EN 13748-1:2004/A1:2005

Terrazzo tiles - Part 1: Terrazzo tiles for internal use

This European Standard specifies materials, properties and methods of testing for unreinforced cement-bound terrazzo tiles which are factory made and sold ready to be placed.
The tiles are intended for internal use.

Terrazzoplatten - Teil 1: Terrazzoplatten für die Verwendung im Innenbereich

Carreaux de mosaïque de marbre - Partie 1: Carreaux de mosaïque de marbre à usage intérieur

Teraco plošče – 1. del. Teraco plošče za notranjo rabo

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 07-Jun-2005
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Dec-2005
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 229 - Precast concrete products
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 229/WG 3 - Products for which the stability requirements is not dominant
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 08-Jun-2005
• Due Date: 08-Jun-2005
• Completion Date: 08-Jun-2005
• 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/119 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on floorings
• Ref Project: SIST EN 13748-1:2004/A1:2005 - Terrazzo tiles - Part 1: Terrazzo tiles for internal use

Relations

• Amends: EN 13748-1:2004 - Terrazzo tiles - Part 1: Terrazzo tiles for internal use
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 13748-1:2004/A1:2005 is a European standard established by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) focusing on terrazzo tiles for internal use. This standard specifies the essential requirements concerning the materials, properties, and testing methods applicable to unreinforced cement-bound terrazzo tiles that are factory-made and ready for installation indoors. It ensures consistency in quality, mechanical performance, and safety for terrazzo tiles used in a variety of interior flooring applications.

This amendment (A1:2005) updates EN 13748-1:2004, clarifying testing procedures and performance criteria such as breaking load, thermal conductivity, water absorption, and surface slipperiness. It also incorporates administrative changes like CE marking and conformity declarations aligned with EU directives.

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Key Topics

• Material Specifications
  Defines the composition and requirements for unreinforced cement-bound terrazzo tiles intended for indoor environments.

• Mechanical Properties
  Covers testing of breaking strength/load with updated classifications to ensure tiles meet safety and durability benchmarks:

  • Class 1: Tiles laid on full mortar bed on rigid support; no minimum breaking load requirement.
  • Class 2 and 3: Based on surface area and minimum breaking load criteria (e.g., ≥ 2.5 kN or 3.0 kN).

• Thermal Conductivity
  Testing aligned with EN 13369:2004 to evaluate the tiles' heat transfer properties, important for indoor climate considerations.

• Water Absorption
  Methods for determining capillary water absorption and absolute water absorption ensure tiles maintain performance without excessive moisture uptake, crucial for durability.

• Surface Testing
  Includes pendulum tests for slip resistance, ensuring safety in internal flooring applications.

• CE Marking & Declaration of Conformity
  Provides guidelines for CE marking, specifying language requirements, product description, and regulated characteristics such as breaking load class, reaction to fire, water tightness, and slip resistance.

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Applications

EN 13748-1:2004/A1:2005 is integral for manufacturers, architects, contractors, and quality inspectors involved with indoor terrazzo tile flooring. Its applications include:

• Residential Flooring
  Durable, decorative, and safe terrazzo tiles specified for interior floor finishes.

• Commercial Buildings
  Office buildings, retail spaces, and public interiors where standardized mechanical strength and slip resistance are critical.

• Institutional Facilities
  Hospitals, schools, and other public buildings requiring compliance with EU regulations and safety norms.

• Quality Control & Compliance
  Guidance for testing laboratories and certification bodies to verify tile performance and conformity with European legislation.

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Related Standards

• EN 13369:2004 - Common rules for precast concrete products, referenced for thermal conductivity and other testing methods within this standard.
• Directive 93/68/EEC - EU directive related to CE marking requirements that EN 13748-1 helps to support.
• Other parts of EN 13748 series dealing with different types or external use of terrazzo tiles, complementing Part 1 for internal applications.

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Keywords: EN 13748-1, terrazzo tiles, internal use, cement-bound tiles, European standard, mechanical properties, breaking load, thermal conductivity, water absorption, slip resistance, CE marking, floor tiles standard, precast concrete products, indoor flooring safety, tile testing methods.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2005
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Terrazzo tiles - Part 1: Terrazzo tiles for internal use
Terrazzoplatten - Teil 1: Terrazzoplatten für die Verwendung im Innenbereich
Carreaux de mosaique de marbre - Partie 1: Carreaux de mosaique de marbre a usage
intérieur
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13748-1:2004/A1:2005
ICS:
91.100.30 Beton in betonski izdelki Concrete and concrete
products
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 13748-1:2004/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
June 2005
ICS 91.100.30
English version
Terrazzo tiles - Part 1: Terrazzo tiles for internal use
Carreaux de mosaïque de marbre - Partie 1: Carreaux de Terrazzoplatten - Teil 1: Terrazzoplatten für die Anwendung
mosaïque de marbre à usage intérieur in Gebäuden
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 13748-1:2004; it was approved by CEN on 4 May 2005.
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. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such
national standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
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Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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Contents
Page
Foreword.3
1 Modifications to Contents.4
2 Modifications to the Normative References (Clause 2) .4
3 Modifications to subclause 4.2.4 Mechanical strength.4
4 Modifications to subclause 4.2.4.1 Breaking strength/load .4
5 Modifications to subclause 4.2.4.3 Breaking load requirements.4
6 Modifications to subclause 4.2.8 Thermal conductivity .4
7 Modifications to subclause 5.6.1.3 Apparatus.4
8 Modifications to subclause 5.6.1.4 Calibration.5
9 Modifications to subclause 5.6.2.4 Preparation of specimen .5
10 Modifications to subclause 5.7.2.1.2 The pendulum test equipment shall have the
following features:.5
11 Modifications subclause 5.8.7.1 Capillary water absorption per unit area under
atmospheric pressure .5
12 Modifications to subclause 5.8.7.2 Absolute water absorption or absorption capacity.5
13 Modifications to ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics.5
14 Modifications to ZA.2.2 Declaration of conformity.5
15 Modifications to ZA.3 CE marking and labelling .5

Foreword
This document (EN 13748-1:2004/A1:2005) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 229
“Precast concrete products”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This Amendment to the Eu
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