.1 General . 13 10.2.2 Samples, testing and compliance criteria. 13 SIST EN 14527:2016+A1:2019



EN 14527:2016+A1:2018 (E) 3 10.3 Factory production control . 14 10.3.1 General . 14 10.3.2 Equipment . 14 10.3.3 Raw materials and components . 15 10.3.4 Product testing and assessment . 15 10.3.5 Non-conforming products . 15 10.3.6 Corrective action . 15 Annex A (informative)
Materials . 16 A.1 Synthetic materials . 16 A.2 Ceramic materials. 16 A.2.1 Vitreous china . 16 A.2.2 Fireclay . 16 A.3 Enamelled materials . 16 A.3.1 Enamelled cast iron . 16 A.3.2 Enamelled steel . 16 A.4 Stainless steel . 17 A.5 Natural stone . 17 Annex B (informative)
Surface of shower trays . 18 Annex ZA (informative)
!Relationship of this European Standard with Regulation No. 305/2011" . 19 ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics . 19 ZA.2 System of Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP) . 19 ZA.3 Assignment of AVCP tasks . 20 Bibliography . 21
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EN 14527:2016+A1:2018 (E) 4 European foreword This document (EN 14527:2016+A1:2018) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 163 “Sanitary appliances”, the secretariat of which is held by UNI. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2019, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by August 2020. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 2018-05-17. This document supersedes !EN 14527:2016". The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags !". This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association. For relationship with EU Construction Products Regulation, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. SIST EN 14527:2016+A1:2019



EN 14527:2016+A1:2018 (E) 5 1 Scope This European Standard specifies !characteristics", test methods and procedures for evaluation of conformity for shower trays used for domestic purposes which ensure that the product, when installed, used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, will satisfy cleanability and durability when used for personal hygiene. This standard is applicable to all sizes and shapes of shower trays. This standard does not cover shower trays for use with medical provisions. NOTE 1 For the purpose of this standard the term “domestic purposes” includes use in hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings. NOTE 2 Annex A lists characteristics of materials commonly used for manufacturing shower trays. 2 Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 251, Shower trays — Connecting dimensions EN ISO 28706-1:2011, Vitreous and porcelain enamels — Determination of resistance to chemical corrosion — Part 1: Determination of resistance to chemical corrosion by acids at room temperature (ISO 28706-1:2008) EN ISO 28706-2:2011, Vitreous and porcelain enamels — Determination of resistance to chemical corrosion — Part 2: Determination of resistance to chemical corrosion by boiling acids, boiling neutral liquids and/or their vapours (ISO 28706-2:2008) EN ISO 28706-3:2011, Vitreous and porcelain enamels — Determination of resistance to chemical corrosion — Part 3: Determination of resistance to chemical corrosion by alkaline liquids using a hexagonal vessel (ISO 28706-3:2008) 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 shower tray sanitary appliance that collects the water from washing of the human body under a shower and directs it to a waste outlet 3.2 cleanability characteristics which allow the surface intended to come into contact with water to be non-absorbent and readily kept visually free from dirt and/or stains when subject to a maintenance regime which may include, when appropriate, specific instructions for use and care specified by the manufacturer 3.3 durability attributes of materials and their surfaces intended to come into contact with water, which allow the anticipated working life of the product SIST EN 14527:2016+A1:2019



EN 14527:2016+A1:2018 (E) 6 4 Classification !Type" 1: Products complying with the requirements of Clause 5. !Type" 2: Products complying with the requirements of Clause 6. 5 !Characteristics for Type 1 products" 5.1 General !With each shower tray detailed instructions on installation and care shall be provided." NOTE Annex B gives advice which manufacturers can include in their instructions. 5.2 Cleanability 5.2.1 Appearance of surface When a shower tray is inspected under strong and oblique illumination, the surfaces intended to come into contact with water shall be visibly smooth, non-absorbent and free from inaccessible corners that would impair cleanability. NOTE Surfaces with cracks, chips, crazing and other similar defects are not considered to be smooth. 5.2.2 Drainage of water Shower trays shall have at least one waste outlet hole. The dimensions of the waste outlet hole shall comply with the requirements of EN 251. Other dimensions are permissible, if the manufacturer provides or recommends a suitable waste fitting. All water shall empty from the shower tray unless prevented by surface tension. 5.3 Durability 5.3.1 General Conformance with the requirements of 5.3.2 to 5.3.4 give an assurance of durability. 5.3.2 Stability of bottom When tested in accordance with 8.1, there shall be no permanent distortion or other defects, e.g. cracks, such that the requirements of 5.2.2 are not satisfied. 5.3.3 Resistance to chemicals and staining agents 5.3.3.1 General When shower trays, other than those made from the materials specified in 5.3.3.2, are tested in accordance with 8.2, the surface finish shall be unaffected by the chemicals and staining agents specified in Table 1 except for superficial surface changes which are removable with water or with water and the specified abrasive agent. Experience has shown that shower trays made of glazed ceramics comply with these requirements. SIST EN 14527:2016+A1:2019



EN 14527:2016+A1:2018 (E) 7 Table 1 — Chemicals and staining agents Family Product Acids Acetic acid (CH3COOH), 10 % V/V Alkalines Sodium hydroxide (NaOH), 5 % m/m Alcohols Ethanol (C2H5OH), 70 % V/V Bleaches Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCI), 5 % active chlorine (CI2) a Staining agents Methylene blue, 1 % m/m a The above specified bleach may be replaced by sodium percarbonate (2Na2CO3 · 3H2O2) prepared as follows: Dissolve 1 g of a commercial available powdery bleach based on sodium percarbonate containing 15 % to 30 % of the active component in 100 ml de-ionized water at room temperature. 5.3.3.2 Particular requirements for shower trays made of enamelled steel and enamelled cast iron Shower trays made from enamelled steel and enamelled cast iron shall comply with the requirements given in Table 2. Table 2 — Requirements for shower trays made of enamelled steel and enamelled cast iron Requirement Parameter Test method Resistance to boiling water < 10 g/m2 EN ISO 28706-2:2011, Clause 13 Resistance to cold citric acid !Type" 2a EN ISO 28706-1:2011, Clause 9 Resistance to boiling citric acid < 5 g/m2 EN ISO 28706-2:2011, Clause 10 Resistance to cold sulphuric acid !Type" 2a EN ISO 28706-1:2011, Clause 10 Resistance to alkali solutions < 8 g/m2 Testing in accordance with EN ISO 28706-2:2011, Clause 14 Test solution in accordance with EN ISO 28706-3:2011, Clause 9 Duration of test: 2,5 h a !Type" 2 refers to EN ISO 28706-1 5.3.4 Resistance to temperature changes When tested in accordance with 8.3, all shower trays shall show no evidence of distortion or other defects, e.g. crazing, which will impair their cleanability. Experience has shown that shower trays manufactured from the stainless steel grades listed in Annex A, enamelled steel, enamelled cast iron and glazed ceramics comply with this requirement. SIST EN 14527:2016+A1:2019



EN 14527:2016+A1:2018 (E) 8 6 !Characteristics for Type 2 products" 6.1 General !With each shower tray detailed instructions on installation and care shall be provided." NOTE Annex B gives advice which manufacturers can include in their instructions. 6.2 Cleanability 6.2.1 Appearance of surface When a shower tray is inspected under strong and oblique illumination, the surfaces intended to come into contact with water shall be visibly smooth, non-absorbent and free from inaccessible corners that would impair the cleanability. NOTE Surfaces with cracks, chips, crazing and other similar defects are not considered to be smooth. 6.2.2 Drainage of water Shower trays shall have at least one waste outlet hole. The dimensions of the waste outlet hole shall comply with the requirements of EN 251. Other dimensions are permissible, if the manufacturer provides or recommends a suitable waste fitting. All water shall empty from the shower tray unless prevented by surface tension. 6.3 Durability 6.3.1 General Shower trays shall be readily cleana
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