Specifications for installations inside buildings conveying water for human consumption - Part 1: General

This European standard specifies requirements for and gives recommendations on the design, installation, alteration, testing, maintenance and operation of drinking water installations within buildings and for certain purposes pipework outside buildings but within the premises. It is applicable to the system of pipes, fittings and connected appliances installed for supplying drinking water.

Technische Regeln für Trinkwasser-Installationen - Teil 1: Allgemeines

Diese Europäische Norm beschreibt die Anforderungen und gibt Empfehlungen für Planung, Installation, Änderung, Prüfung, Instandhaltung und Betrieb von Trinkwasser-Installationen innerhalb von Gebäuden und für bestimmte Anwendungen außerhalb von Gebäuden, aber innerhalb von Grundstücken (siehe Bild 1). Es umfaßt die Rohre, Anschlußstücke und angeschlossenen Geräte, diezur Versorgung mit Trinkwasser verlegt werden. Nach dieser Norm beginnen Trinkwasser-Installationen an der Außenseite der Gebäude (Bild 1).

Spécifications techniques relatives aux installations pour l'eau destinée a la consommation humaine a l'intérieur des bâtiments - Partie 1: Généralités

La présente norme européenne prescrit les spécifications et indique les recommandations relatives à la conception, à l'installation, à la modification, aux essais, à l'entretien et au fonctionnement des installations d'eau potable, dans les immeubles; dans certains cas sont également concernées les canalisations extérieures aux immeubles, dans les limites de popriété. Elle s'applique aux systèmes de canalisations, les assemblages et tous les appareils raccordés installés pour la distribution d'eau potable.

Specifikacije za napeljave za pitno vodo v stavbah - 1. del: Splošno

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
30-Nov-2001
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
01-Dec-2001
Due Date
01-Dec-2001
Completion Date
01-Dec-2001

Relations

Effective Date
22-Dec-2008
Effective Date
30-Aug-2023

Overview - EN 806-1:2000 (Specifications for drinking water installations - Part 1: General)

EN 806-1:2000 is a European CEN standard that sets out general principles for installations inside buildings conveying water for human consumption. It covers the system of pipes, fittings and connected appliances installed to supply drinking water within buildings and, in certain cases, pipework outside buildings but within the premises. The standard addresses requirements and recommendations for the design, installation, alteration, testing, maintenance and operation of drinking water installations.

Key topics and technical scope

The standard provides general guidance and requirements related to:

  • Design principles for safe, hygienic and functional drinking water distribution in buildings
  • Installation practices for pipes, fittings and connected appliances to ensure integrity and water quality
  • Alteration and modification procedures for existing installations to maintain compliance and safety
  • Testing and commissioning methods to verify correct operation before use
  • Operation and maintenance requirements to preserve system performance and prevent contamination
  • Scope of applicability, clarifying which inside-building and premises pipework are covered
  • Interfaces with water-using appliances and requirements for connected equipment

Note: EN 806‑1 is the general/introductory part of the EN 806 series; it establishes overarching concepts rather than prescriptive technical values.

Practical applications and users

EN 806-1 is relevant to professionals and organizations involved in the lifecycle of building water systems, including:

  • Plumbing designers and engineers preparing layouts and hydraulic designs
  • Installers and contractors implementing compliant plumbing systems
  • Facility managers and building owners responsible for safe operation and maintenance
  • Inspectors, regulators and health authorities assessing compliance with drinking water safety expectations
  • Consultants and water utilities advising on building connections and hygiene risk reduction

Use cases include new building design, retrofits and alterations, commissioning of systems, routine maintenance planning, and risk-based inspections.

Related standards

  • Other parts of the EN 806 series (which cover more detailed aspects such as protection, materials, sizing and operation)
  • National plumbing codes and health regulations that implement or supplement EN 806-1 requirements

Keywords: EN 806-1, drinking water installations, plumbing standard, CEN, water supply systems, design, installation, testing, maintenance.

Frequently Asked Questions

SIST EN 806-1:2001 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Specifications for installations inside buildings conveying water for human consumption - Part 1: General". This standard covers: This European standard specifies requirements for and gives recommendations on the design, installation, alteration, testing, maintenance and operation of drinking water installations within buildings and for certain purposes pipework outside buildings but within the premises. It is applicable to the system of pipes, fittings and connected appliances installed for supplying drinking water.

This European standard specifies requirements for and gives recommendations on the design, installation, alteration, testing, maintenance and operation of drinking water installations within buildings and for certain purposes pipework outside buildings but within the premises. It is applicable to the system of pipes, fittings and connected appliances installed for supplying drinking water.

SIST EN 806-1:2001 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.060.20 - Drinking water; 91.140.60 - Water supply systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

SIST EN 806-1:2001 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 806-1:2001/A1:2001, oSIST prEN 806-1:2024. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

SIST EN 806-1:2001 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC, 93/38/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/88/15. 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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Standards Content (Sample)


SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2001
Specifikacije za napeljave za pitno vodo v stavbah - 1. del: Splošno
Specifications for installations inside buildings conveying water for human consumption -
Part 1: General
Technische Regeln für Trinkwasser-Installationen - Teil 1: Allgemeines
Spécifications techniques relatives aux installations pour l'eau destinée a la
consommation humaine a l'intérieur des bâtiments - Partie 1: Généralités
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 806-1:2000
ICS:
13.060.20 Pitna voda Drinking water
91.140.60 Sistemi za oskrbo z vodo Water supply systems
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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