SIST EN 203-2-9:2005

Gas heated catering equipment - Part 2-9: Specific requirements - Solid tops, warming plates and griddles

This European Standard specifies the requirements for the construction and operating characteristics relating to the safety and rational use of energy for solid tops, warming plates and griddles, the burners of which are enclosed and the flue gases of which are evacuated by a specific way.
This European Standard only covers type testing.

Großküchengeräte für gasförmige Brennstoffe - Teil 2-9: Spezifische Anforderungen - Glühplatten, Wärmeplatten und Griddleplatten

Ergänzung:
Diese Europäische Norm spezifiziert die Prüfverfahren und die Anforderungen an die Bau- und Betriebsweise, bezogen auf die Sicherheit, rationelle Energienutzung und Kennzeichnung von Glühplatten, Wärmeplatten und Griddleplatten, einschließlich der eingebauten Brenner und der spezifischen Abgaswege.
Diese Europäische Norm beinhaltet ausschließlich Typprüfungen.

Appareils de cuisson professionnelle utilisant les combustibles gazeux - Partie 2-9: Exigences particulieres - Plaques coup de feu, plaques chauffantes et grills

Cette norme définit les exigences concernant les caractéristiques de construction et de fonctionnement
relatives à la sécurité et à l'utilisation rationnelle de l'énergie des plaques coup de feu, des plaques
chauffantes et des grills dont les brûleurs sont enfermés et dont les fumées sont évacuées par des voies
spécifiques.
Cette norme ne couvre pas les essais de type.

Plinske naprave za gostinstvo - 2-9. del: Posebne zahteve - Žar plošče, plošče za ogrevanje in žari z rešetko

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2005
• ICS: 97.040.20 - Cooking ranges, working tables, ovens and similar appliances
• Technical Committee: PLN - Gas appliances for domestic use
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Dec-2005
• Due Date: 01-Dec-2005
• Completion Date: 01-Dec-2005
• Directive: 2009/142/EC - DIRECTIVE 2009/142/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 30 November 2009 relating to appliances burning gaseous fuels
• Directive: 2016/426 - REGULATION (EU) 2016/426 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 9 March 2016 on appliances burning gaseous fuels and repealing Directive 2009/142/EC
• Directive: 90/396/EEC - Appliances burning gaseous fuels
• Mandate: M/BC/CEN/89/6 - Standardization request to CEN concerning appliances burning gaseous fuels
• Ref Project: EN 203-2-9:2005 - Gas heated catering equipment - Part 2-9: Specific requirements - Solid tops, warming plates and griddles

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 203-2:1996 - Gas heated catering equipment - Part 2: Rational use of energy
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2005

Overview

SIST EN 203-2-9:2005 is a European standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) covering gas heated catering equipment specifically solid tops, warming plates, and griddles. This standard focuses on the construction, safety, and energy efficiency of these gas appliances. It defines specific requirements and type testing procedures for devices where burners are enclosed and flue gases are removed in a controlled manner. SIST EN 203-2-9:2005 complements and modifies the general safety rules found in EN 203-1:2005 and applies across CEN member states.

The standard is intended to ensure safe operation and rational energy use of professional cooking appliances in the commercial catering industry, such as restaurants, catering services, and institutional kitchens. It addresses surface temperature limits, fire hazards, thermostat functionality, and emission control to facilitate compliance with EU gas appliance directives and improve user safety.

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Key Topics

• Scope and Application:
  SIST EN 203-2-9:2005 applies exclusively to type testing of solid tops, warming plates, and griddles fuelled by gas burners that are enclosed with dedicated flue gas evacuation.

• Safety Requirements:

  • Surface temperature limits for chromium-plated griddles (maximum 300 °C; 350 °C allowed until RoHS applies).
  • Fire hazard prevention in sauce trays ensuring oil temps do not exceed 200 °C during warming tests.
  • Overheat protection devices guaranteeing safe operation even in thermostat failure.
  • Clear instructions on minimum and maximum surface temperatures for safe use.

• Energy Efficiency:
  Although there are no fixed efficiency targets, the standard promotes the rational use of energy by specifying construction and operating characteristics.

• Testing Procedures:
  The standard defines detailed test methods for temperature measurement, burner performance, and combustion product sampling to verify safety and energy rationality.

• Instructions for Use and Maintenance:
  Comprehensive user and maintenance guidelines must include surface temperature information to ensure operational safety and prolong equipment life.

• Compliance with EU Directives:
  EN 203-2-9 supports the requirements of Directive 90/396/EEC related to gas appliances and aligns with EU and EFTA regulations on safety, materials, ignition, combustion, and emissions.

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Applications

SIST EN 203-2-9:2005 primarily targets manufacturers and regulatory bodies involved with gas-fueled solid tops, warming plates, and griddles in professional kitchen environments. The standard ensures:

• Safe Installation and Operation in commercial kitchens, preventing accidents linked to overheating or gas leaks.
• Energy Management by guiding manufacturers to design equipment that uses fuel efficiently without compromising performance.
• Regulatory Compliance across European countries, simplifying market access and product certification.
• Product Testing & Quality Assurance during product development, validation, and routine factory inspections.

Equipment compliant with EN 203-2-9 is ideal for high-volume catering operations, hotels, canteens, and institutional kitchens requiring reliable, energy-conscious gas heating appliances with proper emission controls.

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Related Standards

• EN 203-1:2005 – Gas Heated Catering Equipment Part 1: General Safety Rules:
  EN 203-2-9 should be applied alongside EN 203-1 as it amends or adds to the general safety protocols for gas catering appliances.

• EN 203 Series – Parts 2-1 to 2-11:
  EN 203-2-9 is part of a multi-part standard covering various types of gas catering equipment, ensuring comprehensive safety and performance guidelines.

• EU Directive 90/396/EEC – Gas Appliances Directive (GAD):
  EN 203-2-9 supports conformity to this directive concerning gas appliance safety and environmental impact.

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By adhering to SIST EN 203-2-9:2005, manufacturers and users of gas heated solid tops, warming plates, and griddles can assure enhanced safety, improved energy usage, and regulatory compliance within European markets. The focus on type testing and specific operating parameters provides a solid framework for reliable and efficient commercial kitchen gas appliances.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Gas heated catering equipment - Part 2-9: Specific requirements - Solid tops, warming plates and griddlesAppareils de cuisson professionnelle utilisant les combustibles gazeux - Partie 2-9: Exigences particulieres - Plaques coup de feu, plaques chauffantes et grillsGroßküchengeräte für gasförmige Brennstoffe - Teil 2-9: Spezifische Anforderungen - Glühplatten, Wärmeplatten und GriddleplattenTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 203-2-9:2005SIST EN 203-2-9:2005en,fr,de97.040.20ICS:SIST EN 203-2:19961DGRPHãþDSLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 203-2-9:200501-december-2005

EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 203-2-9October 2005ICS 97.040.20Supersedes EN 203-2:1995
English VersionGas heated catering equipment - Part 2-9: Specific requirements- Solid tops, warming plates and griddlesAppareils de cuisson professionnelle utilisant lescombustibles gazeux - Partie 2-9: Exigences particulières -Plaques coup de feu, plaques chauffantes et grillsGroßküchengeräte für gasförmige Brennstoffe - Teil 2-9:Spezifische Anforderungen - Glühplatten, Wärmeplattenund GriddleplattenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 22 July 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, 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© 2005 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 203-2-9:2005: E

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