Reguli certificare nf

CERTIFICATION RULES

NF MARK

SANITARY APPLIANCES

AFNOR Certification Identification No.: NF 017

Certification Rules Revision No.: 26 Effective date: 21/11/2013

_____________________________________ Date first brought into application: 23/03/1988

CENTRE SCIENTIFIQUE ET TECHNIQUE DU BTIMENT

Certifying Body

Mandated by AFNOR Certification

84, avenue Jean Jaurs

Champs sur Marne F - 77447 MARNE LA VALLEE Cedex 2

Certification rules NF Sanitary appliances (NF 017) - Revision 26 Page 3 / 194

CONTENTS

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PART 1: OVERVIEW AND SCOPE ..................................................................... 7

1.1 Your expectations................................................................................... 7

1.2 What we are providing ............................................................................ 8

PART 2: REFERENCE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .............................................. 10

2.1 The general rules of the NF mark ............................................................ 10

2.2 Regulations .......................................................................................... 10

2.3 Additional standards and technical specifications ....................................... 12

2.4 Quality management provisions .............................................................. 18

2.5 Marking ............................................................................................... 38

PART 3: OBTAINING CERTIFICATION........................................................... 44

3.1 Process ................................................................................................ 45

3.2 Case of an initial admission application .................................................... 47

3.3 Case of an additional admission application for a new product family or a new

product type in a previously certified family ................................................... 49

3.4 Case of an additional admission application for a new product (or product range)

for a previously certified product type ........................................................... 50

3.5 Case of an extension application ............................................................. 51

3.6 Case of an application for continued right of use ....................................... 51

PART 4: MAINTAINING CERTIFICATION: monitoring terms and conditions . 52

4.1 Process ................................................................................................ 53

4.2 Monitoring control arrangements ............................................................. 54

4.3 Assessment and decision-making ............................................................ 55

4.4 Declaration of modifications.................................................................... 55

4.5 Conditions for withdrawing the mark in the event of penalties, abandonment or

non-conformities ........................................................................................ 57

PART 5: ORGANISATIONS INVOLVED ........................................................... 58

5.1 Mandated body ..................................................................................... 58

5.2 Audit bodies ......................................................................................... 58

5.3 Test bodies ........................................................................................... 59

5.4 Subcontracting ..................................................................................... 59

5.5 Specific Committee................................................................................ 59

PART 6: FEES................................................................................................ 61

6.1 Services related to NF certification .......................................................... 61

6.2 Collection of payments for services .......................................................... 64

6.3 Service rates ........................................................................................ 64

PART 7: CERTIFICATION FILES .................................................................... 65

7.1 The applicants commitments .................................................................. 65 7.2 Creating the application file and form models ........................................... 66

7.3 Application for continued right of use ....................................................... 66

PART 8: GLOSSARY ...................................................................................... 96


APPENDICES: Sampling rules and methods used by NF mark laboratory(ies) for

performing tests: .............................................................................................. 98

APPENDIX I: FOR APPLIANCES MADE OF ENAMELLED SANITARY CERAMIC ............. 99

APPENDIX II: FOR ENAMELLED STEEL OR ENAMELLED CAST IRON APPLIANCES ..... 110

APPENDIX III: FOR STAINLESS STEEL SINKS ...................................................... 115

APPENDIX IV: FOR SINKS MADE OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS ................................ 119

APPENDIX V: FOR FLUSHING CISTERNS MADE OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS ........... 125

APPENDIX VI: FOR BATHS, SHOWER TRAYS, BOWLS AND VANITY TOPS MADE OF

SYNTHETIC MATERIALS ............................................................... 131

APPENDIX VII: FOR WHIRLPOOL BATHS .............................................................. 140

APPENDIX VIII: FOR SUPPORT FRAMES ................................................................ 145

APPENDIX IX: FOR SHOWER ENCLOSURES ......................................................... 148

Additional documents: ..........................................................................................

Document 01: Technical specifications additional to standards ............................. 150

Document 02: Additional general specifications ................................................. 154

Document 03: Connection dimension check gauges ............................................ 155

Document 04: Preferred ranges for use of enamelled sanitary appliances ............. 161

Document 05: Complementary specifications applicable to stainless steel sinks ..... 162

Document 06: Complementary specifications applicable to sinks made of synthetic

materials ................................................................................. 166

Document 08: Complementary specifications applicable to baths ......................... 168

Document 10: Complementary specifications applicable to baths and shower trays

made of synthetic materials ....................................................... 169

Document 11: Complementary specifications applicable to whirlpool baths ........... 175

Document 12: Complementary specifications applicable to WC pans..................... 178

Document 13: Operation of WC pans for children and babies ............................... 181

Document 14: Complementary specifications applicable to equipped flushing cisterns185

Document 15: WC pack definition .................................................................... 187

Document 16: Resistance of urinals to static loads ............................................. 188

Document 17: Complementary specifications applicable to support frames ............ 189

Document 18: Complementary specifications applicable to shower enclosures ....... 190


The certification reference system, composed of the present rules, the NF Mark General

Rules, any additional standards and documents referenced therein, were approved by the

AFNOR Certification General Director on 21/11/2013.

The present certification rules void and replace all previous versions.

CSTB undertakes with the representatives of manufacturers, users and technical experts to

ensure the relevance of these certification rules in terms of the certification process and

requirement definitions relative to market developments.

The certification rules may therefore be revised, in whole or in part, by CSTB, which must

under all circumstances consult with the Specific Committee.

Any revised version must be approved by the General Manager of AFNOR Certification.

MODIFICATION HISTORY

Part modified Revision

No. Date Main modifications made

The whole

document

26 21/11/2013 Part 3:

Additional admission application procedure modified

4.2.2:

Sampling conditions added

7.2:

File constitution modified

Certification files:

Standard letter 4 Withdrawal request added

Glossary:

Definitions modified and added

Document 1:

NF D12-203 standard waiver added

The whole

document

25 22/02/2013 Revision to the certification rules:

To take into consideration the mandate given to CSTB for this application

To bring it into conformity with the new structure

The whole

document

24 21/03/2012 Standard update (NF EN 249, NF EN 14055)

Revision to tables 1, 5, 6 and 8 in part 2 describing checks to be made by the applicant/holder

Marking methods (new NF logo)

Modification to the following documents in part 2: Document 01 Document 06

Document 10 Document 12 Document 14

SRIPS becomes Eau de Paris ( 5.5)


Clarifications on the role of the specific committee (

5.5)

Modifications to appendices I, III, IV, V, VI and IX describing sampling rules

Part modified Revision

No. Date Main modifications made

The whole

document

23 15/07/2010 Standard and regulatory update

Introduction of a calibration frequency for measurement instruments ( 2.4.1)

Modification to tables 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 9 in part 2 concerning checks to be made by the

applicant/holder

Take account of changes to the Consumption Code ( 2.5)

Modification to the following documents in part 2: Document 01

Document 05 Document 10 Document 12 (with elimination of the minimum functional volume of water for WC pans) Document 14 Document 15

Document 17

Delay of 15 days to propose corrective actions for deviations recorded during audits

Clarification on sampling rules ( 3.3.2)

Update to participants (part 5)

Modifications to appendices I, II, V, VI, IX describing sampling rules.

The whole

document

22 18/06/2008 Integration of European standards for the (total or partial) replacement of French standards

Introduction of references to regulations related to CE marking (for communal washing troughs and bidets, washbasins and urinals)

Modifications to tables 1 to 9 in part 2 concerning

checks to be made by the applicant/holder

New definition of the NF WC pack, with obligation to

use an NF stop valve when it is included in the pack.

Modifications to documents 01, 03, 05, 06, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18 in part 2.

Modification of documents to request continued right

of use

Revision to the definition of the agent and integration of the mandate

The whole

document

0 23/03/1988 Creation of this application


Part 1

OVERVIEW AND SCOPE ____________________________________________

1.1 Your expectations

These certification rules now apply to the following sanitary appliances:

baths (made of cast iron, steel, synthetic materials); shower trays (made of ceramic, steel, cast iron, synthetic materials); washbasins and hand-rinse basins (made of ceramic); bowls and vanity tops (made of ceramic, synthetic materials); bidets (made of ceramic); WC pans and equipped flushing cisterns equipped flushing cisterns for WC pans or WC suites; WC packs; independent WC pans; support frames; shower enclosures; sanitary appliances for public use; whirlpool baths sinks (made of ceramic, stainless steel, synthetic materials).

These products are broken down into 10 families depending on tests defined in standards and

complementary specifications:

the enamelled sanitary appliances family:

baths; shower trays; washbasins and hand-rinse basins; bowls and vanity tops; bidets; WC pans and equipped flushing cisterns; equipped flushing cisterns for WC pans or WC suites; WC packs; independent WC pans; sinks; sanitary appliances for public use;

the family of sanitary appliances made of cast acrylic materials:

baths; shower trays; bowls and vanity tops;

the family of baths equipped with a whirlpool system;

the family of equipped flushing cisterns made of synthetic materials;

the family of baths and shower trays made of synthetic materials other than

acrylic materials;

stainless steel sinks;

sinks made of synthetic materials;

bowls and vanity tops made of synthetic materials;

support frames1 ;

shower enclosures.

1 Support frames designed to suspend WC pans are certified with their equipped cisterns; in this case, the assembly forms a family.


Any legal entity:

- manufacturing products within the scope defined above and that can comply with

the technical requirements described in Part 2 of these certification rules,

- distributing products within the scope defined above, for which the manufacturer

complies with the technical requirements described in Part 2 of these certification

rules and as part of a procedure to maintain usage rights,

may request the right to use the NF -Sanitary appliances mark.

Such a request is referred to as an application, while the entity which makes it is known as the applicant.

Requirements applicable to a distributor benefiting from a maintained usage right are defined

in part 3 in this document.

1.2 What we are providing

The NF mark in general

The NF mark is a voluntary mark designed to highlight the worth of safe products with proven

quality levels and usage value. To meet the demands of the NF mark is to meet the demands

of the market and its customers, who are directly or indirectly involved in drawing up the

reference documents.

The NF mark is the sign of compliance with French, European and international standards,

and, if applicable, any additional specifications.

The NF mark is the property of AFNOR that has granted its AFNOR Certification subsidiary a

full licence to use the NF mark.

It is a collective certification mark, the use of which is authorised under the conditions set out

in the General Rules and in these certification rules.

The NF mark is the first product certification mark in France and one of the main European

certification marks. It has a 90% consumer awareness rating. Created more than 70 years

ago, the NF mark was developed and is managed within a network of around 50 technical

bodies, analysis and testing laboratories and inspection bodies recognised at European level

and in some cases, internationally. The NF mark draws on the expertise and technical

competencies of these bodies, in order to define and develop certification reference

documents and monitor their application.

To apply for the NF mark is to look to the future.

With the advent of Europe and the globalisation of trade, the NF network, in conjunction with

the marks clients, seeks at every available opportunity and in the clients interests, recognition agreements with other European or international certifications or marks which

convey the same values and are recognised by the markets.

The commitments of the certifying body: impartiality, competence, reliability

AFNOR Certification and the Centre Scientifique et Technique du Btiment (CSTB), a body

mandated by AFNOR Certification are impartial organisations. They bring you their technical

skills in the field of certification, in other words assessment and inspection of your products,

verification of your organisation and management of quality.


What the NF mark means for your products

The NF mark for your products is the attestation that those products:

- respecting regulations is a prerequisite for certification;

- comply with the relevant standards and, where appropriate, with complementary

specifications set out in part 2 of these certification rules;

- come from a production whose quality system is verified according to the provisions laid

down in part 2 of these certification rules.

The NF mark for Sanitary appliances is substantiated by the logo, in conformity with the

model below:

The provisions relating to the use of the NF mark are described in part 2 of these certification

rules.

Who is to be contacted?

CSTB Direction Hydraulique et quipements Sanitaires (Hydraulic and Sanitary appliances

Department) Division Robinetterie et Appareils Sanitaires (Valve fittings & Sanitary appliances Division)

84 avenue Jean Jaurs CHAMPS-SUR-MARNE

77447 MARNE-LA-VALLE CEDEX 02 (France) Your contact: Mrs. Martine TRUFFERT

Tel: 33(0)1 64 68 82 84 Fax: 33(0)1 64 68 84 44

E-mail: [email protected]


Part 2

REFERENCE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ____________________________________________ The reference system of this NF mark application is made up of the General Rules of the NF Mark, these Certification Rules and any additional standards and documents

that are referenced in it.

This is the Certification Reference System in the sense of the Consumer Code.

2.1 The general rules of the NF mark The NF Mark is a registered collective certification mark with general rules which establish the

overall organisational structure and the conditions for using the mark.

These certification rules form part of the certification framework for non-food

products and services as provided for under Articles R 115-1 to R 115-3 and L 115-

27 to L 115-33 of the French Consumer Code.

These certification rules stipulate the conditions for applying the General Rules of

the NF Mark to the products defined in Part 1.

The right to use the NF mark is granted on the basis of compliance with a standard or

standards and, in general, with all the reference systems stipulated in this section, for a

product from a designated manufacturer and fabrication unit.

2.2 Regulations

Products to which these certification rules are applicable must respect French regulations in

force.

On the date of publication of these certification rules, there are different texts concerning

products to which these rules are applicable:

Decree No. 2006-1278 October 18 2006 dealing with electromagnetic compatibility of

electrical and electronic appliances;

Decree No. 95-1081 October 3 1995 dealing with safety of persons, animals and

property during the use of electrical equipment that will be used within certain voltage

limits, modified by the September 25 2003 Decree No. 2003-935;

the LCIE verifies measures specified in the two decrees mentioned above for whirlpool

baths.2.

Official bulletin No. 87-14 bis PUBLIC HEALTH Sanitary protection of distribution networks for water intended for human consumption Technical guide No. 1.

Directive of the Council of European Communities 89/106/CEE December 21 1988

dealing with reconciliation of legislative, regulatory and administrative measures taken

by Member States concerning construction products, modified by Directive 93/68/CEE

July 22 1993;

Decree No. 92-647 July 8 1992 concerning the usability of construction products,

modified by decrees No. 95-1051 September 20 1995 and No. 2003-947 October 3

2003;

2 The LCIE issues electrical conformity certificates.


August 8 2005 order dealing with application of modified decree No. 92-647 July 8 1992

to WC pans

published in the Official Journal of the French Republic No. 199 August 27 2005 (text

No. 44);

Notice related to the application of modified Decree No. 92-647 July 8 1992 and the

August 8 2005 order applying this decree to WC pans.

published in the Official Journal of the French Republic No. 199 August 27 2005 (text

No. 132);

July 2 2004 order making the modified July 8 1992 decree applicable to sinks, as

published in the Official Journal of the French Republic No. 174 July 29 2004 (text No.

55);

Notice about application of modified decree No. 92-647 July 8 1992 and the July 2 2004

order applying this decree to sinks

published in the Official Journal of the French Republic No. 174 July 29 2004 (text No.

142);

August 22 2005 order about application of modified July 8 1992 decree to whirlpool

baths and shower enclosures

published in the Official Journal of the French Republic No. 223 September 24 2005

(text No. 29);

Notice about application of the modified decree No. 92-647 July 8 1992 and the August

22 2005 order applying this decree to baths equipped with a whirlpool system and

shower enclosures

published in the Official Journal of the French Republic No. 223 September 24 2005

(text No. 128);

April 24 2006 order dealing with application of the modified July 8 1992 decree No. 92-

647 concerning the usability of construction products to communal washing troughs

published in the Official Journal of the French Republic No. 113 May 16 2006;

Notice about application of the modified July 8 1192 decree No. 92-647 and the April 24

2006 order applying this decree to communal washing troughs

published in the Official Journal of the French Republic No. 113 May 16 2006 (text No.

95);

March 6 2008 order dealing with application of the modified July 8 1992 decree No. 92-

647 concerning the usability of construction products to bidets, washbasins and urinal

published in the Official Journal of the French Republic April 6 2008 (text No. 5);

June 6 2011 order dealing with application of the modified July 8 1992 decree No. 92-

647 to baths and shower trays for domestic use.

published in the Official Journal of the French Republic September 4 2011

Notice about application of the modified July 8 1992 decree No. 92-647 and the March 6

2008 order applying this decree to bidets, washbasins and urinals

published in the Official Journal of the French Republic April 6 2008 (text No. 112);

Under no circumstances shall granting the right to use the NF mark be understood as

substituting CSTBs liability for that legally incumbent upon the applicant/holder.


2.3 Additional standards and technical specifications

2.3.1 Standards

Sanitary appliances concerned by these certification rules shall meet the requirements set out

in the standards in the following table.

Furthermore, any amendment or revision in force pertaining to the applicable standards shall

be applied if necessary.

In addition to the requirements set out in standards, products shall meet the additional

technical specifications also referenced in the following table.

BATHS

NF EN 2323

NF EN 145163

Document 08

Synthetic materials

NF EN 1983: 4.1; 4.3; 4.4; 4.5;4.6; 4.7;

4.8; 4.10; 4.11; 4.13; 4.14; 4.15

NF D11-121

Document 10

Enamelled materials

NF D11-112: 4.1; 4.2; 4.3; 5.1; 5.2.1 (for

enamelled steel only)

NF D14-602 (for enamelled steel)

NF D14-603 (for enamelled cast iron)

WHIRLPOOL BATHS

NF EN 1717

NF EN 12764

NF EN 55014-1

NF EN 55014-2

NF EN 60335-1

NF EN 60335-2-60

NF EN 60529

NF EN 61000-3-2

NF EN 61000-3-3

PR NF EN 62233

Document 11

SUPPORT FRAMES

NF D12-2083

Document 17

BIDETS

NF EN 353

NF EN 363

NF EN 14528

Sanitary ceramic

NF D11-107: 4.1; 4.2; 4.3; 5

NF D14-6013

WC PANS

NF EN 334

NF EN 997 (class I)

Document 12

Sanitary ceramic

NF D12-101

NF D14-6014

3 See Part 2-Document 1: Waivers to standards 4 See Part 2-Document 1: Waivers to standards


Document 13 (for child and

baby pans)

SINKS

NF EN 6954

NF EN 133104

Stainless steels

Document 05

Synthetic materials

Document 06

Enamelled materials

NF D13-101

NF D14-6014

WASHBASINS

NF EN 314 (for pedestal

washbasins and for wall-hung

washbasins)

NF EN 14688

NF D11-201 (for handicapped

persons)

Sanitary ceramic

NF D11-101

NF D14-6014

Synthetic materials

NF D12-210

COMMUNAL WASHING TROUGHS

NF EN 14296

NF D11-130: 3; 4.1.1; 5; 6.1 (for washbasins longer than 1 m); 6.2; 6.3

NF D14-6014

WALL-HUNG HAND-RINSE BASINS

NF EN 314

NF EN 14688

NF D11-101

NF D14-6014

WC PACKS

NF EN 335

NF EN 997 (class I)

NF D12-101: 3; 4; 5.1.1; 5.1.3; 6; 7.1; 7.2

NF D12-203

NF D14-6015

Document 12

Document 14

Document 15

SHOWER ENCLOSURES

NF EN 14428

Document 18

PRODUCTS MADE OF ENAMELLED MATERIALS FOR COMMUNITIES (other than

communal washing troughs, urinals and communal wc pans)

NF D11-130: 3; 4.1.1.1; 4.1.1.3; 4.1.1.4; 4.1.2; 5; 6.1; 6.2; 6.3

NF D14-6015

5 See Part 2-Document 1: Waivers to standards


SHOWER TRAYS

NF EN 2515

NF EN 145275

Enamelled materials

NF D11-1245: 4; 5; 5.2.1 (for ceramic and

enamelled steel shower trays longer than 1 m); 5.2.2

(for ceramic and enamelled steel shower trays)

NF D14-6015

Synthetic materials

NF EN 249

Document 10

FLUSHING CISTERNS FOR

WC PANS

NF EN 140555

NF D12-203

Document 14

Sanitary ceramic

NF D14-6015

WALL URINALS

NF EN 80

NF EN 13407

NF D11-130: 3; 4.1.2.2; 5; 6.2

NF D14-6015

Document 16


Product standards

NF EN 316 Oct. 2011 Pedestal washbasins - Connecting dimensions

NF EN 336 Oct. 2011 WC pans and WC suites - Connecting dimensions

NF EN 35 Jan. 2001 Pedestal bidets with over-rim supply - Connecting dimensions

NF EN 36 Oct. 1999 Wall-hung bidets with over-rim supply - Connecting dimensions

NF EN 80 Sept.

2001

Wall-hung urinals - Connecting dimensions

NF EN 1986 Oct. 2008 Sanitary appliances Baths made from crosslinked cast acrylic sheets Requirements and test methods

NF EN 2326 Oct. 2003 Baths - Connecting dimensions

NF EN 249 June

2010

Sanitary appliances - Shower trays made from crosslinked cast

acrylic sheets - Requirements and test methods

NF EN 2516 Oct. 2003 Shower trays - Connecting dimensions

NF EN 6956 Dec.

2005

Kitchen sinks - Connecting dimensions

NF EN 997 April

2004

WC pans and WC suites with integral trap

NF EN 1717 March

2001

Protection against pollution of potable water in water installations

and general requirements of devices to prevent pollution by

backflow

NF EN 12764 May 2005 Sanitary appliances - Specification for whirlpool baths

NF EN 133106 Sept.

2003

Kitchen sinks - Functional requirements and test methods

NF EN 13407 Jan. 2007 Wall-hung urinals Functional requirements and test methods

NF EN 140556 April

2011

WC and urinal flushing cisterns

NF EN 14124 Dec.

2004

Inlet valves for flushing cisterns with internal overflow

NF EN 14296 Sept.

2005

Sanitary appliances Communal washing troughs

NF EN 14428 June

2005

Shower enclosures - Functional requirements and test methods

NF EN 145166 June

2006

Baths for domestic purpose

NF EN 145276 May 2008 Shower trays for domestic purposes

NF EN 14528 May 2008 Bidets - Functional requirements and test methods

NF EN 14688 May 2007 Sanitary appliances Washbasins Functional requirements and tests methods

NF D11-101 Sept.

2009

Sanitary appliances Sanitary ceramic washbasins

NF D11-107 Sept.

2009

Sanitary appliances - Sanitary ceramic bidets

NF D11-112 Sept.

2009

Sanitary appliances - Vitreous enamelled material baths

NF D11-121 Dec.

1988

Baths for domestic purposes made of acrylic material - Additional

specification for the mounting of taps on baths

NF D11-1246 Sept.

2009

Sanitary appliances - Vitreous enamelled shower trays

NF D11-130 Jan. 2011 Sanitary appliances Collectivities vitreous enamelled materials products



NF D12-101 Sept.

2009

Sanitary appliances - Sanitary ceramic WC pans

NF D12-203 Feb. 2012 Sanitary appliances - Equipped flushing cisterns for wc pans

NF D12-2087 Feb. 2012 Sanitary appliances Built-in frames

NF D12-210 Sept.

2009

Sanitary appliances Synthetic material bowls and vanity tops

NF D13-101 Sept.

2006

Sanitary appliances - Vitreous enamelled sinks

D60-020 Dec.

1988

Furniture - Furniture in kit form Technical specifications

NF P43-003 June

1983

Valves for building Ball float valves for flushing tanks General technical specifications

NF P43-007 Sept.

1985

Valves and taps for water supply in buildings Controllable check valves class A General technical specifications

Material standards

NF EN 2637 May 2008 Sanitary appliances Cross-linked cast acrylic sheets for baths and shower trays for domestic purposes

NF EN 13558 May 2004 Specifications for impact modified extruded acrylic sheets for

shower trays for domestic purposes

NF EN 13559 May 2004 Specifications for modified coextruded ABS/Acrylic sheets for

baths and shower trays for domestic purposes

NF D14-6017 Sept. 1986 Sanitary appliances Vitreous enamelled sanitary ceramic - General specifications

NF D14-602 Sept. 1986 Sanitary appliances Vitreous enamelled steel - General specifications

NF D14-603 Sept. 1986 Sanitary appliances Vitreous enamelled cast iron - General specifications

Test standards

NF EN 12150-1 Dec.

2000

Glass in building - Thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety

glass - Part 1: definition and description

NF EN 20105-A02 Dec.

1994

Textiles. Tests for colour fastness. Part A02: Grey scale for

assessing change in colour

NF EN 55014-1 April

2007

Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements for household

appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus - Part 1: Emission

NF EN 55014-2 August

1997

Electromagnetic compatibility. Requirements for household

appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus. Part 2:

Immunity. Product family standard

NF EN 60335-1 May 2003 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -

Part 1: general requirements

NF EN 60335-2-60 Sept.

2005

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-60:

Particular requirements for whirlpool baths

NF EN 60529 Oct. 1992 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)

NF EN 61000-3-2 August

2006

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-2: Limits - Limits for

harmonic current emissions (equipment input current up to and

including 16 A per phase)

NF EN 61000-3-3 Nov. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-3: Limits -



2008 Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker in

public low-voltage supply systems, for equipment with rated

current inferior or equal 16 A per phase and not subject to

conditional connection

NF EN 61058-1 Dec.

2002

Switches for appliances - Part 1: General requirements

PR NF EN 62233 Jan. 2007 Measurement methods for electromagnetic fields of household

appliances and similar apparatus with regard to human exposure

NF EN ISO 62 May 2008 Plastic - Determination of water absorption

NF EN ISO 4892-2 May 2006 Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Part

2: Xenon-arc sources

NF EN ISO 9227 March

2007

Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - Salt spray tests

NF D14-501 Feb. 2012 Sanitary appliances - Resistance to abrasion of enamelled

surfaces - Test method

NF D14-502 June

1973

Sanitary appliances - Test for resistance to shock

NF D14-5038 Feb. 2012 Sanitary appliances - Resistance to thermal shock of enamelled

surfaces - Test method

NF D14-505 Sept.

2009

Sanitary appliances - Aspect checking of enamelled surfaces -

Test method

NF D14-506 Feb. 2012 Sanitary appliances - Resistance to acids at ambient temperature

of enamelled surfaces - Conventional test method

NF D14-507 Feb. 2012 Sanitary appliances - Resistance to hot alkaline products of

enamelled surfaces - Conventional test method

NF D14-508 Feb. 2012 Sanitary appliances - Resistance to domestic chemical agents and

resistance to stains of the enamelled surfaces - Test method

NF D14-510 Sept.

2009

Sanitary - Dimensional checking - Test method

NF D14-512 Sept.

1986

Sanitary appliances - Control of watertightness and water weight

absorbed by sanitary ceramic ware - Test methods

2.3.2 Complementary technical specifications

Document 01 Waivers to standards

Document 02 General complementary specifications

Document 03 Connection dimension check gauges

Document 04 Preferred ranges of use for enamelled sanitary appliances

Document 05 Complementary specifications applicable to stainless steel sinks

Document 06 Complementary specifications applicable to sinks made of synthetic

materials

Document 08 Complementary specifications applicable to baths

Document 10 Complementary specifications applicable to baths and shower trays made

of synthetic materials

Document 11 Complementary specifications applicable to whirlpool baths

Document 12 Complementary specifications applicable to WC pans

Document 13 Operation of WC pans for children and babies

Document 14 Complementary specifications applicable to equipped flushing cisterns

Document 15 Definition of the WC pack

Document 16 Resistance of urinals to static loads

Document 17 Complementary specifications applicable to support frames

Document 18 Complementary specifications applicable to shower enclosures

2.4 Quality management provisions



The applicants/holders and their distributors are each responsible with relation to the right to

use the NF mark for the product concerned.

The applicant/holder shall implement all the necessary ways and means to permanently

guarantee the products conformity with these Certification Rules.

This paragraph defines the minimum provisions that the applicant/holder shall implement in

terms of quality management in order to ensure that the products which bear the NF mark

are constantly manufactured in compliance with the present rules.

This section comprises the terms of reference for audits.

The system selected for this application of the NF mark is based on a systematic check by the

applicant/holder of the conformity of delivered products with standards and complementary

specifications if applicable. This system is described in sections 2.3.1 to 2.3.4.

It requires:

the applicant/holder to set up a system conforming with this article,

methods of checking this system by third parties (described in parts 3 and 4 of these

certification rules).

2.4.1 Quality plan

The applicant/holder must demonstrate that all measures necessary for fabrication and

delivery of products conforming to standards and complementary specifications are taken and

applied. All of these measures combined form the quality plan.

The quality plan must contain at least the following documented procedures:

a procedure describing the fabrication process and inspections made from reception

of raw materials to the final product;

a procedure describing the treatment of nonconforming products.

The applicant/holder must keep a record of all complaints related to the products concerned

by NF certification and their treatment for at least 18 months.

All inspection, measuring and test equipment used by the applicant/holder for final

inspections and tests shall be calibrated or checked and set against equipment validly

certified to nationally recognized standards. The applicant/holder shall always keep full

records of the calibration or check of inspection, measuring and test equipment.

The calibration frequency is produced as a function of the type of the appliance and its usage

frequency. It is left to the initiative of the manufacturer. However, a minimum frequency may

be imposed on him if the frequency is not suitable.

Traceability:

The applicant/holder shall have an organisation capable of:

identifying product constituents and suppliers and subcontractors,

identifying the product and its traceability.


2.4.2 Conformity check

Conformity with standards and complementary specifications if applicable, defined in these

certifications rules, must be verified by making the tests and inspections described in tables 1

to 9.

The applicant/holder shall have versions of certification rules and standards in force.

2.4.3 Check methods

2.4.3.1 General

A distinction shall be made particularly between the following, for checking fabrication:

self-checking, that is done at all stages of production by the persons

responsible for production themselves,

internal checking, that is done at all stages of production under the

responsibility of the Plant Management.

These checks are compulsory and must be recorded (see article 2.4.4).

They are regular and may comprise operations at time intervals.

They are done by the applicant/holder himself, during and/or at the end of the fabrication,

partly in a laboratory integrated into the plant.

If some checks require expensive or high technicity equipment, it is acceptable if they are

carried out by an external laboratory, with the agreement of the mandated organisation.

Methods and instruments other than those described in the standards may be used provided

that results are equivalent and provided that the mandated organisation agrees.

The spirit of these checks is to assure that each applicant/holder retains full responsibility for

his products. He is in the best position to evaluate the need for an inspection at a particular

point that might be deficient or if a particular magnitude is more difficult to keep within

specified limits, considering his fabrication tool.

2.4.3.2 Checks of raw materials

The applicant/holder shall:

make a check of raw materials used in the fabrication of products concerned by this

application of the NF mark.

This check may be simplified if raw material suppliers provide analysis sheets with each

package or if the products supplied are themselves NF marked.

justify that purchased raw materials are conforming to the applicant/holders specification. The nature and frequency of these checks are left to the judgement of the

applicant/holder.


2.4.3.3 Checks during fabrication

The applicant/holder organises checks at the different fabrication stages as he sees fit.

2.4.3.4 Checks of finished products

2.4.3.4.1 General

The applicant/holder is responsible for organising these checks which can be carried out

through random checks except for the appearance check where each product is checked

individually.

Products which do not comply with the standards and additional requirements shall be

eliminated if necessary.

2.4.3.4.2 Definitions of checks and frequencies depending on the

product Checks to be made and the frequency of each are defined in the different tables:

Table 1 for enamelled sanitary ceramic appliances.

Table 2 for enamelled steel or enamelled cast iron appliances.

Table 3 for stainless steel sinks.

Table 4 for sinks made of synthetic materials.

Table 5 for flushing cisterns made of synthetic materials.

Table 6 for baths, shower trays, bowls and vanity tops made of synthetic materials.

Table 7 for whirlpool baths.

Table 8 for support frames.

Table 9 for shower enclosures.

Items to be tested shall be taken from the store from among products accepted after the

sorting operation, or among items that have not been accepted for a reason that does not

affect the characteristics to be checked.

Test pieces for determination of surface characteristics shall be made using the same process

as the appliances.

Sampling shall be adapted to the production at the time.

2.4.3.4.3 Rule of gradual decrease for the test frequency This gradual decrease rule is applicable independently for each family.

The applied frequency changes are indicated with the decisions sent and must be applied

when these decisions are received. The frequencies remain valid unless otherwise specified.

Definition of the test frequencies:

There are 2 frequency levels for checks on finished products: normal frequency and reduced

frequency; they are defined by product type in tables 1 to 9 given below.

The normal frequency is applicable for a period of 5 years when a new plant is admitted.

All nonconformities detected by the auditor during this period shall be resolved by the

applicant/holders target date. In this case, and if the Committee gives a favourable opinion, the applicant/holder will be

authorised to change to reduced frequency at the end of this period.

Otherwise, the normal frequency will be continued for another year.


The Committee can propose a return to the normal frequency if the auditor detects a

nonconformity for which the applicant/holder has not set up a corrective action within one

year after notification.

2.4.4 Recording of checks

The results of the checks performed by the applicant/holder are recorded.

These records may come in any media such as hard-copy, digital.

It is requested that a clear distinction be made between records regarding the results of

checks made on raw materials and other supplies, and those performed during or at the end

of manufacture.

The certificates of conformity or analysis sheets provided by the suppliers shall be collected

and made available to the auditor, accompanied by the corresponding specifications.

The records of checks on the final product must include at least the dates on which the tests

were performed, the results and the reference to inspection texts or methods and validation.

All records must be kept for at least 18 months and must be available for the auditor at any

time.


TABLE 1: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR APPLIANCES MADE OF SANITARY CERAMIC (1/3)

TEST REDUCED FREQUENCY NORMAL FREQUENCY

SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS:

Resistance to abrasion (NF D14-501) Resistance to chemicals and stains (NF D14-506; NF D14-507; NF D14-508)

Once every six months during the

year after admission of the colour

to the NF mark and each time that

the enamel is modified

Once every quarter during the

year after admission of the

colour to the NF mark and each

time that the enamel is

modified

MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Determination of water absorption (NF EN 997 for WC pans and NF D14-512 for other appliances)

When the manufacturer produces several types of sanitary appliances in the

same furnace, the water absorption determination test must be done on a

pan.

If a furnace is only used for baking a different type of appliance (for example

a washbasin), the absorption test must be made on this type of appliance.

Once every month, for each type

of material and for each baking

furnace

Twice a month, for each type of

material and for each baking

furnace

RESISTANCE TO LOADS:

Resistance to static loads (NF EN 997 for WC pans; document 16 for urinals; NF EN 14296 for communal washing troughs; NF EN 14528 for

bidets; NF EN 14688 for washbasins;

NF EN 14527 for shower trays)

Static loads are only applicable to wall-hung appliances and shower trays

(bottom of vessel).

Once every six months and for

each model, taking 3 items of

each model each time

Once every quarter and for

each model, taking 3 items of

each model each time

RESISTANCE TO TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS:

Resistance to thermal shocks (NF D14-503)

Thermal shocks are only applicable to shower trays, sinks and washbasins

longer than 1 meter.

Once every year and for each

model


each model




DIMENSIONAL AND APPEARANCE CHARACTERISTICS:

Presentation (NF D14-601) No water retention on rims and/or bottoms (product standards) Standard and specific dimensions for connection of some components (product standards and connection dimensions)

Planeness (NF D14-510 and product standards) Other points specified in product standards


each model

Once every quarter and for each

model

Overflow flow (product standards) Once, when the product is designed

OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS OF WC PANS OR WC SUITES:

Draining efficiency (NF EN 997) Wall rinsing quality (NF EN 997)


each model, taking 3 items for

each model


model, taking 3 items for each

model

Splashes outside the pan (NF EN 997) Post-rinsing volume (NF EN 997 and document 12, 1.5) Renewal of water in the trap (document 12, 2)



each model


model, taking 3 items for each

model

Pan capacity (NF D12-101, 6) Once, when the product is

designed

Once, when the product is

designed

Check stability and horizontality (NF D12-101, 7.1 and 7.2) Once every six months and for


each model



each model

EQUIPPED CISTERN TIGHTENING TEST:

Resistance to tightening (NF D12-203, 4.4.1) Once every year and for each

model


each model




EQUIPPED FLUSHING CISTERN OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS:

Check hydraulic characteristics (NF D12-203) Refilling of the cistern with water (NF D12-203)

Once every six months taking 3

cisterns each time

Once every quarter using 3

cisterns each time

SANITARY SAFETY CHARACTERISTICS(PROTECTION OF THE

DRINKING WATER NETWORK) FOR FLUSHING CISTERNS:

Air trap (NF D12-203, 4.3.3)


model


each model

URINAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS:

Rinsing (NF EN 13407) Evacuation of balls (NF EN 13407) Splashes (NF EN 13407) Evacuation (NF EN 13407)



each model



each model


TABLE 2: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR APPLIANCES MADE OF ENAMELLED STEEL OR ENAMELLED CAST IRON



Resistance to abrasion (NF D14-501) Resistance to chemicals and stains (NF D14-506; NF D14-507; NF D14-508)


colour range (number of ranges

limited to 3)

Once every month and for each

colour range (number of ranges

limited to 3)


Resistance to static loads (NF EN 14516 and NF EN 14527)

Static loads are not applicable to cast iron baths and shower trays.


each model, and every time that a

model is changed

Once every three months and

for each model, and every time

that a model is changed


Resistance to thermal shocks (NF D14-503)

Thermal shocks are not applicable to cast iron baths and shower trays.


model


each model


Presentation (NF D14-602, 4.1) No water retention on rims and/or bottoms (product standards) Standard and specific dimensions for connection of some components (product standards and connection dimensions)

Other points specified in product standards


each model


each model

TESTS ON BATH HANDLES:

Tension tests on handles (NF EN 198, 4.8) Once every year for each bath model fitted with handles

Resistance of handles to corrosion (NF EN ISO 9227)

The manufacturer is free to choose either the 200h neutral salt spray (NSS)

test, or the 24h acetic acid salt spray (AASS) test.

Once every year or for each batch (if the batch is used over more

than a year) and for each type of material from which handles are

made, even if the handles are optional

Resistance of handles to chemicals and stains (NF EN 263, 3.7)


TABLE 3: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR STAINLESS STEEL SINKS

TEST FREQUENCY


Resistance to chemicals and stains (NF EN 13310, 4.6)

Test pieces used to determine surface characteristics shall be taken from

appliances (the bottom part should usually be used).

Once every six months, for each steel grade and for each supplier


Resistance of the drain board (document 05, 4.2) Once every six months, for each model and each time that the

model is changed


Material properties (document 05, 3.1) Design (document 05, 3.2) Manufacturing (document 05, 3.3) Connection dimensions (NF EN 695) Dimensions (document 05, 4.1.1) Dimensional deviations (document 05, 4.1.2) Water evacuation (NF EN 13310)

Once every year and for each model

Flow through overflow (NF EN 13310) Once, when the product is designed


TABLE 4: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR SINKS MADE OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS (1/2)



Resistance to chemicals and stains (NF EN 13310) Once every six months for each type of material and for each

colour range, and every time that the manufacturing process

changes

Resistance to abrasion (NF EN 13310) Resistance to scratching (NF EN 13310)

Once every year for each type of material and every time that

the manufacturing process changes


Determination of water absorption (NF EN ISO 62, method 1) Once every six months for each colour range and for each type of

material

Determination of colour fastness under hot water (document 06) Determination of colour fastness under light (document 06)

Once every year for each colour range and for each type of

material


Resistance of the drain board (document 06) Once every six months for each model and each time that the

model is modified

RESISTANCE TO MECHANICAL SHOCKS:

Resistance to mechanical shocks (document 06)

Once every six months

When the production rate is low, the test needs only be carried

on one of every 200 items brought into the stores.


Resistance to thermal shocks (NF EN 13310)

Once every year and each time

that the model is modified

When the production rate is

low, the test needs only be

carried on one of every 200

items brought into the stores.

Once every six months and

each time that the model is

modified

When the production rate is

low, the test needs only be

carried on one of every 200

items brought into the stores.


TABLE 4: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR SINKS MADE OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS (2/2)


RESISTANCE TO DRY HEAT (NF EN 13310) Once every six months for each model


Lack of water retention (NF EN 13310 and document 06) Dimensional characteristics (document 06) Connection dimensions (NF EN 695)

Once every year and for each model

Flow through overflow Once, when the product is designed


TABLE 5: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR FLUSHING CISTERNS MADE OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS



Resistance to chemicals and stains (including visible parts of built-in cisterns) (NF EN 263)

Once every year, for each material

type and for each colour range

Once every six months, for

each material type and for each

colour range


Compatibility with network disinfection products. (NF D12-203, 4.1)


material type


each material type

Colour fastness under light (including visible parts of built-in cisterns) (NF EN ISO 4892-2, method B)


colour range


each colour range

ATTACHMENT DESIGN:

Resistance to tightening (document 14, 2.2) Once every year and for each

model


each model

OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS OF EQUIPPED FLUSHING CISTERNS:

Refilling of water in the cistern (NF D12-203, 4.4) Check hydraulic characteristics (NF EN 14055, 5.3.3)

Once every six months taking 3

cisterns per model each time

Once every quarter taking 3

cisterns per model each time

HEALTH CHARACTERISTICS (PROTECTION OF THE DRINKING WATER

NETWORK):

Air trap (NF D12-203, 4.3.3) Once every year for each model

Once every six months for each

model


TABLE 6: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR BATHS, SHOWER TRAYS, BOWLS AND VANITY TOPS MADE OF

SYNTHETIC MATERIALS (1/3)



Resistance to chemicals and stains (NF EN 263)

Once every six months, for each

material type and for each colour

range and every time that the

manufacturing process is

changed

Once every quarter, for each

material type and for each colour

range and every time that the

manufacturing process is

changed

These tests are not done on baths, shower trays, bowls and vanity tops

made of NF certified acrylic sheets.


Determination of water absorption (NF EN ISO 62, method 1)

This test is applicable to baths and shower trays.


material

Once every quarter for each

material

Determination of colour fastness under hot water (NF EN 263) Determination of colour fastness under light (NF EN ISO 4892-2, method B)

These tests are applicable to baths, shower trays, bowls and vanity tops.

Once every year, for each colour

range and for each material type


colour range and for each

material type

These tests are not done on baths, shower trays, bowls and vanity tops

made of NF certified acrylic sheets (these sheets having this certified

characteristic).






Surface appearance Lack of water retention Overall dimensions and component connection dimensions (product standards and connection dimensions)

Planeness, square Determination of capacity (for baths) Determination of mass (for baths) Measurement of the residual thickness of the upper layer (for cast acrylic baths).


model


model

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES:

Resistance to static loads (NF EN 198 for baths; NF EN 249 4.12 for shower trays; NF D12-210 for bowls and vanity tops)


each model and every time that

a model is changed


model and every time that a

model is changed

Resistance to mechanical shocks (NF EN 198 for baths; NF EN 249 4.11 for shower trays; NF D 12-210 6.2 for bowls and vanity tops)


each model

When the production rate is low,

the test needs only be carried

out on one of every 200 items

brought into the stores


model

When the production rate is low,

the test needs only be carried on

one of every 200 items brought

into the stores





TESTS ON HANDLES (for baths):

Tension tests on handles (NF EN 198, 4.8) Once every year for each bath model fitted with handles

Resistance of handles to corrosion (NF EN ISO 9227)

The manufacturer is free to choose either the 200h neutral salt spray (NSS) test,

or the 24h acetic acid salt spray (AASS) test.

Once every year or for each batch (if the batch is used over more

than a year) and for each type of material from which handles

are made, even if the handles are optional

Resistance of handles to chemicals and stains (NF EN 263, 3.7)

RESISTANCE TO THERMAL SHOCKS:

Resistance to thermal shocks (NF EN 14516 4.3.4 for baths; NF EN 14527 5.3 for shower trays; NF EN 14688 5.4 for bowls and vanity tops)

For baths and shower trays made of synthetic materials, the thermal shock

test shall be carried in compliance with standard NF EN 14516 or NF EN 14527

(100 cycles) for validation of new products. A copy of the thermal shock test

results shall be sent to CSTB with each extension request.

The thermal shock test may be made at a reduced rate (only 10 cycles) for tests

made as part of production self-checking.

The frequencies defined in these rules shall be respected regardless of the

number of fabricated products. However, when the production rate is very low,

lower frequencies may be allowed by the mandated organisation.

The manufacturer is only authorised to make groups by design (test done on the largest dimension).

A study for each individual case shall be made for models with low production

rate.

No check is required for a product that is not produced during the year.

Once every year for each range

and every time that a model is

changed


range and every time that a

model is changed


TABLE 7: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR WHIRLPOOL BATHS (1/3)


BATH CHARACTERISTICS:

Whirlpool baths are NF whirlpool baths made of cast iron, steel, cast acrylic

materials or other synthetic materials.

In the case of a variable mixing speed system, the manufacturer shall search

for the worst conditions for each test and shall keep the results available for

auditors.

See tables 1, 2 or 6 as a function of the type of bath material

ELECTRICAL SAFETY CHARACTERISTICS:

Operating check Check continuity of the earthing circuit (class I) (article 27 in standards NF EN 60335-1 and NF EN 60335-2-60)

Check the insulation resistance and the dielectric strength at ambient temperature (1.1 times the voltage mentioned in the standard may be

applied for 5 seconds to the insulation for this test, instead of the

indicated values)

Individual check

Protection against electric shocks (NF EN 60335-1, article 8) Absorbed power (NF EN 60335-1, article 10) Temperature rise (NF EN 60335-1, article 11) Dielectric strength at ambient temperature and insulation at ambient temperature and under operating conditions (NF EN 60335-1, article 13)

Abnormal operation (NF EN 60335-1, article 19) Mechanical strength of screws and nuts (NF EN 60335-1, article 28) Leakage lines and distance in air (NF EN 60335-1, article 29)

These tests apply to the verification of some characteristics and do not imply

that all test sequences have to be carried out on a single bath.


system

If production is not regular, the

frequency depends on the

number of units manufactured

and/or manufacturing

campaigns. The test frequency to

be carried out should then be

submitted to the mandated

organisation (CSTB).

Twice every quarter and for each

system












OTHER SAFETY CHARACTERISTICS:

Check the attraction of hair (for hydraulic systems) (NF EN 12764)

Check the air temperature at the inlet to the bath intake (for aeraulic systems) (document 11)

Check the turbine protection if non-return valves do not comply with the specifications in the standards concerning them and with additional specifications defined in NF mark certification rules - Antipollution of water installations (NF045) (Document 11)

Once every year, for each bath

type, associated with each

whirlpool system










bath type, associated with each

whirlpool system









HEALTH CHARACTERISTICS (NF EN 12764):

Check that there is no water retention


type associated with each

whirlpool system










bath type associated with each

whirlpool system









Check sanitary safety for baths permanently connected to the network

There is no need to check the leak tightness and the endurance of

water network protection devices, non-return valves shall

necessarily by NF certified - Antipollution of water installations

(NF045).




Resistance to temperature (NF EN 12764) Resistance to pressure (NF EN 12764) Resistance to leaks (NF EN 12764)


type associated with each

whirlpool system










bath type associated with each

whirlpool system










TABLE 8: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR SUPPORT FRAMES

TEST NORMAL FREQUENCY

ENDURANCE CHARACTERISTICS:

Durability (NF D12-208 5.1 and document 17 3) Twice every year, for each support frame with its accessories

RESISTANCE TO STATIC LOADS:

Resistance to static loads (NF D12-208 and document 17 1) Twice every year and for each attachment type

DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Dimensional (NF D12-208 4) Adaptability to products to be supported or incorporated Connection Conformity with the installation manual (NF D12-208 7.3 and document 17 2)

Twice every year and for each model


TABLE 9: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR SHOWER ENCLOSURES

TEST NORMAL FREQUENCY

EXTERNAL APPEARANCE (see 2.4.3.4.1) 100% of items

MOVING PARTS (document 18, 2) Once every year and for each model

STABILITY (NF EN 14428) Once every year and for each model

IMPACT STRENGTH (NF EN 14428) Once every year and for each model

ENDURANCE (NF EN 14428) Once every year and for each model

WATER TIGHTNESS (NF EN 14428) Once every year and for each model

CLEANING (NF EN 14428) At the design stage

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (NF EN 14428) 100% of items

USER INSTRUCTIONS (NF EN 14428) 100% of items

RESISTANCE TO CHEMICALS AND STAINS (NF EN 14428) Once every year and for each model

CORROSION (NF EN 14428) Once every year and for each model

RESISTANCE TO HUMIDITY/DRYING CYCLE (NF EN 14428) Once every year and for each model

CHECK GLASS THICKNESSES (document 18, 1.3) Once every year and for each batch


2.5 Marking

Marking is an integral part of the certification of a product. It concerns all the holders

(including applicants/holders and distributors that are covered by continued right of use).

Marking a product with the NF logo not only identifies it as a certified product and makes

it traceable but also makes the mark more defendable and facilitates tracking and

prosecution for illegal copies.

Moreover, the purpose of mentioning the primary certified characteristics is to make the

technical characteristics the NF mark covers transparent for consumers and users. This

promotes certification and its contents.

The purpose of this article is to define the terms and conditions for reproducing the NF

logo, references to the NF mark, marking certified products as well as information on the

certified characteristics. They shall be respected as soon as the right to use the NF mark

is granted.

2.5.1 The NF mark in general

The NF logo shall make it possible to identify any certified product.

The trade name of the certified product shall be reserved for the NF mark and the NF

mark may be used for a certified product only under the trade name with which the

product was certified.

The holder is only entitled to use the NF logo to distinguish certified products and in such

a way that there is no risk of confusion.

The NF logo shall be reproduced in conformity with the NF graphic chart.

The graphic tools for the logo are available from CSTB (see contact in paragraph 1.2

What we are providing).

Holders are advised to submit all documents in which the NF mark is mentioned to CSTB

beforehand.

Furthermore, on the request of CSTB, the holder is obliged to supply any documents

using the NF mark.

2.5.2 Reference documents

Regulation: a desire for transparency

The communication of information regarding product and service certification is governed

by regulations. The goal of all such communications is to make the meaning of the labels,

certification marks, etc. transparent for consumers and users.

Thus, Article R 115-2 of the Consumer Code stipulates that:

Whenever reference is made to the certification in advertising, labelling or presentation of any product as well as on commercial documents of any kind pertaining thereto, the

consumers or users attention shall be drawn to the following information:

the name or corporate name of the certification body or the collective certification mark,

the name of the reference documents used as the basis for certification, the terms and conditions under which the certification reference documents

may be consulted or obtained.

The general rules of the NF mark


The purpose of the marking rules described hereafter is to guide the holder in accordance

with regulatory requirements and NF certification requirements. The general rules of the

NF mark specify the guidelines for usage, the guidelines for validity and the procedures

for penalties for wrongful usage.

The holder shall not use the NF mark in all documents except to single out certified

products without there being any risk of confusion, whatsoever.

Without prejudice to the sanctions set out in the general Rules of the NF Mark, any

erroneous announcements expose the holder to the possibility of legal action for fraud

and/or misleading advertising.

2.5.3 Marking arrangements

This article describes both the terms for affixing the NF logo and for marking of certified

features. A certified feature means any feature that is monitored under the NF mark.

It deals with the following three aspects:

1. NF logo marking on an NF-certified product;

2. NF logo marking on the packaging of an NF-certified product, if applicable;

3. NF logo marking on documentation and in advertising.

The NF logo shall be reproduced in accordance with the graphic charter available from

CSTB.

Any applicant/holder who becomes holder of the NF Sanitary appliances mark starting

from application of this version of the rules shall use the NF CERTIFIED BY CSTB logo only.

Use of the logo with the BY CSTB comment in English is not authorised under the terms of the NF - Sanitary appliances mark.

2.5.3.1 - Marking on NF certified product

Each certified product shall be permanently and indelibly marked with the following

information:

the logo with the CERTIFIED BY CSTB comment and the Sanitary appliances comment, or for technical reasons (for example moulded logo or marked by ink

stamp), the logo without these comments (reproduction at an arbitrary scale but

with a minimum width of 8 mm);

a mark to identify the manufacturer; a mark to determine the manufacturing date to the nearest month; a mark of the production plant; the reference of the appliance model corresponding to the catalogue.

NOTE 1 The manufacturers mark and the mark of the production plant may be the same. If this information is encoded, the code shall be deposited with the

mandated organisation (CSTB) and shall comprise at least two characters.

NOTE 2 The NF mark may be placed on a non-enamelled part for ceramic appliances.

It shall remain visible at least until the appliance has been placed.

NOTE 3 Concerning marking of whirlpool baths, the NF logo must be affixed such that

there is no ambiguity with the mark of the bath itself. Double NF marking for


whirlpool baths (bath and whirlpool system) is not compulsory if the

manufacturer manufactures the baths and installs the whirlpool system in the

same plant, and does not sell them without the whirlpool system. In this case,

the NF logo shall be at least and necessarily placed on the whirlpool system.

If a whirlpool bath is not NF certified and if the bare bath is NF certified, the corresponding NF logo must be removed.

NOTE 4 Product marking may be made with self-sticking labels after an opinion by the

mandated organisation (CSTB). This type of marking is not encouraged. If

marking is authorised by means of a label, marking will be considered to be

permanent if the label cannot be completely removed by tearing.

NOTE 5 Marking of accessories (pedestals, trap cache) is not authorised.

NOTE 6 After the logo was changed in January 2011, manufacturers are allowed to

use the old logo on their products certified before these rules came into

application:

- until January 31 2014 in the case of labels;

- until the next time that the stamp pad is changed if the NF logo is applied

using an ink stamp;

- until the next change of the mould or the die;

- Starting from January 31 2014, holders shall replace all CERTIFIED BY AFNOR Certification logos by CERTIFIED BY CSTB.

2.5.3.2 - Reproduction of the NF logo on the NF certified product packaging

It is recommended that the NF mark should be mentioned on the packaging. If

packagings contain the NF mark, they shall necessarily contain the following information:

the NF logo according to the graphic charter (reproduction at arbitrary scale but with minimum width of 8 mm); Nevertheless, in case of technical difficulty

marking the packaging or when the logo measures less than 12 mm, the NF logo

may be used alone . The NF logo must be reproduced in accordance with the

graphic chart;

the name, initials or mark identifying the manufacturer; the number of the appliance model corresponding to the catalogue; the colour and/or the appearance of the enamel.


The NF logo cannot be placed on the packaging of a set of products unless all products

forming this assembly are NF certified (if they have received an NF mark).

Following the change to the logo in January 2011, holders are authorised to apply the old

logo on the packaging of their certified products until January 1 2014.

Starting from January 31 2014, holders shall replace all CERTIFIED BY AFNOR Certification logos by CERTIFIED BY CSTB.

2.5.3.3 - Reproduction on documentation and in advertising Reproduction of the NF logo on the documentation and in advertising (technical and

commercial documents, labels, posters, advertising, internet sites, etc.) shall be made in

accordance with the graphic charter, at an arbitrary scale but with a minimum width of 8

mm.

The NF mark may only be used in all documents in order to distinguish certified products,

and only where there is no risk of confusion. For this reason, the trade name, the model

name and the product reference under which it is NF certified shall be mentioned.

Moreover, the catalogue shall contain a chapter that will explain the scope of the NF

mark.

Use of the NF mark in the header of stationery used for the holders correspondence is forbidden, unless the holder has been awarded the NF mark for everything it

manufactures.

In order to properly interpret the present paragraph, it is recommended for holders to

submit to CSTB, before printing, all documents on which the NF mark appears.

Following the logo change in January 2011, holders certified before these rules are put

into application are authorised to use the old logo on the documentation and

advertising concerning their certified products until January 1 2014.

Starting from January 31 2014, holders shall replace all CERTIFIED BY AFNOR Certification logos by CERTIFIED BY CSTB.

2.5.3.4 - Information concerning certified features The document presented below has been written in application of Article R 115-2 of the

French Consumer Code (see 2.4.2), showing advantages of NF. This document must be

repeated in at least one document supplied to the user, such as catalogues, general

tariffs or Internet sites.

Concerning the What is the benefit of the NF mark? article in this document, the holder is not obliged to repeat paragraphs concerning products that he does not manufacture or

does not resell, in his information about certified features.

If a manufacturer holds the right to use the NF mark in several sanitary fields (for example valve fittings and appliances), the concerned paragraphs shall be covered in the

documentation, given that information documents have the same structure.

You are reminded that for the French market, information must be written in the French

language (Law of 4th August 1994). If necessary, information can be written in one or

several other languages.


Furthermore, manufacturers holding the NF mark for one or several enamelled sanitary

appliances shall include the information in document 04 part 2 in these rules in their catalogues.

What is the NF mark?

The NF mark affixed to a product guarantees that it complies with the relevant

standards and, where applicable, additional technical specifications requested by the

market.

The features set out by AFNOR Certification and checked by CSTB (Centre Scientifique

et Technique du Btiment) are specified in the specifications referred to as the

certification rules, drawn up in consultation with applicants/holders, distributors,

consumer associations, laboratories and public authorities.

The certification rules concerning sanitary appliances are identified by 017. They can

be downloaded from the Internet site www.cstb.fr or www.marque-nf.com

CSTB (Scientific and Technical Centre for Building), the SFC (Socit Franaise de

Cramique) and the LCIE (Laboratoire Central des Industries Electriques) perform

tests on products and audits of manufacturing units within the scope of this

application.

What products is the NF mark applied on?

The NF-Sanitary appliances mark is placed on the following products:

washbasins and hand-rinse basins (ceramic);

bidets (ceramic);

shower trays (ceramic, steel, cast iron, synthetic materials);

sinks (ceramic, stainless steel, synthetic materials);

baths (cast iron, steel, synthetic materials);

whirlpool baths;

bowls and vanity tops (ceramic, synthetic materials);

WC pans or WC suites;

equipped flushing cisterns;

appliances for public use;

support frames;

WC packs;

shower enclosures.

What are the benefits of the NF mark?

The NF mark-SANITARY APPLIANCES certifies conformity of sanitary appliances with

NF017 certification rules approved by AFNOR Certification.


This guarantees:

that appliances are made from a material with qualities satisfactory for normal

sanitary use, in other words:

resistant to cleaning products reserved for this purpose;

resistant to contact with non-prohibited chemical products (products to

remove rust stains usually based on fluorine salts shall be entirely prohibited

close to enamel-coated appliances);

wall-hung appliances are sufficiently strong for the use for which they are

intended; the dimensions of the appliances enable firstly their connection with the supply

and the drain valve fittings and secondly replacement of these appliances; the shape of the bottom of the bowl (washbasins, bidet, shower tray, sink, bath,

etc.) is designed such that water flows without stagnation when the plug is open;

the pan equipped cistern satisfies constraints about: protection of the drinking water network (no back flow);

noise reduction (certified taps );

efficiency (drain, rinsing of the walls);

hygiene (no splashing);

water saving when the economiser mechanism is fitted; whirlpool baths are safe in terms of electrical and sanitation aspects; shower enclosures are certified conforming for the following characteristics:

ease of cleaning: all volumes are accessible;

leak tightness to water jet;

can resist 30000 door opening and closing cycles;

safety: no breakage and disengagement in case of a shock on the wall

(safety glass).

Therefore, products marked are suitable for performing the use for which they

are intended.

How to recognise an NF product?

The symbol is placed adjacent to the item benefiting from the NF mark, to

distinguish products accepted for the NF-SANITARY APPLIANCES mark from products

that are not in this catalogue.

Furthermore, the logo is applied on products themselves and if applicable on

their packaging, to make them easily recognisable on the shelf and during

installation.

CSTB

84, avenue Jean Jaurs Champs-sur-Marne 77447 MARNE-LA-VALLEE cedex 2 France

2.5.3.5 - Conditions for withdrawing the mark

Documents

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