EN 15161:2006
(Main)Water conditioning equipment inside buildings - Installation, operation, maintenance and repair
Water conditioning equipment inside buildings - Installation, operation, maintenance and repair
This European Standard specifies general requirements for installation (including ancillaries) methods for checking the functionality during normal operation and requirements for maintenance and repair to prevent and repair failures of water conditioning devices inside buildings for the treatment of drinking water.
This European Standard concerns devices which are permanently connected to the water distribution system in a building at the point of entry (downstream from the delivery point of the mains supply) and/or at the point of use.
NOTE Influence of the water quality on the distribution system downstream of the device is not covered by this European Standard but is covered by documentation for specific devices.
Anlagen zur Behandlung von Trinkwasser innerhalb von Gebäuden - Einbau, Betrieb, Wartung und Reparatur
Diese Europäische Norm legt allgemeine Anforderungen an den Einbau (einschließlich Zusatzeinrichtungen), Verfahren zur Prüfung der Funktionsfähigkeit bei gewöhnlichem Betrieb sowie Anforderungen an Wartung und Reparatur, um Ausfälle der Anlagen zur Behandlung von Trinkwasser innerhalb von Gebäuden zu verhindern und zu beheben.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt für Anlagen, die dauerhaft an das Wasserverteilungssystem innerhalb eines Gebäudes an den Eintrittspunkt (an der Austrittsseite des Versorgungsnetzes) und/oder an der Verbrauchsstelle angeschlossen sind.
ANMERKUNG Der Einfluss der Wasserbeschaffenheit auf das Verteilungssystem nach der Anlage ist nicht Gegenstand dieser Europäischen Norm, sondern wird mit der Dokumentation zur jeweiligen Anlage abgedeckt.
Equipement de traitement d'eau à l'intérieur des bâtiments - Mise en oeuvre, fonctionnement, entretien et réparation
Oprema, ki se uporablja za pripravo pitne vode v stavbah - Vgradnja, delovanje, vzdrževanje in popravilo
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 05-Dec-2006
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 164 - Water supply
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 164 - Water supply
- Current Stage
- 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 02-Dec-2024
- Completion Date
- 02-Dec-2024
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
EN 15161:2006 - "Water conditioning equipment inside buildings - Installation, operation, maintenance and repair" (CEN) provides general, practical requirements for the safe and effective installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance and repair of permanently connected water conditioning devices used for the treatment of drinking water inside buildings. It covers devices installed at the point of entry and/or at points of use downstream of the mains delivery point. The standard focuses on ensuring continuous performance, safety (including prevention of backflow), and traceability of actions via a device logbook.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope and terms: Defines device types (point of entry / point of use), keeper, maintainer, competent person, ancillaries and logbook requirements.
- Device selection & supply: Manufacturers/suppliers must provide installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance information in the local language, including limitations (temperature, pressure, dimensions), consumable needs and whether failed units require disposal or repair.
- Installation: Devices must be installed in suitable, accessible locations (protected from frost, pests and heat). Hydraulic connections must follow equipment instructions and national rules; backflow prevention compliant with EN 1717 is required where appropriate. Sampling and bypass provisions are recommended.
- Commissioning: Performed by a competent person; must replicate operational cycles, record results and train the keeper. Commissioning data should be entered in the device logbook.
- Operation: Daily and seasonal operational actions (e.g., salt/chemical replenishment) and simple troubleshooting must be documented so malfunctions are readily detected.
- Maintenance: Routine and periodic maintenance (at least annually) for accessible/removable parts; maintenance can often be carried out by relatively unskilled persons but should follow supplier protocol. Maintenance records and checklists (tests, cleaning, consumable checks, part replacements) must be kept in the logbook.
- Repair: Repairs are specialist work performed by competent personnel; measures to avoid contamination during repair are required and all interventions must be logged.
Practical applications
- Ensures safe, reliable performance of domestic and building-level drinking-water treatment devices such as softeners, filtration and dosing systems.
- Guides installers, building services engineers, facility managers, manufacturers, suppliers, maintainers and competent repair technicians on compliance, commissioning, operation and record-keeping.
- Useful for property owners/operators to set maintenance contracts, procurement requirements and acceptance testing.
Related standards
- EN 1717 (protection against pollution / backflow prevention) - specifically referenced for backflow requirements.
- Relevant product-specific standards (referenced in EN 15161) for device performance and design details.
Keywords: EN 15161:2006, water conditioning equipment inside buildings, installation operation maintenance repair, drinking water treatment, point of entry, point of use, backflow prevention, commissioning, logbook.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 15161:2006 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Water conditioning equipment inside buildings - Installation, operation, maintenance and repair". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies general requirements for installation (including ancillaries) methods for checking the functionality during normal operation and requirements for maintenance and repair to prevent and repair failures of water conditioning devices inside buildings for the treatment of drinking water. This European Standard concerns devices which are permanently connected to the water distribution system in a building at the point of entry (downstream from the delivery point of the mains supply) and/or at the point of use. NOTE Influence of the water quality on the distribution system downstream of the device is not covered by this European Standard but is covered by documentation for specific devices.
This European Standard specifies general requirements for installation (including ancillaries) methods for checking the functionality during normal operation and requirements for maintenance and repair to prevent and repair failures of water conditioning devices inside buildings for the treatment of drinking water. This European Standard concerns devices which are permanently connected to the water distribution system in a building at the point of entry (downstream from the delivery point of the mains supply) and/or at the point of use. NOTE Influence of the water quality on the distribution system downstream of the device is not covered by this European Standard but is covered by documentation for specific devices.
EN 15161:2006 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.140.60 - Water supply systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 15161:2006 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 806-5:2012, EN 13443-1:2002+A1:2007, EN 806-4:2010, EN 15219:2006+A1:2007. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Oprema, ki se uporablja za pripravo pitne vode v stavbah - Vgradnja, delovanje, vzdrževanje in popraviloAnlagen zur Behandlung von Trinkwasser innerhalb von Gebäuden - Einbau, Betrieb, Wartung und ReparaturEquipement de traitement d'eau a l'intérieur des bâtiments - Mise en oeuvre, fonctionnement, entretien et réparationWater conditioning equipment inside buildings - Installation, operation, maintenance and repair91.140.60Sistemi za oskrbo z vodoWater supply systems13.060.20Pitna vodaDrinking waterICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15161:2006SIST EN 15161:2007en,fr,de01-oktober-2007SIST EN 15161:2007SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 15161December 2006ICS 91.140.60 English VersionWater conditioning equipment inside buildings - Installation,operation, maintenance and repairEquipement de traitement d'eau à l'intérieur des bâtiments -Mise en oeuvre, fonctionnement, entretien et réparationAnlagen zur Behandlung von Trinkwasser innerhalb vonGebäuden - Einbau, Betrieb, Wartung und ReparaturThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 4 November 2006.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, Romania,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© 2006 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 15161:2006: ESIST EN 15161:2007
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