EN 14527:2006

Shower trays for domestic purposes

This European Standard specifies requirements, 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 of cleanability 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 Anforderungen, Prüfverfahren sowie Verfahren zur Bewertung der Konformität für Duschwannen für den Hausgebrauch fest, die sicherstellen, dass das in Übereinstimmung mit den Herstelleranweisungen eingebaute, genutzte und gepflegte Produkt für die Nutzung zur persönlichen Hygiene eine zufrieden stellende Reinigbarkeit und Dauerhaftigkeit der Reinigbarkeit aufweist.
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, Studentenwohnheimen, 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 spécifie les prescriptions, 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 donne les caractéristiques des matériaux couramment utilisés pour la fabrication des receveurs de douche.

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General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 16-May-2006
• Withdrawal Date: 20-Jul-2010
• ICS: 91.140.70 - Sanitary installations
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 163 - Sanitary appliances
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 163/WG 4 - Baths (W/Pools) - Shower trays (Performance testing)
• Current Stage: 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
• Start Date: 21-Jul-2010
• Completion Date: 21-Jul-2010
• Directive: 305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
• Directive: 89/106/EEC - Construction products
• Mandate: M/110 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on sanitary appliances
• Ref Project: SIST EN 14527:2006 - Shower trays for domestic purposes

Relations

• Merged Into: EN 14527:2006+A1:2010 - Shower trays for domestic purposes
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2023
• Amended By: EN 14527:2006/FprA1 - Shower trays for domestic purposes
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Shower trays for domestic purposesReceveurs de douche a usage domestiqueDuschwannen für den HausgebrauchTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14527:2006SIST EN 14527:2006en91.140.70Sanitarne napraveSanitary installationsICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 14527:200601-oktober-2006

EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14527May 2006ICS 91.140.70 English VersionShower trays for domestic purposesReceveurs de douche à usage domestiqueDuschwannen für den HausgebrauchThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 14 December 2005.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2006 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 14527:2006: E

Materials.12 Annex B (informative)
Surface of shower trays.14 Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive.15 Annex ZB (informative)
A-deviation.18 Bibliography.19

EN 14483-1, Vitreous and porcelain enamels - Determination of resistance to chemical corrosion - Part 1: Determination of resistance to chemical corrosion by acids at room temperature ISO 2722, Vitreous and porcelain enamels - Determination of resistance to citric acid at room temperature ISO 2742, Vitreous and porcelain enamels - Determination of resistance to boiling citric acid ISO 2744, Vitreous and porcelain enamels - Determination of resistance to boiling water and water vapour ISO 4533, Vitreous and porcelain enamels - Determination of resistance to hot detergent solutions used for washing textiles 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this European Standard, 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 of cleanability attributes of materials and their surfaces intended to come into contact with water, which allow cleanability for the anticipated working life of the product.

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-ionised water at room temperature.
4.3.3.2 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 ISO 2744 Resistance to cold citric acid Class 2 ISO 2722 Resistance to boiling citric acid < 5 g/m² ISO 2742 Resistance to cold sulphuric acid Class 2 EN 14483-1 Resistance to alkali solutions < 8 g/m² Test apparatus according to ISO 2742 Test solution according to ISO 4533 Duration of test: 2,5 h
4.3.4 Resistance to temperature changes When tested in accordance with 5.3, 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. 4.4 Dangerous substances NOTE See Clauses ZA.1 and ZA.3.

Figure 1 — Load application  Leave the load for 10 10+ min.  On completion of the tests remove all the bags.  After 10 10+ min verify that the shower tray complies with 4.3.2 by pouring copious amounts of water coloured in contrast with that of the shower tray around all the inner surface of the sides of the showering area. 5.2 Chemical resistance 5.2.1 Principle The test is intended to give an indication of the effect of commonly used household chemicals, staining agents and cleansing agents. 5.2.2 Test apparatus and chemicals a) chemicals and stains A list of chemicals and stains to be used is specified in Table 1. Each chemical solution shall be prepared immediately before use with de-ionised water, and it shall be applied at a temperature (23 ± 5) °C. b) borosilicate watch glasses: 40 mm nominal diameter;

Key 1 Square axle (a = b – 1 mm) 2 Disc faced with foam Figure 2 — Cleaning device 5.2.3 Test specimens Carry out the tests on the bottom, and on a flat part of the wall of the shower tray or on test specimens cut from these areas. 5.2.4 Procedure  Select an area to be tested.  Use each test area only once for each application. Clean the test area thoroughly with hot soapy water, rinse and wipe dry with a clean dry cloth.  At each of the test areas deposit a drop of the test solution. Cover the drop with a watch glass concave face downwards. The
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