EN 249:2010

Sanitary appliances - Shower trays made from crosslinked cast acrylic sheets - Requirements and test methods

This European Standard specifies the requirements for shower trays for domestic purposes made from crosslinked cast acrylic sheet conforming with EN 263 with the aim of ensuring that the product, when installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, will provide satisfactory performance in use.
This standard is applicable to all sizes and shapes of shower trays.

Sanitärausstattungsgegenstände - Duschwannen, hergestellt aus vernetzten gegossenen Acrylplatten - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen an Duschwannen für den Hausgebrauch, hergestellt aus vernetzten
gegossenen Acrylplatten, die EN 263 entsprechen, fest, mit dem Ziel sicherzustellen, dass das nach
den Einbauanweisungen des Herstellers eingebaute Produkt eine zufriedenstellende Gebrauchstauglichkeit
aufweist.
Diese Norm ist auf alle Größen und Formen von Duschwannen anwendbar.

Appareils sanitaires - Receveurs de douche en feuilles d'acrylique réticulées coulées - Prescriptions et méthodes d'essai

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les prescriptions concernant les receveurs de douche à usage domestique constitués de feuilles d’acrylique réticulées coulées conformes à l’EN 263, dans le but de s’assurer que le produit, lorsqu’il est installé conformément aux instructions du fabricant, fournit une performance satisfaisante en cours d’utilisation.
La présente norme est applicable aux receveurs de douche de toutes tailles et de toutes formes.

Sanitarne naprave - Kopalne kadi za prhanje iz litih akrilnih plošč - Zahteve in preskusne metode

Ta evropski standard opredeljuje zahteve za kopalne kadi za prhanje v domači uporabi, narejene iz zamreženih litih akrilnih plošč, ki so v skladu z EN 263 in zagotavljajo, da proizvod, kadar je nameščen v skladu z navodili proizvajalca, omogoča zadovoljivo delovanje. Ta standard velja za vse velikosti in oblike kopalnih kadi za prhanje.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 16-Mar-2010
• Withdrawal Date: 29-Sep-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: 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 02-Dec-2024
• Completion Date: 02-Dec-2024
• Ref Project: SIST EN 249:2011 - Sanitary appliances - Shower trays made from crosslinked cast acrylic sheets - Requirements and test methods

Overview

EN 249:2010 - published by CEN - specifies requirements and test methods for shower trays made from crosslinked cast acrylic sheet (material to EN 263) for domestic sanitary appliances. The standard ensures that shower trays of all sizes and shapes, when installed per the manufacturer’s instructions, provide satisfactory performance in use. EN 249 covers functional, dimensional and mechanical criteria together with required marking.

Key topics and requirements

• Material: Shower trays must be manufactured from crosslinked cast acrylic sheet complying with EN 263.
• Surface appearance: Under strong oblique illumination there must be no cracks, chips or defects that impair appearance or function.
• Dimensional tolerances: Overall dimensions shall not deviate by more than ±5 mm from the manufacturer’s quoted size.
• Geometric deviations: Squaring, straightness of rim sides and bottom edge, and flatness of the top rim surface are limited to ≤ 5 mm when tested per Annex A.
• Drainage: With the waste outlet open and installed per instructions, all water shall drain away unless stopped by surface tension; at least one waste outlet hole is required. Waste outlet and overflow dimensions shall meet EN 251 or be matched by the manufacturer’s fittings.
• Mechanical performance:
  • Resistance to temperature changes: No distortion or defects; deflection ≤ 4 mm (Annex A.3).
  • Resistance to impact: No visual or functional impairments after testing (Annex A.4).
  • Permitted deflections (Annex A.5): deflection under load and residual deflection limits (e.g., A.5.4: 2 mm / residual 0.3 mm; A.5.5: 4 mm / residual 0.3 mm).
• Rim behavior: The rim shall not encourage water to drain away from the inside of the tray (exceptions for roll-top or specially featured rims).
• Marking: Each tray must be legibly marked on the underside with reference to EN 249 and the manufacturer’s name or trademark.

Applications and users

EN 249 is intended for:

• Shower tray manufacturers (design, production and quality control).
• Test laboratories and conformity assessors performing mechanical, geometric and durability testing.
• Architects, specifiers and procurement teams requiring compliance evidence in building projects.
• Installers and retailers who need correct fittings and installation guidance.
• Regulators and certification bodies assessing product safety and performance.

This standard is essential for ensuring reliable, long-lasting shower trays in residential, hotel, student accommodation and similar domestic contexts.

Related standards

• EN 263 - Crosslinked cast acrylic sheets for baths and shower trays (material specification).
• EN 251 - Shower trays - Connecting dimensions (waste and overflow requirements).
• CEN (European Committee for Standardization) provides the normative framework and national adoption.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.QHW]WHQSanitary appliances - Shower trays made from crosslinked cast acrylic sheets - Requirements and test methods91.140.70Sanitarne napraveSanitary installationsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 249:2010SIST EN 249:2011en,fr,de01-november-2011SIST EN 249:2011SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 249
March 2010 ICS 91.140.70 English Version
Sanitary appliances - Shower trays made from crosslinked cast acrylic sheets - Requirements and test methods
Appareils sanitaires - Receveurs de douche en feuilles d'acrylique réticulées coulées - Prescriptions et méthodes d'essai
Sanitärausstattungsgegenstände - Duschwannen, hergestellt aus vernetzten gegossenen Acrylplatten - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren This European Standard was approved by CEN on 14 February 2010.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.
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Shower tray test methods .7A.1 Sequence of tests .7A.2 Geometric deviations .7A.2.1 Test apparatus .7A.2.2 Squaring .7A.2.3 Straightness of the rim side .8A.2.4 Straightness of the bottom edge of the rim .9A.2.5 Flatness of the top surface of the rim. 10A.3 Resistance to temperature change . 11A.3.1 Test apparatus . 11A.3.2 Procedure . 11A.4 Resistance to impact . 12A.4.1 Test apparatus . 12A.4.2 Procedure . 12A.5 Determination of deflections . 12A.5.1 General . 12A.5.2 Test apparatus . 12A.5.3 Preloading . 13A.5.4 Deflection test 1 − Deflection of the rim and the bottom due to a load on the bottom . 13A.5.5 Deflection test 2 − Deflection of the rim due to a load on the rim on the side of entry . 14Bibliography . 17 SIST EN 249:2011

2 Normative References
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. 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 263, Sanitary appliances
Crosslinked cast acrylic sheets for baths and shower trays for domestic purposes 3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 domestic purposes use in homes, hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings, except when special medical provisions are required 4 Requirements 4.1 General The manufacturer shall provide instructions for installation and care with each shower tray.
The shower tray shall be free from sharp edges that would be exposed after the installation of the shower tray in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 4.2 Material The shower tray shall be manufactured from crosslinked cast acrylic sheet complying with EN 263. 4.3 Surface appearance When the shower tray is visually inspected under strong and oblique illumination there shall be no evidence of cracks, chips, or other surface defects, such as unexpected changes in colours, etc., that will impair the appearance or performance of the shower tray. 4.4 Waste outlet hole The shower tray shall have at least one outlet hole. The dimensions of the waste outlet hole and the clearance around the waste outlet hole shall either be in accordance with the requirements of EN 251 or the manufacturer shall supply or recommend a suitable waste outlet fitting. SIST EN 249:2011
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