EN 14516:2015+A1:2018
(Main)Baths for domestic purposes
Baths for domestic purposes
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.
Badewannen für den Hausgebrauch
Diese Europäische Norm legt "Eigenschaften", Prüfverfahren sowie Verfahren zur Bewertung der Konformi¬tät für Badewannen für den Hausgebrauch und persönliche Hygiene fest, die sicherstellen, dass das in Über¬einstimmung mit den Herstelleranweisungen eingebaute und gepflegte Produkt für die Nutzung zur persön¬lichen Hygiene die Anforderungen an die Reinigbarkeit und Dauerhaftigkeit erfüllt.
Diese Europäische Norm ist auf alle Größen und Formen von Badewannen anwendbar.
Diese Europäische Norm 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
"La présente Norme européenne" détermine les !caractéristiques", 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 et entretenu conformément aux instructions du fabricant, répond aux exigences de l’aptitude au nettoyage et de durabilité.
"La présente Norme européenne" s'applique à toutes les formes et tailles de baignoires.
"La présente Norme européenne" 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 evropski standard določa »karakteristike«, preskusne metode in postopke za oceno skladnosti za kopalne kadi za domačo uporabo in osebno higieno, s katerimi se zagotavlja, da bo proizvod, ki je nameščen in vzdrževan v skladu z navodili proizvajalca, izpolnjeval zahteve glede čiščenja in trpežnosti.
Ta evropski standard se uporablja za vse velikosti in oblike kopalnih kadi.
Ta evropski standard ne zajema kadi za uporabo, za katero veljajo medicinska določila.
OPOMBA 1: Za namen tega standarda izraz »domača uporaba« vključuje uporabo v hotelih, namestitvah za študente, bolnišnicah in podobnih stavbah.
OPOMBA 2: V Dodatku A so navedene značilnosti materialov, ki se običajno uporabljajo za izdelavo kadi.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 13-Nov-2018
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 163 - Sanitary appliances
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 163/WG 4 - Baths (W/Pools) - Shower trays (Performance testing)
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 11-May-2021
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
Relations
- Merged From
EN 14516:2015 - Baths for domestic purposes - Effective Date
- 19-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 19-Jan-2023
Overview
EN 14516:2015+A1:2018 - Baths for domestic purposes (CEN) defines the required characteristics, test methods and conformity assessment procedures for baths intended for domestic and similar uses. The standard applies to all sizes and shapes of domestic baths (including use in hotels, student accommodation and similar buildings) but explicitly excludes baths intended for medical provisions. Its objective is to ensure baths, when installed and maintained per the manufacturer’s instructions, meet requirements for cleanability and durability.
Key Topics
- Scope & classification
- Applies to all conventional domestic baths; two product types are defined (Type 1 and Type 2) with separate requirements (Clauses 4–6).
- Cleanability (Clause 5.2 / 6.2)
- Surface appearance: surfaces in contact with water must be visibly smooth, non‑absorbent and free of inaccessible corners.
- Drainage: baths must have at least one waste outlet and be capable of emptying completely (EN 232 referenced for waste outlet dimensions).
- Durability (Clauses 5.3 / 6.3)
- Stability of bottom: no permanent distortion or defects after loading (see Clause 8.1 test method).
- Resistance to chemicals and staining agents: specified acids, alkalis, alcohols, bleaches and staining agents (Table 1) with acceptance criteria for surface changes (Clause 8.2).
- Resistance to temperature changes (Clause 8.3).
- Test methods and conformity assessment
- Detailed test procedures (stability 8.1, chemical resistance 8.2, temperature resistance 8.3).
- Marking, labelling and packaging requirements (Clause 9).
- Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP) and factory production control (Clause 10; Annex ZA links to EU Construction Products Regulation).
- Materials and surfaces
- Informative Annex A lists common materials (synthetic, vitreous/porcelain enamel, enamelled steel/cast iron, stainless steel); Annex B addresses surface considerations.
Applications and Who Uses It
- Manufacturers: product design, material selection, production quality control and CE/market conformity.
- Test laboratories: perform standardized durability, chemical and loading tests described in Clauses 8.1–8.3.
- Specifiers / Architects / Procurement: reference standard when specifying durable, easy‑to‑clean baths for residential, hospitality or similar projects.
- Regulators and certification bodies: use AVCP rules and Annex ZA for alignment with EU Construction Products Regulation.
Related Standards
- EN 232 - Baths - Connecting dimensions (waste outlet requirements)
- EN ISO 28706‑1 / ‑2 / ‑3 - Tests for vitreous/porcelain enamel chemical corrosion resistance (referenced in EN 14516 for enamel testing)
EN 14516:2015+A1:2018 is essential when you need authoritative, harmonized requirements and test methods to ensure domestic baths deliver predictable cleanability and long‑term durability. Keywords: EN 14516:2015+A1:2018, baths for domestic purposes, cleanability, durability, bath test methods, EN 232, AVCP.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 14516:2015+A1:2018 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Baths for domestic purposes". This standard covers: 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", 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.
EN 14516:2015+A1:2018 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 14516:2015+A1:2018 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 14516:2015, EN 14516:2015/prA1:2017. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 14516:2015+A1:2018 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011; 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 14516:2015+A1:2018SIST EN 14516:2015+A1:2019en,fr,de01-januar-2019SIST EN 14516:2015+A1:2019SLOVENSKI
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Materials . 17 A.1 Synthetic materials . 17 A.2 Ceramic materials. 17 A.2.1 Vitreous china . 17 A.2.2 Fireclay . 17 A.3 Enamelled materials . 17 A.3.1 Enamelled cast iron . 17 A.3.2 Enamelled steel . 17 A.4 Stainless steel . 17 Annex B (informative)
Surfaces of baths . 18 Annex ZA (informative)
!Relationship of this European Standard with Regulation (EU) No.305/2011" . 19 ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics . 19 ZA.2 System of Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP) . 19 ZA.3 Assignment of AVCP tasks . 20 Bibliography . 21
!With each bath instructions on installation and care shall be provided." NOTE Annex B gives advice which manufacturers can include in their instructions. SIST EN 14516:2015+A1:2019
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