EN 1112:2008
(Main)Sanitary tapware - Shower outlets for sanitary tapware for water supply systems of type 1 and type 2 - General technical specification
Sanitary tapware - Shower outlets for sanitary tapware for water supply systems of type 1 and type 2 - General technical specification
This European Standard specifies:
the dimensional, leaktightness, mechanical, hydraulic and acoustic characteristics with which shower outlets shall comply;
the procedures for testing these characteristics.
This European Standard applies to shower heads and hand showers of any material used for ablutionary purposes and intended for equipping and supplementing sanitary tapware for baths and showers.
This European Standard applies to shower heads and hand showers connected downstream of the obturator of the tapware.
Integral and remote spray attachments incorporated in tapware (e.g. sink and wash basin mixing valves) are not covered by this standard.
Sanitärarmaturen - Brausen für Sanitärarmaturen für Wasserversorgungssysteme vom Typ 1 und Typ 2 - Allgemeine technische Spezifikation
Diese Europäische Norm legt Folgendes fest:
- Maße und Dichtheit sowie mechanisches, hydraulisches und Geräuschverhalten, die/das Brausen
aufweisen müssen;
- die Verfahren zur Prüfung auf Einhaltung dieser Anforderungen.
Die vorliegende Europäische Norm gilt unabhängig vom verwendeten Werkstoff für Kopf- und Handbrausen
für die Körperhygiene als Ausrüstung und Ergänzung von Sanitärarmaturen in Bädern und Duschen.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt für Kopf- und Handbrausen für den Anschluss nach dem Absperrorgan der
Sanitärarmatur.
In die Armatur fest integrierte oder herausziehbare Spülbrausen (z. B. Mischbatterien für Spülbecken und
Handwaschbecken) werden von dieser Norm nicht abgedeckt.
Einzelheiten zu Druck und Temperatur sind in Tabelle 1 enthalten.
Robinetterie sanitaire - Douches pour robinetterie sanitaire pour les systèmes d`alimentation en eau de types 1 et 2 - Spécifications techniques générales
La présente Norme européenne spécifie : ⎯ les caractéristiques dimensionnelles, d’étanchéité, de comportement mécanique, hydraulique et acoustique auxquelles doivent répondre les douches ; ⎯ les modes opératoires d’essai permettant de contrôler ces caractéristiques. La présente Norme européenne s’applique aux douches et douchettes, quel que soit le matériau utilisé, destinées à équiper et à compléter les robinetteries sanitaires de baignoires ou de douches réservées pour l’hygiène corporelle. La présente Norme européenne s’applique aux douches et douchettes connectées seulement en aval de l’obturateur de la robinetterie. Les douchettes latérales et intégrées incorporées dans les robinetteries (par exemple, robinets mitigeurs pour évier et lavabo) ne sont pas couvertes par cette norme. Les exigences relatives à la pression et à la température sont données dans le Tableau 1.
Sanitarne armature - Prhe za sanitarne armature sistemov za oskrbo z vodo tipa 1 in tipa 2 - Splošne tehnične zahteve
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 26-Feb-2008
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 164 - Water supply
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 164/WG 8 - Sanitary tapware
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 23-Jun-2021
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
Overview
EN 1112:2008 is a CEN European standard for sanitary tapware - shower outlets (shower heads and hand showers) used with water supply systems of Type 1 and Type 2. It defines the dimensional, leaktightness, mechanical, hydraulic and acoustic characteristics that shower outlets must meet, and specifies test procedures to verify compliance. The standard applies to shower heads and hand showers connected downstream of the tapware obturator; integral or remote spray attachments incorporated into tapware (e.g. sink mixing valves) are excluded.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope and classification
- Covers shower handsets (usually G 1/2 connection), fixed shower heads and body showers.
- Defines flow rate classes (ZZ, Z, A, S, B, C, D, E, H) by specific flow ranges to help selection and marking.
- Dimensional characteristics
- Connecting dimensions and permissible deviations are specified to ensure interchangeability.
- Materials and finishes
- Materials in contact with potable water must not affect water quality or health.
- Chrome and Ni–Cr coatings must comply with EN 248 requirements.
- Performance tests
- Leaktightness testing and procedures for determining sealing integrity.
- Mechanical strength and thermal shock tests to assess durability under use and temperature changes.
- Hydraulic testing to verify flow rates and operating pressure ranges for Type 1 and Type 2 water supply systems.
- Acoustic characteristics (noise emission) and grouping, using ISO/CEN laboratory test methods.
- Rotary connection tests for swivel joints and movable components.
- Marking and designation
- Products must carry the manufacturer/supplier mark and indicate the highest flow rate class and least favourable acoustic group.
Practical applications and users
EN 1112:2008 is primarily used by:
- Manufacturers and product designers to develop compliant shower heads and hand showers.
- Testing laboratories for type and conformity testing (leaktightness, hydraulic, acoustic).
- Specifiers, procurement and installers selecting products suitable for a given water supply type, pressure and acoustic requirement.
- Regulators and certification bodies ensuring products meet EU-adopted national standards.
Applying EN 1112 helps ensure safe, hygienic, reliable shower outlet performance, correct selection by flow/pressure class, and consistent product marking for end users and professionals.
Related standards
- EN 248 (Ni–Cr coatings)
- EN 1113 (Shower hoses)
- EN ISO 228-1 (pipe thread dimensions)
- EN ISO 3822-1 and EN ISO 3822-4 (acoustic laboratory tests)
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1112:2008 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Sanitary tapware - Shower outlets for sanitary tapware for water supply systems of type 1 and type 2 - General technical specification". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies: the dimensional, leaktightness, mechanical, hydraulic and acoustic characteristics with which shower outlets shall comply; the procedures for testing these characteristics. This European Standard applies to shower heads and hand showers of any material used for ablutionary purposes and intended for equipping and supplementing sanitary tapware for baths and showers. This European Standard applies to shower heads and hand showers connected downstream of the obturator of the tapware. Integral and remote spray attachments incorporated in tapware (e.g. sink and wash basin mixing valves) are not covered by this standard.
This European Standard specifies: the dimensional, leaktightness, mechanical, hydraulic and acoustic characteristics with which shower outlets shall comply; the procedures for testing these characteristics. This European Standard applies to shower heads and hand showers of any material used for ablutionary purposes and intended for equipping and supplementing sanitary tapware for baths and showers. This European Standard applies to shower heads and hand showers connected downstream of the obturator of the tapware. Integral and remote spray attachments incorporated in tapware (e.g. sink and wash basin mixing valves) are not covered by this standard.
EN 1112:2008 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.040.70 - Hoses and hose assemblies. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1112:2008 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1112:1997, EN 13904:2003. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 1112:2008 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Sanitärarmaturen - Brausen für Sanitärarmaturen für Wasserversorgungssysteme vom Typ 1 und Typ 2 - Allgemeine technische SpezifikationRobinetterie sanitaire - Douches pour robinetterie sanitaire pour les systemes d`alimentation type 1 et type 2 - Spécifications techniques généralesSanitary tapware - Shower outlets for sanitary tapware for water supply systems of type 1 and type 2 - General technical specification91.140.70Sanitarne napraveSanitary installationsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1112:2008SIST EN 1112:2009en,fr,de01-januar-2009SIST EN 1112:2009SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 13904:2004SIST EN 1112:19971DGRPHãþD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 1112February 2008ICS 23.040.70Supersedes EN 1112:1997, EN 13904:2003
English VersionSanitary tapware - Shower outlets for sanitary tapware for watersupply systems of type 1 and type 2 - General technicalspecificationRobinetterie sanitaire - Douches pour robinetterie sanitairepour les systèmes d`alimentation en eau de types 1 et 2 -Spécifications techniques généralesSanitärarmaturen - Brausen für Sanitärarmaturen fürWasserversorgungssysteme vom Typ 1 und Typ 2 -Allgemeine technische SpezifikationThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 12 January 2008.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 CEN 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 translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, 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© 2008 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 1112:2008: ESIST EN 1112:2009
this standard provides no information as to whether the product may be used without restriction in any
of the Member States of the EU or EFTA; it should be noted that while awaiting the adoption of verifiable European criteria, existing national regulations concerning the use and/or the characteristics of these products remain in force. SIST EN 1112:2009
1 Scope This European Standard specifies: the dimensional, leaktightness, mechanical, hydraulic and acoustic characteristics with which shower outlets shall comply; the procedures for testing these characteristics. This European Standard applies to shower heads and hand showers of any material used for ablutionary purposes and intended for equipping and supplementing sanitary tapware for baths and showers.
This European Standard applies to shower heads and hand showers connected downstream of the obturator of the tapware. Integral and remote spray attachments incorporated in tapware (e.g. sink and wash basin mixing valves) are not covered by this standard. Details of pressures and temperatures are given in Table 1. Table 1 — Conditions of use/Classifications Operating range of shower outlets Flow rate classes Acoustics Marking Water Supply
system Limits Recommended
See clause 12.0 See clause 6.0 ZZ (0,025 ≤ Q < 0,12) l/s (1,5 ≤ Q <
7,2) l/min Z (0,12 ≤ Q < 0,20) l/s (7,2 ≤ Q < 12) l/min
A (0,20 ≤ Q < 0,25) l/s (12 ≤ Q < 15) l/min S (0,25 ≤ Q < 0,33) l/s (15 ≤ Q < 20) l/min B (0,33 ≤ Q < 0,42) l/s (20 ≤ Q < 25) l/min C (0,42 ≤ Q < 0,50) l/s (25 ≤ Q < 30) l/min Type 1
see Figure 1 Dynamic Pressure
(0,05 to 0,5) MPa
(0,5 to 5) bar
Dynamic Pressure
(0,1 to 0,3) MPa
(1,0 to 3) bar
D (0,50 ≤ Q < 0,63) l/s (30 ≤ Q < 38) l/min Group I
Group II
for example I A II B
E (0,06 ≤ Q < 0,14) l/s (3,6 ≤ Q < 8,4) l/min at (0,01) MPa (0,1 bar) Type 2
see Figure 2 Dynamic Pressure (0,01 to 0,2) MPa (0,1 to 2) bar
Dynamic
Pressure (0,02 to 0,1) MPa (0,2 to 1) bar
H (Q ≥ 0,14) l/s (Q ≥ 8,4) l/min at (0,01) MPa (0,1 bar) (unclassified)
Temperature T < 70°C T < 42°C
Key 1 Cold water 2 Hot Water 3 Mains supply pipe (Supply pressures up to 10 bar)
4 Water heater Figure 1 — Type 1 Water supply system with a pressu
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