Natural stone products - Modular tiles - Requirements

This document specifies requirements for flat modular tiles of natural stone which are made for use as flooring, stairs, cladding and ceiling finishes. It does not cover mineral aggregates and artificial agglomerated stone material and does not cover installation.

Natursteinprodukte - Fliesen - Anforderungen

Dieses Dokument legt Anforderungen an glatte Fliesen aus Naturstein fest, die als Belag für Fußböden und Treppenstufen sowie als Bekleidungen für Wände und Decken eingesetzt werden. Nicht erfasst werden mineralische Gesteinskörnungen und künstlich hergestelltes Gesteinsmaterial sowie die Verlegung.

Produits en pierre naturelle - Plaquettes modulaires - Exigences

La présente Norme européenne définit les exigences relatives aux plaquettes modulaires planes en pierre naturelle destinées aux usages intérieurs (y compris les lieux de transports publics fermés) et/ou extérieurs comme finitions de revêtements de sols, d’escaliers, de murs et de plafonds. La présente Norme européenne ne couvre pas les agrégats minéraux ni les matériaux rocheux agglomérés artificiellement, et ne concerne pas la mise en oeuvre.

Proizvodi iz naravnega kamna - Ploščice - Zahteve

Ta dokument določa zahteve za ploščate ploščice iz naravnega kamna, ki se uporabljajo za tlake, stopnice ter navpične in stropne obloge. Standard ne zajema mineralnih agregatov in materiala iz umetnega aglomeriranega kamna ter ne obravnava polaganja.

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19-Apr-2015
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6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
19-Mar-2015
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24-May-2015
Completion Date
20-Apr-2015

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Natursteinprodukte - Fliesen - AnforderungenProduits en pierre naturelle - Plaquettes modulaires - ExigencesNatural stone products - Modular tiles - Requirements91.100.15Mineralni materiali in izdelkiMineral materials and productsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12057:2015SIST EN 12057:2015en,de01-maj-2015SIST EN 12057:2015SLOVENSKI
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SIST EN 12057:2015



EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 12057
March 2015 ICS 91.100.15 Supersedes EN 12057:2004English Version
Natural stone products - Modular tiles - Requirements
Produits en pierre naturelle - Plaquettes modulaires - Exigences
Natursteinprodukte - Fliesen - Anforderungen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 3 January 2015.
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 Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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EN 12057:2015 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword .4 1 Scope .5 2 Normative references .5 3 Terms and definitions .6 4 Characteristics of natural stone modular tiles .6 4.1 Geometrical characteristics .6 4.1.1 General .6 4.1.2 Dimensions .7 4.1.3 Surface finish .7 4.2 Physical and mechanical characteristics .7 4.2.1 General .7 4.2.2 Denomination .8 4.2.3 Visual appearance .8 4.2.4 Flexural strength .9 4.2.5 Bond strength/adhesion .9 4.2.6 Water absorption at atmospheric pressure . 10 4.2.7 Reaction to fire . 10 4.2.8 Water absorption by capillarity . 10 4.2.9 Apparent density and open porosity . 10 4.2.10 Durability . 10 4.2.11 Thermal shock resistance . 11 4.2.12 Water vapour permeability . 11 4.2.13 Slip resistance . 11 4.2.14 Skid resistance . 11 4.2.15 Tactility . 11 4.2.16 Direct airborne sound insulation . 12 4.2.17 Thermal conductivity . 12 4.2.18 Release of dangerous substances . 12 5 Testing, assessment and sampling methods . 12 5.1 Testing . 12 5.2 Sampling . 12 5.2.1 General . 12 5.2.2 Principles of sampling . 13 5.2.3 Taking bulk samples . 13 5.2.4 Preparing a sampling plan . 13 5.2.5 Sampling apparatus . 13 5.2.6 Sampling methods . 13 5.2.7 Marking, packaging and dispatch of the samples . 15 5.2.8 Sampling report . 15 6 Assessment and verification of constancy of performance - AVCP . 17 6.1 General . 17 6.2 Type Testing . 17 6.2.1 General . 17 6.2.2 Test samples, testing and compliance criteria . 18 6.2.3 Test reports . 19 6.2.4 Shared other party results . 19 6.2.5 Cascading determination of the product type results . 19 6.3 Factory production control (FPC) . 21 SIST EN 12057:2015



EN 12057:2015 (E) 3 6.3.1 General . 21 6.3.2 Requirements . 21 6.3.3 Product specific requirements . 24 6.3.4 One-off products, pre-production products (e.g. prototypes) and products produced in very low quantity . 25 6.3.5 Procedure for modifications. 26 7 Marking and packaging . 26 Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU Construction Products Regulation . 28 ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics . 28 ZA.2 Procedure for attestation of conformity of natural stone modular tiles . 33 ZA.2.1 System(s) of attestation of conformity . 33 ZA.2.2 Declaration of performance (DoP) . 41 ZA.2.2.1 General . 41 ZA.2.2.2 Content. 42 ZA.2.2.3 Examples of DoP . 43 ZA.2.2.3.1 Example of DoP for natural stone tiles used as internal wall and ceiling finishes . 43 ZA.2.2.3.2 Example of DoP for natural stone tiles used as external wall and ceiling finishes . 45 ZA.2.2.3.3 Example of DoP for natural stone tiles used as internal flooring and stair finishes . 47 ZA.2.2.3.4 Example of DoP for natural stone tiles used as external flooring and stair finishes . 49 ZA.3 CE marking and labelling. 51 Bibliography . 56
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EN 12057:2015 (E) 4 Foreword This document (EN 12057:2015) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 246 “Natural stones”, the secretariat of which is held by UNI. 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 September 2015, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by December 2016. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document supersedes EN 12057:2004. EN 12057:2015 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to EN 12057:2004: − durability, resistance to thermal and moisture cycling, skid resistance, direct airborne sound insulation, thermal conductivity, release of dangerous substances added to requirements; − sampling at the point of delivery added to the sampling; − assessment and verification of constancy of performance added; − Annex ZA substantially changed. This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports basic requirements for construction works of Regulation (EU) No.305/2011 on Construction Products. For relationship with the Regulation, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document. This European Standard is one of a series of standards for specifications of natural stone products which includes the following: — EN 1467, Natural stone — Rough blocks — Requirements; — EN 1468, Natural stone — Rough slabs — Requirements; — EN 1469, Natural stone products — Slabs for cladding — Requirements; — EN 12057, Natural stone products — Modular tiles — Requirements; — EN 12058, Natural stone products — Slabs for floors and stairs — Requirements; — EN 12059, Natural stone products — Dimensional stone work — Requirements. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. SIST EN 12057:2015



EN 12057:2015 (E) 5 1 Scope This European Standard specifies requirements for flat modular tiles of natural stone which are made for internal (including enclosed public transport premises) and/or external uses as floorings, stairs and wall and ceiling finishes. This European Standard does not cover mineral aggregates and artificial agglomerated stone material and does not cover installation. 2 Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 1745, Masonry and masonry products — Methods for determining thermal properties EN 1925, Natural stone test methods — Determination of water absorption coefficient by capillarity EN 1936, Natural stone test methods — Determination of real density and apparent density, and of total and open porosity EN 12371, Natural stone test methods — Determination of frost resistance EN 12372, Natural stone test methods — Determination of flexural strength under concentrated load EN 12407, Natural stone test methods — Petrographic examination EN 12440, Natural stone — Denomination criteria EN 12670:2001, Natural stone — Terminology EN 13373, Natural stone test methods — Determination of geometric characteristics on units EN 13501-1, Fire classification of construction products and building elements — Part 1: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests EN 13755, Natural stone test methods — Determination of water absorption at atmospheric pressure EN 14066, Natural stone test methods — Determination of resistance to ageing by thermal shock EN 14157, Natural stone test methods — Determination of the abrasion resistance EN 16306, Natural stone test methods — Determination of resistance of marble to thermal and moisture cycles EN ISO 10456, Building materials and products — Hygrothermal properties — Tabulated design values and procedures for determining declared and design thermal values (ISO 10456) EN ISO 12572, Hygrothermal performance of building materials and products — Determination of water vapour transmission properties (ISO 12572) CEN/TS 15209, Tactile paving surface indicators produced from concrete, clay and stone CEN/TS 16165:2012, Determination of slip resistance of pedestrian surfaces — Methods of evaluation NOTE Besides the European Standards for test methods mentioned in this clause, there exist further standards which can be used for scientific examinations, but which are not relevant for the application in practice according to this standard. SIST EN 12057:2015



EN 12057:2015 (E) 6 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 12670:2001 and the following apply. 3.1 modular tile flat piece of natural stone square or rectangular shapes, obtained by cutting or splitting at a nominal thickness ≤ 12 mm 3.2 dimensions of modular tiles length l, width b and thickness d, given in the stated sequence in millimetres (see Figure 1)
Figure 1 — Dimensions of a modular tile 3.3 calibrated tile tile which fulfil stricter tolerances for thickness, flatness and squareness 3.4 lower expected value lower expected value (EL) corresponds to the 5 %-quantile of a logarithmic normal distribution for a confidence level of 75 % 3.5 higher expected value higher expected value (EH) corresponds to the 95 %-quantile of a logarithmic normal distribution for a confidence level of 75 % 4 Characteristics of natural stone modular tiles 4.1 Geometrical characteristics 4.1.1 General All measurements shall be carried out in accordance with EN 13373 and all measured values of individual units shall fall within the required tolerances. SIST EN 12057:2015



EN 12057:2015 (E) 7 4.1.2 Dimensions The deviations for dimensions, flatness and squareness shall be as given in Table 1. Table 1 is not valid for modular tiles having natural cleft/riven faces, for which deviations on dimensions, flatness or squareness shall be set out by the manufacturer. Table 1 — Tolerances on dimensions and shape Property Tolerances on dimensions and shape Not calibrated tiles Calibrated tilesa Dimensions l, b ±1 mm ±1 mm d ±1,5 mm ±0,5 mm Flatness (for honed and polished surface only)b 0,15 % 0,10 % Squarenessb 0,15 % 0,10 % a Calibrated tiles indicate a product submitted to specific mechanical finishing in order to obtain more precise dimensions; they might be suitable to be fixed by thin mortar bed or adhesives b in accordance with EN 13373 4.1.3 Surface finish 4.1.3.1 General Surface finishes shall extend uniformly to the edges of the modular tiles. The surface finishing of some types of stones may typically involve the use of patching, fillers or other similar products for natural holes, faults or cracks; this is to be considered as part of the normal processing. In such cases the type of treatment, as well as the type and nature of additional materials, shall be declared. 4.1.3.2 Requirements for surfaces after surface finishing Surfaces shall be worked to achieve the specified finish and shall have a regular appearance as a result of the finishing process (e.g. making reference to samples, see 4.2.3). For definitions of surface finishes, see EN 12670. 4.2 Physical and mechanical characteristics 4.2.1 General Whenever stone processing is likely to change the characteristics of the raw material (e.g. as a consequence of the type of processing or because the use of patching, fillers or other similar products for natural holes, faults, cracks and similar), then this has to be considered when determining the characteristics requested by this document. The following characteristics shall be declared where requested by this document or with reference to the use conditions. SIST EN 12057:2015



EN 12057:2015 (E) 8 4.2.2 Denomination The denomination shall always be declared in accordance with EN 12440 (it means traditional name, petrological family, typical colour and place of origin). NOTE The place of origin can be given by GPS coordinates. The petrographic definition shall be determined in accordance with EN 12407. 4.2.3 Visual appearance 4.2.3.1 General The colour, veining, texture, etc. of the stone shall be identified visually, typically by a reference sample of the same stone suitable for providing a general description of visual appearance. The reference sample shall be provided by the supplier. 4.2.3.2 Reference sample, visual inspection and acceptance criteria A reference sample shall be an adequate number of pieces of natural stone of sufficient size to indicate the general appearance of the finished work. The dimensions of individual pieces shall be at least 0,01 m2 (typical values are between 0,01 m2 and 0,25 m2 in face area but may be more), and shall indicate the range of appearance regarding the colouring, the vein pattern, the physical structure and the surface finish. In particular the reference sample shall show specific characteristics of the stone, such as typical holes, glass seams, spots and crystalline veins. The reference sample does not imply strict uniformity between the sample itself and the actual supply; natural variations may always occur. If the processing of the stone involves the use of patching, fillers or other similar products for natural holes, faults or cracks, then the reference sample shall similarly display the impact of the same on the finished surface. All the characteristics as shown by the reference sample shall be considered typical of the stone and not as flaws, therefore they shall not become a reason for rejection, unless their concentration becomes excessive and the typical character of the stone is lost. The name and address of the producer or the supplier, as well as the denomination of the stone in accordance with 4.2.2 above, shall be indicated on the reference sample. Any comparison between production sample and reference sample shall be carried out by placing the reference sample against the production samples and viewing them at a distance of about two metres under normal daylight conditions and recording any visible differences in the characteristics of the stones (see Figure 2). SIST EN 12057:2015



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Key 1 reference sample 2 production sample 3 daylight Figure 2 — Comparison between production sample and reference sample 4.2.4 Flexural strength When required the flexural strength shall be determined using the test method in EN 12372 and the mean value, lower expected value and standard deviation shall be declared. Where the surface finish of the delivered product has an influence on the characteristic, the test shall be carried out with this finish, in accordance with the technological tests defined in EN 12372. 4.2.5 Bond strength/adhesion This standard does not consider fixing by means of mortar and adhesives. NOTE The value of the bond strength adhesion and the durability depend on several influences, e.g. the type of adhesive/mortar, the surfaces being bonded and the climatic conditions. SIST EN 12057:2015



EN 12057:2015 (E) 10 4.2.6 Water absorption at atmospheric pressure When required this characteristic shall be determined using the test method in EN 13755 and the higher expected value (EH) shall be declared. 4.2.7 Reaction to fire When required this characteristic shall be declared. Natural stone tiles may be considered reaction to fire Class A11) with the following exceptions. — Natural stones containing asphalt at greater than 1 % by mass or volume, whichever is the more onerous, and having a final use subject to fire regulations, shall be tested for reaction to fire and classified in accordance with EN 13501-1. — Whenever processing of natural stones involves the use of organic patching, fillers or other similar products for natural holes, faults, cracks or similar, at greater than 1 % by mass or volume, whichever is the more onerous and the same stones have a final use subject to fire regulations, then they shall be tested for reaction to fire and classified in accordance with EN 13501-1. 4.2.8 Water absorption by capillarity When required (e.g. when the modular tile is to be used for elements in contact with a horizontal surface where water may be present) this characteristic shall be determined using the test method in EN 1925 and the higher expected value (EH) shall be declared. For stone having an open porosity less than 1,0 % this test shall not be performed. 4.2.9 Apparent density and open porosity When required the apparent density and open porosity shall be determined using the test method in EN 1936 and the mean values of the results declared. 4.2.10 Durability 4.2.10.1 Durability of flexural strength against freeze thaw When required the frost resistance shall be determined using the test method in EN 12371 and the results declared: — as the value of the flexural strength without frost and after 56 cycles of freeze/thaw for flooring and after 14 freeze/thaw cycles for wall finishes by giving the mean value; — or in case the stone failed before 56 cycles or 14 cycles, respectively, as the number of cycles necessary to initiate cracks, rupture, etc. For some specific uses it may be appropriate to use different test cycles, for example freezing in water, freezing to a lower temperature, or testing specimens embedded in non-porous siliceous granules or a different number of cycles. In these cases national specification standards may be followed but these variations shall be clearly stated in the test report and in the product marking. NOTE The selection of the stone is subjected to climatic zone and/or to codes of practice.
1) Commission Decision 96/603/EC, as amended. SIST EN 12057:2015



EN 12057:2015 (E) 11 When the mean value of flexural strength decreases by less than 20 %, this should not be considered as significant because of the variability of natural stone. 4.2.10.2 Abrasion resistance When required, this characteristic shall be declared, for tiles for flooring and stairs only, and shall be determined using the test method in EN 14157 and the higher expected value (EH) shall be declared and expressed in millimetres when under method A or in cm3/50 cm2 under method B. 4.2.10.3 Resistance to thermal and moisture cycling The resistance of marble to thermal and moisture cycling shall be declared upon request only for marble intended for cladding of building facades and determined according to EN 16306. For scientific definition of marble, see EN 12670:2001, 2.1.243 a. 4.2.11 Thermal shock resistance When required this characteristic shall be declared and determined using the test method in EN 14066 and the changes both in mass and in flexural strength expressed accordingly. 4.2.12 Water vapour permeability This characteristic shall be declared when the tile is to be used in a location subject to vapour control requirements. The permeability coefficient shall be tested or given as tabulated values in accordance with EN ISO 12572 and/or EN ISO 10456. 4.2.13 Slip resistance This characteristic shall be declared, for tiles for flooring and stairs only, where subject to regulatory requirements or upon request and when the roughness of the surface is less than 1 mm measured following EN 13373. The slip resistance shall be determined using test methods in CEN/TS 16165:2012, Annex C and the results expressed accordingly. Whenever results indicate an insufficient slip resistance of tiles for stairs, then adequate provisions shall be adopted in order to improve this parameter. This may be achieved by mechanical reworking of the surface, or by inserting anti-slip products e.g. rubber profiles, carborundum strips, metal bars or similar. 4.2.14 Skid resistance This characteristic shall be declared only, where subject to regulatory requirements or upon request and when the roughness of the surface is less than 1 mm measured following EN 13373. The skid resistance shall be determined as slip resistance (see 4.2.13). 4.2.15 Tactility This characteristic shall be declared, for tiles for flooring and stairs only, where subject to regulatory requirements or upon request. The tactility is expressed by a description of surface corrugation obtained by mechanical finishes. NOTE Specifications for tactile paving surface indicators are given in CEN/TS 15209. SIST EN 12057:2015



EN 12057:2015 (E) 12 4.2.16 Direct airborne sound insulation When required this characteristic shall be declared and expressed as density and determined using the test method in EN 1936 and expressed as mean value. 4.2.17 Thermal conductivity Where required this characteristic shall be declared and determined using the test method in EN 1745 and expressed as mean value. 4.2.18 Release of dangerous substances 4.2
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