EN 12764:2015/prA1:2017

Sanitary appliances - Specification for whirlpool baths

This European Standard specifies requirements for whirlpool baths, having a rated voltage of not more than 250 V for single phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances, which are intended to be installed in indoor domestic situations and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for personal hygiene. Such whirlpool baths are tested and supplied as a complete independent unit designed to be drained down after every use. They may be transported in several separate parts, for assembly on site, to facilitate delivery.
Safety aspects of Whirlpool baths (except use by young children and slow moving/weak elderly or disabled individuals) are covered by EN 60335 2 60.
Exclusions: this standard does not cover additional requirements for whirlpool baths intended for uses where specific medical provisions are required, or whirlpool baths for communal uses where they are not drained down after every use. Portable whirlpool devices are not covered by this standard.
For the purposes of this standard the term ‘domestic situations’ includes use in hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings.
Warning: Slow moving elderly or disabled persons should take care when using whirlpool baths. Young children should not be allowed to use whirlpool baths without supervision.
NOTE 1   It is unrealistic to expect manufacturers to provide a definition of what constitutes a ‘slow moving elderly or disabled person’, or ‘young children’. The former is the responsibility of the individual or a carer. The latter is a parental responsibility.
NOTE 2   When EN 60335–2-60 is amended to cover use of whirlpool baths by slow moving elderly or disabled persons and young children the warning given above will be deleted from this standard.

Sanitärausstattungsgegenstände - Anforderungen an Whirlwannen

Appareils sanitaires - Spécification relative aux baignoires avec système de brassage d'eau

Sanitarna oprema - Zahteve za masažne kadi - Dopolnilo A1

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• 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: 4097 - End of interruption of work - split/merged
• Start Date: 26-Apr-2018
• Completion Date: 11-Feb-2026
• Directive: Harmonized Standard305/2011 - 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
• Mandate: M/110 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on sanitary appliances
• Ref Project: SIST EN 12764:2015/oprA1:2017 - Sanitary appliances - Specification for whirlpool baths

Relations

• Merged Into: EN 12764:2015+A1:2018 - Sanitary appliances - Specification for whirlpool baths
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2023
• Amends: EN 12764:2015 - Sanitary appliances - Specification for whirlpool baths
• Effective Date: 12-Oct-2016

Overview

EN 12764:2015/prA1:2017 - Specification for Whirlpool Baths is a draft amendment to the European Standard developed by CEN (European Committee for Standardization). This standard sets out the essential requirements and testing procedures for whirlpool baths intended for personal hygiene, installed in indoor domestic environments. It applies to whirlpool baths with a rated voltage of up to 250 V for single-phase, and 480 V for other configurations. The standard ensures these appliances are safe, durable, easy to clean, and compliant with EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR).

Key features:

• Applies to baths supplied as complete units for indoor domestic use
• Includes usage in hotels, student accommodation, hospitals, and similar facilities
• Addresses marking, type testing, and CE marking procedures
• Provides compliance pathways with Regulation (EU) No 305/2011

Key Topics

Core requirements covered by EN 12764:2015/prA1:2017 include:

• Product Scope:

  • Whirlpool baths designed for personal hygiene, not exceeding specified voltage limits
  • Intended to be drained after each use; assembled on site if delivered in parts

• Testing & Compliance:

  • Procedures for type testing and sampling in accordance with defined clauses
  • Performance assessments for essential characteristics

• Marking & Product Designation:

  • Clear instruction on marking baths for intended use and essential characteristics (such as safety and durability)
  • Guidance provided for CE marking and use of "PH" (Personal Hygiene) abbreviation

• Safety Considerations:

  • Compliance with EN 60335-2-60 for most safety aspects
  • Special warnings regarding use by unsupervised children and slow-moving or disabled individuals
  • Scope excludes medical or non-domestic (communal) whirlpool fixtures

• Declaration of Performance (DoP):

  • Requirements for preparing a Declaration of Performance and assigning the Conformity Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP) system

Applications

Who should use this standard:

• Manufacturers of Whirlpool Baths:
  To ensure product compliance with European regulations for electrical safety, cleanability, durability, and essential safety features.
• Installers and Distributors:
  For proper installation and to confirm CE marking and standard conformity.
• Specifiers and Procurement Officers:
  To select products conforming to harmonized standards, especially when sourcing for domestic, hotel, or hospital environments.
• Regulatory Authorities and Inspectors:
  To verify compliance with Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 and applicable directives governing sanitary installations.

Practical value:
Compliance with EN 12764:2015/prA1:2017 helps streamline market access across Europe via the CE marking, guarantees a high standard of safety for users, and simplifies regulatory approval for manufacturers. The standard's alignment with CPR ensures that whirlpool baths marketed within the EU demonstrate consistent quality and performance relevant to personal hygiene.

Related Standards

• EN 60335-2-60:
  Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - Particular requirements for whirlpool baths. (Covers safety aspects not detailed in EN 12764, especially regarding electrical configurations and secure operation.)

• Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 (CPR):
  The Construction Products Regulation, which mandates the Declaration of Performance (DoP) and CE marking.

• Other EN Sanitary Appliance Standards:
  Related to design, installation, and use of sanitary installations in both domestic and public environments.

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By adhering to EN 12764:2015/prA1:2017, stakeholders ensure trust, consistency, and quality in the supply and use of whirlpool baths in European domestic and semi-public settings.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2017
Sanitarna oprema - Zahteve za masažne kadi - Dopolnilo A1
Sanitary appliances - Specification for whirlpool baths
Sanitärausstattungsgegenstände - Anforderungen an Whirlwannen
Appareils sanitaires - Spécification relative aux baignoires avec système de brassage
d'eau
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 12764:2015/prA1:2017
ICS:
91.140.70 Sanitarne naprave Sanitary installations
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 12764:2015
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
September 2017
ICS 91.140.70
English Version
Sanitary appliances - Specification for whirlpool baths
Appareils sanitaires - Spécification relative aux Sanitärausstattungsgegenstände - Anforderungen an
baignoires avec système de brassage d'eau Whirlwannen
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 163.

This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 12764:2015. If this draft becomes an amendment,
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration.

This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
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Turkey and United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
aware and to provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modifications to sub-clause 7.1, Marking and product designation . 4
2 Modification to sub-clause 8.1, General . 4
3 Modification to sub-clause 8.2.1, General . 4
4 Modifications to sub clause 8.2.2, Samples, testing and compliance criteria . 4
5 Modification to Annex ZA . 4
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship of this European Standard with Regulation
No.305/2011 (When applying this standard as a harmonized standard under
Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011, manufacturers and Member States are obliged by
this regulation to use this Annex) . 5
ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics . 5
ZA.2 System of Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP) . 5
ZA.3 Assignment of AVCP tasks . 5

European foreword
This document (EN 12764:2015/prA1:2017) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 163
“Sanitary appliances”, the secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of the EU Construction Products
Regulation.
For relationship with EU Construction Products Regulation, see in
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