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CENTRE SCIENTIFIQUE ET TECHNIQUE DU
BÂTIMENT
Certifying Body
Mandated by AFNOR Certification
84, avenue Jean Jaurès
Champs sur Marne
F - 77447 MARNE LA VALLEE Cedex 2
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
Certification rules – NF Sanitary appliances (NF 017) - Revision 26
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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:
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
PART 3:
REFERENCE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .............................................. 10
The general rules of the NF mark ............................................................ 10
Regulations .......................................................................................... 10
Additional standards and technical specifications ....................................... 12
Quality management provisions .............................................................. 18
Marking ............................................................................................... 38
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:
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
PART 6:
ORGANISATIONS INVOLVED ........................................................... 58
Mandated body ..................................................................................... 58
Audit bodies ......................................................................................... 58
Test bodies........................................................................................... 59
Subcontracting ..................................................................................... 59
Specific Committee................................................................................ 59
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 applicant’s 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
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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: ..........................................................................................
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Document 08:
Document 10:
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Technical specifications additional to standards ............................. 150
Additional general specifications ................................................. 154
Connection dimension check gauges ............................................ 155
Preferred ranges for use of enamelled sanitary appliances ............. 161
Complementary specifications applicable to stainless steel sinks ..... 162
Complementary specifications applicable to sinks made of synthetic
materials................................................................................. 166
Complementary specifications applicable to baths ......................... 168
Complementary specifications applicable to baths and shower trays
made of synthetic materials ....................................................... 169
Complementary specifications applicable to whirlpool baths ........... 175
Complementary specifications applicable to WC pans..................... 178
Operation of WC pans for children and babies ............................... 181
Complementary specifications applicable to equipped flushing cisterns185
WC pack definition .................................................................... 187
Resistance of urinals to static loads ............................................. 188
Complementary specifications applicable to support frames ............ 189
Complementary specifications applicable to shower enclosures ....... 190
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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
The whole
document
Revision
No.
26
Date
Main modifications made
21/11/2013 Part 3:

Additional admission application procedure
modified
§ 4.2.2:
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Sampling conditions added
§ 7.2:

File constitution modified
Certification files:

Standard letter 4 – Withdrawal request added
Glossary:

Definitions modified and added
Document 1:
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The whole
document
25
The whole
document
24
NF D12-203 standard waiver added
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
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)
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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
The whole
document
Revision
No.
23
Date
Main modifications made
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
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Part 1
OVERVIEW AND SCOPE
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1.1
Your expectations
These certification rules now apply to the following sanitary appliances:
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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:
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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.
Support frames designed to suspend WC pans are certified with their equipped cisterns; in this case,
the assembly forms a family.
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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 mark’s 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 Bâtiment (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.
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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 Équipements Sanitaires (Hydraulic and Sanitary appliances
Department)
Division Robinetterie et Appareils Sanitaires (Valve fittings & Sanitary appliances
Division)
84 avenue Jean Jaurès
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]
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Part 2
REFERENCE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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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 11527 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;
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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.
2
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Official bulletin No. 87-14 bis “PUBLIC HEALTH – Sanitary protection of distribution
networks for water intended for human consumption – Technical guide No. 1”.
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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;
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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;
The LCIE issues electrical conformity certificates.
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
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);
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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);
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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);
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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);
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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);
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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);
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April 24 2006 order dealing with application of the modified July 8 1992 decree No. 92647 concerning the usability of construction products to communal washing troughs
published in the Official Journal of the French Republic No. 113 May 16 2006;
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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);
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March 6 2008 order dealing with application of the modified July 8 1992 decree No. 92647 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);
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June 6 2011 order dealing with application of the modified July 8 1992 decree No. 92647 to baths and shower trays for domestic use.
published in the Official Journal of the French Republic September 4 2011
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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 CSTB’s liability for that legally incumbent upon the applicant/holder.
2.3
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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
Synthetic materials
NF EN 145163
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
Document 08
NF D11-121
NF EN 232
3
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 35
Sanitary ceramic
3
NF EN 363
NF D11-107: § 4.1; § 4.2; § 4.3; § 5
NF D14-6013
NF EN 14528
WC PANS
NF EN 33
4
NF EN 997 (class I)
Sanitary ceramic
NF D12-101
NF D14-6014
Document 12
3
4
See Part 2-Document 1: Waivers to standards
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Document 13 (for child and
baby pans)
SINKS
Stainless steels
NF EN 695
4
NF EN 133104
Document 05
Synthetic materials
Document 06
Enamelled materials
NF D13-101
NF D14-6014
WASHBASINS
4
Sanitary ceramic
NF EN 31 (for pedestal
washbasins and for wall-hung
washbasins)
NF D11-101
NF EN 14688
Synthetic materials
NF D11-201 (for handicapped
persons)
NF D12-210
NF D14-6014
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
SHOWER TRAYS
NF EN 251
5
NF EN 14527
5
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 14055
5
Sanitary ceramic
NF D14-6015
NF D12-203
Document 14
WALL URINALS
NF EN 80
NF EN 13407
NF D11-130: § 3;§ 4.1.2.2; § 5; § 6.2
NF D14-6015
Document 16
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Product standards
NF
NF
NF
NF
NF
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
316
336
35
36
80
NF EN 1986
NF EN 2326
NF EN 249
NF EN 2516
NF EN 6956
NF EN 997
NF EN 1717
NF EN 12764
NF EN 133106
NF EN 13407
NF EN 140556
NF EN 14124
NF EN 14296
NF EN 14428
NF EN 145166
NF EN 145276
NF EN 14528
NF EN 14688
NF D11-101
NF D11-107
NF D11-112
NF D11-121
NF D11-1246
NF D11-130
6
Oct. 2011
Oct. 2011
Jan. 2001
Oct. 1999
Sept.
2001
Oct. 2008
Pedestal washbasins - Connecting dimensions
WC pans and WC suites - Connecting dimensions
Pedestal bidets with over-rim supply - Connecting dimensions
Wall-hung bidets with over-rim supply - Connecting dimensions
Wall-hung urinals - Connecting dimensions
Sanitary appliances – Baths made from crosslinked cast acrylic
sheets – Requirements and test methods
Oct. 2003 Baths - Connecting dimensions
June
Sanitary appliances - Shower trays made from crosslinked cast
2010
acrylic sheets - Requirements and test methods
Oct. 2003 Shower trays - Connecting dimensions
Dec.
Kitchen sinks - Connecting dimensions
2005
April
WC pans and WC suites with integral trap
2004
March
Protection against pollution of potable water in water installations
2001
and general requirements of devices to prevent pollution by
backflow
May 2005 Sanitary appliances - Specification for whirlpool baths
Sept.
Kitchen sinks - Functional requirements and test methods
2003
Jan. 2007 Wall-hung urinals – Functional requirements and test methods
April
WC and urinal flushing cisterns
2011
Dec.
Inlet valves for flushing cisterns with internal overflow
2004
Sept.
Sanitary appliances – Communal washing troughs
2005
June
Shower enclosures - Functional requirements and test methods
2005
June
Baths for domestic purpose
2006
May 2008 Shower trays for domestic purposes
May 2008 Bidets - Functional requirements and test methods
May 2007 Sanitary appliances – Washbasins – Functional requirements and
tests methods
Sept.
Sanitary appliances – Sanitary ceramic washbasins
2009
Sept.
Sanitary appliances - Sanitary ceramic bidets
2009
Sept.
Sanitary appliances - Vitreous enamelled material baths
2009
Dec.
Baths for domestic purposes made of acrylic material - Additional
1988
specification for the mounting of taps on baths
Sept.
Sanitary appliances - Vitreous enamelled shower trays
2009
Jan. 2011 Sanitary appliances –Collectivities vitreous enamelled materials
products
NF D12-101
NF D12-203
NF D12-2087
NF D12-210
NF D13-101
D60-020
NF P43-003
NF P43-007
Sept.
2009
Feb. 2012
Feb. 2012
Sept.
2009
Sept.
2006
Dec.
1988
June
1983
Sept.
1985
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Sanitary appliances - Sanitary ceramic WC pans
Sanitary appliances - Equipped flushing cisterns for wc pans
Sanitary appliances – Built-in frames
Sanitary appliances – Synthetic material bowls and vanity tops
Sanitary appliances - Vitreous enamelled sinks
Furniture - Furniture in kit form – Technical specifications
Valves for building – Ball float valves for flushing tanks – General
technical specifications
Valves and taps for water supply in buildings – Controllable check
valves class A – General technical specifications
Material standards
NF EN 2637
May 2008
NF EN 13558
May 2004
NF EN 13559
May 2004
NF D14-6017
Sept. 1986
NF D14-602
Sept. 1986
NF D14-603
Sept. 1986
Sanitary appliances – Cross-linked cast acrylic sheets for baths
and shower trays for domestic purposes
Specifications for impact modified extruded acrylic sheets for
shower trays for domestic purposes
Specifications for modified coextruded ABS/Acrylic sheets for
baths and shower trays for domestic purposes
Sanitary appliances – Vitreous enamelled sanitary ceramic General specifications
Sanitary appliances – Vitreous enamelled steel - General
specifications
Sanitary appliances – Vitreous enamelled cast iron - General
specifications
Test standards
NF EN 12150-1
Dec.
2000
Dec.
1994
April
2007
August
1997
Glass in building - Thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety
glass - Part 1: definition and description
NF EN 20105-A02
Textiles. Tests for colour fastness. Part A02: Grey scale for
assessing change in colour
NF EN 55014-1
Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements for household
appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus - Part 1: Emission
NF EN 55014-2
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.
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-60:
2005
Particular requirements for whirlpool baths
NF EN 60529
Oct. 1992 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
NF EN 61000-3-2 August
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-2: Limits - Limits for
2006
harmonic current emissions (equipment input current up to and
including 16 A per phase)
NF EN 61000-3-3
Nov.
7
Electromagnetic
compatibility
(EMC)
-
Part
3-3:
Limits
-
2008
NF EN 61058-1
PR
NF
NF
NF
NF
NF
NF
NF
NF
NF
NF
NF
NF
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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
Switches for appliances - Part 1: General requirements
Dec.
2002
NF EN 62233
Jan. 2007 Measurement methods for electromagnetic fields of household
appliances and similar apparatus with regard to human exposure
EN ISO 62
May 2008 Plastic - Determination of water absorption
EN ISO 4892-2 May 2006 Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Part
2: Xenon-arc sources
EN ISO 9227
March
Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - Salt spray tests
2007
D14-501
Feb. 2012 Sanitary appliances - Resistance to abrasion of enamelled
surfaces - Test method
D14-502
June
Sanitary appliances - Test for resistance to shock
1973
D14-5038
Feb. 2012 Sanitary appliances - Resistance to thermal shock of enamelled
surfaces - Test method
D14-505
Sept.
Sanitary appliances - Aspect checking of enamelled surfaces 2009
Test method
D14-506
Feb. 2012 Sanitary appliances - Resistance to acids at ambient temperature
of enamelled surfaces - Conventional test method
D14-507
Feb. 2012 Sanitary appliances - Resistance to hot alkaline products of
enamelled surfaces - Conventional test method
D14-508
Feb. 2012 Sanitary appliances - Resistance to domestic chemical agents and
resistance to stains of the enamelled surfaces - Test method
D14-510
Sept.
Sanitary - Dimensional checking - Test method
2009
D14-512
Sept.
Sanitary appliances - Control of watertightness and water weight
1986
absorbed by sanitary ceramic ware - Test methods
2.3.2 Complementary technical specifications
Document
Document
Document
Document
Document
Document
01
02
03
04
05
06
Document 08
Document 10
Document
Document
Document
Document
Document
Document
Document
Document
2.4
8
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Waivers to standards
General complementary specifications
Connection dimension check gauges
Preferred ranges of use for enamelled sanitary appliances
Complementary specifications applicable to stainless steel sinks
Complementary specifications applicable to sinks made of synthetic
materials
Complementary specifications applicable to baths
Complementary specifications applicable to baths and shower trays made
of synthetic materials
Complementary specifications applicable to whirlpool baths
Complementary specifications applicable to WC pans
Operation of WC pans for children and babies
Complementary specifications applicable to equipped flushing cisterns
Definition of the WC pack
Resistance of urinals to static loads
Complementary specifications applicable to support frames
Complementary specifications applicable to shower enclosures
Quality management provisions
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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 product’s 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.
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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/holder’s
specification. The nature and frequency of these checks are left to the judgement of the
applicant/holder.
2.4.3.3
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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
Table
Table
Table
Table
Table
Table
Table
Table
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
for
for
for
for
for
for
for
for
for
enamelled sanitary ceramic appliances.
enamelled steel or enamelled cast iron appliances.
stainless steel sinks.
sinks made of synthetic materials.
flushing cisterns made of synthetic materials.
baths, shower trays, bowls and vanity tops made of synthetic materials.
whirlpool baths.
support frames.
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/holder’s 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.
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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.
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TABLE 1: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR APPLIANCES MADE OF SANITARY CERAMIC (1/3)
TEST
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS:
• Resistance to abrasion (NF D14-501)
• Resistance to chemicals and stains (NF D14-506; NF D14-507; NF D14508)
REDUCED FREQUENCY
NORMAL FREQUENCY
Once every quarter during the
Once every six months during the
year after admission of the
year after admission of the colour
colour to the NF mark and each
to the NF mark and each time that
time that the enamel is
the enamel is modified
modified
MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS:
• Determination of water absorption (NF EN 997 for WC pans and NF D14512 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.
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
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
Once every year and for each
model
each model
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.
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).
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.
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TEST
REDUCED FREQUENCY
NORMAL FREQUENCY
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
• Overflow flow (product standards)
each model
Once every quarter and for each
model
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)
each model
each model
model
each model
EQUIPPED CISTERN TIGHTENING TEST:
• Resistance to tightening (NF D12-203, § 4.4.1)
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TEST
EQUIPPED FLUSHING CISTERN OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS:
• Check hydraulic characteristics (NF D12-203)
• Refilling of the cistern with water (NF D12-203)
SANITARY SAFETY CHARACTERISTICS(PROTECTION OF THE
DRINKING WATER NETWORK) FOR FLUSHING CISTERNS:
• Air trap (NF D12-203, § 4.3.3)
REDUCED FREQUENCY
NORMAL FREQUENCY
Once every six months taking 3
cisterns each time
Once every quarter using 3
cisterns each time
model
each model
each model
each model
URINAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS:
• Rinsing (NF EN 13407)
• Evacuation of balls (NF EN 13407)
• Splashes (NF EN 13407)
• Evacuation (NF EN 13407)
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TABLE 2: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR APPLIANCES MADE OF ENAMELLED STEEL OR ENAMELLED CAST IRON
TEST
• Resistance to abrasion (NF D14-501)
• Resistance to chemicals and stains (NF D14-506; NF D14-507; NF D14508)
• Resistance to static loads (NF EN 14516 and NF EN 14527)
Static loads are not applicable to cast iron baths and shower trays.
• Resistance to thermal shocks (NF D14-503)
Thermal shocks are not applicable to cast iron baths and shower trays.
• 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
REDUCED FREQUENCY
NORMAL FREQUENCY
colour range (number of ranges
limited to 3)
Once every month and for each
colour range (number of ranges
limited to 3)
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
model
each model
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.
• Resistance of handles to chemicals and stains (NF EN 263, § 3.7)
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
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TABLE 3: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR STAINLESS STEEL SINKS
TEST
• 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).
• Resistance of the drain board (document 05, § 4.2)
FREQUENCY
Once every six months, for each steel grade and for each supplier
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)
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TABLE 4: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR SINKS MADE OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS (1/2)
TEST
REDUCED FREQUENCY
NORMAL FREQUENCY
• 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.
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TABLE 4: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR SINKS MADE OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS (2/2)
TEST
RESISTANCE TO DRY HEAT (NF EN 13310)
REDUCED FREQUENCY
NORMAL FREQUENCY
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)
• Flow through overflow
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TABLE 5: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR FLUSHING CISTERNS MADE OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS
TEST
• Resistance to chemicals and stains (including visible parts of built-in
cisterns) (NF EN 263)
REDUCED FREQUENCY
NORMAL FREQUENCY
Once every six months, for
Once every year, for each material
each material type and for each
type and for each colour range
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
model
each model
Once every six months taking 3
cisterns per model each time
Once every quarter taking 3
cisterns per model each time
Once every year for each model
Once every six months for each
model
ATTACHMENT DESIGN:
• Resistance to tightening (document 14, § 2.2)
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)
HEALTH CHARACTERISTICS (PROTECTION OF THE DRINKING WATER
NETWORK):
• Air trap (NF D12-203, § 4.3.3)
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TABLE 6: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR BATHS, SHOWER TRAYS, BOWLS AND VANITY TOPS MADE OF
SYNTHETIC MATERIALS (1/3)
TEST
REDUCED FREQUENCY
NORMAL FREQUENCY
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
material
Once every quarter for each
material
• Resistance to chemicals and stains (NF EN 263)
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.
• Determination of colour fastness under hot water (NF EN 263)
• Determination of colour fastness under light (NF EN ISO 4892-2, method Once every year, for each colour
B)
range and for each material type
These tests are applicable to baths, shower trays, bowls and vanity tops.
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).
colour range and for each
material type
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TEST
REDUCED FREQUENCY
NORMAL FREQUENCY
• 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
• 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
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES:
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TEST
REDUCED FREQUENCY
NORMAL FREQUENCY
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, 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
or the 24h acetic acid salt spray (AASS) test.
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
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TABLE 7: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR WHIRLPOOL BATHS (1/3)
TEST
REDUCED FREQUENCY
NORMAL FREQUENCY
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)
• 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.
Individual check
system
Twice every quarter and for each
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).
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TEST
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)
REDUCED FREQUENCY
NORMAL FREQUENCY
Once every year, for each bath
type, associated with each
whirlpool system
bath type, associated with each
whirlpool system
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
• 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).
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TEST
• Resistance to temperature (NF EN 12764)
• Resistance to pressure (NF EN 12764)
• Resistance to leaks (NF EN 12764)
REDUCED FREQUENCY
NORMAL FREQUENCY
type associated with each
whirlpool system
bath type associated with each
whirlpool system
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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
Twice every year and for each model
• Connection
• Conformity with the installation manual (NF D12-208 § 7.3 and document 17
§ 2)
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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)
STABILITY (NF EN 14428)
IMPACT STRENGTH (NF EN 14428)
ENDURANCE (NF EN 14428)
WATER TIGHTNESS (NF EN 14428)
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)
CORROSION (NF EN 14428)
RESISTANCE TO HUMIDITY/DRYING CYCLE (NF EN 14428)
CHECK GLASS THICKNESSES (document 18, § 1.3)
Once every year and for each batch
2.5
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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
consumer’s or user’s 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
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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 manufacturer’s 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
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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.
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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 holder’s 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.
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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 Bâtiment) 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 (Société Française de
Céramique) 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.
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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 Jaurès – Champs-sur-Marne – 77447 MARNE-LA-VALLEE cedex 2 –
France
2.5.3.5 -
Conditions for withdrawing the mark
Any suspension or withdrawal of the right to use the NF mark leads to prohibition on
using the NF mark and making reference to it.
Likewise, products which are accidentally non-compliant shall be declassified, destroyed
or made conforming.
Catalogues and other documentation must no longer carry the NF mark for those
products for which the mark has been suspended or withdrawn (erratum and/or
reprinting).
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Part 3
OBTAINING CERTIFICATION
____________________________________________
An application for usage rights (of admission application) may be:
 Initial admission application: This comes from an applicant who does not have the
right to use the NF mark for the application concerned. It corresponds to one or more
sanitary appliance families from a given manufacturing unit, defined by a brand name,
a commercial reference specific to the products presented and technical features.
 Additional admission application: It comes from a holder that has the right to use
the NF mark for the relevant application: It concerns a new product (or product range)
for a type, previously certified or not, or a family, previously certified or not.
 Extension application: It comes from a holder and concerns a certified product
which has been modified.
 Application for continued right of use: It comes from an applicant/holder or a
distributor and pertains to an NF-certified product intended to be sold under another
brand name and/or references specific to the product without modifying the certified
features.
3.1
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Process
3.1.1 Case of an initial admission application or an additional
admission application for a new family or a new product type in a
previously certified family
APPLICANT
CSTB
SPECIFIC COMMITTEE
Constitution of the
certification application
dossier (§3.2.1)
Examining the administrative and
technical eligibility of the
certification application (§3.2.2)
In-plant checks (§3.2.3.1):
- audit
- sampling
Tests in mark laboratory
(§3.2.3.2)
Possible corrective
actions
Assessment of plant visit and test
reports (§3.2.4)
Inform the Specific
Committee (§3.2.4)
Decision and notification (§3.2.4)
(certificate)
Monitoring process (part 4)
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3.1.2 Case of an additional admission application for a new product
(or product range) in a previously certified product type
APPLICANT
CSTB
SPECIFIC COMMITTEE
Constitution of the
certification application
dossier (§3.4.2)
Examining the administrative and
technical eligibility of the
certification application (§3.4.3)
Possible corrective
actions
Test report assessment (§3.4.4)
Decision and notification (§3.4.4)
(certificate)
Monitoring process (part 4)
Inform the Specific
Committee (§3.4.4)
3.2
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Case of an initial admission application
3.2.1 Submission of the certification application dossier
Before applying, applicants shall ensure that, at the time the application is made, they
meet the conditions stipulated in these certification rules and in particular part 2,
pertaining to the product and site concerned.
He shall undertake to comply with these same conditions throughout the period during
which the NF mark is use.
The application shall be submitted in conformity with the conditions and models
given in Part 7.
Upon receipt of the application, the following process begins:



Certification application admissibility check,
Conducting inspections and checks,
Assessment and decision making.
3.2.2 Admissibility check
Upon receipt of the application, CSTB checks that:


All documents requested in the application are enclosed,
The elements contained within the technical file comply with the requirements of the
certification rules and standards concerned.
CSTB may request additional information as required for the admissibility of the file
whenever this file is incomplete.
As soon as the application is admissible, CSTB team organises inspections and
verifications and informs the applicant of the organisation arrangements (auditor,
duration of the audit, the audited sites, laboratories, sampled products, etc.).
3.2.3 Checking methods
Two types of checks are performed as part of the NF mark certification process:
 audits performed during visits to the manufacturing unit
 tests on products.
3.2.3.1
Audits
The purpose of the audits carried out by the auditor is to ensure that the measures
defined and implemented by the applicant within the manufacturing unit meet the
requirements in Part 2 of these certification rules.
A visit usually lasts one day on each site but may vary depending on the number of
products concerned, the organisation of the manufacturing unit or samples to be taken.
If the applicant subcontracts part of its manufacturing activity, CSTB reserves the right to
send an auditor to visit the subcontractor(s) on the basis of the same certification rules.
All resources (premises, facilities, equipment) that allow the auditors to conduct the
assignment incumbent upon them shall be made freely available, as well as the
individuals competent to use them.
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The applicant/holder shall undertake to facilitate the task of the auditors in carrying out
their missions, particularly by proposing the services of an interpreter, if necessary (the
audits being carried out in French or English).
Samples are marked with a distinguishing mark by the auditor and are sent by and under
the responsibility of the applicant/holder to the mark laboratory(ies) in charge of
conducting the tests, unless the auditor decides to be responsible for them.
It is possible to take samples of products eliminated due to minor non-conformities in
appearance for some destructive testing.
A visit report is drawn up and given to the applicant/holder, either on the site, or within
15 days following the audit. This report may include deviation sheets. In this case, the
applicant must suggest corrective actions to remedy the deviations identified within
1 month after the audit report has been handed over. If no answer is sent within the
prescribed time, the applicant will be given notice of his failure by CSTB.
 During the examination of an initial application for the right to use the NF mark,
CSTB carries out the audit visit.
In the case of an admission request for whirlpool baths, two audit inspections are made:
one by the LCIE for the “electrical part” and the other by CSTB for the “sanitary part”.
During the visit, the auditor examines all points listed in section 2.4 and carries out
complete product sampling for tests in the NF mark laboratory (defined in part 5).
 In the case of an additional admission application or an extension application,
the audit can be adapted or integrated into a monitoring visit, or even cancelled.
 In the case of an application for continued right of use, there is no audit visit.
3.2.3.2
Tests
Examinations and tests are performed in accordance with the standards and additional
specifications set out in part 2 and Appendices I to IX of these certification rules. The
number and nature of sampled products and the tests to be carried out are defined in
appendices I to IX.
They are done under the responsibility of mark laboratories or in the laboratory of the
plant during the plant visit if the laboratory has sufficient means.
Samples taken during an audit shall be sent to the mark laboratory within 15 days after
the audit day. If they are not received, the applicant/holder shall send proof of dispatch
of these samples to the lab within 15 days. If these delays are not respected, he will
receive a warning from CSTB with threat of suspension if the products are not shipped
within one month.
A test report is drawn up and sent to the applicant or the holder.
 When an application for the right to use the NF mark is examined (initial application,
additional admission application, application for extension for a new product),
all examinations and tests to assess conformity with standards and additional
specifications, if necessary, are carried out under the conditions described in Appendices
I to IX.
 In the case of an extension application for a modified certified product, the
examinations and tests shall be defined according to the proposed modification.
 In the case of an application for continued right of use, no tests are to be
performed.
3.2.4 Assessment and decision-making
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CSTB assesses the reports communicated to the applicant in accordance with the
procedures in force.
Where appropriate, the reports are accompanied by a request for response within a
period of time stipulated.
After any deviation, the applicant must describe the actions put in place or planned,
including the time it will take to enact them and the people responsible.
CSTB analyses the relevance of the response and may request an additional check (audit,
test, examining documents).
CSTB anonymously submits all of the evaluation’s results to the Specific Committee for
approval.
Depending on the results of all the checks, CSTB makes one of the following decisions:
* certification granted, with or without observations,
* certification refused, with reasons for the refusal.
In the event of a positive certification decision, AFNOR Certification grants the right to
use the NF mark. The CSTB sends the certificate to the applicant, who becomes the
holder of the right to use the NF “Sanitary Appliances” mark.
This certificate includes:
-
the holder’s name
the designation of the product(s) and the production facility,
the certified characteristics, determined according to the abovementioned testing
modalities in § XX
A decision may be deferred with the aim of carrying out additional investigations for the
application.
The communication arrangements for certification are set down in section 2.4 of
these certification rules.
When the right to use the NF mark is granted, CSTB sends a certificate to the
beneficiary now known as the “holder”.
The applicant may appeal against the decision made by sending a request in accordance
with the NF mark general rules.
3.3 Case of an additional admission application for a new product
family or a new product type in a previously certified family
The application shall be submitted in conformity with the conditions and models given in
Part 7.
The steps described in section 3.11 apply keeping the following specific consideration in
mind: the audit can be adapted, accompanied by a surveillance audit.
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3.4 Case of an additional admission application for a new product
(or product range) for a previously certified product type
3.4.1 General
This procedure applies to a plant granted use of the NF mark for two years and for which
there are no unresolved critical deviations.
In other cases, the procedure described in § 3.3 should be used.
3.4.2 Submission of the certification application dossier
Before applying, applicants shall ensure that, at the time the application is made, they
meet the conditions stipulated in these certification rules and in particular part 2,
pertaining to the product and site concerned.
He shall undertake to comply with these same conditions throughout the period during
which the NF mark is use.
The application shall be submitted in conformity with the conditions and models
given in Part 7.
Upon receipt of the application, the following process begins:


Certification application admissibility check,
Assessment and decision-making.
3.4.3 Admissibility check
Upon receipt of the application, CSTB checks that:


All documents requested in the application are enclosed,
The elements contained within the technical file comply with the requirements of the
certification rules and standards concerned.
CSTB may request additional information as required for the admissibility of the file
whenever this file is incomplete.
As soon as the application is admissible, CSTB shall begin assessing the file.
3.4.4 Assessment and decision-making
CSTB shall assess the testing reports supplied by the applicant in accordance with the
standards and additional specifications set forth in Part 2 and in Appendices I to IX
hereof.
After any deviation, the applicant must describe the actions put in place or planned,
including the time it will take to enact them and the people responsible.
CSTB shall analyse the response’s pertinence and may request additional testing.
CSTB shall present the Specific Committee a summary of the products already subject to
an additional admission request.
On the basis of the test results presented, CSTB shall make one of the following
decisions:
* certification granted, with or without observations,
* certification refused, with reasons for the refusal.
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In the event of a positive certification decision, AFNOR Certification grants the right to
use the NF mark. The CSTB sends the certificate to the applicant, who becomes the
holder of the right to use the NF “Sanitary Appliances” mark.
This certificate includes:
-
the holder’s name
the designation of the product(s) and the production facility,
the certified characteristics, determined according to the abovementioned testing
modalities in § XX
a purely informative display of the existence or not of an Environmental Product
Declaration (EPD) for the certified product. This information shall be
supplemented, when this declaration exists, by its status and the site where it
may be consulted.
The communication arrangements for certification are set down in section 2.4 of
these certification rules.
When the right to use the NF mark is granted, CSTB shall update the certificate
and send it to the holder.
The applicant may appeal against the decision made by sending a request in accordance
with the NF mark general rules.
3.5
Case of an extension application
Part 7.
The steps described in section 3.11 apply keeping the following specific consideration in
mind:
- in the case of an extension application for a modified certified product, the tests are
defined depending upon the planned modification;
-
the audit can be adapted or accompanied by a surveillance audit.
3.6
Case of an application for continued right of use
Part 7.
Within the framework of a distribution under other brand names, it is acceptable to
provide the products concerned with certain presentation modifications that have no
functional effect. The applicant/holder shall then specify in their application for continued
right of use, the list of modifications made to the products in question. CSTB then makes
sure that these modifications have no impact of a functional type.
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Part 4
MAINTAINING CERTIFICATION: monitoring terms and
conditions
____________________________________________
Throughout the certification period, the holder shall:
-
comply with the defined requirements and the terms and conditions for
marking described in part 2;
update his certification file;
keep CSTB systematically informed of any changes to any of the certified
product features and/or organisation likely to have an impact on certification.
CSTB follows up the certified products beginning with the agreement to the right to use
the NF Mark. This follow-up comprises audits and tests on the products.
It also includes the surveillance of the use of the mark and of the logo on the products,
packing and on all communication media.
The NF Mark is granted to a product coming from a specific manufacturing unit, defined
by a brand name, a specific trade reference and technical characteristics. Consequently,
any modification in the conditions for obtaining the NF Mark shall be communicated in
writing to CSTB by the holder.
Moreover, CSTB reserves the right to carry out or to have carried out any additional test
or audit which they feel necessary following complaints, contestations, disputes about
which they receive information and relative to the use of the NF Mark.
Checks may be made on the shelf.
In case of disputes with the users, the checks may include samplings or tests on the
utilisation premises (in this case, the holder is invited to be represented so as to witness
the operations).
4.1
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Process
HOLDER
CSTB
SPECIFIC COMMITTEE
In-plant checks (§4.2.1):
- inspection / audit
- sampling
Tests (§4.2.2)
Possible corrective
actions
Assessment of plant audit visit
and test reports (§4.3)
Inform the Specific
Committee (§4.3)
Decision and notification (§4.3)
4.2
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Monitoring control arrangements
Monitoring of NF-certified products includes audit visits to the manufacturing unit and
tests on the products.
It also involves monitoring the use made of the mark and logo on products, packaging
and any communication materials.
The monitoring arrangements depend on the decisions taken following the previous
inspections.
4.2.1 Audit of the manufacturing unit
All holders of the NF mark will be audited in order to check that their organisation and
products satisfy the requirements in part 2.
The auditor has tests performed on site and, at the request of the mandated
organisation, takes samples required for tests made by the mark laboratory(ies).
The audit visit is made by CSTB or SFC under conditions specified in part 3, in § 3.3.1.
For whirlpool baths, an audit visit is also made by LCIE.
Two audit visits are organised during the first 12 months after admission, except for the
LCIE that performs one inspection each year, starting the first year after admission.
The normal frequency is then 1 inspection per year.
However, in the event of breach of these certification rules, a heightened monitoring
procedure can be initiated for a given period. This can be adjusted up to double the
normal frequency of audits/ inspections, with or without heightened monitoring of the
applicant/holder and sampling for test purposes.
Furthermore, CSTB reserves the right to conduct or have conducted any audit visit or
additional test that it deems necessary following disputes, claims, appeals, etc. of which
it is aware in relation to the use of the NF mark. Checks may be made on the shelf.
In the event of disputes with users, the checks may include sampling or testing at the
location where products are used (in this case, the holder shall be asked to be
represented in order to attend).
Generally speaking, during all audits and in all locations, whatever the main aim of their
assignment, the auditor takes note of the usage being made of the NF mark and all
questions relating to the implementation of the General Rules of the NF Mark and these
certification rules.
A visit report is drawn up and given to the applicant/holder, either on the site, or within
15 days following the audit. This report may include deviation sheets. If comment sheets
are issued, the holder shall propose corrective actions to fix deviations within one month
after the audit report is issued. If the holder does not reply within the allocated times, he
shall be notified about his omission by CSTB.
4.2.2 Tests on the NF-certified product
Examinations and tests to check compliance of the certified product are performed in
accordance with standards and complementary specifications defined in part 2, by the
mark laboratory(ies), if applicable.
The auditor has samples taken as required from the stock and plant for testing.
Sampling rules and test methods are described in Appendices I to IX.
Products subject to an additional admission application since the last surveillance audit
(as per the process described in § 3.4) must be sampled for testing in a mark laboratory
in accordance with Appendices I to IX.
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If not possible, sampling (at the applicant’s expense) shall be performed on the market.
4.3
Assessment and decision-making
Methods of making assessments and the decision to renew the certification are identical
to those for admission described in Part 3, § 3.2.4.
Depending on the outcome of the surveillance, CSTB may decide to:
- renew the certification, with or without observations;
- impose a penalty in accordance with these certification rules and with the
General Rules of the NF mark.
If the decision is favourable, AFNOR Certification renews the right to use the NF mark.
Additional checks or verification tests may be decided on following insufficiencies or
anomalies detected by the current verifications.
The decision is notified to the interested party. If sanctions are applied, explanatory
reasons are provided and sent by registered post with acknowledgement of receipt to the
company’s legal representative.
The holder is informed of the conclusions and a renewal certificate is sent to him, where
appropriate.
There are 3 types of penalties, as follows:
- warning, with or without increased verifications to be borne by the holder,
- suspension of the right of use for a given period of time,
- withdrawal of the right of use.
The type of penalty imposed will depend on the seriousness of the deviation identified.
Warning is a non-suspensive penalty, and the product remains NF-certified.
Suspension results in a ban on affixing the NF mark on the products.
Withdrawal of the right to use the NF mark is a penalty that cancels the holder’s right to
use the NF mark for the product considered.
4.4
Declaration of modifications
This section stipulates the information to be provided and the procedures to be followed
in the event changes affecting:
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.
.
.
the
the
the
the
holder;
manufacturing unit;
quality organisation of the unit;
product.
In any scenario not described above, CSTB determines whether the changes question the
certification and if any additional checks need to be carried out.
Depending on the results of the investigation, the Technical Director of CSTB takes the
appropriate decision.
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4.4.1 Modification concerning the holder
The holder must notify CSTB in writing of any legal changes to its company or any
changes to its corporate name.
In the event of the holder’s merger, winding-up or absorption, any mark usage rights
that the holder may have, automatically cease.
A new application may be filed and its investigation may be streamlined depending on
the changes made.
4.4.2 Modification concerning the manufacturing unit
Should the production of an NF-certified product be transferred, totally or partially, to
another production location, the holder shall immediately refrain from using the NF mark
in any form whatsoever on the transferred products.
The holder shall declare this transfer in writing to CSTB which will organise an audit of
the new production site and, as the case may be, have tests carried out.
The audit may be moderated, or even eliminated, if the new site has already been
audited by CSTB within the framework of the NF017 mark by one of the inspection
organisations defined in § 5.2 within a period not exceeding 18 months.
The arrangements for assessing and deciding upon certification renewal are identical to
those for admissibility described in Part 3.
4.4.3 Modification concerning the quality organisation of the
manufacturing unit
The holder shall declare in writing to CSTB any modification relative to his quality
organisation which might affect the conformity of the production to the requirements of
these certification rules (particularly any modification concerning the installations, the
quality plans, etc.).
In particular, he shall declare any modification in the certification of his quality
management system.
Any changes concerning the quality organisation of the manufacturing unit may result in
a visit to this unit or be subjected to a specific inspection during the monitoring visit.
Any temporary halt in the internal inspection of an NF certified product entails an
immediate halt in the NF marking of it by the holder. CSTB then communicates a decision
to suspend the right to use the NF mark for a specific duration, following which, if the
right to use cannot be re-established, it will be withdrawn.
4.4.4 Modification concerning the NF-certified product
Any modification in the NF certified product when compared with the application dossier,
with the accepted model, with these certification rules that might affect the conformity of
the product to the requirements of these certification rules shall be declared in writing to
CSTB. CSTB will determine whether or not it is a certification extension application.
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4.4.5 Temporary or definitive halt in production
Any permanent or temporary halt in the manufacture of an NF-certified product or any
abandonment of a right to use the NF mark shall be declared in writing to CSTB,
specifying the time necessary to deplete the stock of NF-marked products. At the end of
this period, the suspension or withdrawal of the right to use the NF mark is
communicated by CSTB.
The usage right cannot be withdrawn as long as the holder has any remaining marked
stocks in his premises, and CSTB reserves the right to check these products at the
expense of the applicant/holder.
Any temporary halt in the production of a range of NF certified products that CSTB
considers to be excessively long may be the cause for suspension or withdrawal of the
right to use the mark for these products, after consulting the Specific Committee and
after making an investigation.
4.4.6 Modification concerning the distribution circuit
The manufacturer shall commit himself to inform CSTB of any modification to the
distribution as soon as he becomes aware of such modification and, in particular,
whenever he stops supplying a distributor.
The distributor shall commit himself to inform CSTB of any modification in his supplying
which ipso facto causes the halt in the right to use the mark until the procedure
described above is again carried out for the new supply source.
4.5
Conditions for removing the mark in the event of penalties,
abandonment or critical deviations
Any suspension or withdrawal of the right to use the NF mark leads to prohibition on
using the NF mark and making reference to it.
Likewise, products which are accidentally non-compliant shall not be marketed.
Catalogues and other documentation must no longer carry the NF mark for those
products for which the mark has been suspended or withdrawn (erratum and/or
reprinting).
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Part 5
ORGANISATIONS INVOLVED
____________________________________________
The organizations that are involved in the procedure for granting the right to use the NF
mark and for monitoring NF-certified products are specified below.
The NF mark is the property of AFNOR which has granted AFNOR Certification an
exclusive exploitation license.
AFNOR Certification manages and coordinates the NF certification system which specifies
in particular the governance rules and the operating conditions applicable to the NF
mark.
5.1
Mandated body
In conformity with the General Rules of the NF mark, AFNOR Certification assigns the
performance of the various functions necessary for the management of the NF Mark to
the following organisation, referred to as the Mandated Body:
Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment (CSTB)
84 avenue Jean Jaurès
CHAMPS SUR MARNE
F-77447 MARNE LA VALLEE CEDEX 02
5.2
Audit bodies
The audit functions for the manufacturing unit and, as the case may be, on the utilisation
premises, are carried out by the following organisations, designated the audit bodies:
* Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment (CSTB)
BP 02 – Champs-sur-Marne
F-77447 Marne La Vallée cedex 02
Tel.: +33 (0)1 64 68 82 84
Fax: +33 (0)1 64 68 84 44
* Société Française de Céramique (SFC)
6/8 rue de la Réunion
Les Ulis
F-91955 COURTABOEUF Cedex
Tel.: +33 (0)1 56 56 70 00
Fax: +33 (0)1 64 46 20 28
* Laboratoire Central des Industries Electriques (LCIE)
33, Avenue du Général Leclerc
F-92260 FONTENAY AUX ROSES
Tel.: +33 (0)1 40 95 60 60
Fax: +33 (0)1 40 95 54 01
The auditors in charge of inspections and audits have the right to inspect the premises of
any applicant or holder during the course of their assignment.
5.3
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Test bodies
When the checks9 include tests on products, these will be conducted at the request of the
O.M. by the following mark laboratory(ies):
* Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment (CSTB)
BP 02 – Champs-sur-Marne
F-77447 Marne La Vallée cedex 02
Tel.: +33 (0)1 64 68 82 84
Fax: +33 (0)1 64 68 84 44
* Société Française de Céramique (SFC)
6/8 rue de la Réunion
Les Ulis
F-91955 COURTABOEUF Cedex
Tel.: +33 (0)1 56 56 70 00
Fax: +33 (0)1 64 46 20 28
* Laboratoire Central des Industries Electriques (LCIE)
33, Avenue du Général Leclerc
F-92260 FONTENAY AUX ROSES
Tel.: +33 (0)1 40 95 60 60
Fax: +33 (0)1 40 95 54 01
5.4
Subcontracting
When necessary, after approval of the Specific Committee, the various functions
described in Paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3 shall be able to be carried out by other audit bodies
or recognised laboratories with which CSTB will have signed a subcontract.
5.5
Specific Committee
A consultative authority is established called the Specific Committee, for which CSTB
provides Office Services.
It is composed as shown below:
A Chairman (member of one of the colleges specified below)
A Vice-Chairman
MANUFACTURERS (3 to 10)
3 to 10 representatives of manufacturers which hold the NF mark – Sanitary appliances
USERS / SPECIFIERS (3 to 10)
3 to 10 representatives of users, consumers and specifiers
TECHNICAL BODIES AND ADMINISTRATIONS (3 to 10)
1 representative of the Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment (CSTB)
1 representative of Société Française de Céramique (SFC)
1 representative of Eau de Paris
1 representative of the Laboratoire Central des Industries Electriques (LCIE)
1 representative of AFNOR Certification
0 to 5 representatives from technical bodies and administrations
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Check: verification of compliance with pre-established data followed by a decision
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The term of each member and the Chairmanship is 3 years.
The term is renewable by tacit approval.
The Presidency is up for election every 3 years
The Committee issues recommendations pertaining to:
- the admission dossiers of manufacturers (applicants);
- the monitoring dossiers of manufacturers (holders);
- The alteration, revision and validation of the certification rules;
- any difficulties or litigation when examining the certification dossiers (dispute, appeal,
etc.);
- technical evolutions and problems.
Its members may not receive any compensation for the duties assigned to them.
The Specific Committee meets at least once a year.
In the periods between its sessions, the Specific Committee may assign some of its work
to a workgroup, specifying its assignment and naming its members, who must be
selected from among the members of the Specific Committee.
The members of the Specific Committee undertake to maintain the confidentiality of
information, particularly personal data, disclosed to them. CSTB takes specific measures
to ensure the confidentiality of the applicant or holder files submitted to the committee
(except in the event of a dispute or appeal).
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Part 6
FEES
____________________________________________
The purpose of this section is to set the prices for services relating to NF certification and
describe the terms and conditions of payment.
Services related to NF certification include the following services:
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6.1
Registration fee
Admission fee
Audits
Testing
Administration fee
Right to use the NF mark
Additional checks
Promotion
Special costs
SERVICES RELATED TO NF CERTIFICATION
Type of service
Registration fee
Service description
Participation in implementing
the NF mark, including
drawing up and revisions to
General provisions
The registration fee is charged
per production site, in a single
instalment, generally when the
first admission application or an
additional admission application
is deposited.
The registration fee remains
due even in the event that the
right to use the NF mark is not
granted by CSTB and if the
applicant withdraws his file.
Admission fee
Services related to the set up
and compilation of a
certification file; the
examination of the application
file, relations with applicants,
laboratories and
inspectors/auditors; the
evaluation of test results and
their submission to the
Specific Committee, etc.
The admission fee is charged in
a single instalment, generally
when the application is lodged.
The registration fee remains
due even in the event that the
right to use the NF mark is not
granted or if the application is
dropped during this stage.
Type of service
Audits
Service description
Services including preparation
for the visit, the visit itself,
sampling, the visit report and
any travel costs when the
manufacturing unit is located
in metropolitan France.
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General provisions
Payment for these services
remains due even in the event
that the right to use the NF
mark is not granted or not
renewed.
The additional costs related to
travel abroad (travel costs,
deadline related costs,
subsistence expenses) are
added to the cost of these
services.
Tests
Services concerning the
measurements taken and
tests performed in one of the
NF mark laboratories.
This amount is calculated by
each laboratory as a function
of the tariff in force and the
number of tests to be done.
Payment for these services
remains due even in the event
that the right to use the NF
mark is not granted or not
renewed.
Test services imply samples
delivered to the NF mark
laboratories, with carriage and
customs duty paid as
appropriate.
Administration fees
Annual services for the
general operation of the NF
mark, managing certification
files, establishing lists of
certified products, evaluating
the results of annual checks
and submitting them to the
Specific Committee, etc.
Administration fees are charged
annually, starting from the year
following the year the
interested party was first
awarded the NF Mark.
Payment of annual
management costs remains due
even if the right to use the NF
mark is suspended or
withdrawn from the holder
during the year.
If the right to use the NF mark
is withdrawn, administration
fees remain due as long as the
holder continues to stock NFmarked products.
Type of service
Right to use the NF
mark
Service description
This usage fee received by
AFNOR Certification, is
intended to cover:
-
The general operation of
the NF mark (bringing under
quality assurance, follow-up
of the NF network
organizations, management
of the NF mark Committee)
-
Defence of the NF mark:
registration and protection
of the mark, legal counsel,
dealing with misuse, legal
costs
-
the contribution to the
generic promotion of the
NF mark
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General provisions
The annual fee for using the NF
Mark is invoiced to the holder
after certification of a product.
Whenever the NF Mark is
granted during the year, the
amount of the usage fee is
calculated pro rata of the
number of months following the
decision to grant the right of
use.
Additional checks
Services which result from
additional checks or
verification tests that may
prove necessary following
insufficiencies or anomalies
detected by the current
verifications.
Services are done at the
expense of the manufacturer.
Promotion
Sectorial actions to promote
the NF mark.
This fee remains due even in
the event that the right to use
the NF mark is not granted or
renewed, or if the right to use
the NF mark is suspended or
withdrawn from the holder
during the year.
Special costs
Services related to production
of NTRs (CCA agreement) and
application of CCA procedures
if whirlpool bath
manufacturers would like to
benefit from international
agreements applicable in the
electrical field.
6.2
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COLLECTION OF PAYMENTS FOR SERVICES
Annual invoices are issued in the first half of the year, sometimes even if the tests and
audits have not yet taken place. Payment is due during the first half of the current tax
year, unless the agreement is terminated in the last three months preceding the new tax
year.
Yet, so long as there are NF-marked products on the market, checks continue to be
conducted as well as payment for the corresponding services.
The applicant/holder shall pay all these costs under the stipulated conditions: The total
amount including tax given in the invoice shall be settled by the “due” date.
Any shortcomings from the applicant/holder in fact prevent the different stakeholders
concerned from carrying out the inspection duties incumbent upon them under these
In the event that a first official notice sent by registered mail with acknowledgement of
receipt does not bring about payment within one month of all sums owed, any of the
sanctions provided for in the General Rules of the NF Mark may be taken for all the
holder’s certified products. Furthermore, each stakeholder concerned shall, in this case,
submit all unsettled invoices to the litigation department.
6.3
SERVICE RATES
Rates are revised annually, in accordance with a rate scale issued by CSTB. This revision
is communicated to the Specific Committee.
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Part 7
CERTIFICATION FILES
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One copy of the application for the right to use the NF mark shall be sent to CSTB.
An additional copy of the application shall be sent to LCIE for whirlpool baths.
It must be accompanied by the general information sheet about the applicant and the
product(s) sheet(s), along with the technical file.
In the event that the product comes from a manufacturing unit located outside the
European Economic Area, the applicant shall designate an agent in the European
Economic Area as a joint signatory to the application.
An application concerning a product with a foreign conformity mark or a testing
certificate from a foreign laboratory is dealt with taking into account existing recognition
agreements, in accordance with the General Rules of the NF Mark.
The applicant draws up an application, in French or English, the content of which is to be
adapted on a case-by-case basis.
NOTE: The electronic versions of the models of letters and information sheets can be
obtained from CSTB.
7.1
The applicant’s commitments
By submitting an application for the right to use the NF -Sanitary appliances mark, the
applicant:
- Accepts all conditions in the General Rules of the NF Mark and in these certification
rules;
-
Agrees to notify CSTB, in writing, of any changes in the conditions for granting the
right to use the NF mark, with regard to the manufacturer, the manufacturing unit,
the quality system or the product;
-
Agrees to use the manufacturing trade name presented in the admission application
only for those products that comply with the standards and the additional
specifications laid down in Part 2;
-
Agrees to carry out the manufacturing checks that are required by these certification
rules;
-
Accepts to facilitate the work of inspectors in the operations that are required of them
under these certification rules.
7.2
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Creating the application file and form models
Case of an initial application or an additional
admission application for:
- a new product for a previously certified
type
Case of an extension application for a
modified product or an application for
continued right of use
- or a new product in a previously certified
family
- or a new product type
- or a new product family
An application and commitment letter as per
standard letter 1.
An application and commitment letter as per
standard letter 1, 2 or 3.
A general information sheet on the applicant as
per standard sheet FR-FAB (not requested for a
new product in a previously certified family or
type).
An information sheet on the product /family of
products conforming to the definition given in part
1 and drawn up as per standard sheet 005.
An information sheet on the product /family
of products (drawn up as per standard
sheet 005) giving only the changes made in
relation to the NF-certified product/family of
NF certified products.
The “Description of manufacturing and the quality
system” sheet (not requested for a new product in
a previously certified family or type).
If the applicant is located outside the European Economic Area, a copy of the mandate in
either French or English shall be attached to the co-signed application (see example
mandate below).
7.3
Application for continued right of use
The purpose of this note is to specify the conditions in which CSTB may extend the
benefit of the right of use to products sold under a designation other than the one
normally used by the manufacturer holding the right of use.
The continued right of use is the authorisation given by CSTB to distribute, totally or
partially, a product family admitted to the NF mark under another brand name while
retaining the same right to refer to the NF mark insofar as the details of alterations
possibly made to the products do not change their operating characteristics in any way.
Terms and conditions:
1.
To obtain the right to continue using the NF mark, the manufacturer and the
distributor shall proceed as indicated hereafter:
for each brand name, send a joint and co-signed application to CSTB to inform them
about the proposed distribution (drawn up in accordance with standard M4 letter
accompanied by the distributor’s commitment).
In particular, this application must give:
 the distributor’s name and address;
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 the new brand name and the new specific references (range and reference)
for each product concerned.
2.
Extension of the continued right of use to new products:
To extend the continued right of use of the NF mark to new products, the
manufacturer and the distributor each send a written10 application to CSTB, and for
each product specify:
- the type of sanitary appliance concerned,
- the NF decision No. for the manufacturer,
- the continued right of use decision No. for the distributor,
- the specific references of the product admitted to the NF mark (range and
reference)
- the specific references for the application.
The continued right of use procedure will only be examined once the two applications
are received.
3.
Within the scope of distribution under other brand names, it is acceptable to make
certain presentation adjustments to the appliances concerned, that have no
functional impact.
The manufacturer shall include a list of changes made to the appliances in question
with the continued right of use application.
The mandated organisation then makes sure that these adjustments have no
functional impact.
4.
If necessary, additional checks are carried out at the initiative of the bodies that
manage the mark.
Manufacturers and their distributors are each responsible, in their respective areas, for
the right to use the NF mark regarding the product in question, and agree to apply the
measures which result from the penalties imposed on them in accordance with
certification Rules.
The manufacturer shall agree to inform CSTB of any changes made in distribution as
soon as it becomes aware of them, and in particular whenever it ceases to supply a
distributor.
The distributor shall agree to inform CSTB of any changes in its supplies that ipso facto
bring an end to the right to use the mark, until the process described above is
implemented again for the new source of supplies.
10
Continued right of use extension applications sent by email will be accepted.
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STANDARD LETTER 1
NF MARK – SANITARY APPLIANCES
APPLICATION FOR THE RIGHT TO USE THE NF MARK or ADDITIONAL ADMISSION
APPLICATION*
CSTB
Direction HES/Division Robinetterie et Appareils
Sanitaires
For the attention of Mrs Martine TRUFFERT
84 avenue Jean Jaurès - CHAMPS-SUR-MARNE
77447 MARNE LA VALLÉE CEDEX 2 (France)
Subject: NF MARK – SANITARY APPLIANCES
Application for the right to use the NF mark or Additional admission for the right
to use the NF mark for a new product (or product range)* and commitment
Attachment(s): a technical dossier.
Madam,
It is my pleasure to apply for the right to use the NF Mark (detailed product list, may be
on a separate page appended to the application) manufactured at the following
production
plant:(company
name)
(address)
and
for the
following
trade
name:(trademark, trade reference, may be on a separate page appended to the
application).
For that purpose, I declare that I am familiar with and accept the General Rules of the NF
Mark, the certification rules of the NF Mark – Sanitary Appliances and I commit myself to
conform to them throughout the duration of the usage of the NF Mark for the
abovementioned products and all products subject to a right-of-use extension.
(1) Furthermore, I delegate to (company name) (company legal form), (registered office)
represented by (Mr/Mrs/Miss)* (name of the legal representative) in that person’s
capacity of (capacity) to represent me in France for all questions relative to the use of
the NF Mark – Sanitary Appliances in accordance with the mandate appended hereto.
I commit myself to immediately notify CSTB of any new appointment of the
representative designated above.
(1) For this purpose, I request that the expenses that are to be borne by me be invoiced
directly thereto.
It will make the payments for my account and in my name as soon as the invoices are
received, to which it has committed itself by accepting the representation.
I give you permission to display the full version of the certificates issued by
CSTB regarding this application:
YES
NO
Yours faithfully.
Date and signature of the applicant’s
legal representative
(1) Date and signature of the
applicant’s legal representative
preceded by the handwritten
endorsement
“Valid for Representation”
(1) Date and signature of the EEA
representative preceded by the
handwritten endorsement “Valid for
representation acceptance”
(*)
Strike as appropriate
(1)
Only concerns holders located outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
N.B.:
The application must be presented on the company’s headed paper.
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STANDARD LETTER 2
NF - SANITARY APPLIANCES MARK
EXTENSION APPLICATION FOR THE RIGHT TO USE THE NF MARK FOR A
MODIFIED PRODUCT OR
A MODIFIED PRODUCT RANGE *
CSTB
Sanitaires
For the attention of Mrs. Martine TRUFFERT
77447 MARNE LA VALLEE CEDEX 2 (France)
Subject:NF - SANITARY APPLIANCES MARK
Extension application for the right to use the NF mark for a modified
product or a modified product range*
and commitment.
Attachment(s): a technical dossier.
Madam,
As the holder of the right to use the NF - Sanitary appliances mark for the product(s) my
company manufactures, identified under the following references:
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



Designation of the product(s):
Manufacturing unit (company name) (address)
Commercial reference:
Brand name:
Right of usage granted on (date) with the number:
I would like to apply for an extension to the right to use the NF-Sanitary appliances mark
for the products manufactured by my company, based on the NF-certified products with
the following changes (description of changes).
These new sanitary appliances will replace the certified products:
YES
NO
I declare that the products covered by the present application, with regard to the other
characteristics, strictly comply with the products already NF-certified and manufactured
under the same conditions.
I give you permission to display the full version of the certificates issued by CSTB
regarding this application:
YES
NO
Yours faithfully.
(*)
(1)
N.B.:
Date and signature of EEA
representative (1)
Strike as appropriate
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STANDARD LETTER 3
NF MARK - SANITARY APPLIANCES
APPLICATION TO MAINTAIN THE RIGHT TO USE THE NF MARK
CSTB
Sanitaires
Application to maintain the right to use the NF mark
Madam,
I would like to apply to maintain the right to use the NF mark on products which are no
different from those already accepted for the mark other than by their specific references
(range and commercial reference) and brand name affixed thereto or design changes
which do not alter their certified features in any way whatsoever.
The company which will distribute these products under the following brand name:
Brand name requested: ............................................................
has the following contact information:
Company name: ......................................................................
Address: ................................................................................
Identification of the product
admitted to the NF mark
Brand name and/or specific
reference(s) requested by the
distributor
Type of sanitary appliance
Decision number
Brand name
Range
Commercial reference
Please find attached a copy of the commitment sheet signed by the Company named
above to distribute under the brand name and the specific references requested only
products that I have delivered to the Company.
I agree to immediately inform CSTB of any changes made to the distribution of these
products and in particular in the event of supply discontinuation to the company named
above.
I authorise AFNOR Certification and CSTB to inform the Company named above of any
penalties applied in accordance with the reference documentation, pertaining to the
products covered herein.
I give you permission to display the full version of the certificates issued by CSTB
regarding this application:
YES
NO
Yours faithfully.
Date and signature of the legal
representative of the holder
(continued right of use applicant).
N.B.:
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STANDARD LETTER 4
APPLICATION TO ABANDON THE RIGHT TO USE THE NF MARK
CSTB
Sanitaires
Application to abandon the right to use the NF mark
Madam,
As holder of the NF – Sanitary Appliances mark, I am requesting to abandon the right to
use the NF mark for the products subject of certificate no. ...................................... for
the following reasons:
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………
The expected stockout date for NF marked product is: ..................
Yours faithfully.
(1)
N.B.:
Date and signature of EEA
representative(1)
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DISTRIBUTOR’S COMMITMENT
(To be filled in and attached if the company is different from the holder)
I, the undersigned: ...................................................................
acting in my capacity as: .........................................................................................
Give the legal representative’s capacity (MD, Chairman, CEO, etc.)
of company: ..........................................................................................................
with headquarters at: .............................................................................................
hereby undertake:
 to make no technical changes, in particular affecting the nature and/or operational features
of the products named below:
Identification of the product
admitted to the NF mark
Brand name and/or specific
reference(s) requested by the
distributor
Type of sanitary appliance
Decision number
Brand name
Range
Commercial reference
 To make no alterations, and none making any change whatsoever to the certified features of
the products as manufactured by the following Company (company name), other than the
following (details of alterations). Any subsequent alterations shall be reported beforehand to
CSTB.
 Such alterations must also be agreed with the holder; Not to change the above-mentioned
brand names and/or specific references unless agreed with the manufacturer/holder of the
right to use the NF mark;
 Not to make any change to the said brand names and/or specific references without having
previously notified CSTB by registered mail with acknowledgement of receipt;
 Not to make any changes to the product marking as carried out by the manufacturer in
accordance with the provisions in the NF116 certification rules which I, the undersigned,
attest that I have read and understood;
 To lend CSTB my assistance for any verifications pertaining to the products hereby covered
and their marketing;
 To apply the measures resulting from penalties imposed in accordance with the NF Mark
certification rules with which I, the undersigned, declare that I am familiar throughout the entire
period of use of the NF mark;
 To pay the admission fees defined in the mark’s Financial Schedule and to make all
subsequent payments demanded from me in accordance with the NF017 certification rules.
Date and signature of the legal
representative of the continued right
of use beneficiary
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MANUFACTURING SHEET
APPLICANT/HOLDER GENERAL INFORMATION SHEET
MANUFACTURING UNIT
-
Corporate name: ___________________________________________________________
-
Address: _________________________________________________________________
-
Country: ________________
-
Internet site: ______________________________________________________________
-
SIRET [establishment] number (1): _____
-
VAT identifier (2): __________________________________________________________
-
Name and capacity of legal representative (3): ___________________________________
-
Name and capacity of contact person (if different): ________________________________
-
Telephone: ________________________
-
Email: ___________________________________________________________________
-
Invoicing address (if not the same as the manufacturing unit address): ________________
- NAF code (1): _______________________
- Fax: ______________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Applicant (if different from the manufacturing unit):
-
Corporate name: ___________________________________________________________
-
Address: _________________________________________________________________
-
Country: ________________
-
-
VAT identifier (2): __________________________________________________________
-
-
- NAF code (1): _______________________
-
Telephone: ________________________
-
Email: ___________________________________________________________________
- Fax: ______________________________
-
Invoicing address (if different from the applicant): ________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
AGENT (for an applicant outside the European Economic Area):
-
Corporate name: ___________________________________________________________
-
Address: _________________________________________________________________
-
Country: ________________
-
-
VAT identifier (2): __________________________________________________________
-
-
-
Telephone: ________________________
-
Email: ___________________________________________________________________
- NAF code (1): _______________________
- Fax: ______________________________
(1) For French companies only.
(2) For European applicants.
(3) The legal representative is the individual legally responsible for the company.
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EXAMPLE MANDATE
AGENT in the European Economic Area (if requested):
-
Corporate name: ___________________________________________________________
-
Address: _________________________________________________________________
-
Country: ________________
-
-
VAT identifier (2): __________________________________________________________
-
-
-
Telephone: ________________________
-
Email: ___________________________________________________________________
- NAF code (1): _______________________
- Fax: ______________________________
Description of the agent’s functions to be included in the mandate between the
applicant/holder and the agent
Applicant/Holder:
..........................................................................................................................
Agent:
............................................................................................................................
............
Minimum requirements that must appear in the mandate:
●
assignments and related responsibilities
●
financial aspects
●
complaints
●
contact at certifying body
Date of the initial mandate:
Modification dates:
Scope of the modification
1–
2–
3–
Cosignature
(1) For French companies only.
(2) For European applicants.
(3) The legal representative is the individual legally responsible for the company.
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DESCRIPTION OF MANUFACTURING AND THE QUALITY SYSTEM
- Description of the various manufacturing stations.
- Description of the inspection plan.
- Description of the inspection laboratory.
Specify whether the quality management system of the plant is certified. If so, a copy of
the certificate in force should be attached.
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DATASHEET TYPE 005
PRODUCT DATASHEET
Manufacturer: .........................................................................................................
Plant:.....................................................................................................................
Brand name:...........................................................................................................

Product characterisation:
 Dimensioned drawings with tolerances and dates.
SINKS MADE OF ENAMELLED
MATERIALS
Range (name): .......................................................................................................
Reference (code): ...................................................................................................
Model:
 Washing sink
 Sink with border
 Sink - basin
 Drain board
 Deep sink
 Single sink
 Sink top to be integrated
 Sink top to be installed
 Pantry sink
Material:
 Earthware
 Fine earthware
 Steel
 Cast iron
Width (in mm): ...............................
Length (in mm): .....
Sink depth (in mm): ........................
Type (according to the standard): .............................................
Number of sinks: .............................
Drain board:  Yes
 No
Model already NF certified:  Yes
 No
If yes, - on which site: .............................................................
- under which reference...................................................
- under which brand name: ..............................................
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DATASHEET TYPE 005
PRODUCT DATASHEET
Manufacturer: .........................................................................................................
Plant:.....................................................................................................................
Brand name:...........................................................................................................

STAINLESS STEEL SINKS
Range (name): .......................................................................................................
Reference (code): ...................................................................................................
Model:
 Washing sink
 Sink - basin
 Drain board
 Deep sink
 Single sink
 Pantry sink
Steel grade: Sink:................................................................
Drain board:..........................................................
Steel plate thickness:............................................................
Length (in mm): .......................................................................
Width (in mm): ..........................................................................
Sink depth (in mm): ........................
Sink type:
 Add on
 Cast
Number of sinks: .............................
 No
 No
- under which reference...................................................
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DATASHEET TYPE 005
PRODUCT DATASHEET
Manufacturer: .........................................................................................................
Plant:.....................................................................................................................
Brand name:...........................................................................................................

SYNTHETIC MATERIAL SINKS
Range (name): .......................................................................................................
Reference (code): ...................................................................................................
Model:
 Washing sink
 Single sink
 Sink - basin
 Drain board
 Pantry sink
 Deep sink
Material11 : .............................................................................................................
Gel coat: .................
Width (in mm): ...............................
Sink depth (in mm): ........................
Reparable:
 Yes
 No
Number of sinks: .............................
 No
 No
- under which reference: ................................................
11
State the number of suppliers for each material and attach material datasheets
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DATASHEET TYPE 005
PRODUCT DATASHEET
Manufacturer: .........................................................................................................
Plant:.....................................................................................................................
Brand name:...........................................................................................................

WASHBASINS/ HAND-RINSE BASINS /
BOWLS / VANITY TOPS MADE OF
SANITARY CERAMIC
Range (name): .......................................................................................................
Reference (code): ...................................................................................................
Model:
 Angle washbasin
 Semi-integrated washbasin
 Integrated washbasin
 Special washbasin
 Large washbasin (1 bowl)
 Wall-hung washbasin
 Large washbasin (2 bowls)
 Bowl integrated from above
 Hand-rinse basin
 Bowl integrated from below
 Angle hand-rinse basin
 Semi-integrated bowl
 Hand-rinse basin on cabinet
 Washbasin installed on
 Bowl
 Washbasin installed on
pedestal
cabinet
Material:
 Porcelain
 Earthware
 Fine earthware
Width (in mm): .......................
Pedestal (references): .............................................................................................
Trap cache (references): .........................................................................................
Wall-hung:
 Yes
 No
 No
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DATASHEET TYPE 005
PRODUCT DATASHEET
Manufacturer: .........................................................................................................
Plant:.....................................................................................................................
Brand name:...........................................................................................................

BOWLS AND VANITY TOPS MADE OF SYNTHETIC
MATERIALS
Range (name): .......................................................................................................
Reference (code): ...................................................................................................
Model:
 Vanity top with one bowl
 Vanity top with two bowls
 Bowl to be integrated from below (under the surface)
 Bowl to be integrated from below (under laminate)
 Bowl to be integrated from above
 Semi-integrated bowl
Width (in mm): .......................
Material12 : ..............................
Gel coat: ................................
Wall-hung:
 Yes
 No
 No
12
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DATASHEET TYPE 005
PRODUCT DATASHEET
Manufacturer: .........................................................................................................
Plant:.....................................................................................................................
Brand name:...........................................................................................................

BIDETS MADE OF SANITARY
CERAMIC
Range (name): .......................................................................................................
Reference (code): ...................................................................................................
Material:
 Porcelain
 Earthware
 Fine earthware
Wall-hung:
 Yes
 No
Width (in mm): .....
 No
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DATASHEET TYPE 005
PRODUCT DATASHEET
Manufacturer: .........................................................................................................
Plant:.....................................................................................................................
Brand name:...........................................................................................................

 Manufacturer’s maintenance and installation instructions
SHOWER TRAYS MADE OF ENAMELLED
MATERIALS
Range (name): .......................................................................................................
Reference (code): ...................................................................................................
Material:
 Earthware
 Fine earthware
 Steel
 Cast iron
Width (in mm): .......................
Length (in mm): ......................
Shape: ...................................
Type:
 to be installed
 to be integrated
 No
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DATASHEET TYPE 005
PRODUCT DATASHEET
Manufacturer: .........................................................................................................
Plant:.....................................................................................................................
Brand name:...........................................................................................................

SHOWER TRAYS MADE OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS
Range (name): .......................................................................................................
Reference (code): ...................................................................................................
Shape (square, rectangular, pentagonal, etc.): ..........................................................
Width (in mm): .......................
Length (in mm): ......................
Material13 : ..............................
Gel coat: ................................
Type:
 to be installed
 to be integrated
 No
13
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DATASHEET TYPE 005
PRODUCT DATASHEET
Manufacturer: .........................................................................................................
Plant:.....................................................................................................................
Brand name:...........................................................................................................

BATHS MADE OF ENAMELLED
MATERIALS
Range (name): .......................................................................................................
Reference (code): ...................................................................................................
Material:
 Enamelled cast iron
 Enamelled steel; steel sheet thickness: ………………..
Shape (rectangular, round, etc.): .............................................................................
Mass (in kg): .........................................................................................................
Length (in mm): ......................
Width (in mm): .......................
Capacity at overflow (in litres): .................
 No
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DATASHEET TYPE 005
PRODUCT DATASHEET
Manufacturer: .........................................................................................................
Plant:.....................................................................................................................
Brand name:...........................................................................................................

BATHS MADE OF ACRYLIC MATERIALS
Range (name): .......................................................................................................
Reference (code): ...................................................................................................
Shape (rectangular, round, etc.): .............................................................................
Mass (in kg): ..................................................
Length (in mm): ..............................................
Width (in mm): ...............................................
Capacity at overflow (in litres): .........................
Installation type (a, b, c, d or e, according to NF EN 198): ...........
 No
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DATASHEET TYPE 005
PRODUCT DATASHEET
Manufacturer: .........................................................................................................
Plant:.....................................................................................................................
Brand name:...........................................................................................................

BATHS MADE OF SYNTHETIC
MATERIALS
Range (name): .......................................................................................................
Reference (code): ...................................................................................................
Shape (rectangular, round, pentagonal, etc.): ............................................................
Mass (in kg): ..................................................
Length (in mm): ..............................................
Width (in mm): ...............................................
Material14 :.......................................................
Gel coat: .........................................................
Capacity at overflow (in litres): ..........................
Installation type (a, b, c, d or e, according to NF EN 198): ...........
 No
14
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DATASHEET TYPE 005
PRODUCT DATASHEET
Manufacturer: .........................................................................................................
Plant:.....................................................................................................................
Brand name:...........................................................................................................

WHIRLPOOL BATHS
Range (name): .......................................................................................................
Reference (code): ...................................................................................................
Material:
 Enamelled cast iron
 Enamelled steel
 Acrylic
 Synthetic (Specify which15) ............................
System: ................................................................................................................
Shape (rectangular, round, pentagonal, etc.): ............................................................
Length (in mm): ..............................................
Width (in mm): ...............................................
Mass (in kg): ..................................................
Capacity at overflow (in litres): .........................
System type:
 hydraulic (number of nozzles)
 aeraulic (number of injectors)
 mixed (number of nozzles and injectors)
Power (watts): ........................
Control type: .........................................................................................................
Lighting:
 Yes
 No
 No
15
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DATASHEET TYPE 005
PRODUCT DATASHEET
Manufacturer: .........................................................................................................
Plant:.....................................................................................................................
Brand name:...........................................................................................................

 Materials.
WC PAN MADE OF SANITARY CERAMIC
Range (name): .......................................................................................................
Reference (code): ...................................................................................................
Model:
 WC suite on pedestal with direct flushing cistern
 WC suite on pedestal with siphon flushing cistern
 WC pan on pedestal with independent direct flush
 WC pan on pedestal with independent siphon flush
 Single-piece with direct flush
 Single-piece with siphon flush
 Wall-hung WC suite with direct flushing cistern
 Wall-hung WC pan with direct flushing cistern
Material:
 Porcelain
 Earthware
 Fine earthware
Wall-hung:
 Yes
 No
Equipped cistern reference: .....................................................................................
Outlet type:
 Horizontal
 Vertical
Class according to EN 997: .......................................................
Type according to EN 997: ........................................................
 No
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DATASHEET TYPE 005
PRODUCT DATASHEET
Manufacturer: .........................................................................................................
Plant:.....................................................................................................................
Brand name:...........................................................................................................

EQUIPPED FLUSHING CISTERNS
Range (name): .......................................................................................................
Equipped cistern reference: 16 (code): ........................................................................
Empty cistern reference: .........................................................................................
Empty cistern production location: ............................................................................
Push plate reference: ..............................................................................................
Materials17 (Porcelain, Synthetic): .............................................................................
Capacity (in litres): ..................
Water supply:
 Bottom
 Side
 Back
Double flush:
 Yes
 No
Mechanism:
Holder: ........................................................................................
Brand name: ................................................................................
Range and/or reference: ................................................................
CSTB code of the corresponding NF certificate: .................................
Float valve:
Holder: ........................................................................................
Brand name: ................................................................................
Range and/or reference: ................................................................
CSTB code of the corresponding NF certificate: .................................
Associated WC pans (reference): ..............................................................................
Model:
 Independent wall-hung
 Independent built-in:
Reference of the push plate(s): .............................................................
Push plate installation type:
 vertical
 horizontal
 Adjacent or built-into the pan
 No
16
The reference of an equipped flushing cistern must be modified when any of the equipment in it is
modified.
17
For synthetic materials, state the number of suppliers for each material and attach material datasheets.
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DATASHEET TYPE 005
PRODUCT DATASHEET
Manufacturer: .........................................................................................................
Pack assembly plant: ...............................................................................................
Brand name:...........................................................................................................
WC PACK
Range (name): .......................................................................................................
Reference (code): ...................................................................................................
Pan reference (code): .............................................................................................
Pan production location: ..........................................................................................
Equipped cistern reference (code): ...........................................................................
Equipped cistern production location: ........................................................................
Double flush:
 Yes
 No
Water supply:
 Bottom
 Side
 Back
WC toilet seat:
Holder: ..........................................................................................
Brand name: ..................................................................................
Range and/or reference: ..................................................................
CSTB code of the corresponding NF certificate (Wxxx): ........................
Material: ……………………………………………………………………………………
Stop valve18 :
Holder: ..........................................................................................
Brand name: ..................................................................................
CSTB code of the corresponding NF certificate: ...................................
Type of outlet for pan:
 Horizontal
 Vertical
 No
- under which reference ..................................................
18
If it is supplied in the WC pack.
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DATASHEET TYPE 005
PRODUCT DATASHEET
Manufacturer: .................................................................................................................
Pack assembly plant: .......................................................................................................
Brand name:...................................................................................................................
WALL-HUNG WC PACK
Range (name): .......................................................................................................
Reference (code): ...................................................................................................
Pan reference (code): .............................................................................................
Pan production location: ..........................................................................................
Equipped cistern reference (code): ...........................................................................
Equipped cistern production location: ........................................................................
Reference of the push plate(s): ................................................................................
Reference of the support frame (code): .....................................................................
Double flush:
 Yes
 No
Water supply:
 Bottom
 Side
 Back
WC toilet seat:
Holder: ..........................................................................................
Brand name: ..................................................................................
CSTB code of the corresponding NF certificate (Wxxx): ........................
Material: ........................................................................................
Stop valve19 :
Holder: ..........................................................................................
Brand name: ..................................................................................
CSTB code of the corresponding NF certificate: ...................................
Type of outlet for pan:
 Horizontal
 Vertical
 No
19
If it is supplied in the WC pack.
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DATASHEET TYPE 005
PRODUCT DATASHEET
Manufacturer: .........................................................................................................
Plant:.....................................................................................................................
Brand name:...........................................................................................................

ENAMELLED PRODUCTS FOR PUBLIC
USE
Range (name): .......................................................................................................
References (code): .................................................................................................
Model:
Material:
 Pan for baby
 Public washbasin
 Pan for child
 Bib-cock
 Pan for hospital
 Squat toilet
 Special pan
 Individual urinal
 Water outlet
 Urinal
 Drinking fountain
 Hospital service sink
 Porcelain
 Earthware
 Fine earthware
Length (in mm): .....................................................................................................
Width (in mm): ......................................................................................................
Accessories: ..........................................................................................................
Wall-hung:
 Yes
 No
 No
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DATASHEET TYPE 005
PRODUCT DATASHEET
Manufacturer: .........................................................................................................
Plant:.....................................................................................................................
Brand name:...........................................................................................................

 Materials.
SUPPORT FRAMES
Range (name): .......................................................................................................
Reference (code): ...................................................................................................
Associated fitting:  WC pan
Cistern reference: ........................................... - Water supply type: .........................................
 Washbasin
 Bidet
 Urinal
Push plate:
- Reference: ..........................................................................
- Material: ............................................................................
- Colour: ..............................................................................
Frame type:
 wall-hung
 self supporting
 universal
Surface coating type and thickness: ..........................................................................
Reference of the connection pipe: .............................................................................
 No
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DATASHEET TYPE 005
PRODUCT DATASHEET
Manufacturer: .........................................................................................................
Plant:.....................................................................................................................
Brand name:...........................................................................................................
SHOWER ENCLOSURES

Model identification:
Opening type:
 sliding
 hinged
 retractable
 folding
Configuration:
 front access
 corner access
Aesthetic:
 type of sections used
 nature and thickness of glass
 width/height
 number of panels

Chosen characteristics and values:
Dimension drawings of products with tolerances and dates.
Material parts list.
Description of the various manufacturing stations.
Description of the inspection plan.
Description of the inspection laboratory.
 No
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DATASHEET TYPE 005
PRODUCT DATASHEET
Manufacturer: .................................................................................................................
Plant:.............................................................................................................................

Colour characterisation:
 Materials.
COLOURS
Name: ..................................................................................................................
References (code): .................................................................................................
Appearance
 Matt
 Gloss
Colour
 Light
 Medium
 Dark
Y or L: ...................................
PEI (enamelled products only): ................................................................................
Surface treatment: .................................................................................................
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Part 8
GLOSSARY
____________________________________________
GLOSSARY RELATED TO CERTIFICATION
Approval of the right to use the NF mark: Authorisation notified by CSTB for an
applicant to place the NF mark on the product for which the application was made.
Audit: Methodical, independent and documented process to obtain proofs of audits and
to evaluate them objectively to determine the extent to which audit criteria are satisfied
(see standard NF EN ISO 9000). Within the framework of the NF mark, the audit is the
part of the inspection of the manufacturing unit dealing with evaluation of the
manufacturer’s quality management.
Warning: Decision about penalty notified by CSTB by which the holder is invited to
correct any observed defects within a given time.
Application: Letter by which an applicant requests the right to use the NF mark,
declares that he is familiar with the General Rules and these certification rules, and
agrees to respect them.
Applicant: Any legal entity:

manufacturing products used within the application field defined above and
capable of respecting the technical requirements defined in part 2 of this
document (also called the manufacturer);

distributing products within the application field defined above, for which the
manufacturer respects the technical requirements described in part 2 of this
document (also called the distributor);
can apply for the right to use the NF mark. This request will be called an “application”,
the entity that makes the application being called the “applicant”
Right to use the NF mark: Right notified by CSTB to an applicant to use the NF mark
for his product in accordance with the General Rules and these certification rules.
Critical deviation: Major non-fulfilment of a certification reference system requirement
seriously calling into question the product’s / service’s performance or the quality
management system’s effectiveness.
Non-critical deviation: Minor non-fulfilment of a certification reference system
requirement not seriously calling into question the product’s / service’s performance or
the quality management system’s effectiveness.
Extension: Decision notified by CSTB by which the right to use the NF mark is extended
to a modified product.
Continued right of use: Decision notified by CSTB by which the right to use the NF
mark is granted for a product marketed under a different brand name and/or specific
references (commercial range and/or reference) without any modification to the certified
characteristics.
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Agent: person or legal entity located in the European Economic Area that represents the
applicant/holder outside the EEA and with a written mandate from the applicant/holder,
notifying him that he can act on behalf of the applicant/holder and specifying the
framework (assignments and associated responsibilities and financial aspects,
complaints, contact with the certifying organisation) within the certification process of the
NF mark in accordance with the measures defined in the certification rules.
The agent may be the distributor or the importer, but his different functions are clearly
identified.
Product: Finished product originating from a determined manufacturing unit, defined by
a brand name, a trade reference specific to the product presented and technical
characteristics
Receivability: State of a file used to investigate the application; receivability applies to
the administrative and technical parts of the file.
Renewal: Decision notified by CSTB by which the holder’s right to use the NF mark is
renewed.
Note: Observation reporting a partial failure to satisfy a specified requirement but which,
alone, does not introduce a major risk that the audited party’s customers may not be
satisfied or about the aptitude of the system to achieve the required product quality.
Withdrawal: Decision notified by CSTB that withdraws the right to use the NF mark.
Withdrawal may be pronounced as a penalty or if the holder abandons the usage right.
Suspension: Decision notified by CSTB that temporarily cancels authorisation of the
right to use the NF mark for a given duration. Suspension may be pronounced as a
penalty or following temporary abandonment by the holder.
Holder: Legal entity who benefits from the right to use the NF mark.
PRODUCT GLOSSARY
Type: Clearly determined set of sanitary appliances made of a clearly determined
material (e.g.: enamelled porcelain sinks, enamelled fine earthware sinks, cast acrylic
baths, “x” synthetic material shower trays).
Model: Clearly determined appliance, for which the colour and equipment are not
determined.
Range: Set of equipment with the same ‘design’.
Colour range: see document 02
Item: Finished product corresponding to a single commercial reference (for which the
colour and equipment are defined).
Mechanical impact tests: Also called ‘Ball impact tests’. Tests done by dropping a steel
ball.
Mark laboratories: Set of independent laboratories acting within the framework of this
application of the NF mark (see part 5 of these certification rules).
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APPENDICES
____________________________________________
SAMPLING RULES AND TEST METHODS USED BY THE NF
MARK LABORATORY(IES)
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APPENDIX I
Sampling rules and test methods used by the NF mark
laboratory(ies)
FOR APPLIANCES MADE OF ENAMELLED SANITARY CERAMIC
____________________________________________________________
1
Appliances concerned
The different types of appliances to which this appendix is applicable are defined below:










2
washbasins and hand rinse basins,
bidets,
shower trays,
sinks,
bowls,
WC pans with cistern,
WC suites,
WC pans for children and babies,
equipped cisterns,
appliances for public use.
Nature of tests and sampling rules
The following tables present examinations and tests to be made by NF organisations and
samples to be taken in the plant by the inspector / auditor for carrying out these tests.
2.1
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First admission
If tests are done by the manufacturer, all results shall be provided with the admission file.
Nature of inspections and tests
Plant samples taken in first admission
(initial application and additional admission application)
Test laboratory
General characteristics (1/2):
Resistance to abrasion (NF D14-501)
for each colour range (limited to six: gloss/ dark, gloss
/medium, gloss/light and matt/dark, matt/medium, matt/light);
there are enough items to take nine 100 x 100 mm flat test
pieces or 9 controls plates made at the same time as the
appliances (namely not more than 6 x 9 = 54 test pieces)
NF mark laboratory
Resistance to chemicals and stains (NF D14-506, NF for each colour range (limited to six: gloss/ dark, gloss
D14-507, NF D14-508)
there are enough items to take three 100 x 100 mm flat test
Resistance to chemicals and stains (NF EN 13310;
pieces or three controls plates made at the same time as the
NF EN 14527 et NF EN 14688)
items (namely not more than 6 x 3 = 18 test pieces)
Type test for conformity with the European
standard.
NF mark laboratory
Determination of the leak tightness and water mass
absorbed by the sanitary ceramic (NF EN 997 for
WC pans; NF EN 13407 and part 2 – document 01
for urinals; NF D14-512 and part 2 – document 01
for other appliances)
The leak tightness measurement method will be
used only when surfaces in contact with water are
enamelled.
Otherwise, the porosity measurement method shall
be used. This test is done mainly on W-C pans by
taking samples at the flange.
for each type of material used (earthware, sanitary
porcelain, etc.); items necessary to cut the three test pieces
requested for one of the methods
NF mark laboratory or
manufacturer’s laboratory
NF mark laboratory
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Test laboratory
Strength test under static loads
(NF EN 14688 for washbasins; NF EN 997 for WC
pans; part 2 - document 16 for urinals; NF EN
14527 for shower trays)
The test is only applicable to wall-hung appliances
and shower trays.
Urinals are subject to this test only at the time of
admission.
NF mark laboratory
1 appliance is sampled and tested for each wall-hung
appliance model, regardless of the colour, and the test is
repeated with another two appliances if the results are
nonconforming
Bottom stability test (NF EN 14527 for trays)
standard.
1 item for each model
Resistance to thermal shocks (NF D14-503)
NF mark laboratory
for shower trays, washbasins and sinks  1 meter
Appearance and dimensional characteristics:
Check application of the tolerances related to:
 defects concerning hygiene and appearance (NF
D14-505)
 product dimensions (length, width, height, etc.)
(NF D14-510)
 appliance connection dimensions (product
 planeness (NF D14-510 and product standards)
 other points specified in the product standards
1 item of each type of sampled appliance, taken exclusively
from the stock of items intended for sale
All tests on sampled products
are made in the mark
laboratory(ies) and other
appliance types are tested in
the manufacturer’s
laboratory if the test bench is
validated by the inspector /
auditor.
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Test laboratory
Functional characteristics of WC pans:
Check drain efficiency (NF EN 997)
Check rinsing of the walls (NF EN 997)
Check splashes outside the pan (NF EN 997)
3 different pans at least one of which is less than 7 litres (if
there is one in the manufactured range) are taken from the
stock of finished products ready for sale
Check the post-rinsing volume (NF EN 997 and
document 12 - § 1.5)
Check replacement of water in the trap (part 2 document 12)
All tests on sampled products
are made in the mark
laboratory(ies) and other pan
types are tested in the
manufacturer’s laboratory if
the test bench is validated by
the inspector / auditor.
Pan capacity (NF D12-101, § 6)
Check stability and horizontality (NF D12-101 § 7)
Check the water seal (NF EN 997)
For the special case of child and baby pans, see part
2 – document 13
Functional characteristics of equipped flushing cisterns:
Check replacement of water in the cistern (NF D12203)
3 different cisterns are taken from the stock of finished
products ready for sale.
Check hydraulic characteristics (NF D12-203)
WC suites are tested with three different typical NF pans.
All tests take place in the
mark laboratory(ies). Other
cistern types are tested in
auditor.
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Test laboratory
Safety characteristics for flush cisterns:
Check materials (NF D12-203)
Check the design (NF D12-203)
3 different cisterns are taken from the stock of finished
products ready for sale.
Check the air trap (NF D12-203)
Check hygiene and usability (NF D12-203)
Check presentation and technical documents
Check tightening (NF D12-203 with specification
fixed at 2 Nm)
2.2
All tests take place in the
mark laboratory(ies). Other
cistern types are tested in
auditor.
Monitoring
Plant sample taken for monitoring purposes
Test laboratory
for each colour range (gloss/ dark, gloss /medium, gloss/light
and matt/dark, matt/medium, matt/light); there are enough
items to take nine 100 x 100 mm flat test pieces or 9 controls
plates made at the same time as the appliances.
NF mark laboratory
Resistance to chemicals and stains (NF D14-506;
NF D14-507; NF D14-508)
for each colour range (gloss/ dark, gloss /medium, gloss/light
and matt/dark, matt/medium, matt/light); there are enough
items to take three 100 x 100 mm flat test pieces or three
controls plates made at the same time as the items.
NF mark laboratory
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Test laboratory
Determination of the leak tightness and water
mass absorbed by the sanitary ceramic (NF EN
997 for WC pans;
NF EN 13407 and part 2 – document 01 for
urinals; NF D14-512 and part 2 – document 01
for other appliances)
for each type of material used (earthware, sanitary porcelain,
etc.); items necessary to cut the three test pieces requested for
one of the methods
NF mark laboratory
The leak tightness measurement method will be
used only when surfaces in contact with water
are enamelled.
Otherwise, the porosity measurement method
shall be used. This test is done mainly on W-C
pans by taking samples at the flange.
(NF EN 14688 for washbasins; NF EN 997 for WC
pans; part 2 - document 16 for urinals)
For each model of wall-hung appliance, regardless of the
colour, one appliance is taken for testing and another two are
taken if the results are nonconforming
The test is only applicable to wall-hung
appliances and shower trays.
(There are no monitoring tests for urinals)
Urinals are subject to this test only at the time of
admission.
for shower trays, washbasins and sinks  1 meter
1 item in a model
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Test laboratory
 defects concerning hygiene and appearance
(NF D14-505)
1 item taken exclusively from the stock of items intended for
sale
1 pan is taken from the stock of finished products intended for
sale
NF mark laboratory and
 product dimensions (length, width, height,
etc.) (NF D14-510)
 appliance connection dimensions (product
 planeness (NF D14-510 and product standards)
 other points specified in product standards
Functional characteristics of WC pans:
Check drain efficiency (NF EN 997)
Check rinsing of the walls (NF EN 997)
Check splashes outside the pan (NF EN 997)
Check the post-rinsing volume (NF EN 997 and
document 12 - § 1.5)
Check replacement of water in the trap (part 2 document 12)
Pan capacity (NF D12-101, § 6)
Check stability and horizontality (NF D12-101 §
7.1 and § 7.2)
Check the water seal (NF EN 997)
For the special case of child and baby pans, see
part 2 – document 13
All tests on sampled products are made in the mark
laboratory(ies) and other pan types are tested in the
manufacturer’s laboratory if the test bench is validated by the
inspector / auditor.
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Plant samples taken for monitoring purposes
Test laboratory
Functional characteristics of equipped flushing cisterns:
Check replacement of water in the cistern (NF
D12-203)
1 cistern is taken from the stock of finished products intended
for sale
NF mark laboratory and
Check hydraulic characteristics (NF D12-203)
Safety characteristics for flush cisterns:
Check materials (NF D12-203)
Check the design (NF D12-203)
Check the air trap (NF D12-203)
Check hygiene and usability (NF D12-203)
Check presentation and technical documents
Check tightening (NF D12-203 with specification
fixed at 2 Nm)
1 item in a model
NF mark laboratory
2.3
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Extension to new sanitary ceramic appliances
2.3.1
Nature of measures on appliances except for equipped flushing cisterns
Appliance type
Dimensional check
Washbasin - sink bowl
manufacturer’s
laboratory
Washbasin and sink
longer than 1 m
manufacturer’s
laboratory
Wall-hung washbasin
and sink
manufacturer’s
laboratory
Bidet
manufacturer’s
laboratory
Wall-hung bidet
W-C pan on pedestal
(conventional, hospital
or for baby)
Wall-hung W-C pan
(conventional, hospital
or for baby)
manufacturer’s
laboratory
Static loads
Pan operation
Number of items per
reference
1
manufacturer’s
laboratory
1
manufacturer’s
laboratory
1
1
manufacturer’s
laboratory
manufacturer’s
laboratory
manufacturer’s
laboratory
Thermal shock
manufacturer’s
laboratory
1
NF mark laboratory
1 (3 references
maximum)
NF mark laboratory
1 (3 references
maximum)
Appliance type
Hand-rinse basins
Dimensional check
Static loads
manufacturer’s
laboratory
manufacturer’s
laboratory
Appliances for public
use
manufacturer’s
laboratory
Wall-hung appliances
for public use
manufacturer’s
laboratory
manufacturer’s
laboratory
Shower tray
manufacturer’s
laboratory
manufacturer’s
laboratory
Shower tray  1 m
manufacturer’s
laboratory
manufacturer’s
laboratory
Enamelled cast iron
bath
manufacturer’s
laboratory
Enamelled steel bath
manufacturer’s
laboratory
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Thermal shock
Bottom stability
Number of items per
reference
1
1
manufacturer’s
laboratory
1
manufacturer’s
laboratory
manufacturer’s
laboratory
1
manufacturer’s
laboratory
1
manufacturer’s
laboratory
1
manufacturer’s
laboratory
1
Copies of records of checks mentioned above that can be made by the manufacturer must be sent to the NF mark laboratory that deals with
extensions, together with appliances that are to be checked by the laboratory.
The mark laboratory that deals with extensions (from January 1 to December 31) is the laboratory that performs the monitoring inspection during
the calendar year.
2.3.2
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Nature of measures on equipped flushing cisterns
Water
replacement
Dimensional
check
Hydraulic
characteristics
Sanitary safety
check
NF mark laboratory
NF mark laboratory
NF mark laboratory
NF mark laboratory
2.3.3
Tightening check
Operating tests of
the associated
pan
Number of items
per reference
NF mark laboratory
NF mark laboratory
1
(maximum 3
pan references)
Nature of measures on test pieces
The following tests must be made:





Resistance
Resistance
Resistance
Resistance
Resistance
to
to
to
to
to
abrasion (NF D14-501),
acids at ambient temperature (NF D14-506),
hot alkalis (NF D14-507),
domestic chemicals and stains (NF D14-508),
chemicals and stains (NF EN 13310, NF EN 14688 and NF EN 14527).
Two cases can arise depending on whether or not the mark laboratory knows the colour ranges:

For an extension application for a new colour range, tests shall be made by the mark laboratory except for the last test that can be
made by the manufacturer’s laboratory

For an extension application for a new colour in a previously accepted range, tests may be made by the manufacturer’s laboratory. In
this case, the results shall be attached to the extension application.
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APPENDIX II
laboratory(ies)
FOR ENAMELLED STEEL OR ENAMELLED CAST IRON APPLIANCES
_____________________________________________________________________
1
 enamelled steel or enamelled cast iron baths,
 enamelled steel or enamelled cast iron shower trays.
2
2.1
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First admission
Test laboratory
General characteristics:
there are enough items to take nine 100 x 100 mm flat test
pieces or 9 controls plates made at the same time as the
appliances (namely not more than 6 x 9 = 54 test pieces)
NF mark laboratory
Resistance to chemicals and stains (NF D14-506;
NF D14-507 ;
NF D14-508)
there are enough items to take three 100 x 100 mm flat test
pieces or three controls plates made at the same time as
the items (namely not more than 6 x 3 = 18 test pieces)
NF mark laboratory
Resistance to chemicals and stains (NF EN 14516
and NF EN 14527)
standard.
Resistance to static loads (NF EN 14516 and NF
EN 14527)
Static loads are not applicable to cast iron baths
and shower trays.
Bottom stability test (NF EN 14516 for baths; NF
EN 14527 for shower trays)
for each model of appliance, regardless of the colour, 1
appliance is taken for testing and another two are taken if the
results are nonconforming
NF mark laboratory
NF mark laboratory
standard.
Thermal shocks are not applicable to cast iron
baths and shower trays.
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Test laboratory
(NF D14-505)
etc.) (NF D14-510)
 appliance connection dimensions (NF EN 232;
NF EN 251)
 lack of appearance defects (NF D14-602)
sale
NF mark laboratory
2.2
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Monitoring
Test laboratory
for each colour range (gloss/ dark, gloss /medium, gloss/light and
matt/dark, matt/medium, matt/light); there are enough items to
take nine 100 x 100 mm flat test pieces or nine controls plates made
at the same time as the appliances.
NF mark laboratory
Resistance to chemicals and stains (NF D14-506, for each colour range (gloss/ dark, gloss /medium, gloss/light and
NF D14-507, NF D14-508)
matt/dark, matt/medium, matt/light); there are enough items to
take three 100 x 100 mm flat test pieces or three controls plates
made at the same time as the items.
Resistance to static loads (NF EN 14516 and NF
EN 14527)
Static loads are not applicable to cast iron baths
and shower trays.
NF mark laboratory
for each model of appliance, regardless of the colour, 1 appliance
is taken for testing and another two are taken if the results are
nonconforming
1 item taken exclusively from the stock of items intended for sale
Thermal shocks are not applicable to cast iron
baths and shower trays.
(NF D14-505)
etc.) (NF D14-510)
 appliance connection dimensions (NF EN 232;
NF EN 251)
 lack of appearance defects (NF D14-602)
2.3
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Extension to new enamelled steel or enamelled cast iron appliances
2.3.1
Nature of measures on appliances
Appliance type
Dimensional check
Static loads
Shower tray
Shower tray  1 m
For steel baths
For steel baths
Bath
Thermal shocks
Number of
items per
reference
1
1
1
Copies of records of checks mentioned above that can be made by the manufacturer must be sent to the NF mark laboratory that deals with
extensions, together with appliances that are to be checked by the laboratory.
The mark laboratory that deals with extensions (from January 1 to December 31) is the laboratory that performs the monitoring inspection during
the calendar year.
2.3.2
Nature of measures on test pieces
The following tests must be made:
 Resistance to abrasion (NF D14-501),
 Resistance to acids at ambient temperature (NF D14-506),
 Resistance to hot alkalis (NF D14-507),
 Resistance to domestic chemicals and stains (NF D14-508),
 Resistance to chemicals and stains (NF EN 14516 and NF EN 14527).
Two cases can arise depending on whether or not the mark laboratory knows the colour ranges:

For an extension application for a new colour range, tests shall be made by the mark laboratory except for the last test that can be
made by the manufacturer’s laboratory

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For an extension application for a new colour in a previously accepted range, tests may be made by the manufacturer’s laboratory. In
this case, the results shall be attached to the extension application.
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APPENDIX III
laboratory(ies)
FOR STAINLESS STEEL SINKS
____________________________________________________________________
1
 Stainless steel sinks
2
2.1
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First admission
All tests are done by NF mark laboratory(ies) (defined in Part 5).
Resistance to chemicals and stains (NF EN 13310)
Five flat 200 x 200 mm test pieces, for each type of steel, or 5 control plates taken from
products
Thickness check (part 2 – document 05)
1 item for each thickness
Flow check (NF EN 13310 and part 2 – document 05)
1 item
Flow check through overflow (NF EN 13310)
Drain board strength (part 2 – document 05)
a sample of 1 appliance is taken for each appliance model, and another two will be taken
if the results are nonconforming
 defects concerning hygiene and appearance (part 2
– document 05)
(part 2 – document 05)
 appliance connection dimensions (NF EN 695)
 dimensional deviations (part 2 – document 05)
Check that there are no appearance defects (part 2 –
document 05)
2.2
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Monitoring
Test laboratory
Resistance to chemicals and stains (NF EN
13310)
Five flat 200 x 200 mm test pieces, for each type of steel,
taken from products
NF mark laboratory
Thickness check (part 2 – document 05)
1 item for each thickness
NF mark laboratory
Flow check (NF EN 13310 and part 2 – document
05)
1 item
NF mark laboratory
for each model of appliance, one appliance is taken for testing
and another two are taken if the results are nonconforming
NF mark laboratory
sale
NF mark laboratory
etc.) (part 2 – document 05)
 appliance connection dimensions
(NF EN 695)
Check that there are no appearance defects (part
2 – document 05)
2.3
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Extension to new stainless steel sinks
Tests
Test laboratory
Connection dimensions
NF mark laboratory or manufacturer’s laboratory
Dimensions
Straightness
Angularity
Overflow
Flow
Chemicals and stains
NF mark laboratory
Static loads
NF mark laboratory
Marking
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APPENDIX IV
laboratory(ies)
FOR SINKS MADE OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS
____________________________________________________________________
1
 Sinks made of synthetic materials
2
2.1
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First admission
Determination of water absorption (NF EN ISO 62,
method I)
for each material, 3 flat 50 x 50 mm test pieces with ground edges taken from the
products
Surface resistance to high temperature (part 2 –
document 06)
1 item for each model or range of appliances
Colour fastness under hot water (part 2 – document
06)
for each material and for each colour range (limited to three: one dark, one medium
and one light) and for each appearance (gloss or matt), three 25 x 100 mm test pieces
taken from the products
Colour fastness under light (part 2 – document 06)
for each material and for each colour range (limited to three: one dark, one medium
and one light) and for each appearance (gloss or matt), three 50 x 175 mm test pieces
taken from the products
for each material, 5 flat 200 x 200 mm test pieces taken from the products
Resistance to abrasion (NF EN 13310)
Resistance to scratching (NF EN 13310)
for each model of appliance, regardless of the colour, one appliance is taken for testing
and another two are taken if the results are nonconforming
Resistance to thermal shocks (NF EN 13310)
Flow check (NF EN 13310)
1 item
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 defects concerning hygiene and appearance (NF EN
13310 and part 2 – document 06)
Check that there are no appearance defects (part 2 –
document 06)
2.2
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Monitoring
Test laboratory
Determination of water absorption (NF EN ISO
62, method I)
for each material, 3 flat 50 x 50 mm test pieces with ground
edges taken from the products
Surface resistance to high temperature (part 2 –
document 06)
1 item for each model or range of appliances
Colour fastness under hot water (part 2 –
document 06)
for each material, for 1 colour range, 3 25 x 100 mm test
pieces taken from the products
NF mark laboratory
Colour fastness under light (part 2 – document
06)
for each material, for 1 colour range, 3 50 x 175 mm test
pieces taken from the products
NF mark laboratory
Resistance to chemicals and stains (NF EN
13310)
for each material, 5 flat 200 x 200 mm test pieces taken
from the products
NF mark laboratory
Resistance to abrasion (NF EN 13310)
for each material, 3 flat 100 x 100 mm test pieces taken from
the products
NF mark laboratory
Resistance to scratching (NF EN 13310)
for each material, 3 flat 100 x 100 mm test pieces taken from
the products
NF mark laboratory
for each model of appliance, regardless of the colour, one
appliance is taken for testing and another two are taken if the
results are nonconforming
NF mark laboratory
Resistance to thermal shocks (NF EN 13310)
NF mark laboratory
Flow check (NF EN 13310)
1 item
NF mark laboratory
NF mark laboratory
NF mark laboratory
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Test laboratory
(NF EN 13310 and part 2 – document 06)
etc.) (part 2 – document 06)
Check that there are no appearance defects (part
2 – document 06)
sale
NF mark laboratory
2.3
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Extension to new sinks made of synthetic materials
Tests
Test laboratory
Connection dimensions
Dimensions
Planeness
Straightness
Angularity
Overflow
Flow
Water absorption
NF mark laboratory
Thermal shocks
NF mark laboratory
Surface resistance to temperature
NF mark laboratory
Colour fastness under heat
NF mark laboratory
Colour fastness under light
NF mark laboratory
NF mark laboratory
Abrasion
NF mark laboratory
Scratching
NF mark laboratory
Static loads
NF mark laboratory
Marking
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APPENDIX V
laboratory(ies)
FOR FLUSHING CISTERNS MADE OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS
____________________________________________________________________
1
 Flushing cisterns made of synthetic materials
2
2.1
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First admission
Plant samples in first admission
Resistance to chemicals and stains (NF EN 263 and part 2 Five 200 x 200 mm flat test pieces for each type of material (body, lid and push plate for
– document 14 - § 2.3)
built-in cisterns)
For each colour range (limited to three: one dark, one medium, one light) and for each
Colour fastness under light (part 2 - document 14 - § 2.4) material, three 50 x 175 mm test pieces taken from appliances.
The push plate is sampled when the cistern is built-in.
Check compatibility with network disinfection products 20
(NF D12-203)
Cistern / pan resistance to tightening (NF D12-203)
For WC suites
20
2 items for each material
3 items from stock
If the tests for built-in cisterns are done for the NF–Sanitary Components mark (NF076), then the results of these tests will be taken into account for the NFSanitary appliances mark (NF017).
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 defects concerning hygiene and appearance (NF D12203)
 appliance connection dimensions (NF D12-203)
Verification of moulding quality (NF P43-003)
Check that there are no appearance defects
Operating characteristics21 :
 Check hydraulic characteristics (NF D12-203 § 5 and
NF EN 14055, § 5.2.3)
 Check water replacement (NF D12-203 § 4.4)
3 different cisterns taken only from the stock of items intended for sale.
All tests take place in the mark laboratory(ies). Other types are tested in the
manufacturer’s laboratory if the inspector or the auditor has validated the test means
Sanitary safety characteristics22 :
 Check materials (NF D12-203)
 Check the design (NF D12-203)
 Check the air trap (NF D12-203)
 Check the hygiene and usability
(NF D12-203)
1 item for each model taken exclusively from the stock of items intended for sale
 Check presentation and technical documents
21
22
2.2
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Monitoring
Resistance to chemicals and stains (NF EN 263 and part 2 Five 200 x 200 mm flat test pieces for each type of material (body, lid and push plate for
– document 14 - § 2.3)
built-in cisterns)
For each colour range (limited to three: one dark, one medium, one light) and for each
material, three 50 x 175 mm test pieces taken from appliances.
Colour fastness under light (part 2 – document 14 - §
2.4)
Check compatibility with network disinfection products
(NF D12-203 § 4.1)
The push plate is sampled when the cistern is built-in.
23
Cistern / pan resistance to tightening (NF D12-203 §
4.4.1)
2 items for each material
1 item from stock
 defects concerning hygiene and appearance (NF D12203),
 appliance connection dimensions (NF D12-203).
Verification of moulding quality (NF P43-003)
Check that there are no appearance defects
23
Operating characteristics
24
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:
 Check hydraulic characteristics (NF D12-203 § 5 and
NF EN 14055, § 5.2.3),
 Check water replacement (NF D12-203 § 4.4).
1 cistern taken exclusively from the stock of items intended for sale.
All tests take place in the mark laboratory(ies). Other types are tested in the
manufacturer’s laboratory if the inspector or the auditor has validated the test means
Sanitary safety characteristics25 :
 Check materials (NF D12-203),
 Check the design (NF D12-203),
 Check the air trap (NF D12-203),
1 item for each model taken exclusively from the stock of items intended for sale
 Check the hygiene and usability (NF D12-203),
 Check presentation and technical documents
24
25
2.3
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Extension to new flushing cisterns made of synthetic materials
Tests
Test laboratory
Resistance to chemicals and stains
NF mark laboratory
NF mark laboratory
Compatibility with network disinfection products
NF mark laboratory
Tightening
NF mark laboratory
Hygiene and appearance
NF mark laboratory
Appliance connection dimensions
NF mark laboratory
Moulding quality
NF mark laboratory
Hydraulic characteristics
NF mark laboratory
Water replacement
NF mark laboratory
Sanitary safety
NF mark laboratory
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APPENDIX VI
laboratory(ies)
FOR BATHS, SHOWER TRAYS, BOWLS AND VANITY TOPS MADE OF
SYNTHETIC MATERIALS
____________________________________________________________________
1




2
baths made of synthetic materials,
shower trays made of synthetic materials,
bowls made of synthetic materials,
vanity tops made of synthetic materials.
2.1
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First admission
(initial application and additional admission
application)
Test laboratory
Determination of the absorbed water mass (except for
Two 50 x 50 mm flat test pieces with ground edges, taken
bowls, vanity tops and appliances based on NF certified
from products
acrylic) (NF EN ISO 62 method 1)
NF mark laboratory
Check colour fastness under hot water (except for NF
certified acrylic based appliances) (NF EN 263)
For each material, three 25 X 100 mm test pieces taken
from products, for one colour range
NF mark laboratory
Check colour fastness under light (except for NF
certified acrylic based appliances) (NF EN ISO 4892-2
method B)
For each material, three 50 x 175 mm test pieces taken
from products, for one colour range.
NF mark laboratory
Resistance to chemicals and stains (except for NF
For each material, five 200 x 200 mm flat test pieces taken
NF mark laboratory
Type test for conformity with the European standard.
For each material, five 200 x 200 mm flat test pieces taken
NF mark laboratory
Resistance to abrasion (taber) (except for NF certified
acrylic based appliances) (NF EN 14688)
For each material, three 100 X 100 mm flat test pieces
taken from products
NF mark laboratory
Resistance to scratching (except for NF certified acrylic For each material, three 100 X 100 mm flat test pieces
based appliances) (NF EN 14688)
taken from products
NF mark laboratory
Bottom stability test (NF EN 14516 for baths, NF EN
14527 for shower trays)
Type test for conformity with the European standard.
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application)
Test laboratory
 For each bath and shower tray model, regardless of the
colour, one appliance is sampled and tested and the test
is repeated with another two appliances if the results
are nonconforming.
(NF EN 198 for baths; NF EN 249 § 4.12 for shower
trays made of synthetic materials; NF D12-210 for
bowls and vanity tops)
 For wall-hung vanity tops, one item is sampled and
tested for each material and the test is repeated with
another two items if the results are nonconforming.
Resistance to thermal shocks (Part 2 – document 10 §
1.7 for baths; Part 2 – document 10 § 2.3 for shower
trays; NF EN 14688 for bowls and vanity tops)
 One item for each model.
Résistance to mechanical shocks (NF EN 198 for baths;
NF EN 249 § 4.11 for shower trays; NF D12-210 for
bowls and vanity tops)
NF mark laboratory
 For bottom supported bowls and vanity tops, one item is
sampled and tested for each material and the test is
repeated with another two items if the results are
nonconforming (NF D12-210 § 6.1)
 One item for each material for bowls and for vanity
tops.
 One item for each material for bowls and for vanity
tops.
NF mark laboratory
NF mark laboratory
Check the application of tolerances on:
 defects concerning hygiene and appearance,
 product dimensions (length, width, height, etc.),
 appliance connection dimensions.
Check that there are no appearance defects.
1 item taken exclusively from the stock of items intended
for sale
NF mark laboratory
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application)
Test laboratory
Tests on bath handles:
Tension tests on handles (NF EN 198, § 4.8)
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.
1 item taken exclusively from the stock of items
intended for sale
NF mark laboratory
1 item taken exclusively from the stock of items
intended for sale
NF mark laboratory
Resistance of handles to chemicals and stains (NF EN
263, § 3.7)
Tests on tap ledges:
Tension test (NF D11-121)
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Monitoring
Test laboratory
Determination of the absorbed water mass
(except for bowls, vanity tops and appliances
based on NF certified acrylic) (NF EN ISO 62
method 1)
Two 50 x 50 mm flat test pieces with ground edges, taken from
products
NF mark laboratory
Check colour fastness under hot water (except
for NF certified acrylic based appliances) (NF EN
263)
For each material, three 25 X 100 mm test pieces taken from
products, for one colour range
NF mark laboratory
Check colour fastness under light (except for NF
certified acrylic based appliances) (NF EN ISO
4892-2 method B)
For each material, three 50 x 175 mm test pieces taken from
products, for one colour range.
NF mark laboratory
Resistance to chemicals and stains (except for NF For each material, five 200 x 200 mm flat test pieces taken from
products, for one colour range
NF mark laboratory
Resistance to abrasion (taber) (except for NF
For each material, three 100 X 100 mm flat test pieces taken
from products
NF mark laboratory
Resistance to scratching (except for NF certified
acrylic based appliances) (NF EN 14688)
For each material, three 100 X 100 mm flat test pieces taken
from products
NF mark laboratory
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Test laboratory
 For each bath and shower tray model, regardless of the colour,
one appliance is sampled and tested and the test is repeated
with another two appliances if the results are nonconforming.
Resistance to static loads (NF EN 198 for baths;
NF EN 249 § 4.12 for shower trays made of
synthetic materials; NF D12-210 for bowls and
vanity tops)
 For wall-hung vanity tops, one item is sampled and tested for
each material and the test is repeated with another two items if
the results are nonconforming.
manufacturer’s laboratory26
 For bottom supported bowls and vanity tops, one item is
sampled and tested for each material and the test is repeated
with another two items if the results are nonconforming (NF
D12-210 § 6.1)
Resistance to thermal shocks (part 2 – document
10 - § 1.7 for baths; Part 2 – document 10 § 2.3  One item for each model.
for shower trays; NF EN 14688 for bowls and
 One item for each material for bowls and for vanity tops.
vanity tops)
Résistance to mechanical shocks (NF EN 198 for
baths; NF EN 249 § 4.11 for shower trays; NF
D12-210 for bowls and vanity tops)
26
27
28
 One item for each material for bowls and for vanity tops.
All tests for appliances made of synthetic materials other than acrylic are made by NF mark laboratory(ies) (defined in
Tests for appliances made of acrylic materials may be made in the manufacturer’s laboratory if the means used by the
validated by the inspector / auditor.
Part 5).
manufacturer are recognised and
Part 5).
Part 5).
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Test laboratory
 defects concerning hygiene and appearance,
 product dimensions (length, width, height,
etc.),
 appliance connection dimensions.
Check that there are no appearance defects.
Tests on bath handles:
Tension tests on handles (NF EN 198, § 4.8)
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.
sale
NF mark laboratory
Resistance of handles to chemicals and stains (NF
EN 263, § 3.7)
29
All tests for appliances made of synthetic materials other than acrylic are made by NF mark laboratory(ies) (defined in Part 5).
Tests for appliances made of acrylic materials may be made in the manufacturer’s laboratory if the means used by the manufacturer are recognised and
2.3
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Extension to new appliances made of synthetic materials
2.3.1
Nature of measures on baths and shower trays made of acrylic materials
Tests
Test laboratory
Dimensions
Manufacturer’s laboratory or NF mark laboratory
Static loads
Thermal shocks
Mechanical shocks
2.3.2
Nature of measures on baths and shower trays made of synthetic materials other than acrylic
Tests
Dimensions
Test laboratory
Water absorption
NF mark laboratory
Colour fastness under hot water
NF mark laboratory
NF mark laboratory
NF mark laboratory
Abrasion
NF mark laboratory
Scratching
NF mark laboratory
Static loads
Thermal shocks
NF mark laboratory
Mechanical shocks
NF mark laboratory
2.3.3
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Nature of measures on bowls and vanity tops made of synthetic materials other than acrylic
Tests
Test laboratory
Dimensions
NF mark laboratory
NF mark laboratory
NF mark laboratory
NF mark laboratory
Abrasion
NF mark laboratory
Scratching
NF mark laboratory
Static loads
Thermal shocks
NF mark laboratory
Mechanical shocks
NF mark laboratory
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APPENDIX VII
laboratory(ies)
FOR WHIRLPOOL BATHS
____________________________________________________________________
1
 whirlpool baths
2
2.1
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First admission
Check the right to use the NF mark for the bath
1 item for each bath model
2 items for each whirlpool system for 2 bath models (one with a capacity of less than 200
Check hygiene characteristics (water retention) (NF EN
litres and the other with a capacity greater than or equal to 200 litres) taken from the stock
12764)
of finished products intended for sale
Check attraction of hair (Part 2 – document 11)
Check the air inlet temperature at the bath intake (Part
2 – document 11)
Check the turbine protection by non-return valves (NF
EN 12764)
Check electrical safety (NF EN 60335-1 and NF EN
60335-2-60)
Either the non-return valves have the NF Antipollution for water installations Mark that
guarantees conformity with standard NF P43-008 and specifications in rules for the mark
NF045, and no other check is made;
Or 2 items for each whirlpool system for 2 bath models (one with a capacity of less than
200 litres and the other with a capacity of more than or equal to 200 litres), are taken from
the stock of finished products intended for sale.
1 item from each whirlpool system is taken from the stock of finished products intended for
sale.
Check the non-return sanitary safety valve for baths
connected to the network
All bath models permanently connected to the network
shall be fitted with non-return valves for which an NFAntipollution of water installations Mark has been
granted to comply with standard NF P43-008 and with
specifications in rules for the NF045 mark. No other
check is made.
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1 whirlpool bath.
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Monitoring
Test laboratory
1 item for each bath model
Tests for appliances may be
made on the manufacturer’s
test bench if the means used
by the manufacturer are
recognised and validated by
1 whirlpool bath taken from the stock of finished products
intended for sale
1 whirlpool bath.
Check the air inlet temperature at the bath intake
1 whirlpool bath.
(Part 2 – document 11)
Check the right to use the NF mark for the bath
Check hygiene characteristics (water retention)
(NF EN 12764)
Check attraction of hair (Part 2 – document 11)
Check the turbine protection by non-return
valves (NF EN 12764)
Either the non-return valves have the NF Antipollution for water
installations Mark that guarantees conformity with standard NF
P43-008 and specifications in rules for the mark NF045, and no
other check is made;
Or one bath for each whirlpool system is taken from the stock of
NF mark laboratory
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finished products intended for sale.
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Test laboratory
Check electrical safety (NF EN 60335-1 and NF
EN 60335-2-60)
1 whirlpool bath.
This test is done in the mark
laboratory(ies).
1 whirlpool bath.
NF mark laboratory
Check the non-return sanitary safety valve for
baths connected to the network
All bath models permanently connected to the
network shall be fitted with non-return valves for
which an NF-Antipollution of water installations
Mark has been granted to comply with standard
NF P43-008 and with specifications in rules for
the NF045 mark. No other check is made.
2.3
Extension to new whirlpool baths
Tests
Test laboratory
Hygiene characteristics (water retention)
NF mark laboratory
Attraction of hair
NF mark laboratory
Air inlet temperature at the bath intake
NF mark laboratory
Water tightness and endurance of non-return valves
NF mark laboratory
Electrical safety
NF mark laboratory
Sanitary safety for baths connected to the network
NF mark laboratory
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APPENDIX VIII
laboratory(ies)
FOR SUPPORT FRAMES
____________________________________________________________________
1
The different types of appliances to which this appendix is applicable are defined
below:
 support frames.
2
2.1
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First admission
Durability
1 item for each nature of material, for each type of finish and for each type of assembly.
Resistance to static loads (Part 2 - document 17)
1 item per range with a maximum of 3 items
Dimensional and appearance characteristics:
 product dimensions (length, width, height, etc.) (NF
D14-510);
 connection dimensions of appliances (standards for
sanitary appliances);
 connections;
 conformity with the installation instructions.
1 item for each range with a maximum of 3 items
2.2
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Monitoring
Durability (NF D 12-208)
1 item
Resistance to static loads (NF D 12-208)
1 item
Dimensional and appearance characteristics:
 product dimensions (length, width, height, etc.) (NF
D14-510);
1 item
 appliance connection dimensions (sanitary appliance
standards).
2.3
Extension to new support frames
Appliance type
Dimensional check
Static loads
Durability
Support frame
NF mark laboratory
NF mark laboratory
NF mark laboratory
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APPENDIX IX
laboratory(ies)
FOR SHOWER ENCLOSURES
____________________________________________________________________
1
 shower enclosures.
2
2.1
Admission/extension
Plant samples in admission
(initial application, additional admission
application, extension)
Glazing (NF EN 14428 and part 2 –
document 18)
External appearance (NF EN 14428)
Moving parts (part 2 – document 18)
Stability (NF EN 14428)
Impact strength (NF EN 14428)
Endurance (NF EN 14428)
Water tightness (NF EN 14428)
Cleaning (NF EN 14428)
Resistance to chemicals and stains (NF
EN 14428)
1 item for each appearance and for each glass
supplier
Humidity / drying (NF EN 14428)
1 item for each appearance and for each glass
supplier
Corrosion (NF EN 14428)
1 item for each type of section coating and for
each type of assembly part
Installation instructions (NF EN 14428)
User’s instructions (NF EN 14428)
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Monitoring
Plant samples taken for monitoring
purposes
Glazing (NF EN 14428 and part 2 –
document 18)
1 item from 1 model
External appearance (NF EN 14428)
1 item from 1 model
Moving parts (part 2 – document 18)
1 item from 1 model
Stability (NF EN 14428)
1 item from 1 model
Impact strength (NF EN 14428)
1 item from 1 model
Endurance (NF EN 14428)
1 item from 1 model
Water tightness (NF EN 14428)
1 item from 1 model
Cleaning (NF EN 14428)
1 item from 1 model
Corrosion (NF EN 14428)
1 item for each type of section coating and for
each type of assembly part
Installation instructions (NF EN
14428)
1 item from 1 model
User’s instructions (NF EN 14428)
1 item from 1 model
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Document 01
Technical specifications additional to standards
____________________________________________
Waiver to standards NF EN 31, NF EN 35, NF EN 36, NF EN 232 and NF EN 251:
Gauges in standards NF EN 31, NF EN 35, NF EN 36, NF EN 232 and NF EN 251 are
replaced by gauges presented in document 03.
Waivers to standard NF EN 31:
 Dimension h does not need to be checked.
 Dimension d5 must be greater than dimension d4=63 mm (no tolerance because
reference diameter).
 Dimension e (distance between diameters d4 and d5) shall be ≥ 2mm.
 Add to § 3.3: “Plane surface for seal: this surface shall be perpendicular to the centre
line of the upper cone on which the plug bears: a defect of less than 2 mm is allowed.
Since the washbasin is installed level on a vertical support that is itself level, the
planeness defect is measured relative to the horizontal using a shim (it must be
impossible to insert a 2 mm shim) or any other appropriate means.”
 Since dimension d1 (diameter of outside holes in the case of a 3-hole valve fitting) is
not easy to check if the valve fitting hole is pre-drilled, it is acceptable to check that the
pre-drilling diameter is more than 32 mm which guarantees a 32 mm hole for the valve
fitting hole.
 The width of the plane part of the valve fitting ledge between the centre line of the
valve fitting hole and the back edge of the plane part (g4) shall be greater than or
equal to 30 mm.
 The distance from the centre line of the central hole to the wall (g5) shall be greater
than or equal to 45 mm.
 Dimension t specified in the standard does not have to be respected when the
hand-rinse basin is not fitted with an overflow because in this case it is not
concerned by this dimension.
 On the other hand, if the hand-rinse basin is fitted with an overflow, then the
adaptability of the drains concerned have to be checked so that this
specification can be waived (dimension t).
 Larger attachment holes than those recommended in standard EN 111 may be used to
facilitate insertion of corner hand-rinse basins if the studs are prepositioned on the
supporting wall.
Waiver to standard NF EN 33:
Dimension q1 (distance between vertical planes passing through the outlet orifice and
through the point of the assembly closest to the wall) may be either 140 ± 25 mm, or
100 ± 25 mm.
Waivers to standards NF EN 35 and NF EN 36:
 Dimension h does not need to be checked.
 Dimension d5 must be greater than dimension d4=63 mm (no tolerance because
reference diameter).
 Dimension e (distance between diameters d4 and d5) shall be ≥ 2mm.
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Waiver to standards NF EN 33:
The orifice of the pan outlet from “baby” WC pans is 82 ± 4 mm.

During static load tests, the dial gauge placed at the centre of the bath may be
moved if the bath is fitted with a central stand.

Thermal shock tests on baths made of synthetic materials:
If the cold water temperature is higher than 15°C (test temperature in standard
12°C±3°C), the test is considered to be satisfactory if the difference between the
temperature of the hot water and the cold water remains within the temperature
difference given in the standard (75°C±2°C for test A and 60°C±2°C for test B).
The test is nonconforming if the cold water temperature is below 9°C.
If angle β (angle formed by the plane surface of D4 and by the plane of the plug hole)
does not respect the specification in standard NF EN 232, then the holder’s technical
documentation shall mention that the bath must be equipped with a flexible drain tube.
 Dimension h1 (distance between the floor and the plane of the plug hole) shall be:
- ≥ 130 mm for shower trays with overflow;
- ≥ 85 mm for shower trays without overflow.
 If the shower tray is extra-flat, the dimension e of the plug hole does not have to be
conforming (in other words it may be less than 2mm) if the drain is NF certified (NF076
– Sanitary components), delivered with the shower tray and if no water retention is
observed when the shower tray is installed.
Waiver to standards NF EN 263, NF EN 13310, NF EN 14516 and NF EN 14527:
The test on the determination of resistance to chemicals and stains described in these
standards is extended as follows: “In the presence of a stain, check the sample once
again after 48h and consider that the result is satisfactory if the stain has disappeared.”
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● Diagram b) in § 4 (page 5 in the standard) is replaced by the following diagram.
● The value x (level difference between r and r1 for access of tools) given in table 2 in §
5.1 (page 6 in the standard) is not checked for the purposes of the NF mark.
● The value of dimension D1 (overflow hole diameter) specified in table 4 in § 6 (page 9
in the standard), should read 32
2
1
mm.
Equipped flushing cisterns certified before the approval date of this version of the rules
may still comply with the old flow requirements given below until the end of 2012:
Flushing cistern type
Low independent wallhung cistern
Test height (mm)
200 ± 5
a
Flow for a complete
flush (l/s)
2.3 ± 0.3
b
Minimum flow for
(double) water
saving flush (l/s)
2.0
Built-in cistern
Mid-height
independent wall-hung
cistern
565 ± 5
High independent wallhung cistern
1365 ± 5
Built-in single piece
cistern
—
1.8
1.8
0 , 4
 0 ,1 b
1.6
0 , 4
 0 ,1
1.7
not applicable
c
not applicable
c
WC suite
Multi-pan adjacent
cistern
—
2.3 ± 0.3
2.0
a Cisterns with fixed flush tube and cisterns built into a prefabricated industrial
support frame shall be tested as delivered by the manufacturer, independently of the
test height.
b Flow with an installed flow stabiliser.
c Built-in single-piece cisterns and WC suites shall be tested in accordance with
standard NF EN 997.
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The load to be applied for the test shall include the number of bags (see 5.1.1) necessary
to obtain 200 kg.
Waiver to § 4 in standard NF D11-124:
 In § 4.1.1 – Nature of materials is modified as follows:
“The resistance of materials to abrasion shall satisfy specifications in standards NF D14601 for enamelled sanitary ceramic, NF D14-602 for enamelled steel and NF D14-603 for
enamelled cast iron.”
 In § 4.2.1.2 – Edges or rims are modified as follows:
“Edges or rims of the shower tray are designed to:
- retain cladding panels;
- return water into the shower tray, both at the entry and the back or built-in part.”
Waiver to standard NF D12-208:
 The static load test of the support frame may be made under installation conditions, in
other words on the frame composed of two assembled parts consolidated by cladding
provided that:
- the frame is sold complete (cladding delivered with the two parts of the frame) with
installation instructions that leave no ambiguity;
- the durability test is carried out with the complete frame.
 Arrow A on 11, in § A.3.3 in the standard indicating the trestle placement height (480
mm) starts from the top and not the bottom of the trestle.
A shower tray is deemed to be extra-flat if the internal step is ≤ 20 mm on the side(s)
used at the shower tray entrance regardless of the height of this step on the other sides.
The check on the continuity of the enamel layer after the test on the resistance of
enamelled surfaces to thermal shocks may be made using a coloured solution (for
example eosin).
The specification for checking the mass of water absorbed by products other than WC
pans, is corrected to 0.5% instead of 0.75% to be consistent with the specification in
standard NF EN 997.
§ 4.3.3 “Air Trap” a) should read: see chapters 5.2.6 and 5.2.7 in the EN 14055
standard.
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Document 02
Additional general specifications
____________________________________________
1.
If an equipped cistern is fitted with a connection hose, it must have received a
favourable technical assessment and a CSTBat mark must appear on it.
2.
When an NF product is delivered or recommended with equipment (drain plug, trap,
etc.), this equipment shall necessarily have received the NF-Sanitary components
(NF076), NF-Sanitary valve fittings (NF077), NF-WC Toilet seat (NF240) marks, etc.
3.
When the valve fitting ledge is not conforming with the ‘connection dimensions’
standard for design reasons, and the manufacturer delivers the valve fittings
associated with the appliance, the valve fittings do not necessarily have to be NF.
However, they must respect regulations in force including the May 29 1997 Order
dealing with materials in contact with water intended for human consumption.
4.
Definition of appliance colour ranges:
The following table gives the classification of colours as a function of brightness
indexes, using the CIE system (Y) and the Hunter system (L):
Brightness index
Y
L
 37
 60.8
 7 and < 37
 26.5 and < 60.8
<7
< 26.5
Colour
Light
Medium
Dark
Colour ranges were defined as a function of this classification of colours and
appearance.
Thus, 6 colour ranges were considered:
Appearance
Light Gloss
Light Matt
Colour
Medium Gloss
Medium matt
Dark Gloss
Dark Matt
Standard NF T30-064 is applied if there is a dispute between the manufacturer and
mark laboratories.
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Document 03
Connection dimension check gauges
____________________________________________
Gauges in standards NF EN 232 and NF EN 251 are replaced by gauges presented in § 1,
2, 3 and 4 below.
Connection dimension check gauges specified in standards NF EN 31, NF EN 35, NF EN 36
are presented in § 5 below.
Tolerances applicable to dimensional check gauges for plug hole drillings are as follows:
0
 0,1
mm for measuring a maximum value;
0,1
0 mm for measuring a minimum value.
Furthermore, the tolerance of the gauge support diameter (check of the plug hole
reference diameter) is ± 0.1 mm.
The check gauge shall have at least one contact point with the plug hole and a maximum
difference of less than 1 mm after balancing the clearances.
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1. Check gauge for  90 mm bath plug:
Ø115±0,1
Ø105
Ø20
6+0,1
0
30
2+0,1
0
10
0
16-0,1
121°
Ø87
Unité: mm
NF EN 232 (oct. 2003) - Annexe A: Baignoires Cotes de raccordement
Calibre de contrôle pour bonde de Baignoires Ø 90 mm
Bai_90_Rév.01 du 20/02/08
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2. Check gauge for  62 mm shower tray plug:
Ø85±0,1
Ø75
Ø20
6+0,1
0
30
2+0,1
0
0
25-0,1
19
121°
Ø59
Unité: mm
NF EN 251 (oct. 2003) - Annexe A: Receveurs de douche Cotes de raccordement
Calibre de contrôle pour bonde de Receveurs Ø 62 mm
Rec_62_Rév.01 du 20/02/08
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3. Check gauge for  90 mm shower tray plug:
Ø115±0,1
Ø105
Ø20
6+0,1
0
30
2+0,1
0
0
25-0,1
19
121°
Ø87
Unité: mm
Calibre de contrôle pour bonde de Receveurs Ø 90 mm
Rec_90_Rév.01 du 20/02/08
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4. Check gauge for  52 mm bath and shower tray plugs:
Ø70±0,1
Ø60
Ø20
6+0,1
0
2+0,1
0
30
0
16-0,1
10
121°
Ø48,8
Unité: mm
NF EN 232 (oct. 2003) - Annexe A: Baignoires Cotes de raccordement
Calibre de contrôle pour bonde de Baignoires et Receveurs Ø 52 mm
Bai_Rec_52_Rév.01 du 20/02/08
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5. Check gauge for connection dimensions for pedestal washbasins, wall-hung
washbasins, pedestal bidets with over-rim supply, wall-hung bidets with over-rim supply,
wall-hung hand-rinse basins:
Ø63±0,1
Ø20
2,14
77
94°
2+0,1
0
8,66
101°
0
40+0,1
0
45-0,1
Ø42
Unité: mm
NF EN 31 (oct.1999) : Lavabos sur pied - Cotes de raccordement
NF EN 32 (oct.1999) : Lavabos suspendus - Cotes de raccordement
NF EN 35 (jan.2001) : Bidets sur pied à alimentation par surverse - Cotes de raccordement
NF EN 36 (oct.1999) : Bidets suspendus à alimentation par surverse - Cotes de raccordement
NF EN 111(déc.2003): Lave-mains suspendus - Cotes de raccordment
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Document 04
Preferred ranges for use of enamelled sanitary
appliances
____________________________________________
The following information shall appear in the manufacturer’s catalogue.
For enamelled sanitary appliances, three wear classes have been defined as a function of
the resistance to abrasion of their coating.
This resistance is defined by a standard test (NF D14-501) commonly called the PEI
abrasion test.
According to this method, the enamelled surfaces are progressively worn by mechanical
friction by steel balls and an abrasive.
The degree of wear is evaluated in 3 classes by a visual examination:
Class
(N) – Number of cycles starting from
which visible wear appears
I
50, 100 and 150
II
200, 300, 400, 500 and 600
III
N > 600
This classification leads to the following recommended usage ranges that must be
specified in the various documents:
Usage severity
Wear class
- Light private use
e.g.: Equipment in a private house or an
apartment .....................................
I - II - III
- Intensive private or light collective
use
e.g.: Hotels, public toilets, brasseries ......
II - III
- Intensive collective use
e.g.: Gymnasium, stadium, campsite ......
III (exclusively)
The usage ranges mentioned do not form a limitative list.
The examples given refer essentially to the use of sanitary appliances under normal
usage conditions. Experience has shown that current wear class assignment criteria were
not sufficient to guard against loss of brightness and dulling when the enamelled sanitary
appliances are subjected to more severe usage conditions.
It is recommended that the technical services of sanitary appliance manufacturers should
be contacted for particular usages for which a doubt remains.
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Document 05
Complementary specifications applicable to stainless
steel sinks
____________________________________________
1
PURPOSE
Stainless steel sinks shall comply with standards NF EN 13310 and NF EN 695 and shall
also
satisfy
the
complementary
specifications
given
below.
The purpose of this document is to:
 describe the nature of the manufacturing material, the surface condition,
design and manufacturing principles,
 fix characteristics:
- dimensional (overall and valve fitting connection dimensions),
- usability of stainless steel sinks.
2
SCOPE
This document is applicable to all stainless steel sinks satisfying the definitions in article
4 in this document.
It is not applicable to sinks made of enamelled or synthetic materials, except for valve
fitting connection dimensions.
3
MATERIALS, DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING
3.1
MATERIALS
3.1.1 Nature of materials
Stainless steel used for manufacturing sinks may be chosen from among the following
grades:
For ferritic steels:
 Z8C17 (X 6 Cr 17) for sink tops,
 Z4CT17 (X 3 Cr Ti 17) for sinks.
For austenitic steels:
 Z7CN18.9 (X 5 Cr Ni 18-10) for sink tops and sinks.
3.1.2 Thickness
The thickness of the steel plate before stamping shall not be less than 0.56 mm, to
assure that sinks are satisfactorily strong.
3.1.3 Surface appearance
An inspection of visible surfaces after placement by the naked eye shall not find any
appearance defects such as cracks, fissures or local planeness defects on the surfaces,
local edge straightness defects.
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DESIGN
A sink is composed essentially of one or more basins and drain board(s). It includes a
space for installation of the valve fittings except for “basin” sinks, independent drain
boards and special cases mentioned in article 3.2.2 in this document.
Ready-to-install sinks shall include an attachment system or a wood frame for mounting
on a furniture element and their corners shall have a mechanical connection made by
welding or any other appropriate means.
Sinks to be built in or integrated shall be delivered with at least 3 attachment lugs for a
single round basin or a single drain board and 4 lugs for a rectangular basin and 8
attachment lugs in other cases.
The drain does not necessarily have to be supplied. When the drain is provided inside the
NF sink packaging, it shall be marked NF.
All sinks shall have sound insulation pads under the drain board(s) and the basin(s). The
minimum dimensions of the pads are (150 x 100 x 1 mm) or they may have other
dimensions provided that the area is equivalent.
3.2.1 Basin
Each basin comprises:
 a drain orifice,
 an add-on overflow or a similar device.
For double or multiple basins:
 the overflow may be common to the basins,
 a sauce drain may be provided.
3.2.2 Tap ledge
All ready-to-install sinks, and built in or integrated sinks with a width of 500 mm or more
shall be provided with a ledge (perforated or not) for taps.
3.3
MANUFACTURING
3.3.1 Flow
The bottom of basins and drain boards shall be designed to enable liquid flow to the drain
orifice.
In particular, the inclination of the drain board towards the basin shall be at least 0.6%.
3.3.2 Cleaning
The sink shall be designed such that the user can access all visible parts of the sink for
cleaning.
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CHARACTERISTICS
4.1
DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
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Dimensional characteristics are checked using adapted measurement and check means
appropriate for the dimensions to be measured (particularly concerning tolerances).
4.1.1 Overall dimensions
4.1.1.1 Ready-to-install sinks (standard)
-
800
900
1000
1200
1200
1400
1400
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
(1 basin - 1 drain board),
(2 basins - 1 drain board),
(2 basins - 1 drain board),
(2 basins - 2 drain boards
or 2 basins + 1 drain board + 1 smooth rim
or 2 basins + 2 smooth rims, one of the basins being
designed to contain a removable drain).
Sinks may be longer than 1400 mm in modules of 100 mm.
The tolerance on these dimensions is ± 2 mm.
Some ready-to-install sinks may have a raised rear rim.
4.1.1.2 Sinks to be built-in or integrated
The dimensions (length and width) are left to the initiative of the manufacturer.
4.1.1.3 Depth of the main basin
The depth of the main basin measured between the bottom of the basin (at the plug
hole) and the top of the sink rim shall be at least 150 mm.
4.1.2 Dimensional deviations
4.1.2.1 Angularity
The deflection measured in accordance with section 4.2 in standard NF D14-510 shall
remain less than 2% of the measured edge length.
4.1.2.2 Straightness of placement edges (for example edge in contact with the
countertop)
The deflection measured in the two planes (vertical and horizontal) measured in
accordance with chapter 4.4 in NF D 14-510 (sink fitted on the countertop) shall be less
than 1% of the measured edge length.
4.2
USABILITY: STRENGTH OF THE DRAIN BOARD
4.2.1 Procedure
Put the sink on an appropriate non deformable support.
Fix the sink using the attachment lugs provided or any other equivalent means.
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Put the dial gauges into position under the sink at the centre of each basin. Initialise the
dial gauges.
Apply the load by means of a piston or any other appropriate means, at the centre of the
drain board on an assembly composed of a rigid surface, covering 200X200 mm or less
and a piece of cardboard with the same dimensions and between 5 and 10 mm thick. The
total applied load shall be
130 02 kg.
Leave the load for 1 hour, then remove it and the rigid surface/cardboard assembly.
After 1 hour, note the residual deformation indicated by the dial gauges.
Make a water flow test on the drain board.
4.2.2 Specification
The residual deformation under the basin at the end of the test shall be ≤ 1 mm and the
appliance shall show no sign of deterioration or water stagnation on the drain board.
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Document 06
Complementary specifications applicable to sinks made
of synthetic materials
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Sinks made of synthetic materials shall comply with standards NF EN 13310 and NF EN
695. They shall also satisfy the following specifications:

Water absorption
NF EN ISO 62, Method 1, square test piece (50 ± 1) mm
Specification: ≤ 40 mg

Procedure:
Cut out two 100x100 mm test pieces from the bottom of the sink to be tested.
Keep one of the two test pieces as a control.
Fix the other test piece onto an appropriate support and apply the following cycle to
it:
 Immersion in water at 90  1°C for 15 minutes then,
 Immersion in water at 15  2°C for 10 minutes.
Repeat this cycle 500 times.
Allow the test piece to dry for 24 hours at ambient temperature (23  2°C) before
comparing it with the control test piece.
Note the colour fastness of the material using the grey scale to evaluate the colour
degradation as specified in standard NF EN 20105-A02.
Specification:
Index ≥ 3 (colour degradation according to NF EN 20105-A02)

NF EN ISO 4892-2
Method B – 50%RH
Temperature with standard black thermometer 65°C.
Lighting with energy 0.5GJ/m2, within the wavelength range between 290 nm and
800 nm.
Specification:
Index ≥ 3 (colour degradation according to NF EN 20105-A02)

Strength of the drain board
Test according to standard NF D14-504, § 5.1.1.
Measure the residual deformation n after 1 hour under the basin (put the dial gauge
under the sink at the centre of each basin).
Specification:
No visual change shall be observed.
After 1 hour, the residual deformation under the basin shall be ≤ 1 mm and a water
flow test shall be made to show that there is no water stagnation on the drain
board.
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Dimensional characteristics
Check the overall dimensions announced by the manufacturer.
Angularity:
The deflection measured in accordance with section 4.2 in standard NF D14-510
shall remain less than 2% of the measured edge length.
Straightness of placement edges (for example edge in contact with the countertop):
The deflection measured in the two planes (vertical and horizontal), measured in
accordance with chapter 4.4 in NF D14-510 (sink fitted on the countertop) shall be
less than 1% of the measured edge length.

Flow
The basin bottom and drain boards shall be designed so that all liquids flow towards
the drain orifice.
The slope of the drain board shall be at least 0.6%.

Mechanical shocks
NF EN 198
No sign of deformation shall be observed.
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Document 08
Complementary specifications applicable to baths
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1
CHECK OF SLOPES OF BATH RIMS
Bath rims shall have a sufficient slope so that water will return inside the bath.
The allowable tolerance on the planeness or warp of rims makes it impossible to perform
the test simply by placing a straight edge on the bath to check the slope of these rims.
One of the following two methods may be used indifferently for this check:
1- Put a steel ball into position at several points of each rim in sequence and check that
the ball rolls freely inwards into the bath.
2- Pour water at several points on each rim in sequence and make sure that water flows
inwards into the bath. Water retained by the surface tension phenomenon is ignored.
2
WAIVER TO THE WATER FLOW TEST
A waiver to the water flow test on the rim behind the headrest is allowed when the
headrest occupies the entire width of the bath.
3
BATH DIMENSIONS “A” AND “H”
If connection dimensions “a” and H” correspond to values necessary for a special drain,
the manufacturer is not obliged to supply this type of drain with the bath.
In this case, the manufacturer shall specify the drain type in his documentation.
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Document 10
Complementary specifications applicable to baths and
shower trays made of synthetic materials
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1
SPECIFICATIONS RELATED TO BATHS
Baths made of synthetic materials shall comply with standards NF EN 14516, NF EN 232,
document 08, sections 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.10, 4.11, 4.13, 4.14 and 4.15
in standard NF EN 198, and standard NF D11-121. They shall also satisfy the
complementary specifications defined in this document.
1.1
EXTERNAL APPEARANCE
The bath reinforcement shall not cause injury during handling.
1.2
ALLOWABLE DEVIATIONS
Requirements in standard NF EN 198 related to allowable deviations are modified
as follows:
“The length and width dimensions shall not be different from those announced by
the manufacturer by more than the following:”
Dimension
Allowable deviation
1m
0
 5 mm
>1m
1.3
DIMENSIONAL DEVIATIONS
Straightness of sides
Requirements in standard NF EN 198 dealing with edge straightness deviations
are modified as follows:
“Deviations in the straightness of straight edges of baths measured in accordance with
A.2.3 shall not exceed:
Dimension
Allowable deviation
1m
 3 mm
>1m
 4 mm
in the concave or convex direction at any point whatsoever.”
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DIMENSIONAL CHECK OF BATHS WITH A PROTECTIVE FILM
It is acceptable for the dimensional check to be made without removing the plastic
protective film, since the protective film is thin (1/10 mm).
1.5
MASS
The variation of mass shall be less than  10% of the reference value indicated in the
admission application file sent to CSTB (bare bath, without accessory or stand).
1.6
CAPACITY
The variation in capacity shall be less than  10% of the value given in the catalogue and
sent to CSTB in the admission application file.
1.7
TESTS ON THE RESISTANCE TO TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS
The procedure specified in standard NF EN 14516 is modified as follows:
“After the first cycle at 90°C/12°C, and after emptying the bath, put two gauges
under the bottom of the bath, on each side of the plug hole, at 60 mm ±1mm
from the centre line passing through the plug hole (see diagram below).
Continue the test in accordance with § 5.3.2 in standard NF EN 14516. Note the
maximum difference indicated by each gauge during the first cycle with hot
water (75°C) and then remove the gauges. After the first ten 75°C/12°C cycles,
perform a ball impact resistance test according to § A5 in standard NF EN 198
and then continue the test within 14 days. After the last cycle, use a sponge or a
brush to dab the bath with a 100g/l eosin solution to which 1 cm3/l of liquid
detergent has been added. Allow to stand for 5 minutes, and then use a damp
cloth to wipe the eosin from the surface.”
The specifications are modified as follows:
“There shall be no visible defect in the bath after the test (all modifications shall
be verified visually and by the presence of eosin traces) and there shall be no
functional defect. Any change to operation shall be verified by checking that the
bath satisfies § 4.2.2 in standard NF EN 14516, that there is no individual
deformation value more than 4 mm and that there is no deformation or any
other defect in the bath that would be prejudicial to its correct operation, at the
shock impact points.”
60 mm
60 mm
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HANDLES
1.8.1 Resistance to salt spray
A salt spray resistance test is carried out in accordance with standard NF EN ISO 9227,
on a handle coated with each type of finish (except for gold plating).
The manufacturer is free to choose either the 200h neutral salt spray (NSS) test, or the
24h acetic acid salt spray (AASS) test.
There shall be no defect on visible surfaces after the test.
1.8.2 Resistance to chemicals and stains
A test on the resistance to chemicals and stains is carried out in accordance with
standard NF EN 263 on a handle coated with each type of finish (except for gold plating).
There shall be no visible permanent stain and no sign of deterioration on the handle after
the test.
1.9
SERVICE
The manufacturer shall include the contact data of his after sales service in
accompanying documents (installation instructions, catalogue, etc.).
1.10
GUARANTEE
The manufacturer shall offer a guarantee of not less than 2 years.
1.11
COMPLEMENTARY SPECIFICATIONS APPLICABLE TO CAST
CROSS LINKED ACRYLIC BATHS
Minimum bottom thickness
The minimum thickness of the top layer of the bottom of the bath is measured as shown
in the sketch below. It shall be 0.8-0 mm at 150 mm from the plug hole.
150 mm
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SPECIFICATIONS RELATED TO SHOWER TRAYS
Shower trays made of synthetic materials shall comply with standards NF EN 249, NF EN
251 and NF EN 14527. They shall also satisfy the complementary specifications defined in
this document.
2.1
DIMENSIONAL DEVIATIONS
The requirements in § 4.7 in standard NF EN 249 dealing with dimensional deviations are
modified as follows:
“The dimensions of shower trays shall not exceed the dimensions given by the
manufacturer by more than
2.2
0
 5 mm.”
GEOMETRIC VARIATIONS
2.2.1 Straightness of sides
Differences in the straightness of shower tray sides (§ 4.8.3 in standard NF EN 249) shall
not exceed the values given in table 1 in the concave or convex direction at any point
whatsoever. If the shower tray contains an integrated panel, the dimensions shall be
measured at the bottom of the sides.
Table 1
Dimension
Allowable deviation
1m
 3 mm
>1m
 4 mm
2.2.2 Straightness of the rim edge drop
Deviations in the straightness of the rim edge drop (§ 4.8.4 in standard NF EN 249) shall
not exceed the values given in table 2 in the concave or convex direction at any point
whatsoever.
Table 2
Dimension
Allowable deviation
1m
 3 mm
>1m
 4 mm
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RESISTANCE TO TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS
The procedure in standard NF EN 14527 is modified as follows:
Firstly, using the shower head held 1 m above the bottom of the shower tray and
oriented such that the jet is directed towards the edge of the shower tray and sprays at
least half of the bottom of the shower tray, pour (90±1) l of water at a temperature of
(90±2)°C at a flow rate of (0.150±0.015)l/s, the drain orifice being open. Then
immediately pour the same quantity of cold water at (12±3)°C at the same rate, the
drain orifice being open. Put a dial gauge into position on the lower face of the shower
tray, at 60 mm from the centre line of the plug hole, on either side of this hole, along a
line perpendicular to the centre line of the internal part of the shower in the shower tray
(see diagram below).
Continue the test according to the standard NF EN 14527.
Note the maximum deviation indicated by the dial gauge for the first 75°C/12°C cycle.
Perform a ball impact test in accordance with §A4 in standard NF EN 249 then continue
the test within 14 days.
C1
60 mm
The specifications are modified as follows:
There shall be no visible defect in the shower tray after the test (all modifications will be
verified visually and by the presence of eosin traces) and there shall be no functional
defect. If operation is changed in any way, it shall be checked that the shower tray
satisfies § 4.3.4 in standard NF EN 14527, that there is no individual deformation value
more than 4 mm and that there is no deformation or any other defect in the shower tray
that would be prejudicial to its correct operation, at the shock impact points.
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SPECIFICATIONS RELATED TO MATERIALS
3.1
Specifications applicable to baths and shower trays made of
cast cross-linked acrylic
Cast cross-linked acrylic sheets used in manufacturing of baths and shower trays shall
have received an NF-Sheets Mark for sheets made of acrylic materials (NF116).
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Specifications applicable to synthetic materials other than
cast cross linked acrylic
The specifications selected for these tests are defined below.
3.2.1 Water absorption
NF EN ISO 62, square test piece (50 ± 1) mm
Specification: ≤ 40 mg
3.2.2 Colour fastness under hot water
NF EN 263
Specification: Index ≥ 3 (colour degradation according to NF EN 20105-A02)
3.2.3 Colour fastness under light
NF EN ISO 4892-2
Method B – 50%RH
Temperature
with
standard
black
thermometer
65°C.
Lighting with energy 0.5 GJ/m2, within the wavelength range from
290 nm to 800 nm.
Specification: Index ≥ 3 (colour degradation according to NF EN 20105-A02)
3.2.4 Chemicals and stains
NF EN 263
Specification: No deterioration.
The test to determine the resistance to chemicals and stains described in standard NF EN
263 (§ 4.4), is extended as follows:
“If the stain is not eliminated after the test described in the standard, then check the
stain again after 48 hours.
The test will be considered to be satisfactory if the stain has disappeared after 48 h.”
3.2.5 Abrasion (loss of mass)
NF EN 14688
Specification: After the test done in accordance with § 5.7 in standard NF EN 14688, the
surface layer of the test piece shall not be perforated (for multi-layer materials) or the
mass loss of the test piece after 750 rotations shall be less than 0.8 g (for single layer
materials).
3.2.6 Scratching
NF EN 14688
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Document 11
Complementary specifications applicable to whirlpool
baths
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Bathtubs used for manufacturing whirlpool baths shall comply with standards concerning
them and the manufacturer shall satisfy all specifications for the NF-Sanitary appliances
mark (NF017).
Non-return valves fitted on whirlpool baths designed to protect the drinking water
network shall be conforming with standards concerning them and the manufacturer shall
satisfy all specifications in NF045 certification rules (the NF-Antipollution of water
installations mark assures conformity with these requirements).
0
0.1
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
DESIGN
It shall be possible to make the electrical connection of the whirlpool system to the main
electrical power supply during the whirlpool bath installation.
Devices shall be provided for damping vibrations, both on the whirlpool system and on
the bath.
The connection between the vibration element (pump or turbine) and the fixed element
(bath) shall be made so as to reduce the propagation of vibrations, for example by
means of a flexible connection.
The turbine air intake orifice shall be designed to eliminate any risk of accidental
blockage and it shall be protected by any appropriate means.
The design of the whirlpool system shall not cause overflow or splashing of water at any
time under normal conditions of use.
Note: this is applicable for water not containing any additives, for example such as foam
generating products, the use of which is not recommended in this type of bath.
0.2
CHARACTERISTICS
Rinsing – Disinfection
Rinsing of baths designed for collective use, when provided, shall be automatic and shall
be triggered as soon as the bath is emptied.
It may be done:
- using water containing a disinfectant for hydraulic systems;
- any disinfecting fluid for aeraulic systems;
- all the means mentioned above for combined systems.
The manufacturer is free to choose the design of the rinsing system; however, if it is to
be efficient, rinsing must allow the passage of water (or a fluid) with a volume equal to
about ten times the volume of the whirlpool system and the pump (or turbine); it must
not create a risk of pollution to the drinking water distribution network.
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Aeraulic systems
Assemblies comprising heating of air circulating in the whirlpool system shall include a
safety device to limit the air temperature at the inlet to the bath intake to a maximum of
70°C.
This check is made using the test means described below:
- Perform the test at ambient temperature (20/25°C), the bath being filled with
water above the highest nozzle.
- Install a thermocouple at the air inlet to the bath intake.
- Operate the system for 5 min.
- Make the temperature measurement.
Stopping the whirlpool system must not cause any water backflow in the turbine.
This is achieved by checking the non-return valve(s) by means of endurance and leak
tightness tests, carried out in accordance with methods described in standards NF P43007 and NF EN 13959.
Note: non-return valves benefiting from the NF-Antipollution of water installations mark
(NF045) satisfy the required specifications and consequently are not subjected to the
tests in this chapter.
Ancillary non-return valves fitted on each air injection (called “comfort valves”) are not
subjected to the above tests. However, it is checked that there is no water retention
between the main valve and these non-return valves, this check being made after the
circuit has been scavenged by an appropriate fluid, if applicable.
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1.1
HAIR ATTRACTION TEST
PURPOSE
Standard NF EN 12764 (Specifications for whirlpool baths), indicates how safety
characteristics other than electrical are checked.
It also refers to standard NF EN 60335-2-60 for tests to check attraction of hair for
hydraulic systems.
The following specification is also applicable:
 when the bath is fitted with a plug that can be removed without a tool, the
hair attraction test is done with and without the plug in order to test the
worst case.
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2.1
WHIRLPOOL BATHS – AIR INJECTION SYSTEM (TURBO
SYSTEM) (PROTECTION AGAINST WATER BACKFLOW)
PURPOSE
Appliances in which air and water circuits may be connected must be built such that if the
water flow reduces, water cannot enter the turbine and come into contact with active
parts or short circuit the additional or reinforced isolation.
This document defines check conditions and methods to assure satisfactory protection of
the turbine. It was produced for use as a reference document for the NF mark and was
approved by the Committee in the November 17 1998 session.
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TEST CONDITIONS
Protections are defined differently depending on the means used.
Thus,

For protection by non-return valves, the assembly must be composed of 2
distinct systems.

For protection by other physical equipment (cross-fitting, double trap, etc.),
the assembly is composed of a single system.
If the protection systems are not NF certified, tests to check the leak tightness and
endurance of non-return valves in standard NF EN 13959 (DN 50 threaded non-return
valves) are done at CSTB for admission, and then once every year while being
monitored.
If comfort valves are NF certified, water retention tests are not done.
An additional test shall be done on TURBO systems in accordance with the procedure
below (article 2.3).
2.3
TEST PROCEDURE FOR TURBO SYSTEMS
The protection is checked using the following two tests:
 The appliance is powered at rated voltage and operation is started under normal
operating conditions. All air/water nozzles are then blocked progressively. Nonreturn valves are made inoperative one by one for this test.
The test is repeated with the turbine stopped.
 With all air/water nozzles blocked, the appliance is powered at the rated voltage
and its operation is started under normal operating conditions. Non-return valves
are made inoperative one by one for this test.
The test is repeated with the turbine stopped.
After these tests, there shall be no trace of water on the insulation that could reduce
leakage lines and distances in air to below values specified in article 29.1 in standard NF
EN 60335-2-60.
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WHIRLPOOL BATHS MADE
(NF EN 198 / NF EN 12764)
OF
ACRYLIC
MATERIALS
If a holder/applicant only markets his baths with whirlpool equipment, the static load test
shall be made with the stands normally provided but without the -vibration damping
pads.
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Document 12
Complementary specifications applicable to WC pans
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WC pans shall comply with standards NF EN 997 (class I), NF D12-101, NF EN
33, NF D14-601.
They shall also satisfy the specifications described below.
1
1.1
DIMENSIONAL CHECK
The check of the dimension q (distance from the plane passing through the outlet orifice
to the face of the parallelepiped, enclosure facing the wall) shall be made once the seal
has been installed.
1.2
PAN AND SEAT ASSEMBLY
A waiver is accepted for the theoretical opening angle of the toilet seat (7° instead of 8°)
if:
 it is delivered with short WC pans.
 it is stable after an opening angle of 4° (offset hinge pins).
1.3
DISTANCE L
The distance L between the centre line of the toilet seat attachment holes and the front
of the WC pan is fixed at 430 ± 10 mm.
When this dimension does not respect these specifications, a special NF certified toilet
seat (mark NF240) shall be provided or recommended with the pan.
Note that the WC pan is said to be short if L<420 mm.
1.4
POROSITY TESTS
For an enamelled flanged pan, the 3 test pieces shall be taken from any part comprising
a non-enamelled face, so that large enough pieces can be obtained. If this is impossible,
the test shall be made using pieces from another item made with an identical slip.
For a non-enamelled flanged pan, the test shall be made by taking the 3 test pieces from
the flange, in accordance with standard NF EN 997.
1.5
4L AND 5L PANS
WC pans with a flush volume of less than 6 l are no longer allowed by standard NF DTU
60.1 P1-1-3 without a preliminary study of the installation, consequently they cannot be
NF certified.
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RENEWAL OF WATER IN WC PAN TRAPS
TEST PRINCIPLE
The test on renewal of water shall be made for WC pans alone or WC suites. The test for
independent pans with a low flush volume shall be made at 3l or 2l depending on the pan
type.
The purpose of this test is to use a colouring material with the appliance defined
in section 5.8.2 in standard NF EN 997, to check that after flushing, water in the
WC trap has been renewed by at least:
2.1.1 99% for a complete flush volume;
2.1.2 94% for a reduced flush volume.
2.2
PROCEDURE
2.2.1 For a complete flush volume
Make sure that the WC trap is perfectly clean and degreased.
Activate the cistern drain mechanism once and make sure that the WC trap is full
of clean water.
Carefully pour a previously created mix composed of 1g of fluoresceine in 1000
cm3 water into the trap, taking care to prevent any splashing on the ceramic.
Stir gently to make sure that the mix is uniformly distributed in the trap.
Draw off 10 cm3 of water from the trap and pour these 10 cm3 into a large test
tube and fill it up with clean water up to 1000 cm3. A few cubic centimetres of
this new mix (dilution 1%) are poured into a test tube to form the control test
tube.
Activate the cistern drain mechanism once again.
Draw off a few cm3 of water from the trap and pour it into a test tube identical to
the control test tube.
2.2.2 For a reduced flush volume
Make sure that the WC trap is perfectly clean and degreased.
Activate the cistern drain mechanism once and make sure that the WC trap is full of
clean water.
Carefully pour a previously created mix composed of 1g of fluoresceine in 1000 cm 3
water into the trap, taking care to prevent any splashing on the ceramic.
Stir gently to make sure that the mix is uniformly distributed in the trap.
Preparation of the control test tube
Draw off 60 cm3 of water from the trap and pour these 60 cm3 into a large test tube and
fill it up with clean water up to 1000 cm 3. A few cubic centimetres of this new mix
(dilution 6%) are poured into a test tube to form the control test tube.
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Making the measurement
Activate the cistern drain mechanism once (or more times if necessary) and make sure
that the WC trap is full of clear water.
Pour 100 cm3 of the previously created mix composed of 1g of fluoresceine in 1000 cm3
water into the trap, and stir gently to create a homogeneous mix in the trap.
Activate the cistern drain mechanism again (small flush).
Draw off a few cm3 of water from the trap and pour them into a test tube identical to the
control test tube.
2.3
SPECIFICATIONS
The result of the test is determined by observation of the colour of the content of
the two test tubes.
This result is considered satisfactory if the colour of the comparison test tube is
the same as or lighter than the colour of the control test tube.
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Document 13
Operation of WC pans for children and babies
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1
PURPOSE
The purpose of this document is to define the test method for checking the operation of
WC pans for children and babies for which article 5.8.2.7 in standard NF EN 997 is not
applicable.
2
2.1
DEFINITION (DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS)
CHILD PAN
This term covers pans for which the height at the overflow plane (flange) is greater than
or equal to 300 mm and less than 380 mm.
2.2
BABY PAN
This term covers pans for which the height at the overflow plane (flange) is less than or
equal to 260 mm.
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TEST METHODS AND SPECIFICATIONS
3.1
EFFICIENCY OF EVACUATION OF THE TEST SUBSTANCES
3.1.1 Principle
Determine the quantity of rinsing water flowing at the outlet from a WC pan using 5 litres
of water after the evacuation of two test substances simulating faeces by flushing.
3.1.2 APPLIANCE
Test device
Conforming with that in standard NF EN 997.
Calibration
Calibration is done to cancel out any damping and electrical or hydraulic delays that
might occur in the test device due to the nature of the equipment used.
Any equipment and any method may be used provided that they can precisely
demonstrate these different parameters. Therefore the measured magnitude will be
corrected as a function of the calibration obtained.
In fact, two calibrations are necessary:
 Adjustment of a chosen or recommended water volume (5  0.025 l) in the
control cistern.
This adjustment may be obtained by means of two electrical sensors, one at
the high level and one at the low level in the control cistern.
The water volume thus defined is checked by weighing.
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 Measurement of the volume of rinsing water flowing at the outlet from a WC
pan after passage of the 2nd test substance.
This measurement may be made by means of a pressure sensor placed at the
bottom of the receptacle located under the connection sleeve. The rinsing
water quantity flowing at the outlet from a WC pan is defined by the
difference between the initial water volume and the volume measured after
passage of the 2nd test substance.
In this case, the time between when water passes the outlet from the sleeve
and when it is taken into account by the pressure sensor has to be defined.
3.1.3 Test piece
A child or baby type WC pan satisfying the dimensional specifications defined in article 2.
3.1.4 Procedure
The pan to be tested is fixed onto the test device.
The recommended water quantity that will be released either into the WC suite or directly
into the WC pan (for an independent pan), is added into the control cistern.
For checking deep water WC pans, the 2 test substances are released vertically from the
height of the flange, one after the other, in the centre of the water surface in the trap.
For checking flat-bottomed WC pans, the test substances are placed on the level part of
the pan as indicated in figure 1.
The cistern drain device is activated, evacuating the test substances to the trap.
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After the 2nd test substance has passed, the quantity of rinsing water flowing at the
outlet from the WC pan is determined.
The manoeuvre is repeated 10 times.
Figure 1 – Arrangement of test substances for testing flat-bottomed pans.
3.1.5 Specification - Expression of results
It is considered that the test is satisfactory if:


the 2 test substances are evacuated in at least 8 out of 10 manoeuvres.
the rinsing water volume is:
 Vn  2.5 l for positive manoeuvres (evacuation of the 2 test substances),
or
 when the arithmetic mean of the rinsing water volume for 10 manoeuvres
is Vnm  2.8 l.
Flush tests without evacuation or with incomplete evacuation of the 2 test substances are
evaluated at zero for determination of the mean rinsing water.
If these conditions are not satisfied, the same procedure shall be repeated for another 20
flush actions.
In this case, it will be considered that the test is satisfactory if:


the test substances are evacuated for at least 16 out of the 20 manoeuvres
made.
the rinsing water volume is:
 Vn  2.5 l for all positive manoeuvres.
or
 when the arithmetic mean of the rinsing water volume for 20 manoeuvres
Vnm  2.8 l.
3.2
EFFICIENCY OF EVACUATION OF TOILET PAPER
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The test is made in accordance with chapter 5.2.3 in standard NF EN 997, using 6 sheets
of toilet paper instead of 12.
The 6 sheets of toilet paper shall be completely evacuated out of the pan at least 4 times
out of 5 tests.
3.3
RENEWAL OF WATER IN THE TRAP
In accordance with section 2 in document 12.
3.4
WALL RINSING QUALITY
In accordance with article 5.2.2 in standard NF EN 997.
3.5
PROJECTION OUTSIDE THE PAN
In accordance with article 5.2.5 in standard NF EN 997.
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Document 14
Complementary specifications applicable to equipped
flushing cisterns
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1
1.1
EQUIPMENT FOR FLUSHING CISTERN
Equipment for flushing cisterns:
• drain mechanisms for flushing cisterns,
• filling valves for flushing cisterns, shall have the NF-Sanitary components mark
(NF076);
• and the stop valves for flushing cisterns, shall have the NF-Sanitary Valve fittings
mark (NF077).
The valve and the drain mechanism shall be fitted and adjusted in the plant.
1.2
FLUSH CISTERNS – SUPPLY HOLE
A waiver request shall be made for cisterns so that a hole corresponding to a ½ supply
can be drilled in them.
1.3
“UNIVERSAL CISTERN” DEFINITION
The term “universal adjacent cistern” is replaced by “adjacent multi-pan cistern”.
1.4
RINSING VOLUME
Nominal rinsing volumes shall comply with:
- § 5.8.1 in standard NF EN 997 for ceramic cisterns;
-
§ 5.2.1 in standard NF EN 14055 for cisterns made of synthetic material.
Since equipped cisterns are installed and adjusted by the manufacturer in the plant, the
user cannot make any adjustment to the rinsing volume except for synthetic cisterns that
are certified for several volumes and provided that an operating procedure is provided.
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PARTICULAR SPECIFICATIONS APPLICABLE TO CISTERNS
MADE OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS
BUILT-IN CISTERNS – SUPPORT FRAME (NF D12-208) –
FLOW MEASUREMENT
The flow measurement for built-in cisterns shall be made with the tube provided by the
manufacturer cut as short as possible.
When the frame height is adjustable, the connection tube from the frame to the pan shall
be cut to the appropriate dimension.
2.2
RESISTANCE TESTS TO CHEMICALS AND STAINS
The reference document applicable to push plates and equipped cistern
assemblies is standard NF EN 263.
Specification: no permanent stain. If there is a stain, check the sample once after 48h
and consider the result to be satisfactory if the stain has disappeared.
2.3
COLOUR FASTNESS UNDER LIGHT
The exposure method is defined in NF EN ISO 4892-2 with the following criteria:
Method B – 50% RH;
Temperature with standard black thermometer: 65°C;
Lighting with energy 0.5 GJ/m², in the wavelength between 290 nm and 800 nm;
Specification: index ≥ 3 (colour degradation according to NF EN 20105-A02).
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Document 15
WC pack definition
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1. Definition of a WC pack
An NF certified WC pack is a set comprising at least one NF certified WC pan with its NF
certified equipped cistern and an NF certified WC toilet seat, all in the same packaging.
For independent pans, the NF pack can be limited to the NF pan and its NF toilet seat.
If the pan is a wall-hung pan and the assembly also comprises a support frame under the
same reference, the support frame shall be NF.
If a stop valve is provided in the NF WC pack, installed or not, the stop valve shall be NF
certified.
Other terms such as “assemblies”, “box”, “sets”, etc., cannot be associated with the NF
logo.
2. WC pack manufacturer
The WC pack manufacturer is the pack assembler. However, he shall fabricate at least
either the WC pan or the equipped cistern.
If the pack is assembled on a site other than the manufacturing site of the pan or the
equipped cistern, then the pack assembly site shall be systematically inspected/audited
on admission and during monitoring as a function of the risk assessment, after receiving
the opinion of the Specific Committee on the frequency of inspections.
In particular, it shall be checked that an acceptance procedure is applied for products
used in the composition of the pack (WC pan, equipped cistern, toilet seat, stop valve,
support frame). This procedure shall include at least the following points when the
supplier of a product is not part of the group to which the assembly site belongs:
Check the appearance by statistical check of each batch,
Check NF marking by statistical check of each batch,
Check conformity with purchase specifications by statistical check of each batch
(hinges for toilet seats, equipment and adjustment for equipped cisterns, accessories
for the support frame, etc.).
3. Applicable standards and reference documents
Standards applicable to WC packs are specified in section 2.2 in these certification rules.
Furthermore, the toilet seat shall have received the NF–WC seats mark (NF240) and the
stop valve shall have received the NF-Sanitary valve fittings mark (NF077).
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Document 16
Resistance of urinals to static loads
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1
PURPOSE
The purpose of this document is to complete the strength test under static loads on
urinals defined in standard NF EN 13407 and the specifications to be satisfied.
2
APPLICATION SCOPE
This document is applicable to urinals for collective use. Its application scope could be
revised if urinals are used for private purposes.
3
STRENGTH TEST UNDER STATIC LOADS
Install the urinal under normal conditions of use, in accordance with the manufacturer’s
technical datasheet.
Load the urinal without any dynamic effect with an applied load of 130 kg, depending on
the shape of the urinal, as follows:
 at the bottom of the pan,
 on the front edge,
 on the sides using means appropriate to the dimensions of the appliance.
The 130 kg load may be composed of bags of shot, sand or any other appropriate means
providing the same load.
Leave the load in position for 1 hour and then remove it.
Check the urinal before and after applying the load in accordance with articles 2.3 and
2.4 in standard NF D14-509 or by using a colouring agent such as eosin.
Note any defects on all visible surfaces. Also check that there are no cracks in the
porcelain and around the attachment points.
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Document 17
Complementary specifications applicable to support
frames
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 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions provided shall either be specific to the NF certified frame and exclude
any other type of installation, or shall unambiguously indicate NF certified installation
types.
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Document 18
Complementary specifications applicable to shower
enclosures
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Shower enclosures shall comply with standard NF EN 14428 and shall satisfy the
following specifications.
1
MATERIALS - GLAZING
Thickness specifications are given in the following sections. For decorative glazing,
minimum values given correspond to the bottom of the decor. These specifications are
nominal values. Tolerances indicated in standard NF EN 12150-1 shall be applied to
them.
These thicknesses are measured in accordance with the method described below (§ 1.3).
Each individual measurement shall exceed the specification.
1.1
Unframed glazing (one vertical visible side not supported in
an aluminium section)
1.1.1 Glass
The thickness of safety glass shall be at least 4 mm for widths less than or equal to 40
cm, and 5 mm for widths greater than 40 cm.
1.1.2 Synthetic material
The pane thickness shall be at least 4.75 mm.
1.2
Framed glazing
1.2.1 Glass
The glass thickness shall be at least 3 mm.
1.2.2 Synthetic material
The pane thickness shall be at least 2.8 mm.
1.3
Measuring glazing thickness
Four measurements shall be made, each at the thinnest location (bottom of the decor if
there is one) and closest to the middle of each side, at an edge distance of 20 mm.
Measurements are made using a palmer gauge (feeler surface diameter 6.5 ± 0.2 mm)
with a resolution of 0.01 mm.
For an enclosure composed of several panels, the four measurements shall be made on
each panel.
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MOVING PARTS
The design of shower enclosures shall be such that it does not include any shear zones or
zones that could trap the user. The assessment will be made by an expert.
3
EVALUATION OF STABILITY
The impact strength is evaluated by the lack of any crack of disengagement of the glass
outside the sections. It will be accepted if a complete pane is separated, if the following
conditions are satisfied:
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4
The pane is not damaged;
the pane can be put back into place without any tools;
the pane does not fall entirely on the floor;
the separated pane does not have any dangerous part for the user or part that
could block the user in the shower.
ENDURANCE
The endurance test described in § 5.5 in standard NF EN 14428 is made by applying
30000 open/close cycles on the door.
5
LEAK TIGHTNESS
The test shall be carried out in accordance with § 5.7 in standard NF EN 14428 before
and after the endurance test.
6
CLEANING
Sections shall not include any water retention except at the bottom of the gutter. The
assessment will be made by an expert.
7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The installation instructions shall comply with the requirements in standard D60-020.
8
USER’S INSTRUCTIONS
The user’s instructions shall include the manufacturer or the supplier’s after sales service.

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