CEN/TC 163 - Sanitary appliances

This European Standard specifies "characteristics", test methods and procedures for evaluation of conformity for shower trays used for domestic purposes which ensure that the product, when installed, used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, will satisfy cleanability and durability when used for personal hygiene.
This standard is applicable to all sizes and shapes of shower trays.
This standard does not cover shower trays for use with medical provisions.
NOTE 1   For the purpose of this standard the term "domestic purposes" includes use in hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings.
NOTE 2   Annex A lists characteristics of materials commonly used for manufacturing shower trays.

This European Standard specifies the functional requirements and test methods for bidets used for domestic purposes and made from either ceramics or stainless steel.
All drawings are examples only, other forms are permissible.
NOTE   For the purposes of this standard the term ‘domestic purposes‘ includes use in hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings, except when special medical provisions are required.

This European Standard specifies constructional and performance requirements together with test methods for close-coupled suites, one-piece and independent WC pans with integral trap used for personal hygiene manufactured from glazed ceramics or stainless steel.
This European Standard does not apply to squatting toilets, WC pans without integral trap or flushing cisterns as separate appliances.
In the case of independent WC pans, the associated flushing cisterns and pressure valves are covered by other standards and the reference to cisterns in this standard is related only to the definition and requirements of flushing volume.
In the case of close-coupled suites and one-piece WCs, this standard also specifies design, performance requirements and the test methods for designated flushing cisterns with flushing mechanisms, inlet valves and overflows. For these products, this standard covers flushing cisterns designed to be connected to drinking water installations inside buildings.
Before installation of WCs, EN 12056-2 and national requirements need to be taken into consideration.

This European Standard specifies design, performance requirements and the test methods for WC and urinal flushing cisterns with flushing mechanism, inlet valve and overflow.
This document covers flushing cisterns designed to be connected to drinking water installations inside buildings.
This standard does not cover automatic valveless siphon flushing cisterns for flushing urinals.
NOTE   Flushing cisterns for one-piece WCs and close-coupled suites are covered by EN 997.

This document specifies the connecting dimensions of WC pans and WC suites regardless of the materials used for their manufacture.
This document does not apply to siphonic action WC pans and WC suites.
NOTE 1   Other connecting dimensions are permitted, e.g. special designs of WC pans, if the manufacturer supplies or recommends the appropriate fittings.
NOTE 2   The shape of the appliance in the figures is for illustration only; it in no way prejudices the final shape of the appliance, which is left to the initiative of the manufacturer.

This document describes the installation rules that must be followed to ensure proper functioning of the drainage system depending on the specified performance of the sanitary appliances.
These performance characteristics of sanitary appliances (defined in the harmonized standards EN 997, EN 13407, EN 14688, EN 14528 and EN 14527) are explained and brought into line with the application rules of standard series EN 12056.
According to Regulation (EU) 305/2011, legally binding information on building requirements must be provided by the National Product Information Point. Therefore, additional national requirements are mentioned informatively where information is available.

This European Standard specifies "characteristics", test methods and procedures for evaluation of conformity for baths used for domestic purposes and personal hygiene, which ensure that the product, when installed and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, will satisfy requirements for cleanability and durability.
This European Standard is applicable to all sizes and shapes of baths.
This European Standard does not cover baths for use with medical provisions.
NOTE 1   For the purpose of this standard the term "domestic purposes" includes use in hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings.
NOTE 2   Annex A lists characteristics of materials commonly used for manufacturing baths.

This European Standard specifies "characteristics" for shower enclosures for domestic purposes which ensure that the product, when installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions, gives satisfactory performance when used as intended.
This European Standard does not apply to shower cabinets or curtains and does not specify aesthetic and dimensional "characteristics".
NOTE   For the purposes of this document the term "domestic purposes" includes use in hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings, except when special medical provisions are required.

This European Standard specifies "characteristics" for whirlpool baths, having a rated voltage of not more than 250 V for single phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances, which are intended to be installed in indoor domestic situations and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for personal hygiene. Such whirlpool baths are tested and supplied as a complete independent unit designed to be drained down after every use. They may be transported in several separate parts, for assembly on site, to facilitate delivery.
Safety aspects of Whirlpool baths (except use by young children and slow moving/weak elderly or disabled individuals) are covered by EN 60335 2 60.
Exclusions: this standard does not cover additional requirements for whirlpool baths intended for uses where specific medical provisions are required, or whirlpool baths for communal uses where they are not drained down after every use. Portable whirlpool devices are not covered by this standard.
For the purposes of this standard the term ‘domestic situations’ includes use in hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings.
Warning: Slow moving elderly or disabled persons should take care when using whirlpool baths. Young children should not be allowed to use whirlpool baths without supervision.
NOTE 1   It is unrealistic to expect manufacturers to provide a definition of what constitutes a ‘slow moving elderly or disabled person’, or ‘young children’. The former is the responsibility of the individual or a carer. The latter is a parental responsibility.
NOTE 2   When EN 60335-2-60 is amended to cover use of whirlpool baths by slow moving elderly or disabled persons and young children the warning given above will be deleted from this standard.

This document specifies requirements for the cleanability, load resistance and durability of communal washing troughs used for domestic purposes.
NOTE   For the purposes of this document, the term "domestic purposes" includes use in factory changing-rooms, sportsclubs, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings, except when special medical provisions are required.

This European Standard specifies the functional characteristics and test methods for wash basins for domestic purposes.
NOTE 1   For the purposes of this standard the term "domestic purposes" includes use in hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings, except when special medical provisions are required.
NOTE 2   All drawings are examples only. The shape of the appliance is left to the discretion of the manufacturer.

This European Standard specifies constructional and performance requirements together with test methods for wall-hung urinals made of vitreous china or stainless steel that are used for personal hygiene.
This European Standard does not apply to slab and stall urinals nor to waterless urinals.

This European Standard specifies the functional requirements of and test methods for kitchen sinks for domestic purposes, which ensure that the product, when installed in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions, gives satisfactory performance.
NOTE 1   For the purposes of this standard, the term "domestic purposes" includes use in hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings.
This document does not specify aesthetic requirements and the overall dimensions of kitchen sinks.
It does not apply to industrial kitchen sinks.
NOTE 2   All drawings are examples only; other forms are permissible.

This document is primary a guidance and shows instructions, explanations and examples for preparation of Declarations of Performance as well as for CE marking in accordance with 305/2011 EC. The guidance is expecially intended for harmonized standards of CEN/TC 163 e.g. EN 997, EN 12764, EN 13310, EN 13407, EN 14055, EN 14296, EN 14428, EN 14516, EN 14527, EN 14528 and EN 14688.
Products covered by these harmonized standards and therefore the CPR are WCs and WC suites, wirlpool baths, kitchen sinks, wall-hung urinals, WC and urinals flushing cisterns, communal washing troughs, shower enclosures, baths for domestic purposes, shower trays for domestic purposes, bidets and wash basins.
The relationship of the above mentioned standards with EU Construction Products Regulation can be found in the informative Annex ZA of the respective standard.
This document is guidance only and has no mandatory function. Legal requirements are stated in 305/2011 EC and complementary delegated acts of EC e.g. 148/2014 EC and 574/2014 EC.
European legislation e.g. 305/2011 EC and delegated acts could be found at http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?qid=1492068177606&uri=CELEX:32011R0305 .
At the webpages of the European Commission DG GROWTH an overview of existing legislation for 305/2011 EC, the so called construction product Regulation (CPR), can be found. The webpage can be found at https://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/construction/product-regulation_en .

This European Standard specifies sustainability requirements together with assessment methods and evaluation schemes for ceramic sanitary appliances, i.e. WC pans and WC suites in accordance with EN 997, urinals in accordance with EN 13407, wash basins in accordance with EN 14688, communal washing troughs in accordance with EN 14296 and bidets in accordance with EN 14528.
NOTE   This European Standard may be applicable to other ceramic sanitary appliances.

This European Standard specifies requirements for baths for domestic purposes made from impact modified coextruded ABS/acrylic sheets conforming to EN 13559 with the aim of ensuring that the product, when installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, will provide satisfactory performance in use.
This European Standard is applicable to all sizes and shapes of baths.

This European Standard specifies the connecting dimensions of pedestal and wall-hung bidets with over-rim supply (further on: bidets) in accordance with EN 14528 regardless of materials used for their manufacture.
NOTE 1   Other connecting dimensions are permitted, e. g. special designs of bidets, if the manufacturer supplies or recommends the appropriate fitting.
NOTE 2   The shape of the appliance in the figures is for illustration only; it in no way prejudices the final shape of the appliance, which is left to the initiative of the manufacturer.

This European Standard specifies the connecting dimensions of wash basins in accordance with EN 14688 regardless of materials used for their manufacture.
NOTE 1   Other connecting dimensions are permitted, e.g. special designs of wash basins, if the manufacturer supplies or recommends the appropriate fitting.
NOTE 2   The shape of the appliance in the figures is for illustration only; it in no way prejudices the final shape of the appliance, which is left to the initiative of the manufacturer.

This European Standard specifies requirements for the connecting dimensions of baths, regardless of the material used for their manufacture.
This European Standard applies to baths used for domestic purposes and complements the standards for baths made from different materials, the existing standards on tap ware and waste fittings (EN 200 and EN 274-1) in terms of their dimensional requirements.
NOTE   Only dimensions are compulsory. The shape of the appliance in the figures is for illustration only; it in no way prejudices the shape of the appliance which is left to the initiative of the manufacturer.

This European Standard specifies requirements for the connecting dimensions for shower trays, regardless of the material used for their manufacture.
This European Standard applies to shower trays used for domestic purposes and complements the standards for shower trays made from different materials, the existing standard on waste fittings (EN 274-1) in terms of their dimensional requirements.
NOTE   Only dimensions are compulsory. The shape of the appliance in the figures is for illustration only; it in no way
prejudices the shape of the appliance which is left to the initiative of the manufacturer.

This European Standard specifies the requirements for shower trays for domestic purposes made from impact modified extruded acrylic sheet conforming with EN 13558 with the aim of ensuring that the product, when installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, will provide satisfactory performance in use.
This standard is applicable to all sizes and shapes of shower trays.

This European Standard specifies the requirements for shower trays for domestic purposes made from crosslinked cast acrylic sheet conforming with EN 263 with the aim of ensuring that the product, when installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, will provide satisfactory performance in use.
This standard is applicable to all sizes and shapes of shower trays.

This European Standard specifies the requirements for shower trays for domestic purposes made from crosslinked cast acrylic sheets conforming to EN 13559 with the aim of ensuring that the product, when installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, will provide satisfactory performance in use.
This European Standard is applicable to all sizes and shapes of shower trays.

TC - Correction of 6.18.1 b) according to CEN/TC 163 N 844, resolution C6/2009

This European Standard specifies requirements for baths for domestic purposes made from crosslinked cast acrylic sheet conforming to EN 263 with the aim of ensuring that the product, when installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, will provide satisfactory performance in use.
This European Standard is applicable to all sizes and shapes of baths.

This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for cross-linked cast acrylic sheets (called acrylic sheets hereafter) from which baths and shower trays for domestic purposes are manufactured.
NOTE   For the purposes of this standard, the term "domestic purposes" includes use in hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings, except when special medical provisions are required.

This standard specifies requirements and test methods for multifunction shower cabinets (subsequently referred to as unit(s)), used for domestic purposes.
This standard does not apply to shower cabinets and shower enclosures.
NOTE   For the purposes of this standard the term "domestic purposes" includes use in hotels, accommodation for students and similar buildings, except when special provisions e. g. medical, are required.

This European Standard specifies test methods for measuring characteristics of pure methacrylic dispersions and sanitary appliances produced from dispersions by polymerisation.

This European Standard specifies the connecting dimensions for kitchen sinks for domestic purposes, regardless of the material used for their manufacture.
NOTE 1   For the purposes of this standard the term "domestic purposes" includes use in hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings, except when special medical provisions are required.
NOTE 2   The figures are given by way of example; other designs are possible.
This European Standard does not apply to industrial kitchen sinks.

This European Standard specifies the properties of coextruded ABS sheets with impact modified acrylic top layer from which baths and shower trays for domestic purposes are manufactured.
Note : For the purposes of this standard the term "domestic purposes" includes use in hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings, except when special medical provisions are required.

This European Standard specifies the properties of impact modified extruded acrylic sheets from which shower trays for domestic purposes are manufactured.
Note : For the purposes of this standard the term "domestic purposes" includes use in hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings, except when special medical provisions are required.

This standard specifies the connecting dimensions of wall-hung urinals of the socket inlet and spigot outlet types, regardless of the materials used for their manufacture.
NOTE  Only the dimensions are compulsory. The shape of the appliance in the figures is for illustration only; it in no way prejudices the final shape of the appliance which is left to the initiative of the manufacturer.

This document specifies essential characteristics and test methods for establishing constancy of performance for bidets used for domestic purposes for personal hygiene, and made from either ceramics or stainless steel.
Domestic purposes include use in hotels, student accommodations, hospitals and similar buildings, except when special medical provisions are required.
Proper functioning of bidets can only be assumed when connected to a suitable drainage system (see EN 12056 2:2000 for more information). All drawings are examples only.

This European Standard specifies sustainability requirements together with assessment methods and evaluation schemes for ceramic sanitary appliances, i.e. WC pans and WC suites in accordance with EN 997, urinals in accordance with EN 13407, wash basins in accordance with EN 14688, communal washing troughs in accordance with EN 14296 and bidets in accordance with EN 14528.
NOTE   This European Standard may be applicable to other ceramic sanitary appliances.

This European Standard specifies the functional requirements and test methods for bidets used for domestic purposes and made from either ceramics or stainless steel.
All drawings are examples only, other forms are permissible.
NOTE   For the purposes of this standard the term ‘domestic purposes‘ includes use in hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings, except when special medical provisions are required.

This European Standard specifies requirements for shower enclosures for domestic purposes which ensure that the product, when installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions, gives satisfactory performance when used as intended.
This European Standard does not apply to shower cabinets or curtains and does not specify aesthetic and dimensional requirements.
NOTE   For the purposes of this document the term "domestic purposes" includes use in hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings, except when special medical provisions are required.

Modification to EN 14516:2006 to bring it in line with the EC indications (see doc CEN/TC 163 N 704 rev2) and to the decision of CEN/TC 163 on Annex ZA (see doc CEN/TC 163/WG 4 N 198).

This European Standard specifies constructional and performance requirements together with test methods for close-coupled suites, one-piece and independent WC pans with integral trap used for personal hygiene manufactured from glazed ceramics or stainless steel.
This European Standard does not apply to squatting toilets, WC pans without integral trap or flushing cisterns as separate appliances.
In the case of independent WC pans, the associated flushing cisterns and pressure valves are covered by other standards and the reference to cisterns in this standard is related only to the definition and requirements of flushing volume.
In the case of close-coupled suites and one-piece WCs, this standard also specifies design, performance requirements and the test methods for designated flushing cisterns with flushing mechanisms, inlet valves and overflows. For these products, this standard covers flushing cisterns designed to be connected to drinking water installations inside buildings.
Before installation of WCs, EN 12056-2 and national requirements need to be taken into consideration.

Modification to EN 14527:2006 to bring it in line with the EC indications (see doc CEN/TC 163 N 704 rev2) and to the decision of CEN/TC 163 on Annex ZA (see doc CEN/TC 163/WG 4 N 199).

This European Standard specifies the connecting dimensions of wash basins in accordance with EN 14688 regardless of materials used for their manufacture.
NOTE 1 Other connecting dimensions are permitted, e.g. special designs of wash basins, if the manufacturer supplies or recommends the appropriate fitting.
NOTE 2 The shape of the appliance in the figures is for illustration only; it in no way prejudices the final shape of the appliance, which is left to the initiative of the manufacturer.

This European Standard specifies the functional requirements of and test methods for kitchen sinks for domestic purposes, which ensure that the product, when installed in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions, gives satisfactory performance.
NOTE 1   For the purposes of this standard, the term “domestic purposes” includes use in hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings.
This document does not specify aesthetic requirements and the overall dimensions of kitchen sinks.
It does not apply to industrial kitchen sinks.
NOTE 2   All drawings are examples only; other forms are permissible.

This European Standard specifies requirements for whirlpool baths, having a rated voltage of not more than 250 V for single phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances, which are intended to be installed in indoor domestic situations and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for personal hygiene. Such whirlpool baths are tested and supplied as a complete independent unit designed to be drained down after every use. They may be transported in several separate parts, for assembly on site, to facilitate delivery.
Safety aspects of Whirlpool baths (except use by young children and slow moving/weak elderly or disabled individuals) are covered by EN 60335 2 60.
Exclusions: this standard does not cover additional requirements for whirlpool baths intended for uses where specific medical provisions are required, or whirlpool baths for communal uses where they are not drained down after every use. Portable whirlpool devices are not covered by this standard.
For the purposes of this standard the term ‘domestic situations’ includes use in hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings.
Warning: Slow moving elderly or disabled persons should take care when using whirlpool baths. Young children should not be allowed to use whirlpool baths without supervision.
NOTE 1   It is unrealistic to expect manufacturers to provide a definition of what constitutes a ‘slow moving elderly or disabled person’, or ‘young children’. The former is the responsibility of the individual or a carer. The latter is a parental responsibility.
NOTE 2   When EN 60335–2-60 is amended to cover use of whirlpool baths by slow moving elderly or disabled persons and young children the warning given above will be deleted from this standard.

This European Standard specifies design, performance requirements and the test methods for WC and urinal flushing cisterns with flushing mechanism, inlet valve and overflow.
This document covers flushing cisterns designed to be connected to drinking water installations inside buildings.
This standard does not cover automatic valveless siphon flushing cisterns for flushing urinals.
NOTE   Flushing cisterns for one-piece WCs and close-coupled suites are covered by EN 997.

This document specifies requirements for the cleanability, load resistance and durability of communal washing troughs used for domestic purposes.
NOTE   For the purposes of this document, the term "domestic purposes" includes use in factory changing-rooms, sportsclubs, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings, except when special medical provisions are required.

This document specifies requirements, test methods and procedures for evaluation of conformity for baths used for domestic purposes and personal hygiene, which ensure that the product, when installed and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, will satisfy requirements for cleanability and durability.
This document is applicable to all sizes and shapes of baths.
This document does not cover baths for use with medical provisions.
NOTE 1   For the purpose of this standard the term "domestic purposes" includes use in hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings.
NOTE 2   Annex A lists characteristics of materials commonly used for manufacturing baths.

This European Standard specifies requirements, test methods and procedures for evaluation of conformity for shower trays used for domestic purposes which ensure that the product, when installed, used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, will satisfy cleanability and durability when used for personal hygiene.
This standard is applicable to all sizes and shapes of shower trays.
This standard does not cover shower trays for use with medical provisions.
NOTE 1   For the purpose of this standard the term "domestic purposes" includes use in hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings.
NOTE 2   Annex A lists characteristics of materials commonly used for manufacturing shower trays.

This European Standard specifies constructional and performance requirements together with test methods for wall-hung urinals made of vitreous china or stainless steel that are used for personal hygiene.
This European Standard does not apply to slab and stall urinals nor to waterless urinals.

TC origin: incorrect placement of figures and text in Table 2 in English version. Other language versions were correct: no translation period necessary.

This European Standard specifies the connecting dimensions of WC pans and WC suites regardless of the materials used for their manufacture.
This European Standard does not apply to siphonic action WC pans and WC suites.
NOTE 1   Other connecting dimensions are permitted, e. g. special designs of WC pans, if the manufacturer supplies or recommends the appropriate fittings.
NOTE 2   The shape of the appliance in the figures is for illustration only; it in no way prejudices the final shape of the appliance, which is left to the initiative of the manufacturer.

This European Standard specifies requirements, test methods and procedures for evaluation of conformity for shower trays used for domestic purposes which ensure that the product, when installed, used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, will satisfy cleanability and durability when used for personal hygiene.
This standard is applicable to all sizes and shapes of shower trays.
This standard does not cover shower trays for use with medical provisions.
NOTE 1   For the purpose of this standard the term "domestic purposes" includes use in hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings.
NOTE 2   Annex A lists characteristics of materials commonly used for manufacturing shower trays.