BRITISH STANDARD BS EN 14296:25 Sanitary appliances Communal washing troughs The European Standard EN 14296:25 has the status of a British Standard ICS 91.14.7
BS EN 14296:25 National foreword This British Standard is the official English language version of EN 14296:25. EN 14296 is a candidate harmonized European Standard and fully takes into account the requirements of the European Commission mandate M/11 Sanitary Appliances as amended by M/139, given under the EU Construction Products Directive (89/16/EEC) and is intended to lead to CE marking. The date of applicability of EN 14296 as a harmonized European Standard, i.e. the date after which this standard may be used for CE marking purposes, is subject to an announcement in the Official Journal of the European Communities. The Commission in consultation with Member States have agreed a transition period for the co-existence of harmonized European Standards and their corresponding national standard(s). It is intended that this period will comprise a period, usually nine months after the date of availability of the European Standard, during which any required changes to national regulations are to be made, followed by a further twelve-month period for the implementation of CE marking. At the end of this co-existence period, the national standard(s) will be withdrawn. EN 14296 is the subject of transitional arrangements agreed under the Commission mandate. In the UK there are no corresponding national standards. The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee B/53, Sanitary appliances, which has the responsibility to: aid enquirers to understand the text; present to the responsible international/european committee any enquiries on the interpretation, or proposals for change, and keep UK interests informed; monitor related international and European developments and promulgate them in the UK. A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary. Summary of pages This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, page i, a blank page, the EN title page, pages 2 to 17 and a back cover. The BSI copyright notice displayed in this document indicates when the document was last issued. This British Standard was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 17 February 26 Amendments issued since publication Amd. No. Date Comments BSI 17 February 26 ISBN 58 47432 1
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM EN 14296 May 25 ICS 91.14.7 English version Sanitary appliances - Communal washing troughs Appareils sanitaires - Lavabos collectifs Sanitärausstattungsgegenstände - Reihenwaschanlagen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 25 March 25. 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 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 translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions. 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, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36 B-15 Brussels 25 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members. Ref. No. EN 14296:25: E
Contents page Foreword...3 1 Scope...4 2 Normative references...4 3 Terms and definitions...4 4 Requirements...4 4.1 General...4 4.2 Cleanability...4 4.3 Load resistance...5 4.4 Durability...5 5 Test methods...5 5.1 Cleanability...5 5.2 Determination of load resistance...5 6 Marking and product designation...11 7 Evaluation of conformity...11 7.1 General...11 7.2 Initial type testing...12 7.3 Factory production control (FPC)...12 Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive...13 Bibliography...17 2
Foreword This document (EN 14296:25) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 163 Sanitary appliances, the secretariat of which is held by UNI. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by November 25, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by February 27. This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive 89/16. For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. 3
1 Scope This European Standard specifies requirements for the cleanability, load resistance and durability of communal washing troughs used for domestic purposes. NOTE For the purposes of this European Standard the term "domestic purposes" includes use in factory changingrooms, sportsclubs, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings, except when special medical provisions are required. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 695, Kitchen sinks Connecting dimensions 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 communal washing trough single bowl sanitary appliance at which more than one person can wash at the same time, designed to be installed with (a) permanently open waste fitting(s) capable of accepting the flow from more than one tap. Communal washing troughs can be installed standing alone (free standing (pedestal)) or wall mounted 3.2 cleanability characteristics which allow surfaces intended to come into contact with water to be visibly smooth, non-absorbent and free from unacceptable internal corners, such they can be kept visibly free from dirt and/or stains when subject to a regular maintenance routine, which may include, when appropriate, the specific instructions for use and care as specified by the manufacturer 4 Requirements 4.1 General The manufacturer shall supply instructions on installation, use and care. The waste outlet hole shall comply with the dimensions as specified in EN 695, unless the manufacturer provides the waste fitting. with the washing trough. 4.2 Cleanability When tested as described in 5.1, communal washing troughs shall have smooth and readily cleansed non-absorbent functional surfaces which are free from acute internal corners, i.e., surfaces intended to or likely to come into contact with water during use. Experience has shown that communal washing troughs manufactured from plastics, enamelled steel/cast iron, stainless steel, glazed ceramics, glass and anodised aluminium, designed and constructed without acute internal corners, satisfy these requirements. 4
4.3 Load resistance Communal washing troughs shall not crack, collapse or show permanent distortion which prevents water from draining through the waste hole when tested as specified in 5.2.2 and 5.2.4. Communal washing troughs shall not crack, or collapse when tested as specified in 5.2.3. 4.4 Durability Communal washing troughs shall be manufactured from materials that will satisfy the requirements of 4.2 and 4.3. 5 Test methods 5.1 Cleanability Visually examine the functional surface of the communal washing trough using a suitable light source. Record the material of construction and any failure to comply with the requirements of 4.2. Imperfections that do not affect the functionality of the surface shall not constitute a failure. 5.2 Determination of load resistance 5.2.1 General Install the communal washing trough to be tested according to the manufacturer's installation instructions. 5.2.2 Load evenly distributed on the rim Apply an evenly distributed load of 25,5 kg every 5 cm on the rim, as shown in Figures 1a, 1b, 1c and 1d. Reinforced cloth bags filled with lead shot, iron shot or sand shall be used. The load shall remain in position for a minimum period of 1 h. 1 One bag of 25,5 kg or two bags of 12,5,25 kg Figure 1a Installation for load test - Test on the rim - Wall mounted trough, viewed from the side 5
1 One bag of 25,5 kg or two bags of 12,5,25 kg Figure 1b Installation for load test - Test on the rim - Wall mounted trough, viewed from above 1 One bag of 25,5 kg or two bags of 12,5,25 kg Figure 1c Installation for load test - Test on the rim - Free standing trough, viewed from the side 6
1 One bag of 25,5 kg or two bags of 12,5,25 kg Figure 1d Installation for load test - Test on the rim - Free standing trough, viewed from above Note any crack, collapse or permanent distortion preventing water from draining trough the waste hole. 5.2.3 Localised load on the rim Apply a load of 75 1,5 kg in the middle of the rim, as shown in Figures 2a, 2b, 2c and 2d. Reinforced cloth bags filled with lead shot, iron shot or sand shall be used. The load shall remain in position for a minimum period of 1 h. 1 Three bags of 25,5 kg or six bags of 12,5,25 kg Figure 2a Installation for load test - Test on the rim - Wall mounted trough, viewed from the side 7
1 Three bags of 25,5 kg or six bags of 12,5,25 kg Figure 2b Installation for load test - Test on the rim - Wall mounted trough, viewed from above 1 Three bags of 25,5 kg or six bags of 12,5,25 kg Figure 2c Installation for load test - Test on the rim - Free standing trough, viewed from the side 8
1 Three bags of 25,5 kg or six bags of 12,5,25 kg Figure 2d Installation for load test - Test on the rim - Free standing trough, viewed from above Note any crack, or collapse of the trough. 5.2.4 Test on the bottom Apply an evenly distributed load of 25,5 kg every 5 cm on the bottom, as shown in Figures 3a, 3b, 3c and 3d with a minimum total loading of 75 kg. Reinforced cloth bags filled with lead shot, iron shot or sand shall be used. The load shall remain in position for a minimum period of 1 h. 1 One bag of 25,5 kg or two bags of 12,5,25 kg Figure 3a Installation for load test - Test on the bottom - Wall mounted trough, viewed from the side 9
1 One bag of 25,5 kg or two bags of 12,5,25 kg Figure 3b Installation for load test - Test on the bottom - Wall mounted trough - Viewed from above 1 One bag of 25,5 kg or two bags of 12,5,25 kg Figure 3c Installation for load test - Test on the bottom - Free standing trough, viewed from the side 1
1 One bag of 25,5 kg or two bags of 12,5,25 kg Figure 3d Installation for load test - Test on the bottom - Free standing trough, viewed from above Note any crack, collapse or permanent distortion of the trough preventing water from draining through the waste hole. 6 Marking and product designation All communal washing troughs shall be designated in accordance with the following system: EN 14296 CA LR DA Number of standard Cleanability Load resistance Durability NOTE For CE marking, see Annex ZA. 7 Evaluation of conformity 7.1 General The compliance of a communal washing trough with the requirements of this standard shall be demonstrated by: initial type testing; (7.2). factory production control by the manufacturer; (7.3). 11
7.2 Initial type testing Initial type testing shall be performed before the product is put on the market and after each change of characteristic(s). Tests previously performed in accordance with the provisions of this standard (same product, same characteristic(s), test method, sampling procedure, etc.) may be taken into account. In addition, initial type testing shall be performed at the beginning of the production of a product type or at the beginning of a new method of production (where these may affect the stated properties). All characteristics given in clause 4 shall be subject to initial type testing. 7.3 Factory production control (FPC) The manufacturer shall establish, document and maintain an FPC system to ensure that the products placed on the market conform with the stated performance characteristics. The FPC system shall consist of procedures, regular inspections and tests and/or assessments and the use of the results to control raw and other incoming materials or components, equipment, the production process and the product. It shall be sufficiently detailed to ensure that the conformity of the product is apparent. Traceability from finished product back to raw material shall be ensured. NOTE An FPC system conforming with the requirements of the relevant part(s) of EN ISO 9, and made specific to the requirements of this standard, is considered to satisfy the above requirements. The results of inspections, tests and assessments requiring action shall be recorded. The actions taken when control values or criteria are not met shall be recorded. 12
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics This European Standard has been prepared under Mandate M/11 1 ) given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association. The clauses of this European Standard shown in this annex meet the requirements of the mandate given under the EU Construction Product Directive (89/16/EEC). Compliance with these clauses confers a presumption of fitness of the communal washing troughs covered by this annex for the intended use; reference shall be made to the information accompanying the CE marking. WARNING: Other requirements and other EU Directives, not affecting the fitness for intended use, can be applicable to communal washing troughs falling within the scope of this European Standard. NOTE 1 In addition to any specific clauses relating to dangerous substances contained in this standard, there may be other requirements applicable to the products falling within its scope (e.g. transposed European legislation and national laws, regulations and administrative provisions). In order to meet the provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive, these requirements need also to be complied with, when and where they apply. NOTE 2 An informative database of European and national provisions on dangerous substances is available at the Construction web site on EUROPA (accessed through http:/europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/construction/internal/dangsub/dangmain.htm) This annex establishes the conditions for the CE marking of communal washing troughs intended for the use indicated in the relevant clauses applicable (see Table ZA.1). This annex has the same scope as clause 1 of this standard and is defined by Table ZA.1: Table ZA.1 Scope and relevant clauses Construction Product: Intended use: Communal washing trough, as covered by the scope of this standard Personal hygiene Essential Characteristics Requirement/clauses in this European Standard Mandated levels and/or classes Notes Cleanability 4.2 None Pass/Fail Load resistance 4.3 None Pass/Fail Durability 4.4 None Pass/Fail 1) Mandate M/11 "Sanitary Appliances" as amended by M/139. 13
The requirement on a certain characteristic is not of application in those Member States where there are no regulatory requirements on that characteristic for the intended use of the product. In this case, manufacturers placing their products on the market of these Member States are not obliged to determine nor declare the performance of their products with regard to this characteristic and the option " No performance determined " (NPD) in the information accompanying the CE marking (see ZA.3) may be used. The NPD option may not be used, however, where the characteristic is subject to a threshold level. ZA.2 Procedure for attestation of conformity of communal washing troughs ZA.2.1 System of attestation of conformity The system of attestation of conformity of communal washing troughs indicated in Table ZA.1, in accordance with the Decision of the Commission 96/578/EC of 1996-6-24 as amended by the Commission Decision 1/596/EC and given in Annex III of the mandate for "Sanitary Appliances " is shown in Table ZA.2 for the indicated intended use and relevant level(s) and class(es). Table ZA.2 System of attestation of conformity Product Intended use Levels or classes Attestation of conformity system Communal washing trough Personal hygiene 4 System 4 : See Directive 89/16/EEC, Annex III.2.(ii), third possibility The attestation of conformity of the communal washing trough in Table ZA.1 shall be based on the evaluation of conformity procedure indicated in Table ZA.3 resulting from the application of the clauses of this European Standard indicated therein. Table ZA.3 Assignment of evaluation of conformity tasks Tasks Content of the task Evaluation of conformity clauses to apply Tasks for the manufacturer Initial type testing All characteristics of Table ZA.1 7.2 Factory production control Parameters related to all characteristics of Table ZA.1 7.3 ZA.2.2 Declaration of conformity When compliance with the conditions of this annex is achieved, the manufacturer or his agent established in the EEA, shall prepare and retain a declaration of conformity, which authorises the manufacturer to affix the CE marking. This declaration shall include: name and address of the manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the EEA, and place of production; description of the product (type, identification, use, ), and a copy of the information accompanying the CE marking; provisions to which the product conforms (i.e. Annex ZA of this European Standard); 14
particular conditions applicable to the use of the product (e.g. provisions for use under certain conditions etc.); name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the declaration on behalf of the manufacturer or his authorised representative. The above mentioned declaration shall be presented in the official language or languages of the Member State in which the product is to be used. ZA.3 CE marking and labelling The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the EEA is responsible for the affixing of the CE marking. The CE marking symbol to affix shall be in accordance with Directive 93/68/EEC and shall be shown on the communal washing trough (or when not possible it may be on the accompanying label, the packaging or on the accompanying commercial documents, e.g. delivery note). If, on the communal washing trough, only "CE" appears, then the information given below shall be given on the accompanying label, packaging or on the accompanying commercial documents, e.g. delivery note. The following information shall accompany the CE marking symbol: name or identifying mark and registered address of the manufacturer; last two digits of the year in which the marking is affixed; number of the EC Certificate of conformity or factory production control certificate (if relevant); reference to this European Standard; description of the product : generic name, material, dimensions, and intended use; information on those relevant characteristics listed in Table ZA.1 which are to be declared presented as declared values and, where relevant, level or class (including "pass" for pass/fail requirements, where necessary) to declare for each essential characteristic as indicated in "Notes" in Table ZA.1, "No performance determined" for characteristics where this is relevant, as an alternative, a standard designation as defined in clause 6 of this standard which shows some or all of the relevant characteristics (where the designation covers only some characteristics, it will need to be supplemented with declared values for other characteristics as above). The "No performance determined" (NPD) option may not be used where the characteristic is subject to a threshold level. Otherwise, the NPD option may be used when and where the characteristic, for a given intended use, is not subject to regulatory requirements in the Member State of destination. NOTE 1 When NPD Option is used for a characteristic, the durability corresponding to this required characteristic is considered as NPD. NOTE 2 When the designation code is used with a NPD option for a characteristic, the corresponding symbol should not be mentioned and "NPD" should be declared. Figure ZA.1 gives an example of the information to be given on the packaging and/or commercial documents. 15
CE marking, consisting of the CE symbol given in Directive 93/68/EEC AnyCo Ltd, PO Box 21, B-15 Name or identifying mark and registered address of the manufacturer 5 Last two digits of the year in which the marking was affixed EN 14296 CA LR - DA No. of European Standard and information on regulated characteristics as per designation code Figure ZA.1 CE marking information In addition to any specific information relating to dangerous substances shown above, the product should also be accompanied, when and where required and in the appropriate form, by documentation listing any other legislation on dangerous substances for which compliance is claimed, together with any information required by that legislation. NOTE 3 European legislation without national derogations does not need to be taken into account. 16
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