EN 200:2023

Sanitary tapware - Single taps and combination taps for water supply systems of type 1 and type 2 - General technical specification

This document specifies:
a)   the field of application for pillar taps, bib taps, single and multi-hole combination taps for use in:
1)   a supply system of Type 1 (see Figure 1) with a pressure range of (0,05 to 1,0) MPa [(0,5 to 10) bar];
2)   a supply system of Type 2 (see Figure 2) with a pressure range of (0,01 to 1,0) MPa [(0,1 to 10) bar];
b)   the dimensional, leak tightness, pressure resistance, hydraulic performance, mechanical strength, endurance, corrosion resistance of the surface of the product, sequence of testing and acoustic characteristics with which sanitary tapware products including their components (flexible hose, pullout spray) need to comply where applicable;
c)   test methods to verify the characteristics.
The tests described in this document are type tests (laboratory tests) and not quality control or factory production control (FPC) tests carried out during manufacture.
This document is applicable to draw-off taps (single taps and combination taps) for use with sanitary appliances installed in rooms used for personal hygiene (cloakrooms, bathrooms etc.) and for food preparation (kitchens), i.e. for use with baths, basins, bidets, showers and sinks.
This document applies to sanitary draw-off taps of nominal size 3/8”, 1/2", 3/4" and 1” (PN 10).
The conditions of use and classifications are given in Table 1.
Table 1 - Conditions of use
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Figure 1- Supply system of Type 1 with a pressure range of (0,05 to 1,0) MPa [(0,5 to 10) bar]
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Figure 2 - Supply system of Type 2 with a pressure range of (0,01 to 1,0) MPa [(0,1 to 10) bar]
NOTE   Components which are part or can be delivered with sanitary tapware products are listed in Annex C.
Final materials included in the product are not covered by this document.

Sanitärarmaturen - Auslaufventile und Mischbatterien für Wasserversorgungssysteme vom Typ 1 und Typ 2 - Allgemeine technische Spezifikation

Dieses Dokument legt Folgendes fest:
a)   den Anwendungsbereich für Standventile, Wand-Auslaufventile, Einloch- und Mehrloch-Standbatterien für die Anwendung in:
1)   einem Wasserversorgungssystem vom Typ 1 (siehe Bild 1) mit einem Druckbereich von (0,05 bis 1,0) MPa [(0,5 bis 10) bar];
2)   einem Wasserversorgungssystem vom Typ 2 (siehe Bild 2) mit einem Druckbereich von (0,01 bis 1,0) MPa [(0,1 bis 10) bar];
b)   die Abmessungen, die Dichtheit, die Festigkeit unter Innendruck, die hydraulischen Eigenschaften, die mechanische Festigkeit, die Dauerhaftigkeit, die Korrosionsbeständigkeit der Oberfläche des Produkts, die Reihenfolge der Prüfungen und das Geräuschverhalten, denen Sanitärarmaturen einschließlich ihrer Bestandteile (flexibler Schlauch, ausziehbarer Brause), sofern zutreffend, entsprechen müssen;
c)   die Prüfverfahren, um diese Anforderungen nachzuweisen.
Die in diesem Dokument beschriebenen Prüfungen sind Typ-Anerkennungsprüfungen (Laborprüfungen) und keine Qualitätskontroll- oder werksseitigen Fertigungsprüfungen (en: factory production control, FPC), die während der Herstellung durchgeführt werden.
Dieses Dokument gilt für Entnahmearmaturen (Auslaufventile und Mischbatterien) zur Verwendung mit Sanitärausstattungsgegenständen, die in den der Hygiene dienenden Räumen (Toiletten, Bäder usw.) und zur Lebensmittelzubereitung (in Küchen) installiert werden, d. h. für Wannen, Waschbecken, Sitzwaschbecken, Duschen und Spülbecken.
Dieses Dokument gilt für Sanitärarmaturen der Nenngrößen 3/8″, 1/2″, 3/4″ und 1″ (PN 10).
Die Anwendungsbedingungen und Klassifizierungen sind in Tabelle 1 dargestellt.

Robinetterie sanitaire - Robinets simples et mélangeurs pour les systèmes d'alimentation en eau des types 1 et 2 - Spécifications techniques générales

Le présent document spécifie :
a)   le champ d’application des robinets simples montés sur paroi horizontale, des robinets simples montés sur paroi verticale, des robinets mélangeurs monotrou et multitrou destinés à être utilisés dans :
1)   un système d’alimentation de type 1 (voir Figure 1) dans une plage de pression de (0,05 à 1,0) MPa [(0,5 à 10) bar] ;
2)   un système d’alimentation de type 2 (voir Figure 2) dans une plage de pression de (0,01 à 1,0) MPa [(0,1 à 10) bar] ;
b)   les caractéristiques dimensionnelles, d’étanchéité, de résistance à la pression, de performance hydraulique, de résistance mécanique, d’endurance, de résistance à la corrosion de la surface du produit, d’ordre des essais et d’acoustique auxquelles les produits de robinetterie sanitaire, y compris leurs composants (tuyau flexible, douchette extractible), doivent répondre, le cas échéant ;
c)   les méthodes d’essai permettant de vérifier ces caractéristiques.
Les essais décrits dans le présent document sont des essais de type (essais en laboratoire) et non des essais de contrôle qualité ou de contrôle de la production en usine (FPC, factory production control) réalisés en cours de fabrication.
Le présent document est applicable aux robinets de puisage (robinets simples et robinets mélangeurs) destinés à l’équipement des appareils sanitaires installés dans les locaux d’hygiène personnelle (toilettes, salles de bain, etc.) et dans les cuisines, pour un usage sur les baignoires, lavabos, bidets, douches et éviers, par exemple.
Le présent document s’applique aux robinets de puisage sanitaires de dimension nominale 3/8", 1/2", 3/4" et 1" (PN 10).
Les conditions d’utilisation et la classification sont données dans le Tableau 1.
Tableau 1 — Conditions d’utilisation
Système d’alimentation en eau   Plage de fonctionnement des robinets
   Limites   Recommandation
Type 1
voir Figure 1   Pression dynamique
≥ 0,05 MPa
(0,5 bar)
Pression statique
≤ 1,0 MPa
(10,0 bar)   Pression dynamique
(0,1 à 0,5) MPa
[(1,0 à 5,0) bar]
Type 2
voir Figure 2   Pression dynamique
≥ 0,01 MPa
(0,1 bar)
Pression statique
≤ 1,0 MPa
(10,0 bar)   Pression dynamiquea
(0,02 à 0,1) MPa
[(0,2 à 1,0) bar]
Température   ≤ 70 °C   ≤ 65 °C
a   La robinetterie sanitaire à faible pression conforme à la présente norme peut également être utilisée avec des pressions d’alimentation à l’arrivée allant de 0,1 MPa à 0,2 MPa (de 1,0 bar à 2,0 bar), à condition que la performance acoustique ne soit pas une exigence de l’installation.
Légende
1   eau froide
2   eau chaude
3   alimentation réseau (pressions d’alimentation allant jusqu’à 10 bar)
4   chauffe-eau
Figure 1 — Système d’alimentation de type 1 dans une plage de pression de (0,05 à 1,0) MPa [(0,5 à 10) bar]
Légende
1   réservoir de stockage d’eau froide (couvercle omis pour des raisons de clarté)
2   trop-plein
3   tuyau d’évacuation
4   ballon d’eau chaude
5   autre alimentation en eau froide des installations sanitaires assurée par le réservoir
6   vers le chauffe-eau
7   alimentation réseau (pressions d’alimentation allant jusqu’à 10 bar)
Figure 2 — Système d’alimentation de type 2 dans une plage de pression de (0,01 à 1,0) MPa [(0,1 à 10) bar]
NOTE   Les composants qui font partie des produits de robinetterie sanitaire ou qui peuvent être fournis avec ces produits sont listés dans l’Annexe C.
Les matériaux finaux inclus dans le produit ne sont pas couverts par le présent document.

Sanitarne armature - Enojne in kombinirane pipe za oskrbo z vodo tipa 1 in tipa 2 - Splošne tehnične zahteve

Ta evropski standard določa:
a)    področje uporabe za notranje pipe, zunanje pipe, pipe z eno ali več odprtinami za uporabo v:
1)   dovodnem sistemu tipa 1 (glej sliko 1);
2)   dovodnem sistemu tipa 2 (glej sliko 2);
b)    mere, nepredušnost, odpornost na tlak, hidravlično zmogljivost, mehansko trdnost, trpežnost in zvočne značilnosti enojnih ali kombiniranih pip nazivne velikosti ½ in ¾;
c)    preskusne metode za preverjanje lastnosti.
d)    Preskusi, opisani v tem evropskem standardu, so tipski preskusi (laboratorijski preskusi) in ne kontrolni preskusi kakovosti, opravljeni med proizvodnjo.
Ta evropski standard se uporablja za izpustne pipe (enojne pipe in kombinirane pipe) za uporabo s sanitarnimi napravami v prostorih za osebno higieno (garderobe, kopalnice itd.) in v kuhinjah, tj. za uporabo v kadeh, umivalnikih, bidejih, prhah in kuhinjskih koritih.
Slika 1 prikazuje dovodni sistem tipa 1 z območjem tlaka (od 0,05 do 1,0) Mpa [(od 0,5 do 10) bar].
Slika 2 prikazuje dovodni sistem tipa 2 z območjem tlaka (od 0,01 do 1,0) Mpa [(od 0,1 do 10) bar].
Ta evropski standard se uporablja za sanitarne izpustne pipe nazivne velikosti ½ in ¾ (PN 10).
Pogoji uporabe in klasifikacije so določeni v preglednici 1, upošteva pa naj se opombe v preglednici 2.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 19-Dec-2023
• ICS: 91.140.70 - Sanitary installations
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 164 - Water supply
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 164/WG 8 - Sanitary tapware
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 20-Dec-2023
• Due Date: 22-Dec-2023
• Completion Date: 20-Dec-2023
• Directive: 98/83/EC - Quality of water intended for human consumption
• Ref Project: SIST EN 200:2024 - Sanitary tapware - Single taps and combination taps for water supply systems of type 1 and type 2 - General technical specification

Relations

• Replaces: EN 200:2008 - Sanitary tapware - Single taps and combination taps for water supply systems of type 1 and type 2 - General technical specification
• Effective Date: 26-Jun-2019

Overview

EN 200:2023 is the CEN European standard for sanitary tapware covering single taps and combination taps intended for water supply systems of Type 1 and Type 2. It defines the general technical specification, required test methods and performance characteristics for draw-off tapware used in bathrooms, cloakrooms and kitchens (baths, basins, bidets, showers, sinks). EN 200:2023 replaces the 2008 edition and applies as a laboratory (type) test standard - not as factory production control (FPC).

Key scope points:

• Applies to pillar taps, bib taps, single and multi‑hole combination taps.
• Covers Type 1 systems (0.05 to 1.0 MPa / 0.5 to 10 bar) and Type 2 systems (0.01 to 1.0 MPa / 0.1 to 10 bar).
• Nominal sizes: 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 1" (PN 10).
• Components such as flexible hoses and pull‑out sprays are listed in Annex C; final raw material specifications are out of scope.

Key topics and technical requirements

EN 200:2023 defines test methods and acceptance criteria for:

• Dimensional characteristics (inlets, outlets, mounting dimensions)
• Leaktightness (upstream/downstream of obturator, diverters)
• Pressure resistance and mechanical behaviour under pressure
• Hydraulic performance - flow rate determination for Type 1 and Type 2 systems
• Mechanical strength / torsional resistance
• Endurance testing (operation cycles for handles, diverters, swivel spouts)
• Corrosion resistance and surface condition requirements
• Acoustic characteristics (noise criteria for Type 1 systems)
• Sequence of testing and detailed test apparatus/procedures

Important note: the standard specifies type tests (laboratory tests) and associated procedures to verify conformity - it is intended for product design verification and certification.

Applications and practical use

EN 200:2023 is practical for:

• Manufacturers designing and certifying sanitary taps to meet European performance and safety expectations.
• Test laboratories conducting type testing (leak tests, pressure, hydraulic, endurance, acoustic).
• Specifiers, architects and consultants who require compliant tapware for residential, hospitality and food‑service projects.
• Regulators and certification bodies assessing product conformity for market access.

Using EN 200 ensures reliable performance in typical domestic and commercial potable water installations and helps reduce failures related to leaks, mechanical wear, hydraulic mismatch and noise.

Related standards

• EN 200:2023 supersedes EN 200:2008 (previous edition).
• Manufacturers and specifiers should also consider complementary CEN and national standards on potable water hygiene, backflow protection and material safety when applying EN 200 in product compliance and procurement.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2024
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 200:2009
Sanitarne armature - Enojne in kombinirane pipe za oskrbo z vodo tipa 1 in tipa 2 -
Splošne tehnične zahteve
Sanitary tapware - Single taps and combination taps for water supply systems of type 1
and type 2 - General technical specification
Sanitärarmaturen - Auslaufventile und Mischbatterien für Wasserversorgungssysteme
vom Typ 1 und Typ 2 - Allgemeine technische Spezifikation
Robinetterie sanitaire - Robinets simples et mélangeurs pour les systèmes d'alimentation
en eau des types 1 et 2 - Spécifications techniques générales
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 200:2023
ICS:
91.140.70 Sanitarne naprave Sanitary installations
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 200
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
December 2023
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 91.140.70 Supersedes EN 200:2008
English Version
Sanitary tapware - Single taps and combination taps for
water supply systems of type 1 and type 2 - General
technical specification
Robinetterie sanitaire - Robinets simples et Sanitärarmaturen - Auslaufventile und Mischbatterien
mélangeurs pour les systèmes d'alimentation en eau für Wasserversorgungssysteme vom Typ 1 und Typ 2 -
des types 1 et 2 - Spécifications techniques générales Allgemeine technische Spezifikation
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 27 November 2023.

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-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
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United Kingdom.
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© 2023 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 200:2023 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
European foreword . 7
Introduction . 8
1 Scope . 9
2 Normative references . 11
3 Terms and definitions . 12
4 Designation . 15
5 Marking and identification . 16
5.1 Marking . 16
5.2 Identification . 16
5.2.1 Identification of inlets . 16
5.2.2 Identification of flow controls equipment . 16
6 Materials . 17
6.1 Chemical and hygiene requirements . 17
6.2 Exposed surface condition and quality of coating . 17
7 Backflow protection . 17
8 Sequence of testing . 17
9 Dimensional characteristics . 17
9.1 General remarks . 17
9.2 Inlet dimensions . 18
9.3 Outlet dimensions . 20
9.4 Mounting dimensions . 24
9.5 Special cases . 26
10 Leaktightness characteristics . 27
10.1 Principle . 27
10.2 Apparatus . 27
10.3 Leaktightness of the obturator and of the tap upstream of the obturator(s) with the
obturator in the closed position . 27
10.3.1 Procedure . 27
10.3.2 Requirements . 27
10.4 Leaktightness downstream of the obturator . 27
10.4.1 General. 27
10.4.2 Procedure . 27
10.4.3 Requirements . 28
10.5 Leaktightness of manually operated diverters . 28
10.5.1 General. 28
10.5.2 Procedure . 28
10.5.3 Procedure where an outlet(s) cannot be artificially closed – products for type 1 systems28
10.5.4 Procedure where an outlet(s) cannot be artificially closed – products for type 2 systems29
10.5.5 Requirements . 29
10.6 Leaktightness and operation of diverters with automatic return (and semi-automatic type
diverters) . 29
10.6.1 General. 29
10.6.2 Procedure – products for Type 1 systems . 29
10.6.3 Procedure – products for Type 2 systems . 30
10.6.4 Requirements . 31
11 Pressure resistance. 33
11.1 Principle . 33
11.2 Apparatus . 33
11.3 Mechanical behaviour upstream of the obturator – obturator in the closed position . 33
11.3.1 Procedure . 33
11.3.2 Requirement . 33
11.4 Mechanical behaviour downstream of the obturator – obturator in the open position . 33
11.4.1 Procedure for products for type 1 systems . 33
11.4.2 Procedure for products for type 2 systems . 33
11.4.3 Requirement . 34
12 Hydraulic performance . 34
12.1 General . 34
12.2 Determination of flow rate – products for type 1 systems . 35
12.2.1 Principle . 35
12.2.2 Apparatus . 35
12.2.3 Procedure . 35
12.2.4 Requirements . 35
12.3 Determination of flow rate – products for type 2 systems . 36
12.3.1 Principle . 36
12.3.2 Apparatus . 36
12.3.3 Procedure . 37
12.3.4 Requirements . 37
13 Mechanical strength/torsional resistance . 38
13.1 Principle . 38
13.2 Apparatus . 38
13.3 Test piece . 38
13.4 Procedure . 38
13.5 Requirements . 38
14 Mechanical endurance . 38
14.1 General . 38
14.2 Endurance test for on/off flow control devices operated by rotating the control handle . 39
14.2.1 Principle . 39
14.2.2 Apparatus . 39
14.2.3 Procedure . 39
14.2.4 Requirement . 41
14.3 Endurance test for other on/off flow control devices . 42
14.3.1 Principle . 42
14.3.2 Apparatus . 42
14.3.3 Procedure . 42
14.3.4 Requirement . 42
14.4 Endurance of manually operated diverters . 42
14.4.1 Principle . 42
14.4.2 Apparatus . 43
14.4.3 Procedure . 43
14.4.4 Requirement . 43
14.5 Endurance of diverters with automatic return . 43
14.5.1 Principle . 43
14.5.2 Apparatus . 43
14.5.3 Procedure . 44
14.5.4 Requirement . 44
14.6 Endurance test for swivel spouts . 45
14.6.1 Principle . 45
14.6.2 Apparatus . 45
14.6.3 Procedure for single outlet type . 45
14.6.4 Procedure for divided outlet type. 45
14.6.5 Requirements . 46
15 Acoustic characteristics — products for type 1 systems only . 47
15.1 General. 47
15.2 Procedure . 47
15.2.1 Flow rate class of sanitary tapware products (with appropriate acoustic information) . 47
15.2.2 Flow rate class of sanitary tapware products (without appropriate acoustic information)47
15.3 Expression of results . 47
15.3.1 Determination of acoustic group . 48
15.3.2 Correspondence between flow rate classes and measurements . 48
Annex A (informative) Pressure take-off tee . 49
Annex B (informative) Minimum flow rates and test pressures according to application . 52
Annex C (informative) Product components (detailed by other standards) . 53
Bibliography . 54

Figures
Figure 1 — Supply system of Type 1 with a pressure range of (0,05 to 1,0) MPa [(0,5 to 10) bar]
........................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 2 — Supply system of Type 2 with a pressure range of (0,01 to 1,0) MPa [(0,1 to 10) bar]
........................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 3 — Bib taps 1/2 and 3/4 – single hole taps . 19
Figure 4 — Multi hole combination taps . 20
Figure 5 — Supply connections for taps and remote outlets . 20
Figure 6 — Pillar and bib taps . 22
Figure 7 — Remote outlet . 22
Figure 8 — Single hole combination tap/remote outlet . 23
Figure 9 — Bath/shower combination tap/remote outlet . 23
Figure 10 — Single hole taps . 25
Figure 11 — Two-hole tap (fixed centres) . 26
Figure 12 — Three-hole tap (adjustable centres) . 26
Figure 13 — Clamping Arrangement for use with ceramic sanitaryware . 26
Figure 14 — Apparatus for testing the leaktightness of automatic diverters for taps for supply
system of Type 2 . 31
Figure 15 — Flow rate test apparatus for sanitary tapware for Type 2 systems . 37
Figure 16 — Life test –closing torque vs time . 41
Figure 17 — Endurance test rig for divided-outlet swivel spout . 46
Figure A.1 — Pressure take-off tee (test rig Type 1 taps) . 49
Figure A.2 — Schematic examples of pressure take-off tees (test rig Type 1 taps) . 51

Tables
Table 1 — Conditions of use . 9
Table 2 — Designation . 15
Table 3 — Sequence of testing . 17
Table 4 — Inlet dimensions sanitary tapware . 18
Table 5 — Outlet dimensions . 21
Table 6 — Mounting dimensions . 24
Table 7 — Informative summary of leaktightness tests . 32
Table 8 — Informative summary of pressure resistance tests . 34
Table 9 — Informative summary of test conditions for on/off flow control devices . 40
Table 10 — Informative summary of test conditions for diverters . 44
Table 11 — Informative summary of test conditions for swivel spout . 47
Table 12 — Acoustic group . 48
Table 13 — Flow rate classes (EN ISO 3822-4) .48
Table A.1 — Dimensions of the pressure take-off tee .50
Table B.1 —Recommended flow rates for domestic use.52
European foreword
This document (EN 200:2023) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 164 “Water supply”,
the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
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 June 2024, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by June 2024.
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 supersedes EN 200:2008.
In comparison with the previous edition, the following technical modifications have been made:
— all test of hydraulic performance, acoustic characteristics and leaktightness were completely revised;
— figures, tables and dimensions were revised;
— normative references were updated;
— editorial changes have been made throughout the entire document.
This document acknowledges the field of application of tapware used in:
— water supply systems of Type 1 (see Figure 1 and Table 1) with a pressure range of 0,05 MPa
(0,5 bar) to 1,0 MPa (10 bar);
— water supply systems of Type 2 (see Figure 2 and Table 1) with a pressure range of 0,01 MPa
(0,1 bar) to 1,0 MPa (10 bar) – which combines mains-fed and cistern-fed water supply systems.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United
Kingdom.
Introduction
In respect of potential adverse effects on the quality of water intended for human consumption, caused
by the product covered by this document.
This document provides no information as to whether the product can be used without restriction in any
of the Member States of the EU or EFTA.
It should be noted that, while awaiting the adoption of verifiable European criteria, existing national
regulations concerning the use and/or the characteristics of these products remain in force.
This document identifies characteristics and technical requirements for single and combination taps.

1 Scope
This document specifies:
a) the field of application for pillar taps, bib taps, single and multi-hole combination taps for use in:
1) a supply system of Type 1 (see Figure 1) with a pressure range of (0,05 to 1,0) MPa
[(0,5 to 10) bar];
2) a supply system of Type 2 (see Figure 2) with a pressure range of (0,01 to 1,0) MPa
[(0,1 to 10) bar];
b) the dimensional, leak tightness, pressure resistance, hydraulic performance, mechanical strength,
endurance, corrosion resistance of the surface of the product, sequence of testing and acoustic
characteristics with which sanitary tapware products including their components (flexible hose,
pullout spray) need to comply where applicable;
c) test methods to verify the characteristics.
The tests described in this document are type tests (laboratory tests) and not quality control or factory
production control (FPC) tests carried out during manufacture.
This document is applicable to draw-off taps (single taps and combination taps) for use with sanitary
appliances installed in rooms used for personal hygiene (cloakrooms, bathrooms etc.) and for food
preparation (kitchens), i.e. for use with baths, basins, bidets, showers and sinks.
This document applies to sanitary draw-off taps of nominal size 3/8”, 1/2", 3/4" and 1” (PN 10).
The conditions of use and classifications are given in Table 1.
Table 1 — Conditions of use
Operating range of taps
Water supply system
Limits Recommended
Dynamic Pressure
≥ 0,05 MPa
Dynamic Pressure
Type 1 (0,5 bar)
(0,1 to 0,5) MPa
see Figure 1 Static Pressure
[(1,0 to 5,0) bar]
≤ 1,0 MPa
(10,0 bar)
Dynamic Pressure
≥ 0,01 MPa
a
Dynamic Pressure
Type 2 (0,1 bar)
(0,02 to 0,1) MPa
see Figure 2 Static Pressure
[(0,2 to 1,0) bar]
≤ 1,0 MPa
(10,0 bar)
Temperature ≤ 70 °C ≤ 65 °C
a
Low pressure sanitary tapware complying with this standard may also be used with inlet
supply pressures in the range from 0,1 MPa to 0,2 MPa (1,0 bar to 2,0 bar) on condition that
acoustic performance is not a requirement of the installation.

Key
1 cold water
2 hot water
3 mains supply pipe (supply pressures up to 10 bar)
4 water heater
Figure 1 — Supply system of Type 1 with a pressure range of (0,05 to 1,0) MPa [(0,5 to 10) bar]
Key
1 cold water storage cistern (cover omitted for clarity)
2 warning pipe
3 vent pipe
4 hot water cylinder
5 alternative cistern fed cold supply to sanitary appliances
6 to boiler
7 mains supply pipe (supply pressures up to 10 bar)
Figure 2 — Supply system of Type 2 with a pressure range of (0,01 to 1,0) MPa [(0,1 to 10) bar]
NOTE Components which are part or can be delivered with sanitary tapware products are listed in Annex C.
Final materials included in the product are not covered by this document.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements 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 246, Sanitary tapware — General specifications for aerators
EN 248, Sanitary tapware — General specification for electrodeposited coatings of Ni-Cr
EN 1057, Copper and copper alloys — Seamless, round copper tubes for water and gas in sanitary and
heating applications
EN 1717, Protection against pollution of potable water in water installations and general requirements of
devices to prevent pollution by backflow
EN 13618, Flexible hose assemblies in drinking water installations — Functional requirements and test
methods
EN 13959, Anti-pollution check valves — DN 6 to DN 250 inclusive family E, type A, B, C and D
EN 14506, Devices to prevent pollution by backflow of potable water — Automatic diverter — Family H,
type C
EN ISO 228-1, Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are not made on the threads — Part 1: Dimensions,
tolerances and designation (ISO 228-1)
EN ISO 3822-1, Acoustics — Laboratory tests on noise emission from appliances and equipment used in
water supply installations — Part 1: Method of measurement (ISO 3822-1)
EN ISO 3822-2, Acoustics — Laboratory tests on noise emission from appliances and equipment used in
water supply installations — Part 2: Mounting and operating conditions for draw-off taps and mixing valves
(ISO 3822-2)
EN ISO 3822-4, Acoustics — Laboratory tests on noise emission from appliances and equipment used in
water supply installations — Part 4: Mounting and operating conditions for special appliances
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
sanitary tapware aerator
device which is fitted at the outlet of a sanitary tapware product to impact the flow rate and stream
appearance of the water stream
Note 1 to entry: A distinction is made between stream appearance:
a) aerators without air intake, (known as “laminar” stream);
b) aerators with air intake;
c) spray models (numerous single jets).
Note 2 to entry: See EN 246.
3.2
anti-pollution device
devices to prevent pollution by backflow of potable water
Note 1 to entry: Reference EN 1717 for anti-pollution devices and their specific use.
3.3
cold water
water with a temperature ≤ 30 °C, unless specified for a specific test
3.4
diverter
moveable component used to change the direction of the flow of water between optional outlets
3.4.1
automatic diverter
mechanism rests in a default position and is changed by the end user to another outlet position but
automatically returns to the default position on reduction of pressure
Note 1 to entry: In some cases, products can be semi-automatic should they have the ability to be locked in an
optional outlet other than the default outlet position.
3.4.2
manual diverter
optional outlets manually selected by the end user
3.5
exposed surfaces
outside surfaces of sanitary tapware visible in use conditions
Note 1 to entry: See EN 248.
3.5.1
surfaces not considered as exposed surfaces
internal surfaces of, for example operating members, caps, knobs etc. Parts usually or always hidden by
another component e.g. linkage of a waste outlet fitting
3.6
extractable hose
flexible supply pipe which connects sanitary tapware to an extractable outlet
Note 1 to entry: See EN 16146.
3.7
extractable outlet
moveable hand held outlet designed to be fitted to sanitary tapware via an extractable hose
Note to entry: See EN 16145.
3.8
fitting
component attached to the end of a flexible hose to facilitate connection between the water supply and
the sanitary tapware
3.9
flow control equipment
manual equipment controlling the flow of water
3.10
flow rate regulator
device which is fitted to or within sanitary tapware, to enable dynamic control of the delivered water flow
rate
3.11
flexible hose assembly
flexible hose with or without braiding and furnished with fittings to connect the sanitary tapware to the
water supply
Note 1 to entry: See EN 13618.
3.12
headworks
mechanism that allows for the control of the obturator by the user
Note 1 to entry: Typically, headworks are one of two design concepts:
a) traditional, which uses a screw down method with a (typically) elastomeric seal to create leaktightness
in the closed position;
b) modern, which uses (typically) ceramic plates with ports that align and occlude to create leaktightness
in the closed position.
3.13
obturator
moveable component in the valve whose position in the flow path permits or obstructs flow of water
through the sanitary tapware
3.14
shower hose
flexible supply pipe which connects sanitary tapware to a shower hand set
Note 1 to entry: See EN 1113.
3.15
shower outlet
device for ablutionary purposes which allows water to be emitted in the form of jets or water droplets
Note 1 to entry: See EN 1112.
3.16
tap
sanitary tapware designed to deliver water to the end user, typically referred to in more detail as the
following:
3.16.1
single tap
sanitary tapware designed to deliver a single temperature water
3.16.2
combination tap
sanitary tapware designed to deliver single temperature water or mixed water by combining single
temperature waters
3.16.3
divided outlet tap
combination tap where the water paths are kept separate through the outlet making the point of
combining the water outside of the outlet
4 Designation
Sanitary tapware covered by this document are designated by characteristics identified in Table 2.
Table 2 — Designation
Sanitary tapware according to application
Supply system Type 1 or Type 2
Type of sanitary tapware Single taps and combination taps
Intended use Basin, bidet, sink, bath, shower (including combinations)
Connection size G3/8, G1/2, G3/4 or G1, Male or Female (cross refer to dimensions
table as appropriate)
Mounting method Horizontal or vertical surfaces
Body Single or multi-hole, visible or concealed
Diverter With or without diverter
Type of outlet Fixed, moveable, divided, extractable
Acoustic group and classification
Taps for supply system of Group I or Group II or U (unclassified/untested)
Type 1
Flow rate Nominal flow rate
Ref. to this document EN 200
Table 2 specifies many useful elements that help to specify the use and intended function of a product.
Manufacturers may choose a selection of these elements as applicable to their sanitary tapware products
that are pertinent to their specific market.
EXAMPLE Example of designation: Combination tap for supply system of Type 1, nominal size 1/2", 2-hole
with combined visible body, for mounting on horizontal surface, diverter, fixed outlet, nominal flow rate, with
acoustic group I, EN 200.
5 Marking and identification
5.1 Marking
Sanitary tapware shall be marked permanently and legibly with the manufacturer’s or agent’s name or
identification:
— of the sanitary tapware, e.g. on the body, handle or spout. This marking shall be visible after
installation;
— of the obturator on the on/off obturator, (not applicable when the on/off obturator is of a special
design to suit the body or when manufactured by the same manufacturer of the sanitary tapware).
This marking does not need to be visible after installation.
NOTE 1 Permanently in this case means not removable without direct intent (e.g. might require the use of a tool
or implement to remove).
NOTE 2 Visible after installation can be visible by use of a mirror or on the underside of a spout etc. This list is
not exhaustive.
5.2 Identification
5.2.1 Identification of inlets
Normal convention is to configure sanitary tapware with the cold water inlet on the right side of the
product when the product is viewed from the front.
If the product is configured conventionally, no identification of the inlets is required.
If the product is not configured conventionally, or the product can be installed in multiple orientations
that could be conventional or non-conventional, hot or cold inlets shall be identified as follows:
— colour blue for cold;
— colour red for hot;
— or other suitable means e.g. words, letters, symbols etc.
In these cases, only one of the inlets needs to be identified. This marking need not be permanent.
5.2.2 Identification of flow controls equipment
Normal convention for flow control devices is to configure sanitary tapware with the cold water flow
control device on the right, when the product is viewed from the front.
If the product is configured conventionally, no identification of the flow control device is required.
In all other cases, for flow control devices, to facilitate the understanding of the function, each device shall
be permanently identified as follows:
— colour blue for cold;
— colour red for hot;
— or other suitable means e.g. words, letters, symbols etc.
6 Materials
6.1 Chemical and hygiene requirements
All materials coming into contact with water intended for human consumption shall present no health
risk nor cause any change to the water in terms of quality, appearance, smell or taste.
It should be noted that while awaiting the adoption of verifiable European criteria for testing materials
in contact with water intended for human consumption, existing national regulations concerning the use
and/or the characteristics of these products remain in force.
6.2 Exposed surface condition and quality of coating
Exposed surfaces shall comply with the scope and requirements of EN 248.
7 Backflow protection
Backflow protection shall be provided using appropriate devices referenced in EN 1717.
Appropriate devices may include the use of an airgap or the specific product design.
In the case of a diverter with automatic return being considered to provide backflow protection, it shall
comply with the requirements of EN 14506.
Check valves shall comply with EN 13959.
8 Sequence of testing
The standardized test sequencing, detailed in Table 3, helps to present a consistent approach while
minimizing the number of samples required for testing. The overall collection of test results shall be
combined for an overall type test outcome.
Table 3 — Sequence of testing
Sequence Sample 1 Sample 2 Sample 3 Sample 4 Sample 5
1 Dimensions Torsion Leaktightness Leaktightness Leaktightness
2 Hydraulic Leaktightness Endurance Endurance Endurance
performance (obturator) (spout) (diverter)
3 Pressure  Leaktightness Leaktightness Leaktightness
resistance
NOTE 1 Additional samples can be required to validate the acoustic performance if this is required, or chosen to
be undertaken.
NOTE 2 It is also possible to combine testing onto a smaller number of samples if required.

9 Dimensional characteristics
9.1 General remarks
The design and construction of components without defined dimensions permits various design solutions
to be adopted by the manufacturer.
Special cases are covered in 9.5.
9.2 Inlet dimensions
Inlet dimensions shall be as specified in Table 4 and explained in Figure 3, Figure 4 and Figure 5.
Table 4 — Inlet dimensions sanitary tapware
Designation Symbol Comments
Dimensions
mm
Shank, Union, Bib tap, Captive nut
A G 1/2 B Shank Union. In accordance with
EN ISO 228-1
(When the no-go gauge fi
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