EN 14428:2015+A1:2018
(Main)Shower enclosures - Functional requirements and test methods
Shower enclosures - Functional requirements and test methods
This European Standard specifies "characteristics" for shower enclosures for domestic purposes which ensure that the product, when installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions, gives satisfactory performance when used as intended.
This European Standard does not apply to shower cabinets or curtains and does not specify aesthetic and dimensional "characteristics".
NOTE For the purposes of this document the term "domestic purposes" includes use in hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings, except when special medical provisions are required.
Duschabtrennungen - Funktionsanforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Diese Europäische Norm legt !Eigenschaften" von Duschabtrennungen für den Hausgebrauch fest, die sicherstellen, dass das nach den Einbauanweisungen des Herstellers eingebaute Produkt für den vorgesehenen Verwendungszweck eine zufriedenstellende Gebrauchstauglichkeit aufweist.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nicht für Einfachduschkabinen oder Duschvorhänge und legt keine ästhetischen und maßlichen !Eigenschaften" fest.
ANMERKUNG Der Begriff für den „Hausgebrauch“ in diesem Dokument schließt die Verwendung in Hotels, Studentenwohnheimen, Krankenhäusern und ähnlichen Einrichtungen ein; ausgenommen ist die medizinische Verwendung.
Parois de douche - Prescriptions fonctionnelles et méthodes d'essai
!La présente Norme européenne" spécifie les "caractéristiques" relatives aux parois de douche à usage domestique assurant que le produit, lorsqu’il est installé conformément aux instructions d’installation du fabricant, fonctionne de manière satisfaisante pour l’usage prévu.
"La présente Norme européenne" ne s’applique pas aux cabines de douche ou aux rideaux de douche et ne spécifie pas de "caractéristiques" esthétiques et dimensionnelles. "texte supprimé"
NOTE Pour les besoins du présent document, l’expression « à usage domestique » comprend les utilisations dans les hôtels, les logements d’étudiants, les hôpitaux et les bâtiments similaires, sauf lorsque des dispositions spéciales médicales sont requises.
Zasloni za prhanje - Funkcionalne zahteve in preskusne metode
Ta evropski standard določa »karakteristike« za zaslone za prhanje za domačo uporabo, ki zagotavljajo, da izdelek, ki je vgrajen v skladu z navodili proizvajalca za vgradnjo, pri načrtovani uporabi deluje zadovoljivo.
Ta evropski standard se ne uporablja za omarice ali zavese za prhanje ter ne določa estetskih in dimenzijskih »karakteristik«.
OPOMBA: Za namene tega dokumenta izraz »domača uporaba« vključuje uporabo v hotelih, namestitvah za študente, bolnišnicah in podobnih stavbah, razen če so potrebna posebna medicinska določila.
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Overview
EN 14428:2015+A1:2018 (CEN) – Shower enclosures – Functional requirements and test methods defines the functional characteristics and test procedures for shower enclosures intended for domestic purposes. The standard ensures that, when installed according to the manufacturer's instructions, shower enclosures perform satisfactorily in normal use. It explicitly excludes shower cabinets and curtains and does not prescribe aesthetic or dimensional characteristics. “Domestic purposes” also covers hotels, student accommodation and similar buildings (excluding special medical provisions).
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope & applicability: Requirements apply to panels and doors around a drained shower place, shower tray or bath; excludes fully prefabricated shower cabinets and curtains.
- Cleanability: Surfaces accessible during use must be free of sharp edges; recommended cleaning agents should not reduce safety or function.
- Impact resistance / shatter properties:
- Thermally toughened glass: Flat glass to conform with prEN 12150‑1; curved toughened glass tested per Clause 5.1 must yield a particle count ≥40 and longest particle ≤100 mm.
- Laminated safety glass: Must meet EN 14449 and EN ISO 12543‑2 and must not have holes for fixings or fittings.
- Plastics: Sheets tested per Clause 5.2 must not break, or if they break, must do so safely.
- Durability:
- Corrosion resistance: Components must be corrosion‑proof or protected; tests and harmonized standards apply (examples given include EN ISO 2409, EN ISO 7599, EN ISO 9227).
- Chemical and stain resistance: Glazing materials tested under Clause 5.3 must show no permanent deterioration.
- Wet/dry cycling, endurance, stability, water retention: Specified test methods in Clauses 5.4–5.7 assess long‑term performance.
- Marking & AVCP: Clause 6 covers marking; Clause 7 details Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance and factory production control.
Applications and users
EN 14428 is essential for:
- Shower enclosure manufacturers - design, testing and technical documentation
- Test laboratories - executing Clauses 5.1–5.7 impact, chemical, corrosion and endurance tests
- Product specifiers and procurement teams - ensuring compliant products for residential, hospitality and similar building projects
- Architects, installers and building inspectors - verifying installation instructions, durability and safety claims
- Compliance officers - linking to the Construction Products Regulation via Annex ZA
Related standards
Relevant referenced standards include:
- prEN 12150‑1 (thermally toughened glass)
- EN 14449 / EN ISO 12543‑2 (laminated safety glass)
- EN ISO 2409, EN ISO 7599, EN ISO 9227 (coatings/corrosion tests)
- ISO 7892 (impact test procedures)
EN 14428 provides a practical, test‑based framework for ensuring shower enclosures are safe, durable and fit for intended domestic applications. Keywords: EN 14428, shower enclosures, test methods, functional requirements, impact resistance, durability, CEN.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Zasloni za prhanje - Funkcionalne zahteve in preskusne metodeDuschabtrennungen - Funktionsanforderungen und PrüfverfahrenParois de douche - Prescriptions fonctionnelles et méthodes d'essaiShower enclosures - Functional requirements and test methods91.140.70Sanitarne napraveSanitary installationsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14428:2015+A1:2018SIST EN 14428:2015+A1:2019en,fr,de01-januar-2019SIST EN 14428:2015+A1:2019SLOVENSKI
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!Relationship of this European Standard with Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011" . 35 ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics . 35 ZA.2 System of Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP) . 35 ZA.3 Assignment of AVCP tasks . 35 Bibliography . 37
2 when tested in accordance with EN ISO 2409; — the minimum average thickness of coating on aluminium is of grade AA5 when tested in accordance with one of the methods given in EN ISO 7599. In no cases is minimum local thickness less than 80 % of the minimum average thickness. — Compliance with the neutral salt spray (NSS) test e.g. as specified in EN ISO 9227 corrosion test in artificial atmospheres - salt spray tests with a minimum exposure time of 200 h; The defect surface area A is less than or equal to 0,1 % (A
0,1 %). The defects do not exceed a dimension of 0,3 mm. This list is not exhaustive. 4.4.3 Resistance to chemicals and stains When tested in accordance with 5.3 the glazing materials shall not show permanent staining or deterioration. 4.4.4 Resistance to wet and dry cycling When tested in accordance with 5.4, the glazing materials shall not show any cracks, crazing or discoloration. Uncoated and unpainted thermally toughened safety glass is deemed to be resistant to wet and dry cycling and need not be tested. 4.4.5 Endurance When tested in accordance with 5.5, shower enclosures shall not show any functional deterioration after 20 000 closing-opening cycles. 4.4.6 Stability When tested in accordance with 5.6, shower enclosures shall withstand an energy representing the impact of a human body on a large impact area (e.g. blow from shoulder, fall) without any functional deterioration which could result in injury to the user. 4.4.7 Water retention When tested in accordance with 5.7, shower enclosures shall retain water. A few small drops of water on the outside of the water retaining area are acceptable. Where shower enclosures are intended for installation in wet room environments (where watertightness is not required), water may temporarily pass outside the water retaining area as long as it is drained to the water retaining area. 4.5 Dangerous substances National regulations on dangerous substances may require verification and declaration on release, and sometimes content, when construction products covered by this standard are placed on those markets. In the absence of European harmonized test methods, verification and declaration on release/content should be done taking into account !deleted text" provisions in the place of use. SIST EN 14428:2015+A1:2019
Key 1 impact point Figure 1 — Position of impact point SIST EN 14428:2015+A1:2019
Key 1 excluded area Figure 2 — Area to be excluded from the particle count determination and largest particle measurement The particle count shall be made in the region of coarsest fracture (the aim being to obtain the minimum value). The particle count shall be made by placing a mask of (50 ± 1) mm x (50 ± 1) mm on the test piece (see Figures 3, 4 and 5). The number of crack-free particles within the mask shall be counted. A particle is ‘crack-free’, if it does not contain any cracks which run from one edge to another (see Figure 6). SIST EN 14428:2015+A1:2019
Figure 3 — Select the area of coarsest fracture, place the template on the test specimen and draw round the template SIST EN 14428:2015+A1:2019
NOTE Number of perimeter particles = 32/2 = 16. Figure 4 — Mark and count the perimeter fragments as 1/2 particle each SIST EN 14428:2015+A1:2019
NOTE Number of central particles = 53;
Total number of particles = 16 + 53 = 69. Figure 5 — Mark and count the central fragments and add these to the perimeter count to obtain the particle count for the specimen SIST EN 14428:2015+A1:2019
Figure 6 — Examples of crack-free particles and the assessment regarding their number In the particle count, all particles wholly contained within the area of the mask shall be counted as one particle each and all the particles which are partially within the mask shall be counted as 1/2 particle each (see Figure 4). 5.1.4.2 Selection of the longest particle The longest particle shall be chosen from the body of the test specimen. It shall not be in the excluded area. 5.2 Impact behaviour of plastic sheets 5.2.1 Apparatus 5.2.1.1 Test frame, constructed of securely welded or bolted sections, designed to present a flat face to the sub-frame. The test frame sections and bracing members shall be steel channel 102 mm x 51 mm, or equivalent material of equal or greater strength and rigidity. This frame shall be securely bolted to the floor and securely braced as shown in Figures 7, 8 and 9. 5.2.1.2 Sub-frame, constructed of wood or other suitable material designed to hold the test piece as shown in Figure 10 so that the test piece can make contact only with the strips of chloroprene or similar material. These strips shall be capable of being compressed by 10 % to 15 % of their original depth without a permanent set being introduced. The edge cover of the chloroprene on the test pieces shall be such that for the nominal 865 mm x 1 930 mm specimens the central area of (845 ± 3) mm x (1 910 ± 3) mm is unsupported. In order to limit the compression of the chloroprene strips to within approximately 15 %, spacers of appropriate thickness and material are recommended (see Figure 10). The components of the sub-frame shall b
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 14428:2015+A1:2018 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Shower enclosures - Functional requirements and test methods". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies "characteristics" for shower enclosures for domestic purposes which ensure that the product, when installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions, gives satisfactory performance when used as intended. This European Standard does not apply to shower cabinets or curtains and does not specify aesthetic and dimensional "characteristics". NOTE For the purposes of this document the term "domestic purposes" includes use in hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings, except when special medical provisions are required.
This European Standard specifies "characteristics" for shower enclosures for domestic purposes which ensure that the product, when installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions, gives satisfactory performance when used as intended. This European Standard does not apply to shower cabinets or curtains and does not specify aesthetic and dimensional "characteristics". NOTE For the purposes of this document the term "domestic purposes" includes use in hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings, except when special medical provisions are required.
EN 14428:2015+A1:2018 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.140.70 - Sanitary installations. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 14428:2015+A1:2018 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 14428:2015/prA1:2017, EN 14428:2015. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 14428:2015+A1:2018 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011; Standardization Mandates: M/110. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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La norme EN 14428:2015+A1:2018, intitulée « Enceintes de douche - Exigences fonctionnelles et méthodes d'essai », définit des "caractéristiques" essentielles pour les enceintes de douche destinées à un usage domestique. Son champ d'application est clairement délimité, ne s'appliquant pas aux cabines ou rideaux de douche, mais se concentrant uniquement sur les systèmes destinés à assurer une performance satisfaisante lorsqu'ils sont installés conformément aux instructions du fabricant. Cela garantit que le produit offre une utilisation sécuritaire et efficace dans des contextes tels que les maisons, les hôtels, les logements pour étudiants et les hôpitaux. Parmi les points forts de cette norme, on peut souligner son approche centrée sur les exigences fonctionnelles. Elle répond aux besoins croissants des utilisateurs en matière de sécurité et de durabilité en identifiant clairement les spécifications qui doivent être respectées pour garantir une performance optimale des enceintes de douche. Cette précision dans les tests et les exigences ouvre la voie à une meilleure qualité des produits offerts sur le marché. La pertinence de la norme EN 14428:2015+A1:2018 dans le secteur de la plomberie et de la construction est indéniable, car elle établit des critères objectifs permettant aux fabricants de concevoir des produits fiables et conformes. Cela favorise également une concurrence saine entre les fabricants, ce qui pourrait conduire à des innovations et à l'amélioration continue des produits. En somme, cette norme représente un pas en avant vers l'optimisation des enceintes de douche pour répondre aux attentes des utilisateurs tout en maintenant une haute qualité dans les matériaux et les constructions.
SIST EN 14428:2015+A1:2019 표준은 국내용 샤워 부스에 대한 기능적 요구사항과 시험 방법을 규정하고 있습니다. 이 표준의 주요 목적은 제조사의 설치 지침에 따라 설치된 샤워 부스가 의도된 대로 사용될 때 만족스러운 성능을 보장하는 "특성"을 명확히 하는 것입니다. 그래서 이 표준은 가정에서 사용되는 샤워 부스의 안전성과 기능성을 높이는 데 초점을 두고 있습니다. 이 표준의 강점 중 하나는 사용자에게 실질적인 이점을 제공하는 명확한 기능적 요구 사항을 제시한다는 점입니다. 샤워 부스의 설치와 사용에 있어 합리적인 기대를 형성해 주며, 이는 주거용 뿐만 아니라 호텔, 학생 숙소, 병원 등 다양한 환경에서도 적용 가능합니다. 특히, 이 표준은 미적 및 치수 "특성"에 대해서는 언급하지 않기 때문에, 기능성과 안전성을 우선시하며 실용적인 응용에 중점을 두고 있습니다. EN 14428:2015+A1:2018 표준은 샤워 부스의 성능을 평가하는 데 필요한 시험 방법을 제시하여 제품의 품질과 신뢰성을 담보합니다. 이를 통해 소비자는 해당 제품이 안전하게 사용할 수 있는지를 쉽게 판단할 수 있으며, 제조사들은 시장에서 요구되는 품질 기준을 충족시키기 위해 필요한 필수 요건을 이해하게 됩니다. 결론적으로, SIST EN 14428:2015+A1:2019 표준은 샤워 부스의 기능적 요구 사항을 체계적으로 정리함으로써, 사용자의 안전과 만족도를 높이는 데 기여하고 있습니다. 이 표준은 국내용 샤워 부스를 설계하고 제조하는 데 있어 반드시 준수해야 할 중요한 지침으로 자리잡고 있습니다.
EN 14428:2015+A1:2018の標準は、家庭用シャワーキャビンに必要な機能要件と試験方法に関する重要な指針を提供しています。この欧州規格は、取り付けが製造業者の指示に従って行われた場合、シャワーキャビンが意図した通りに満足のいく性能を発揮するための「特性」を明確に定義しています。特に、家庭用の場面のみならず、ホテルや学生宿舎、病院などの一般的な施設においても適用される点が大きな特徴です。 この標準の強みは、シャワーキャビンの安全性や機能性を確保するために必要な具体的な要件が示されている点です。特に、使用される材料の耐久性や水密性、取り扱いの容易さについての基準が定められており、製品の信頼性を高める要素となっています。また、試験方法が併記されていることで、実際の製品がこの標準に準拠しているかどうかを検証する際の信頼性を確保しています。 なお、注意すべきは、この標準がシャワーキャビンおよびカーテンには適用されず、外観や寸法に関する特性を規定しないことです。このため、デザインに関しては別途に考慮が必要となりますが、製品の機能性に焦点を当てた点が、EN 14428の特筆すべき点と言えるでしょう。 総じて、EN 14428:2015+A1:2018は、家庭用シャワーキャビンの設計および製造に携わる企業にとって、極めて有用な基準となっており、その適用範囲の広さは多様な用途に対応可能であることを示しています。このような特性は、使用者にとっての満足度向上にも寄与することでしょう。
Die Norm EN 14428:2015+A1:2018 behandelt die funktionalen Anforderungen und Prüfmethoden für Duschabtrennungen, die für den häuslichen Gebrauch bestimmt sind. Der Geltungsbereich dieser europäischen Norm ist klar definiert und konzentriert sich auf die spezifischen "Eigenschaften", die Duschabtrennungen aufweisen müssen, um eine zufriedenstellende Leistung zu gewährleisten, sofern sie gemäß den Installationsanleitungen des Herstellers eingebaut werden. Ein herausragendes Merkmal dieser Norm ist ihr Fokus auf die Sicherheit und Funktionalität von Duschabtrennungen. Sie stellt sicher, dass die Produkte den Anforderungen der Benutzer gerecht werden und somit ein sicheres und benutzerfreundliches Duscherlebnis bieten. Die vorgegebenen Prüfmethoden sind darauf ausgelegt, die Leistungsfähigkeit der Duschabtrennungen unter den vorgesehenen Bedingungen zu testen, was die Qualität und Langlebigkeit der Produkte unterstützt. Ein weiterer wesentlicher Stärke der Norm EN 14428:2015+A1:2018 ist ihre Relevanz für verschiedene Anwendungsbereiche, einschließlich Hotels, Unterkünften für Studierende, Krankenhäuser und ähnliche Einrichtungen. Dies verdeutlicht, dass die Norm nicht nur für den privaten Gebrauch, sondern auch für gewerbliche Anwendungen von Bedeutung ist. Die Festlegung der "auf häusliche Zwecke" bezogenen Definition zeigt die Flexibilität der Norm, indem sie auch die Besonderheiten von öffentlichen und gewerblichen Einrichtungen berücksichtigt. Es ist wichtig zu betonen, dass die Norm nicht für Duschkabinen oder Vorhänge gilt und keine ästhetischen oder dimensionalen "Eigenschaften" vorschreibt. Dies sorgt für eine klare Abgrenzung und ermöglicht es Herstellern und Nutzern, sich auf die funktionalen Aspekte zu konzentrieren, die für die Sicherheit und den Komfort beim Duschen entscheidend sind. Insgesamt bietet die EN 14428:2015+A1:2018 eine umfassende Grundlage für die Entwicklung und die Bewertung von Duschabtrennungen, die den hohen Anforderungen an Qualität, Sicherheit und Leistung gerecht werden. Die Norm nimmt somit eine zentrale Rolle in der Standardisierung von Produkten ein, die im häuslichen und gewerblichen Umfeld verwendet werden.
The standard EN 14428:2015+A1:2018 presents a comprehensive framework for evaluating the functional requirements and test methods applicable to shower enclosures intended for domestic use. Its primary scope is directed towards ensuring the optimal performance of these enclosures when installed according to manufacturer guidelines, thus promoting safety and usability in various residential and semi-residential contexts, including hotels, student accommodations, and hospitals. One of the key strengths of this standard is its emphasis on defining specific characteristics necessary for the effective functioning of shower enclosures. By focusing on performance criteria rather than aesthetic and dimensional characteristics, it allows manufacturers to prioritize quality and reliability in their designs, fostering a higher level of consumer confidence in these products. Moreover, the standard lays out a set of rigorous testing methods that help ascertain whether shower enclosures meet the defined functional requirements. This testing framework is critical for maintaining industry standards and ensuring that products perform adequately under typical usage conditions. The relevance of these testing methods cannot be overstated, as they help mitigate risks associated with water leakage and structural integrity, which are significant concerns for both consumers and manufacturers. Overall, EN 14428:2015+A1:2018 serves an essential role in the market by providing clear guidelines that enhance the safety, functionality, and consumer satisfaction of shower enclosures used in domestic settings. Its focus on thorough performance assessment and standardized testing positions it as a pivotal document for manufacturers seeking to comply with European standards and improve product offerings.
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