EN 14516:2006+A1:2010
(Main)Baths for domestic purposes
Baths for domestic purposes
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.
Badewannen für den Hausgebrauch
Dieses Dokument legt Anforderungen, Prüfverfahren sowie Verfahren zur Bewertung der Konformität für Badewannen für den Hausgebrauch fest, die sicherstellen, dass das in Übereinstimmung mit den Herstelleranweisungen eingebaute, genutzte und gepflegte Produkt für die Nutzung zur persönlichen Hygiene eine zufrieden stellende !Reinigbarkeit und Dauerhaftigkeit" aufweist.
Dieses Dokument ist auf alle Größen und Formen von Badewannen anwendbar.
Dieses Dokument gilt nicht für Badewannen für spezielle medizinische Anwendungen.
ANMERKUNG 1 Der Begriff „für den Hausgebrauch“ in dieser Norm schließt die Verwendung in Hotels, Studenten-wohnheimen, Krankenhäusern und ähnlichen Einrichtungen ein.
ANMERKUNG 2 Anhang A führt Eigenschaften von Werkstoffen auf, die üblicherweise für die Herstellung von Bade-wannen eingesetzt werden.
Baignoires à usage domestique
Ce document spécifie les exigences, les méthodes d'essai et les modes opératoires pour l'évaluation de la conformité des baignoires à usage domestique et hygiène personnelle assurant que le produit, lorsqu'il est installé, utilisé et entretenu conformément aux instructions du fabricant, répond aux exigences de l’aptitude au nettoyage !et à la durabilité".
Ce document s'applique à toutes les formes et tailles de baignoires.
Ce document ne couvre pas les baignoires utilisées avec des dispositions médicales.
NOTE 1 Pour les besoins de la présente norme, l’expression «à usage domestique» comprend les utilisations dans les hôtels, les logements d’étudiants, les hôpitaux et bâtiments similaires.
NOTE 2 L'Annexe A dresse la liste des caractéristiques des matériaux généralement utilisés pour la fabrication des baignoires.
Kopalne kadi za domačo uporabo
Ta dokument določa zahteve, preskusne metode in postopke za ocenjevanje skladnosti kopalnih kadi za domačo uporabo in osebno higieno, ki zagotavljajo, da bo proizvod, nameščen in vzdrževan v skladu z navodili proizvajalca, izpolnjeval zahteve po zmožnosti čiščenja in trajnosti. Ta dokument velja za vse velikosti in oblike kopalnih kadi.
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 20-Jul-2010
- Withdrawal Date
- 20-Jan-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 163 - Sanitary appliances
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 163/WG 4 - Baths (W/Pools) - Shower trays (Performance testing)
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 30-Sep-2015
- Completion Date
- 21-Jan-2026
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 18-Jan-2023
- Merged From
EN 14516:2006 - Baths for domestic purposes - Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Replaced By
EN 14516:2015 - Baths for domestic purposes - Effective Date
- 07-Oct-2015
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 14516:2006+A1:2010 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Baths for domestic purposes". This standard covers: 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 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.
EN 14516:2006+A1:2010 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.140.70 - Sanitary installations. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 14516:2006+A1:2010 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 14516:2006/FprA1, EN 14516:2006, EN 14516:2015, EN ISO 6360-6:2004, EN 232:2012. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 14516:2006+A1:2010 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/110. 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.Badewannen für den HausgebrauchBaignoires à usage domestiqueBaths for domestic purposes91.140.70Sanitarne napraveSanitary installationsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14516:2006+A1:2010SIST EN 14516:2006+A1:2010en,fr,de01-oktober-2010SIST EN 14516:2006+A1:2010SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 14516:2006+A1
July 2010 ICS 91.140.70 Supersedes EN 14516:2006English Version
Baths for domestic purposes
Baignoires à usage domestique
Badewannen für den Hausgebrauch This European Standard was approved by CEN on 14 December 2005 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 19 June 2010.
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 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 Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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Materials . 15Annex B (informative)
Surfaces of baths . 17Annex ZA (informative)
!!!!Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive"""" . 18Bibliography . 23
5.3.3.2 Particular requirements for baths made of enamelled steel and enamelled cast iron Baths made from enamelled steel and enamelled cast iron shall comply with the requirements given in Table 2. Table 2 — Requirements for baths made of enamelled steel and enamelled cast iron Requirement Parameter Test method Resistance to boiling water < 10g/m2 ISO 2744 Resistance to cold citric acid Class 2 ISO 2722 Resistance to boiling citric acid < 5g/m² ISO 2742 Resistance to cold sulphuric acid Class 2 EN ISO 8290 Resistance to alkali solutions < 8 g/m² Test apparatus according to ISO 2742 Test solution according to ISO 4533 Duration of test: 2,5 h
5.3.4 Resistance to temperature changes When tested in accordance with !8.3", all baths shall show no evidence of distortion or other defects, e.g. crazing, which will impair their cleanability. Experience has shown that baths manufactured from the stainless steel grades listed in Annex A, enamelled steel, enamelled cast iron and glazed ceramics comply with this requirement. !deleted text" ! 6 Requirements for class 2 products 6.1 General The manufacturer shall provide instructions with each bath covering installation and care. NOTE Annex B gives advice which manufacturers can include in their instructions. SIST EN 14516:2006+A1:2010
6.2 Cleanability 6.2.1 Appearance of surface When a bath is inspected under strong and oblique illumination, the surfaces intended to come into contact with water shall be visibly smooth, non-absorbent and free from inaccessible corners that would impair the cleanability. NOTE Surfaces with cracks, chips, crazing and other similar defects are not considered to be smooth. 6.2.2 Drainage of water Baths shall have at least one waste outlet hole. The dimensions of the waste outlet hole shall comply with the requirements of EN 232. Other dimensions are permissible, if the manufacturer provides or recommends a suitable waste fitting. All water shall empty from the bath unless prevented by surface tension. 6.3 Durability 6.3.1 General Baths shall be readily cleanable for their anticipated working life when normal cleaning and maintenance is carried out. 6.3.2 Materials Experience has shown that baths made from plastics materials, enamelled steel, enamelled cast iron, stainless steel, glazed ceramics or glass and their surfaces intended to come into contact with water have the properties described in 6.3.1." ! 7 Dangerous substances NOTE See Annex ZA, ZA.1 and ZA.3." 8 Test methods 8.1 Stability of the bottom of the bath 8.1.1 Test apparatus adequate number of reinforced cloth bags each with dimensions of approximately 500 mm x 200 mm filled with lead shot, iron shot or sand of a mass of 25 5,00+ kg or 12,5 5,00+ kg. 8.1.2 Determination of the load The load to be applied for the test shall comprise: adequate number of cloth bags (see !8.1.1") equating to 100 kg for each user intended to use the bath at the same time; adequate number of cloth bags (see !8.1.1") to simulate the mass of water that can be contained in the bath. SIST EN 14516:2006+A1:2010
Figure 1 — Load application (for each user) Leave the total load for 10 10+ min. Without moving the bags representing the mass of water that can be contained, move the pile(s) of bags representing a user(s) to a different position(s) along the bottom of the bath and leave again for 10 10+min. When a bath has a clearly indicated position for a user to stand or to sit, e.g. a slip resistant feature or a seating area, carry out one loading test with a pile of bags representing a user, at the approximate centre of any such feature. On completion of the tests remove all the bags. After 10 10+ min verify that the bath complies with !5.3.2" by pouring copious amounts of water coloured in contrast with the colour of the bath around all the inner surface of the sides of the bathing area. 8.2 Resistance to chemicals and staining agents
8.2.1 Principle The test is intended to give an indication of the effect of commonly used household chemicals and cleansing agents. 8.2.2 Test apparatus and chemicals a) chemicals and staining agents A list of chemicals and staining agents to be used is specified in Table 1. Each chemical solution shall be prepared immediately before use with deionised water, and it shall be applied at a temperature (23 ± 5) °C. b) borosilicate watch glasses: 40 mm nominal diameter; c) pipettes; SIST EN 14516:2006+A1:2010
Key 1 square axle (a = b – 1 mm) 2 disc faced with foam Figure 2 — Cleaning device 8.2.3 Test specimens Carry out the tests on the bottom, and on a flat part of the wall of the bath or on test specimens cut from these areas.
1) A suitable product is available from MERCK Eurolab-Prolabo, 54 rue Roger Salengro, 94126 Fontenay sous Bois CEDEX, France, as DURMAXTM under product description N° 20993. This information is given for the convenience of users of this standard and does not constitute an endorsement by CEN of these products. SIST EN 14516:2006+A1:2010
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