SIST EN 274-3:2002

Waste fittings for sanitary appliances - Part 3: Quality control

This standard specifies the requirements for quality control for waste outlets, traps and overflows for kitchen sinks, shower trays, wash basins, bidets and baths which are connected to gravity drainage systems, whatever the purpose of the building, to ensure conformity of these products with EN 274-1.

Ablaufgarnituren für Sanitärausstattungsgegenständen - Teil 3: Güteüberwachung

Diese Norm legt die Anforderung für die Güteüberwachung für Ablaufventile, Geruchverschlüsse und
Überläufe für Küchenspülen, Duschwannen, Waschbecken, Bidets und Badewannen fest, die an
Schwerkraftentwässerungsanlagen angeschlossen sind, unabhängig vom Zweck des Gebäudes, um die Übereinstimmung der Produkte mit EN 274-1 sicherzustellen.

Dispositifs de vidage des appareils sanitaires - Partie 3: Contrôle de la qualité

La présente Norme spécifie les exigences relatives au contrôle de la qualité des bondes de vidage, siphons et trop-pleins pour les éviers de cuisine, receveurs de douche, lavabos, bidets et baignoires qui sont raccordés à un système d'évacuation gravitaire, quel que soit l'usage du bâtiment, afin d'assurer la conformité de ces produits avec l'EN 274-1

Fazonski deli za odpadno vodo za sanitarne naprave – 3. del: Kontrola kakovosti

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2002
• ICS: 91.140.70 - Sanitary installations
• Technical Committee: IOVO - Water supply and waste water engineering
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Dec-2002
• Due Date: 01-Dec-2002
• Completion Date: 01-Dec-2002
• 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
• Ref Project: EN 274-3:2002 - Waste fittings for sanitary appliances - Part 3: Quality control

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 411:1998 - Sanitary tapware - Waste fittings for sinks - General technical specifications
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2002
• Replaces: SIST EN 329:1998 - Sanitary tapware - Waste fittings for shower trays - General technical specifications
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2002
• Replaces: SIST EN 274:1998 - Sanitary tapware - Waste fittings for basins, bidets and baths - General technical specifications
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2002

Overview

SIST EN 274-3:2002 is a European standard developed by CEN that defines the quality control requirements for waste fittings used in sanitary appliances. This standard specifically applies to waste outlets, traps, and overflows for kitchen sinks, shower trays, washbasins, bidets, and baths connected to gravity drainage systems, regardless of the building's purpose. EN 274-3 ensures that these sanitary waste fittings conform to the performance and safety requirements set out in EN 274-1.

This standard plays a crucial role in maintaining high-quality manufacturing and consistent product reliability in sanitary installations, contributing to effective wastewater management and hygiene. It complements EN 274-1 (requirements) and EN 274-2 (test methods), together forming a comprehensive framework for waste fitting quality.

Key Topics

Quality Control Procedures

• Type Testing: Manufacturers must perform type testing on three production specimens according to EN 274-2 test methods to confirm compliance with EN 274-1. Type testing is mandatory when a product design or material changes.
• Factory Production Control (FPC): Continuous verification during manufacturing ensures ongoing compliance with EN 274-1. This involves visual inspections, dimensional checks, and material certification with specified control frequencies.

Factory Production Control Elements

• Appearance and surface quality checks at least once every 24 hours.
• Dimensional verification at production start and for each production lot.
• Material compliance verified through manufacturer’s certificates upon delivery.
• Proper documentation covering raw materials, manufacturing steps, and final product.
• A quality plan incorporating inspection methods, frequency, and documentation practices, aligned with EN ISO 9001 quality management principles.
• Procedures for document control, handling non-conforming products, customer complaints processing, and equipment calibration.

Third Party Control (Recommended)

EN 274-3 encourages independent certification and quality oversight via third party inspections:

• Approval of type testing and factory production control system.
• Periodic unannounced factory visits for product sampling and evaluation (typically twice yearly, reducing to once yearly after two years of conformance).
• Detailed reporting including assessment of staff competence, facilities, conformity, quality control documentation, and complaint management.
• Non-conformance management including retesting protocols and suspension of production if failures occur.

Applications

• Sanitary Appliance Manufacturing: Ensures manufacturers produce waste fittings that meet strict quality and safety standards for consumer and commercial use.
• Plumbing and Building Construction: Provides assurance that installed waste fittings in kitchens, bathrooms, and showers will perform reliably within gravity drainage systems.
• Quality Assurance Programs: Supports manufacturers in establishing robust quality management systems compliant with European regulations and international best practices.
• Certification Bodies and Inspectors: Offers a clear framework for auditing and certifying sanitary waste products.

By adhering to EN 274-3, manufacturers can improve product quality, reduce failure rates, and enhance customer satisfaction by guaranteeing that waste fittings meet uniform European criteria.

Related Standards

• EN 274-1: Waste fittings for sanitary appliances - Part 1: Requirements
  Defines the fundamental requirements for materials, construction, and performance of waste fittings.

• EN 274-2: Waste fittings for sanitary appliances - Part 2: Test methods
  Specifies the standardized testing procedures that products must undergo to verify compliance with EN 274-1.

• EN ISO 9001: Quality management systems - Requirements
  Provides a framework for establishing and maintaining quality management systems relevant to factory production control processes.

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Keywords

EN 274-3, quality control, waste fittings, sanitary appliances, kitchen sinks, shower trays, wash basins, bidets, baths, gravity drainage, factory production control, type testing, third party certification, CEN standard, EN 274, plumbing standards, sanitary hardware quality compliance.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2002
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SIST EN 274:1998
SIST EN 329:1998
SIST EN 411:1998
Fazonski deli za odpadno vodo za sanitarne naprave – 3. del: Kontrola kakovosti
Waste fittings for sanitary appliances - Part 3: Quality control
Ablaufgarnituren für Sanitärausstattungsgegenständen - Teil 3: Güteüberwachung
Dispositifs de vidage des appareils sanitaires - Partie 3: Contrôle de la qualité
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 274-3:2002
ICS:
91.140.70 Sanitarne naprave Sanitary installations
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 274-3
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
January 2002
ICS 91.140.70 Supersedes together with EN 274-1:2002 and EN 274-
2:2002 the EN 274:1992, EN 329:1994 and EN 411:1995
English version
Waste fittings for sanitary appliances - Part 3: Quality control
Dispositifs de vidage des appareils sanitaires - Partie 3: Ablaufgarnituren für Sanitärausstattungsgegenständen -
Contrôle de qualité Teil 3: Güteüberwachung
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 20 January 2000.
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 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
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Contents
page
Foreword.3
1 Scope .3
2 Normative references .3
3 Terms and definitions.3
4 Quality control.4
4.1 General.4
4.2 Type testing.4
4.3 Factory production control.4
Annex A (informative) Control by third party (third party control).6
A.1 General.6
A.2 Procedure for the third party control.6
A.3 Report by the third party.7
A.4 Retesting.7
A.5 Non-conforming products.7
Bibliography .8
Foreword
This European Standard has been prepared by CEN/TC 165, "Wastewater engineering", the secretariat of which is
held by DIN.
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 July 2002, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by
July 2002.
Together with Parts 1 and 2 of this standard this European Standard supersedes EN 274:1992, EN 239:1994 and
EN 411:1995.
The other parts of the European Standard contain the necessary statements on requirements and testing of waste
fittings.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this document: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This standard specifies the requirements for quality control for waste outlets, traps and overflows for kitchen sinks,
shower trays, wash basins, bidets and baths which are connected to gravity drainage systems, whatever the
purpose of the building, to ensure conformity of these products with EN 274-1.
2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These
normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text, and the publications are listed hereafter. For
dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European
Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the
publication referred to applies (including amendments).
EN 274-1, Waste fittings for sanitary appliances - Part 1: Requirements.
EN 274-2, Waste fittings for sanitary appliances - Part 2: Test methods.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purpose of this standard the terms and definitions given in EN 274-1 apply.
4 Quality control
4.1 General
Products manufactured to EN 274-1 and EN 274-2 shall be subjected to a quality control procedure as follows:
a) type testing;
b) factory production control.
The control by a
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