RPNF017 Version24 EN PDF

AFNOR Certification identification #: NF017
Rvision #: 24
Application date: 21/03/2012
Specific rules of certification
SANITARY APPLIANCES
AFNOR Certification has taken all reasonable measures to
ensure the accuracy of this translation but regrets that no
responsibility can be accepted for any error, omission or
inaccuracy. In case of doubt or dispute, the original
language text (in French) only is valid.
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Specific rules of certification SANITARY APPLIANCES (Version 24)
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CONTENTS
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PART 1 : INTRODUCTION AND FIELD OF APPLICATION ............................................... 7
1.1 Scope and field of application................................................................................ 7
1.2 The NF mark ......................................................................................................... 8
PART 2 : REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ............................................................................. 10
2.1 General Rules of the NF mark ............................................................................. 10
2.2 Standards and complementary specifications ..................................................... 10
2.3 Regulations ......................................................................................................... 17
2.4 Quality requirements ........................................................................................... 19
2.5 Marking ............................................................................................................... 39
Document 01 :
Document 02 :
Document 03 :
Document 04 :
Document 05 :
Document 06 :
Document 08 :
Document 10 :
Document 11 :
Document 12 :
Document 13 :
Document 14 :
Document 15 :
Document 16 :
Document 17 :
Document 18 :
Dispensation from the standards ...................................................... 46

General complementary specifications ............................................. 50
Measurement standards for connecting dimensions ........................ 51
Preferential fields of use for enamelled sanitary appliances ............ 57
Complementary specifications for sinks of stainless steel ................ 58
Complementary specifications for sinks of synthetic materials ......... 62
Complementary specifications for baths ........................................... 64
Complementary specifications for baths and shower trays of
synthetic materials ........................................................................... 65
Complementary specifications for whirlpool baths ............................ 71
Complementary specifications for WC pans ..................................... 74
Operation of WC pans for children and babies ................................. 77
Complementary specifications for equipped flushing cisterns........... 80
Definition of a WC pack ................................................................... 82
Resistance of urinals to static loads ................................................. 83
Complementary specifications for bearing frames ............................ 84
Complementary specifications for shower enclosures ...................... 88
PART 3 : OBTAINING THE CERTIFICATION : modality of admission .......................... 90

3.1 Deposit of a file of application for certification...................................................... 91
3.2 Study of admissibility ........................................................................................... 91
3.3 Modality of controls ............................................................................................. 92
3.4 Assessment and decision.................................................................................... 93
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PART 4 : KEEPING THE CERTIFICATION IN FORCE : the surveillance procedures ... 94

4.1 Procedures for surveillance quality assurance operations ................................... 95
4.2 Assessment and decision.................................................................................... 96
4.3 Modification declaration....................................................................................... 97
4.4 Conditions of markdown ...................................................................................... 98
PART 5 : THE ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED .................................................................. 99
5.1 Technical secretariat ........................................................................................... 99
5.2 Inspection bodies ................................................................................................ 99
5.3 Testing laboratories........................................................................................... 100
5.4 Subcontracting .................................................................................................. 100
5.5 Specific Committee ........................................................................................... 101
PART 6 : FILE OF APPLICATION FOR THE RIGHT TO USE THE NF MARK .............. 102
6.1 Commitments of the applicant ........................................................................... 102
6.2 Constitution of the file of application and models of forms ................................. 103
6.3 Application for the maintenance of the right to use ............................................ 103
PART 7 : GLOSSARY ..................................................................................................... 133
PART 8 : PRICES............................................................................................................ 135
ANNEXES : Rules of sampling and methods of tests carried out by the

laboratory of the NF mark : ......................................................................... 139
ANNEXE I:
FOR APPLIANCES OF ENAMELLED SANITARY CERAMIC ................... 140
ANNEXE II:
FOR APPLIANCES OF ENAMELLED STEEL OR ENAMELLED CAST IRON

.................................................................................................................. 150
ANNEXE III:
FOR SINKS OF STAINLESS STEEL ........................................................ 155
ANNEXE IV:
FOR SINKS OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS ............................................... 159
ANNEXE V:
FOR FLUSHING CISTERNS OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS ..................... 165
ANNEXE VI:
FOR BATHS, SHOWER TRAYS, VANITY PANS AND VANITY TOPS

OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS ................................................................... 171
ANNEXE VII:
FOR WHIRLPOOL BATHS ....................................................................... 180
ANNEXE VIII: FOR BEARING FRAMES .......................................................................... 185

ANNEXE IX:
FOR SHOWER ENCLOSURES ................................................................ 188
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These Specific Rules have been approved by the Managing Director of AFNOR Certification,
on March 21th, 2012.
With the representatives of the manufacturers, the users and the technical experts, the CSTB
commits itself to make sure that the Specific Rules are pertinent in terms of the certification
process and of the definitions of the requirements with relation to the evolution of the market.
So the Specific Rules can be revised, wholly or partially, by AFNOR Certification and, in every
case, after consultation with the Specific Committee.
The revision is approved by the Managing Director of AFNOR Certification.
MODIFICATION HISTORY
Modified part
The whole
document
Revision
N
Date
24
21/03/2012
Main changes made

Update of the standards and the regulations
Modification of tables 1, 5, 6 and 8 of part
2 concerning controls to be carried out by the
manufacturer
NF Marking arrangement (new NF logo)
Modification of the following documents of the
part 2:
Document 01
Document 06
Document 10
Document 12
Document 14
SRIPS replaced by Eau de Paris 5.5
Precision about the comitee
Modification of the following annexes I, III, IV, V,
VI, IX describing the rules of sampling.
Modified part
The whole
document
Revision
N
Date
23
15/07/2010
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Modification carried out

Update of the standards and the regulations
Introduction of a calibration frequency of the
equipments of measurement ( 2.4.1)
Modification of tables 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 9 of part 2
concerning controls to be carried out by the
manufacturer
Changes to take into account the French
Consumer Code ( 2.5)
Modification of the following documents 01, 05,
10, 12, 14, 15, 17 of the part 2.
15 days deadline to propose corrective actions to
the deviations noticed during the audits
Detail on the rules of sampling ( 3.3.2)
Update of the stakeholders (part 5)
Modification of the following annexes I, II, V, VI,
IX describing the rules of sampling.
The whole
document
22
18/06/2008
Integration of European standards in

replacement (total or partial) of the French
standards
Introduction of the references to the regulations
relating to CE marking (for the communal
washing troughs and the bidets, wash basins and
urinals)
Modification of tables 1 to 9 of part 2 concerning
controls to be carried out by the manufacturer
New definition of NF WC pack, with obligation of
a NF stop valve when this one is included in the
pack
Modification of the following documents 01, 03,
05, 06, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18 of the part 2 :
Modification of the methods of application for the
maintenance of the right to use the NF mark
Revision of the definition of the mandatory and
integration of the mandate
The whole
document
23/03/1988
Creation of the Specific Rules of the NF-Sanitary

appliances mark
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Part 1
INTRODUCTION AND FIELD OF APPLICATION
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1.1
SCOPE AND FIELD OF APPLICATION
The present Specific Rules define the particular conditions of application of the General Rules
of the NF mark to the sanitary appliances.
The NF-Sanitary appliances mark relates to the following products :
baths (of cast iron, of steel, of synthetic materials) ;
shower trays (of ceramic, of steel, of cast iron, of synthetic materials) ;
wash basins and hanrinse basins (of ceramic) ;
vanity tops and pans (of ceramic, of synthetic materials) ;
bidets (of ceramic) ;
WC pans and equipped cistern units ;
equipped flushing cisterns, independent or coupled ;
WC packs ;
independent WC pans ;
bearing frames ;
shower enclosures ;
sanitary appliances for public use ;
baths equipped with whirlpool systems ;
sinks (of ceramic, of stainless steel, of synthetic materials).
10 families are considered, based upon the tests provided for by the standards and
complementary specifications.
the family of enamelled sanitary appliances :

baths ;
shower trays ;
wash basins and hanrinse basins ;
vanity tops and pans ;
bidets ;
WC pans and equipped cistern units ;
equipped flushing cisterns, independent or coupled ;
WC packs ;
independent WC pans ;
sinks ;
sanitary appliances for public use ;
the family of sanitary appliances of cast acrylic materials :
baths ;
shower trays ;
vanity pans and tops ;
the family of baths equipped with whirlpool systems ;
the family of equipped flushing cisterns of synthetic materials ;
the family of baths and shower basins of synthetic materials other than acrylic
materials ;
the stainless steel sinks ;
the sinks of synthetic materials ;
the vanity pans and tops of synthetic materials ;
the bearing frames 1 ;
shower enclosures.
The bearing frames intended to suspend WC pans are certified with their equipped cisterns: in this case, the unit
constitutes a family.
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This application of the NF mark is intended to attest that the products it certifies :
- comply with relevant regulations in force, standards and eventual complementary
requirements when applicable, see part 2 in this Specific Rules ;
- come from a production the quality of which is controlled according to the relevant
provisions (see subclause 1.4 of the Rules).
Any legal entity :
- manufacturing products included within the above-defined application field
and capable of complying with the technical requirements described in part
2 of this document,
- distributing products included within the above-defined application field for
which the manufacturer complies with the technical requirements described
in part 2 of this document and within the framework of a procedure of
maintenance of the right to use the NF mark,
can apply to benefit from a right to use the NF mark. Such a request is designated as an
"application", and the entity that formulates it is designated as the "applicant".
1.2
THE NF MARK
The NF mark in general

The NF mark is a voluntary mark that enhances the prestige of products of quality, products
which are reliable, products whose value in use has been demonstrated. To meet the
requirements of the NF mark, is to meet the expectations of the market and of its customers
which are directly or indirectly associated with the preparation of the reference documents.
The NF mark is the quality mark, indicating conformity with French, European and international
standards and, as the case may be, with complementary specifications.
The NF mark is the property of AFNOR that has granted its AFNOR Certification subsidiary a
total exploitation license of this mark in all its forms. This is a collective certification mark, the
use of which is authorised under the conditions set by the General Rules and by these Specific
Rules.
The NF mark is the first product certification mark in France and one of the major certification
marks in Europe. It benefits from a recognition rate of 90%. Created more than 70 years ago,
the NF mark has developed and is managed within a network, including nearly 50 technical
organizations, analytical and testing laboratories and inspection bodies, recognised throughout
Europe and for certain of them, throughout the world. The NF mark depends on the expertise
and technical skills of these organizations to define and to evolve the certification reference
documents and to monitor their application.
Applying for the NF mark for its products is consonant with any companys efforts to advance
and to make progress.
As Europe and the globalisation of trade take form, the NF system, in harmony with the marks
customers, seeks, whenever possible, and in the interest of those customers, recognition
agreements with other certifications or marks, European and international, which carry the
same values and which are recognised on the markets.
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The commitments of the certifying body : impartiality, competence, reliability

AFNOR Certification, certification body, and the Centre Scientifique et Technique du Btiment
(CSTB), technical secretariat, are impartial organizations. They bring you their technical skills
in the field of certification, along with assessment of your products, verification of your
organization and of your quality assurance.
NF applied to your products
NF mark for your products guarantees that the requirements for quality, safety and reliability
described in the present Specific Rules were controlled by specialists and that they are
respected.
The NF mark is substantiated by the NF logo, in conformity with the model below :
The provisions concerning the use of the NF mark are described in Part 2 of this set of
Specific Rules.
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Part 2
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
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The set of reference documents of the NF-Sanitary appliances mark is constituted by the
General Rules of the NF mark, these Specific Rules and the standards which are referred to in
them, as well as possible complementary specifications.
These are the certification references in the sense of the Consumer Code.
2.1
GENERAL RULES OF THE NF MARK
The NF mark is a registered trademark with General Rules that establish the general
organization and use conditions of the mark.
These Specific Rules are consistant with the framework of the certification of products
and services other than alimentary, as provided for in articles R 115-1 to R 115-3 and L
115-27 to L 115-33 of the Consumer Code. These Specific Rules specify the guidelines
for applying the General Rules of the NF mark to products defined in part 1.
The right to use the NF mark is granted based on conformity to standards and, generally
speaking, to all the reference documents defined in this part, for a product coming from a
designated manufacturer and from a designated production.
2.2
STANDARDS AND COMPLEMENTARY SPECIFICATIONS
The sanitary appliances covered by these Specific Rules shall comply with the requirements
defined in the standards referred hereafter.
Moreover it is advisable to apply any amendment or version in force, which is attached to the
standards, when applicable.
In complement of the requirements of the standards, the products must satisfy the
complementary specifications also defined below.
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BATHS
Synthetic materials
NF EN 14516
NF EN 1983 : 4.1 ; 4.3 ; 4.4 ; 4.5 ; 4.6 ; 4.7 ; 4.8 ; 4.10 ;

4.11 ; 4.13 ; 4.14 ; 4.15
NF EN 2323
Document 08
Document 10
NF D11-121
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 cast iron)
BATHS EQUIPPED WITH WHIRLPOOL SYSTEMS

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
BEARING FRAMES
XP D12-2083
Document 17
BIDETS
Ceramic materials
3
NF D11-107 : 4.1 ; 4.2 ; 4.3 ; 5
NF D14-6013
NF EN 35
NF EN 36
NF EN 14528
See part 2-document 1 : Dispensation from the standards
WC PANS
Ceramic materials
NF EN 33
NF D12-101
NF EN 997 (class I)
NF D14-6012
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Document 12
Document 13 (for WC pans for
children and babies)
SINKS
Stainless steel
NF EN 6954
Document 05
NF EN 13310
Synthetic materials
Document 06
Enamelled materials
NF D13-101
NF D14-6014
WASH BASINS
Ceramic materials
NF EN 314 (for pedestal and

wall-hung wash basins)
NF D11-101
NF EN 14688
NF D11-201 (for disabled)
NF D14-6014
Synthetic materials
NF D12-210
COMMUNAL WASHING TROUGHS

NF EN 14296
NF D11-130 : 3 ; 4.1.1 ; 5 ; 6.1 (for wash bassins of more 1m) ; 6.2 ; 6.3
NF D14-6014
WALL-HUNG HAND RINSE BASINS
NF EN 314
NF EN 14688
NF D11-101
NF D14-6014
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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
D12-203
NF D14-6015
Document 12
Document 14
Document 15
SHOWER ENCLOSURES
NF EN 14428
Document 18
COLLECTIVITIES VITREOUS ENAMELLED MATERIALS PRODUCTS (other than
collectivities wash bassins, urinals and toilet bowl)
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
SHOWER TRAYS
Enamelled materials
NF EN 2513
NF D11-124 : 45 ; 5 ; 5.2.1 (for trays of ceramic and

enamelled steel of more than 1 m) ; 5 .2.2 (for trays of
ceramic and enamelled steel)
NF EN 14527
NF D14-6015
Synthetic materials
NF EN 249
Document 10
EQUIPPED FLUSHING
CISTERNS FOR TOILET BOWL
Sanitary Ceramic
NF D14-6015
NF EN 14055
D12-203
Document 14
WALL-HUNG URINALS
NF EN 80
NF EN 13407
NF D11-130 : 4 ; 5.1.2.2 ; 6 ; 7.2
NF D14-6015
Document 16
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Product standards
NF EN 316
NF EN 336
oct. 2011
oct. 2011
NF EN 35
NF EN 36
jan. 2001 Pedestal bidets with over-rim supply - Connecting dimensions

oct. 1999
Wall-hung bidets with over-rim supply - Connecting dimensions
NF EN 80
NF EN 1986
sept. 2001
oct. 2008
NF EN 2326
NF EN 249
oct. 2003
june 2010
NF EN 2516
NF EN 6956
NF EN 997
NF EN 1717
oct. 2003
dec. 2005
april 2004
march 2001
NF EN 12764 may 2005

NF EN 13310 sept. 2003
NF EN 13407 jan. 2007
NF EN 140556 april 2011
Pedestal wash basins - Connecting dimensions

WC pans and WC suites - Connecting dimensions
Wall-hung urinals - Connecting dimensions

Sanitary appliances Baths made from crosslinked cast acrylic
sheets Requirements and test methods
Baths - Connecting dimensions
Sanitary appliances - Shower trays made from crosslinked cast acrylic
sheets - Requirements and test methods
Shower trays - Connecting dimensions

Kitchen sinks - Connecting dimensions
WC pans and WC suites with integral trap
Protection against pollution of potable water in water installations
and general requirements of devices to prevent pollution by
backflow
Sanitary appliances - Specification for whirlpool baths
Kitchen sinks - Functional requirements and test methods
Wall-hung urinals Functional requirements and test methods
WC and urinal flushing cisterns
NF EN 14124
NF EN 14296
dec. 2004
sept. 2005
Inlet valves for flushing cisterns with internal overflow

Sanitary appliances - Communal washing troughs
NF EN 14428
NF EN 145166
NF EN 145276
NF EN 14528
NF EN 14688
june 2005
june 2006
may 2008
May 2008
may 2007
NF D11-101
NF D11-107
NF D11-112
NF D11-121
sept. 2009
sept. 2009
sept. 2009
dec. 1988
NF D11-1246
NF D11-130
sept. 2009
jan. 2011
Shower enclosures - Functional requirements and test methods

Baths for domestic purpose
Shower trays for domestic purposes
Bidets - Functional requirements and test methods
Sanitary appliances Wash basins Functional requirements
and tests methods
Sanitary appliances Sanitary ceramic wash basins
Sanitary appliances - Sanitary ceramic bidets
Sanitary appliances - Vitreous enamelled materials baths
Baths for domestic purposes made of acrylic material Additional specification for the mounting of taps on baths
Sanitary appliances - Vitreous enamelled shower trays
Sanitary appliances Collectivities vitreous enamelled materials
products
NF D12-101
D12-203
XP D12-2087
NF D12-210
sept. 2009
fv. 1994
fv. 2001
sept. 2009
NF D13-101
D60-020
NF P43-003
sept. 2006
dc. 1988
juin 1983
NF P43-007
sept. 1985
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Sanitary appliances - Sanitary ceramic WC pans

Sanitary appliances - Equipped flushing cisterns for toilet bowl
Sanitary appliances Built-in frames
Sanitary appliances Synthetic material toilet wash-basins and
installation surfaces
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
Materials standards
NF EN 2637
mai 2008
NF EN 13558
mai 2004
NF EN 13559
mai 2004
NF D14-6017
sept. 1986
NF D14-602
sept. 1986
NF D14-603
sept. 1986
Sanitary appliances - Crosslinked 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 impact 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
Standards of tests
NF EN 12150-1
dec. 2000
NF EN 20105-A02 dec. 1994

NF EN 55014-1
april 2007
NF EN 55014-2
Aug. 1997
NF EN 60335-1
may 2003
NF EN 60335-2-60 sept. 2005

NF EN 60529
NF EN 61000-3-2
oct. 1992
Aug. 2006
Glass in building - Thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety

glass - Part 1: definition and description
Textiles. Tests for colour fastness. Part A02 : Grey scale for
assessing change in colour
Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements for household
appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus - Part 1: Emission
Electromagnetic compatibility. Requirements for household
appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus. Part 2: Immunity.
Product family standard
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 1:
general requirements
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-60:
Particular requirements for whirlpool baths
Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-2: Limits - Limits for
harmonic current emissions (equipment input current up to and
including 16 A per phase)
NF EN 61000-3-3
nov. 2008
NF EN 61058-1
PR NF EN 62233
dec. 2002
jan. 2007
may 2008
NF EN ISO 62
NF EN ISO 4892-2 may 2006
NF EN ISO 9227
NF D14-501
march 2007
dec. 1985
NF D14-502
NF D14-5038
june 1973
dec. 1985
NF D14-5048
dec. 1985
NF D14-505
sept. 2009
NF D14-506
dec. 1985
NF D14-507
dec. 1985
NF D14-508
dec. 1985
NF D14-5098
dec. 1985
NF D14-510
NF D14-512
sept. 2009
sept. 1986
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Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-3 : Limits 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
Measurement methods for electromagnetic fields of household
appliances and similar apparatus with regard to human
exposure
Plastic - Determination of water absorption
Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Part
2 : Xenon-arc sources
Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - Salt spray tests
Sanitary appliances - Resistance to abrasion of enamelled
surfaces - Test method
Sanitary appliances - Test for resistance to shock
Sanitary appliances - Resistance to thermal shock of enamelled
surfaces - Test method
Sanitary appliances - Resistance of appliances to static charge Test method
Sanitary appliances - Aspect checking of enamelled surfaces Test method
Sanitary appliances - Resistance to acids at ambient
temperature of enamelled surfaces - Conventional test method
Sanitary appliances - Resistance to hot alkaline products of
enamelled surfaces - Conventional test method
Sanitary appliances - Resistance to domestical chemical agents
and resistance to stains of the enamelled surfaces - Test
method
Sanitary appliances - Continuity checking of enamel coating Test methods
Sanitary - Dimensional checking - Test method
Sanitary appliances - Control of watertightness and water weight
absorbed by sanitary ceramic ware - Test methods
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Complementary specifications
Document 01 :
Document 02 :
Document 03 :
Document 04 :
Document 05 :
Document 06 :
Document 08 :
Document 10 :
Document 11 :
Document 12 :
Document 13 :
Document 14 :
Document 15 :
Document 16 :
Document 17 :
Document 18 :
2.3
Dispensation from the standards

General complementary specifications
Measurement standards for connecting dimensions
Preferential fields of use for enamelled sanitary appliances
Complementary specifications for sinks of stainless steel
Complementary specifications for sinks of synthetic materials
Complementary specifications for baths
Complementary specifications for baths and shower trays of synthetic
materials
Complementary specifications for whirlpool baths
Complementary specifications for WC pans
Operation of WC pans for children and babies
Complementary specifications for equipped flushing cisterns
Definition of pack WC
Resistance of urinals to static loads
Complementary specifications for bearing frames
Complementary specifications for shower enclosures
REGULATIONS
The products covered by these Specific Rules shall comply with the French regulations in
force.
There exists, at the date of publication of this NF mark Specific Rules, various texts
concerning the products being the subject of these Specific Rules:
Decree n2006-1278 of October 18th, 2006, relating to the electromagnetic compatibility

of the electrical appliances and electronics.
Decree n 95-1081 of October 3rd,1995 relating to the safety of the people, the animals
and the goods at the time of the use of the electric materials intended to be employed in
vorying electrical currents, modified by the decree n2003-935 of September 25th, 2003.
The provisions envisaged by the two decrees quoted above are checked for the whirlpool bath
by the LCIE4.
Official bulletin n 87-14 bis PUBLIC HEALTH - Health protection of the distribution
networks of water intended for human consumption - technical Guide n1".
Council Directive of European Communities 89/106/CEE of December 21st, 1988

relating to the approximation of the legislation, regulations and administrative provisions
of the Member States concerning the products of construction, modified by Directive
93/68/CEE of July 22nd, 1993.
Decree n92-647 of July 8, 1992 concerning the aptitude for the use of the products of
construction, modified by the decrees n95-1051 of September 20th, 1995 and n2003947 of October 3rd, 2003.
LCIE issues electric compliance certificates.
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Decree of August 8, 2005 concerning the WC pans of the modified decree n92-647 of
July 8, 1992 published with the Official News of the French Republic n199 of August 27,
2005 (text n44).
Opinion relating to the application of the modified decree n92-647 of July 8, 1992 and
the decree of August 8, 2005 applying this decree to the WC pans published with the
Official News of the French Republic n199 of August 27, 2005 (text n132).
Decree of July 2, 2004 concerning the sinks of the modified decree n92-647 of July 8,
1992 published with the Official News of the French Republic n174 of July 29, 2004
(text n55).
the decree July 2, 2004 applying this decree to the sinks published with the Official
News of the French Republic n174 of July 29, 2004 (text n142).
Decree of August 22, 2005 concerning the whirlpool baths and shower enclosures of the
modified decree n92-647 of July 8, 1992 published with the Official News of the French
Republic n223 of September 24, 2005 (text n29).
the decree of August 22, 2005 applying this decree to the whirlpool baths and shower
enclosures published to the Official News of the French Republic n223 of September
24, 2005 (text n128).
Decree of April 24, 2006 concerning the communal washing troughs of the modified
decree n92-647 of July 8, 1992 published with the Official News of the French Republic
n113 of May 16, 2006.
the decree April 24, 2006 applying this decree to the communal washing troughs
published with the Official News of the French Republic n113 of May 16, 2006 (text
n95).
Decree of March 6, 2008 concerning the bidets, the wash basins and the urinals of the
modified decree n92-647 of July 8, 1992 published with the Official News of the French
Republic of April 6, 2008 (text n5).
Decree of June 6, 2011 concerning the bathtubs and the shower trays for domestic use
of Decree No. 92-647 of July 8, 1992, amended. Published with the Official News of the
French Republic of September 4, 2011
Opinion relating to the application of the decree modified decree n92-647 of July 8,
1992 and the decree of March 6, 2008 applying this decree to the bidets, the wash
basins and the urinals published to the Official News of the French Republic of April 6,
2008 (text n112).
The CSTB will check that the manufacturer has the declaration(s) of CE conformity, expected
by these texts, for his products concerned and that those are CE marked.
2.4
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QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
This article describes the minimal provisions that the applicant or manufacturer of the right to
use the NF mark must set up as regards organization of quality in order to make sure that the
products which benefit from the NF mark are permanently manufactured in compliance with
these Specific Rules.
It is supplemented by quality requirements which the applicant or manufacturer must respect
with regard to the product.
This part constitutes the reference documents for the audits.
The system retained for the present application of the NF mark is based on a permanent
inspection by the applicant or manufacturer of conformity to the complementary standards and
complementary specifications if applicable, of the delivered products. This system is described
in paragraphs 2.4.1 to 2.4.4.
It corresponds to:
the installation by the applicant or manufacturer of a system conforming to the
present article,
the methods of assessment of this system by a third-party (described in parts 3 and 4
of these Specific Rules).
2.4.1
Quality project
The manufacturer must note that all measurements necessary to the manufacturing and the
delivery of the products in conformity with the standards and the complementary specifications
are taken and applied. The whole of these measurements constitutes the quality plan.
The quality plan must contain at least the following documented procedures:
a procedure describing the manufacturing process and controls carried out from the
reception of the raw materials to the finished product ;
a procedure describing the treatment of the products which are not in conformity.
The manufacturer must keep for at least 18 months a statement of all the complaints relating
to the products concerned with NF certification and of their treatment.
All the equipment of control, measurement and test used by the manufacturer for final controls
and tests must be calibrated and regulated for compared to certified or checked equipment
which refers in a valid way to the standards recognized on the national level.
The calibration frequency is determined based on the type of machine and how frequently it is
used. It is left to the manufacturer to decide. However, a minimum frequency may be required
of it in situations of irregular frequency.
Traceability:
The manufacturer must have an organization which is able:
to identify the components of the product as well as the suppliers and subcontractors,
to ensure the identification of the product and its traceability.
2.4.2
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Checking of conformity
A checking of conformity to the standards and the complementary specifications if applicable,

defined in the present Specific Rules must be done while carrying out the tests and controls
described in tables 1 to 9.
The manufacturer must have the versions of the Specific Rules and the standards currently in
force.
2.4.3
Methods of control
2.4.3.1
General
In the processing control, it distinguishes in theory:

the self-checking, which is the control carried out at all the stages of the production by
the people in charge of the production themselves,
the internal audit which is the control carried out at all the stages of the production
under the responsibility of the Management of the factory.
These controls are obligatory and be recorded actions (cf. article 2.4.4).
They are regular and can comprise planned operations.
They are carried out by the manufacturer, in progress and/or at the end of the manufacturing,
in part in a laboratory integrated into the factory.
If certain controls require an expensive material or a high level of technicality, it is permitted
that they are carried out by an external laboratory, with the agreement of the technical
secretariat.
Methods and equipment different from those described in the standards could be used
provided that the results are equivalent and subject to the agreement of the technical
secretariat.
The spirit of these controls is to leave the responsibility to each manufacturer. It is indeed the
best placed to judge need for reinforcing a control of such possible defective points or more
delicate sizes to stay within the limits prescribed, taking into account its tool for manufacture.
2.4.3.2
Controls of the raw materials
The manufacturer must:

carry out a control of the raw materials intervening in the manufacture of the products
concerned with this application of the NF mark.
This control can be simplified if analysis cards are given with each batch by the suppliers
of the raw materials or if the provided products themselves are marked NF.
justify that the purchased raw materials are in conformity with the terms of reference of
the manufacturer. The nature and the frequency of these controls are left to the
appreciation of the manufacturer.
2.4.3.3
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Controls in course of manufacture
The manufacturer organizes as it wishes the controls carried out at the various stages of
manufacture.
2.4.3.4
Controls of the finished products
2.4.3.4.1 General
The manufacturer is responsible for the organization of these controls which can be carried out
by survey except with regard to the visual inspection which must be a unit control.
The products which are not in conformity with the standards and the complementary
requirements if necessary must be eliminated.
2.4.3.4.2 Definitions of controls and the frequencies according to the products
Controls to be carried out and their frequency are defined in various tables:
Table 1
Table 2
Table 3
Table 4
Table 5
Table 6
Table 7
Table 8
Table 9
for appliances of enamelled sanitary ceramic

for appliances of enamelled steel or enamelled cast iron
for sinks of stainless steel
for sinks of synthetic materials
for flushing cisterns of synthetic materials
for baths, shower trays, vanity pans and vanity tops of synthetic materials
for whirlpool baths
for bearing frames
for shower enclosures
The parts to be controlled are taken in the store among the products accepted after the
operation of edition or among those which were not accepted for a cause which does not
affect the characteristic to be checked.
The test being used for the determination of the characteristics of surface will have to be made
according to the same process as the appliances.
Sampling is to be adapted to the production of the moment.
2.4.3.4.3 Rules down-sealing the frequency of the tests
This rule of down-sealing applies independently for each family.
The changes of the applicable frequencies are indicated with the sending of the decisions and
must be applied to reception of those. The frequencies remain valid as long as no contrary
indication is given.
Definition of the frequencies of the tests:
There are 2 levels of frequency for controls on finished products: the normal frequency and the
reduced frequency; they are defined by type of product in tables 1 to 9 hereafter.
The normal frequency applies at the time of the admission of a new factory for one 5-year
period.
For this period, all non-conformities detected by the auditor will have to be closed at the target
date of the manufacturer.
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In this case, and on favourable opinion of the Committee, the manufacturer will be authorized
to pass to reduced frequency at the end of this period.
In the contrary case, the normal frequency will be renewed for 1 year.
The Committee will be able to propose a return to the normal frequency if the auditor detects a
non-conformity for which the manufacturer did not set up a corrective action in the year which
follows its notification.
2.4.4
Logging of controls
The results of the controls carried out by the manufacturer are logged.
The logging can arise on any support, such as paper medium or data-processing form.
It is asked to clearly distinguish the loggings concerning the results from the controls carried
out on the raw materials and other supplies, from controls carried out in progress or at the end
of the manufacture.
The conformity certificates or the cards of analysis given by the suppliers must be collected
and held at the disposal of the auditor, accompanied by the corresponding specifications.
The loggings of controls on the end product must comprise at least the dates of execution of
the tests, the results, the reference to the texts or control methods and the validation.
All the loggings must be kept for at least 18 months and made available to the auditor
constantly.
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TABLE 1: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR APPLIANCES OF SANITARY CERAMIC (1/3)

TESTS
CHARACTERISTICS OF SURFACE :
Resistance to abrasion (NF D14-501)
Resistance to chemical agents and to stains (NF D14-506 ; NF D14-507 ;
NF D14-508)
REDUCED FREQUENCY
NORMAL FREQUENCY
1 time per six-month period during

the year following the admission of
the colour to NF mark and each
modification of enamel
1 time per quarter during the

year following the admission of
the colour to NF mark and each
modification of enamel
1 time per month, type of material

and for each kiln
2 times per month, type of

material and for each kiln
CHARACTERISTICS OF MATERIAL :
Determination of the absorption of water (NF EN 997 for pans and
NF D14-512 for other appliances)
When the manufacturer produces several types of sanitary appliances in the
same kiln, the test for determination of the absorption of water must be carried
out on pans.
If a kiln is used only for the cooking of another type of appliances (for example a
wash basin), absorption must be made on this type of appliances.
RESISTANCE TO STATIC LOADS :
Resistance to static loads (NF D14-504 ; NF EN 997 for pans ; document 16
1 time per six-month period and
for urinals ; NF EN 14296 for communal washing troughs ; NF EN 14528 for
model, by taking each time 3 parts
bidets ; NF EN 14688 for wash basins)
per model
The static loads apply only to the suspended appliances and shower trays
(bottom of basins).
RESISTANCE TO THE TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS :
Resistance to thermal stresses (NF D14-503)
1 time per annum and by model
The thermal stresses apply only to the receivers, sinks and wash basins a length
higher or equal to 1 meter.
1 time per quarter and model, by

taking each time 3 parts per
model

model
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TESTS
REDUCED FREQUENCY
NORMAL FREQUENCY

model
1 time per quarter and model
DIMENSIONAL AND APPEARANCE CHARACTERISTICS :

Presentation (NF D14-601)
Absence of retention of water on the areas and/or in bottom of tank
(standards of products)
Dimensions standardized and specific for the connection of certain
components (standards produced and dimensions of connection)
Flatness (NF D14-510 and standards produced)
Other points specified in the standards produced
Flow rate of the overflow (standards of products)
Once with the design
OPERATION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE INDEPENDENT OR

CONTIGUOUS WC PANS :
Effectiveness of evacuation (NF EN 997)
Quality of rinsing of walls (NF EN 997)

model, by taking 3 parts per model

taking 3 parts per
Projections out of pans (NF EN 997)

After-flush volume (NF EN 997 and document 12, 1.5)
Renewal of the water of the siphon (document 12, 2)


taking 3 parts per model
Capacity of pans (NF D12-101, 6)
1 time, at the conception
1 time, at the conception
Stability of the toilet seats/adaptability of WC pans

(NF D12-101, 7.1 et 7.2)


model, by taking 3 parts per
model
1 time per annum and model

model
TEST OF TIGHTENING OF THE EQUIPPED CISTERNS :

Resistance to tightening (D12-203, 4.4.1)
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TESTS
REDUCED FREQUENCY
NORMAL FREQUENCY
CHARACTERISTIC OF OPERATIONS OF EQUIPPED CISTERNS :

Control hydraulic characteristics (D12-203)
Renewal of the water of the pans (D12-203)
1 time per six-month period and by

taking each time 3 cisterns
1 time per quarter and by taking

each time 3 cisterns
CHARACTERISTIC OF HYGIENE (PROTECTION OF THE DRINKABLE

WATER SUPPLY NETWORK) FOR EQUIPPED FLUSHING CISTERNS :
Characteristics of hygiene and checks (D12-203, 7)
1 time per annum and per model

model
OPERATING FEATURES OF THE URINALS :

Wash of bowl (NF EN 13407)
Flushing of plastic balls (NF EN 13407)
Oversplashing (NF EN 13407)
Discharge (NF EN 13407)
1 time per quarter and per

1 time per six-month period and per
model, by taking 3 parts per
model
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TABLE 2: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR APPLIANCES OF ENAMELLED STEEL AND ENAMELLED CAST IRON
TESTS
Resistance to chemical agents and to stains (NF D14-506 ; NF D14-507 ;
NF D14-508)
RESISTANCE TO LOADS :
Resistance to static loads (NF D14-504)
The static loads do not apply to baths and shower trays of cast iron.
The resistance to thermal stresses do not apply to baths and shower trays of
cast iron.
Presentation (NF D14-602 4.1)
Absence of water retention zones (standards products)
Dimensions standardized and specific for the connection of some
components (standards produced and dimensions of connection)
Other points specified in the standards produced
REDUCED FREQUENCY
NORMAL FREQUENCY
1 time per quarter and range of

colour (a number of ranges limited
to 3)
1 time per month and range of

colour (a number of ranges
limited to 3)

model, and each time that a model
is modified
1 time per quarter and model,

and each time that a model is
modified
1 time per annum and by model

model

model
1 time per quarter and model
TESTS ON BATH HANDLES :

Tensile test on handles (NF EN 198, 4.8)
Once per year for each model of handle-equipped bath
Handle corrosion resistance (NF EN ISO 9227)

The manufacturer may decide to conduct either the 200-hour neutral salt spray
(NSS) test, or the 24-hour acetic acid salt spray (AASS) test.
Resistance of handles to chemicals and stains (NF EN 263, 3.7)
One per year or per batch (if it is used for more than a year) and per
type of material that makes up the handles, including if the handles are
optional.
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TABLE 3: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR SINKS OF STAINLESS STEEL

TESTS
FREQUENCY
Resistance against chemicals and staining agents (NF EN 13310, 4.6)
The test tubes being used for the determination of the characteristics of surface
will have to be from the appliances (the bottom of cisterns is generally to be
used).
1 time per six-month period, nuance of steel and supplier

Resistance of the plug-hole (document 05, 4.2)
1 time per six-month period, model, and at each modification of the

model

Characteristics of material (document 05, 3.1)
Design (document 05, 3.2)
Manufacture (document 05, 3.3)
Dimensions of connection (NF EN 695)
Overall dimensions (document 05, 4.1.1)
Dimensional deviations (document 05, 4.1.2)
Water drainage (NF EN 13310)
Flow rate of the overflow (NF EN 13310)
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TABLE 4: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR SINKS OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS (1/2)

TESTS
REDUCED FREQUENCY
NORMAL FREQUENCY
Resistance against chemicals and staining agents (NF EN 13310)
1 time per six-month period for each type of material and each
range of colours and with each time the manufacturing process
evolves
Resistance to abrasion (NF EN 13310)

Resistance to scratching (NF EN 13310)
1 time per annum for each type of material and with each time the
manufacturing process evolves
CHARACTERISTIC OF MATERIAL :
Determination of the absorption of water (NF EN ISO 62, method I)
1 time per six-month period for each range of colours and per type
of material
Determination of the colour stability when subjected to hot water

(document 06)
Determination of the colour stability when subjected to light (document 06)
1 time per annum for each range of colours and per type of material
RESISTANCE TO LOADS :
Resistance of the plug-hole (document 06)
1 time per six-month period for each model and with each time the
model is modified
1 time per six-month period
RESISTANCE TO MECHANICAL IMPACTS :

Resistance to mechanical impacts (document 06)

Resistance to thermal stresses (NF EN 13310)
When the rate of production is weak, the test can be carried out only
on the 200 parts entered in store.
1 time per annum and at each
modification of model

at each modification of model
When the rate of production is

weak, the test can be carried out
only on the 200 parts entered in
store.
When the rate of production is

only on the 200 parts entered in
store.
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TABLE 4: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR SINKS OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS (2/2)

TESTS
RESISTANCE TO DRY HEAT (NF EN 13310)
REDUCED FREQUENCY
NORMAL FREQUENCY
1 time per six-month period for each model

Absence of water retention zones (NF EN 13310 and document 06)
Dimensional specifications (document 06)
Dimensions of connection (NF EN 695)
Flow rate of the overflow
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TABLE 5: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR FLUSHING CISTERNS OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS (1/2)
TESTS
Resistance to the chemicals and stains (including the apparent parts of the
embedded tanks) (NF EN 263)
REDUCED FREQUENCY
NORMAL FREQUENCY
1 time per annum, per type of

material and range of colours
1 time per six-month period, type

of material and range of colours
Compatibility with the products of disinfection of the network (D12-203,

4.2)
1 time per annum and per type of

material

type of material
Stability of the colour to the light (including the apparent parts of the
embedded cisterns) (NF EN ISO 4892-2, method B)
1 time per annum and per range of

colours

range of colours

model
1 time per six-month period and by

taking 3 cisterns per model each
time
1 time per quarter and by taking

3 cisterns per model each time
1 time per annum for each model
1 time per six-month period for

each model
CHARACTERISTICS OF MATERIAL :
DESIGN OF FIXING :
Resistance to tightening (document 14 2.2)
CHARACTERISTICS OF OPERATIONS OF EQUIPPED CISTERNS :
Renewal of the water of the cistern (D12-203, 4.5)
Control hydraulic characteristics (NF EN 14055, 5.3.3)
CHARACTERISTICS OF HYGIENE (PROTECTION OF THE DRINKABLE
WATER SUPPLY NETWORK) :
Characteristics of hygiene and checks (D12-203, 7)
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TABLE 6: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR BATHS, SHOWER TRAYS, VANITY PANS AND VANITY TOPS OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS (1/3)
TESTS
REDUCED FREQUENCY
NORMAL FREQUENCY
CHARACTERISTIC OF SURFACE :
Resistance to the chemicals and stains (NF EN 263)
1 time per six-month period, type

of material and range of colours
and at each evolution of the
manufacturing process
1 time per quarter, type of material

and range of colours and at each
evolution of the manufacturing
process

Resistance to scratching (NF D12-210)
1 time per annum and per type of

material and at each evolution of
the manufacturing process

type of material and at each
evolution of the manufacturing
process

each material
1 time per quarter for each

material
1 time per annum, per range of

colours and type of material
1 time per six-month period, range

of colours and type of material
These tests are not carried out on the baths, shower trays, vanity pans and
vanity tops manufactured starting from certified acrylic sheets NF.
CHARACTERISTIC OF MATERIAL :
Determination of the absorption of water (NF EN ISO 62, method 1)
This test applies to the baths and the shower trays.
Determination of the colour stability when subjected to hot water (NF EN
263)
Determination of the colour stability when subjected to light
(NF EN ISO 4892-2, method B)
These tests apply to the baths, shower trays, vanity pans and vanity tops.
These tests are not carried out on the baths, shower trays, vanity pans and
vanity tops carried out starting from certified acrylic sheets NF (these plates
having this certified characteristic).
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TESTS
REDUCED FREQUENCY
NORMAL FREQUENCY

Aspect of surface
Absence of retention of water
Dimensional dimensions and dimensions of connection of components
(standards of products and dimensions of connection)
Flatness, squaring
Determination of the capacity (for the baths)
Determination of the mass (for the baths)
Measurement of the residual thickness of the roadbase (for the cast acrylic
baths).

each model
1 time per quarter for each model
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS :
Resistance to static loads (NF EN 198 for the baths ; NF EN 249 4.12 for
the shower trays; NF D12-210 for the vanity pans and vanity tops)

1 time per quarter and for each
for each model and each time that model and each time that a model
a model is modified
is modified
for each model
Impact resistance mechanical (NF EN 198 for the baths ; NF EN 249 4.11
When the rate of the production is
for the shower trays ; NF D12-210 6.2 for the vanity pans and vanity tops)
only all the 200 parts entered in
store
1 time per quarter and for the each

model
When the rate of the production is
only all the 100 parts entered in
store
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TESTS
REDUCED FREQUENCY
NORMAL FREQUENCY
TEST ON BATH HANDLES :

Tensile test on handles (NF EN 198, 4.8)
Once per year for each model of handle-equipped bath
Handle corrosion resistance (NF EN ISO 9227)

The manufacturer may decide to conduct either the 200-hour neutral salt spray
(NSS) test, or the 24-hour acetic acid salt spray (AASS) test.
One per year or per batch (if it is used for more than a year) and per
type of material that makes up the handles, including if the handles are
optional.
Resistance of handles to chemicals and stains (NF EN 263, 3.7)

IMPACT THERMAL RESISTANCE :
Impact thermal resistance (NF EN 14516 4.3.4 for the bath; NF EN 14527
5.3 for the shower trays ; NF D12- 210 for vanity tops and pans)
For the baths and shower trays of synthesis material,
The thermal impact test must be carried out in accordance with standards
NF EN 14516 or NF EN 14527 (100 cycles) for the validation of the new
products.
With each application for extension, the copy of the test results of thermal shocks
1 time per annum for each range
will have to be transmitted to the CSTB.
and each time that a model is
The thermal impact test can be carried out in a reduced way (10 cycles only) for
modified
the controls carried out within the framework of the self-checking in production.
The frequencies defined in the present rules must be respected whatever the
number of products manufactured.
However, when the rate of the production is very weak, the reduced frequencies
can be authorized by the technical secretariat.
The manufacturer is only authorized to make regroupings by "design" (test
carried out on largest dimension).
For the less manufactured models, a study will be made case by case.
In the event of absence of production of a product during the year, no control is
required.

each range and each time that a
model is modified
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TABLE 7: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR WHIRPOOL BATHS (1/3)

TESTS
REDUCED FREQUENCY
NORMAL FREQUENCY
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BATH :

The whirlpool baths are NF baths of cast iron, steel, acrylic matters or other
materials of synthesis and which are equipped with a system of mixing.
See tables 1, 2 or 6 according to the type of material of the bath
In the event of system of mixing to variation speed, the manufacturer must seek
the most unfavourable conditions with each test and hold the results at the
disposal of the auditors or inspectors.
CHARACTERISTICS OF ELECTRIC SAFETY :
Functional check
Checking of the continuity of the earthed circuit (class I) (article 27 of
standards NF EN 60335-1 and NF EN 60335-2-60)
Checking of the dielectric rigidity and isolation resistance to the ambient
temperature (for this test, insulation can be subjected for 5 seconds to 1,1
times the tension specified in the standard, instead of the values indicated)
Electric shock protection (NF EN 60335-1, article 8)
Absorptive power (NF EN 60335-1, article 10)
Heating (NF EN 60335-1, article 11)
Dielectric rigidity at the ambient temperature and insulation at the ambient
temperature and of mode (NF EN 60335-1, article 13)
Abnormal operation (NF EN 60335-1, article 19)
Mechanical resistance bolt and nuts (NF EN 60335-1, article 28)
Leak lines and distance in air (NF EN 60335-1, article 29)
These tests relate to the checking of certain characteristics and do not imply the
execution, on the same bath, of all the sequences of tests.
Unit control
1 time per quarter and system
2 times per quarter and system
If the production is not regular, the

frequency is a function of the
number of appliances
manufactured and/or the
manufacture campaigns. The
frequency of the tests to be carried
out is then subject to the technical
secretariat (CSTB).
If the production is not regular, the

out is then to subject to the
technical secretariat (CSTB).
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TESTS
OTHER SAFETY CHARACTERISTICS :
Control of the resistance to hair entrapment (for the hydraulic systems)
(NF EN 12764)
Control of the temperature of the air to the arrival with the collector of the
bath (for the aeraulic systems) (document 11)
Control of the protection of the turbine if the non-return valves are not in
conformity with the specifications of the standards with regard to them and
to the complementary specifications defined in the schedule of conditions
NF045 (NF - Antipollution of water installations mark) (document 11)
REDUCED FREQUENCY
NORMAL FREQUENCY

bath, associated each type of
system of agitation
1 time per six-month period, per

type of bath, associated each type
of system of agitation
If the production is not regular; the

secretariat (CSTB).

secretariat (CSTB).

system of agitation


secretariat (CSTB).

secretariat (CSTB).
CHARACTERISTICS OF HYGIENE (NF EN 12764) :
Checking of the absence of retention of water
Control of the sanitary safety for the baths always connected to the network
The control of the sealing and the endurance of the safety devices of
the water supply networks are not to carry out, the valves having to be
certified obligatorily NF - Antipollution of water installations (NF045).
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TESTS
Resistance to temperature (NF EN 12764)

Resistance to pressure (NF EN 12764)
Resistance to leakage (NF EN 12764)
REDUCED FREQUENCY
NORMAL FREQUENCY

system of agitation


secretariat (CSTB).

secretariat (CSTB).
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TABLE 8: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR BEARING FRAMES

TESTS
NORMAL FREQUENCY
CHARACTERISTICS OF TOUGHNESS :
Durability (XP D12-208 5.1 and document 17 3)
2 times per annum, per bearing frames equipped with its accessories

Resistance to static loads (XP D12-208 and document 17 1)
2 times per year and per type of fixing
DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS :
Dimensional (XP D12-208 4)
Adaptability with the products to be supported or incorporated
Connections
Conformity to the installation note (XP D12-208 7.3 and document 17 2)
2 times per year and per model
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TABLE 9: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR SHOWER ENCLOSURES

TESTS
NORMAL FREQUENCY
Appearance (see 2.4.3.4.1)
100 % of parts
Parts moving (document 18, 2)
Stability (NF EN 14428)
Impact resistance (NF EN 14428)
Endurance (NF EN 14428)
Water retention (NF EN 14428)
Cleanability (NF EN 14428)
At conception
Assembly note (NF EN 14428)
100 % of parts
Instruction manual (NF EN 14428)
100 % of parts
Resistance to chemicals and stains (NF EN 14428)
Corrosion resistance (NF EN 14428)
Resistance to wet and dry cycling (NF EN 14428)
Control of the thickness of the glazings (document 18, 1.3)
1 time per annum and per batch
2.5
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MARKING
Marking is an integral part of the certification of a product.

Beyond the identification of a certified product and its traceability, the marking of a product
with the NF logo ensures an optimal defence of the mark and facilitates legal actions and
condemnations in cases of fraudulent imitations.
This article has the aim of defining the methods of reproduction of NF logo, reference to NF
mark, marking of the products certified and information on the certified characteristics.
2.5.1
NF mark in general
The NF logo shall ensure the identification of each certified product.

The trade name of the certified product shall be reserved for the NF mark and it can be used
for a product certified only under the trade description with which the product was certified.
The manufacturer shall not use the NF logo except to single out certified products without
there being any risk of confusion whatsoever.
The logos graphic tools are available on the Website www.marque-nf.com , in Mark
holder item.
It is recommended that the NF mark holder remit to CSTB in advance all the documents
upon which the NF mark appears.
Moreover, the NF mark holder is held to communicate on request of AFNOR Certification or
the CSTB any support making state of NF mark.
2.5.2
Reference texts
Regulations: the need for transparency

Communication concerning the data relative to the certification of the product and service is
governed by the regulations. The purpose of this is to make the meaning of the identification
tags, certification marks, etc. transparent for consumers and for users.
Therefore, Article R 115-2 of the Consumer Code stipulates that:
"When reference is made to certification in an advertisement, the marking or the presentation
of any product and on commercial documents of all types referring thereto, must be brought
to the knowledge of the consumer or the user :
The name or the company name of the certifying body or its collective
certification mark,
The designation of the reference documents used as a basis for the
certification,
The terms by which the certification reference base may be consulted or
obtained."
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The General Rules of the NF mark

The purpose of the marking rules below is to guide the NF mark holder in complying with the
regulation requirements and the NF Certification requirements. Articles 4, 11, 14 and 15 of
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 damage of the sanctions envisaged in article 11 of the General Rules of NF mark,
any erroneous advertisement exposes the NF mark holder to continuations for fraud and/or
misleading publicity.
2.5.3
The marking procedures
This paragraph describes both the NF logo affixing procedure and the marking of the certified
characteristics. "Certified characteristics" are all data, the content of which is checked within
the framework of the NF mark.
It covers the following three aspects:
1. Affixing the NF logo on the NF certified product
2. Affixing the NF logo on the packing of the NF certified product, if relevant
3. Affixing the NF logo on the documentation and in publicity
Reproduction of the NF logo must be in accordance with the graphic chart, available from
AFNOR Certification.
Any manufacturers who become the holder of the NF Sanitary Appliances mark after the
application date of this specific rules version will only use the new logo.
Using the logo with the words in English "BY AFNOR CERTIFICATION" is not
authorized in the framework of the NF Sanitary Appliances mark.
2.5.3.1
Identification of the certified NF products
Each certified product shall be marked permanently and indelibly with the following
information:
The logo with the mention PAR AFNOR CERTIFICATION or, for technical reasons
(Logo molded or affixed by a stamp), the logo without the mention PAR AFNOR
CERTIFICATION (reproduction on an unspecified scale with a minimum width of 8 mm),
A mark enabling the identification of the manufacturer,
A reference making it possible to know the manufacturing date to within one month,
A reference to the production factory,
The reference of the appliance model, corresponding to the catalogue.
NOTE 1
The manufacturer's mark and the production factory reference can be run
together. If this information is coded, the code shall be deposited at the technical
secretariat and brought to at least two characters.
NOTE 2
The NF mark can be affixed to a part which does not have to be enamelled for
the ceramic appliances. It shall remain visible at least until the appliance is
installed.
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NOTE 3
With regard to the marking of bath equipped with whirlpool systems, the NF logo
shall be affixed so that there is no ambiguity with the marking of the bath itself.
Double NF marking of the bath with whirlpool systems (marking of the bath and of
the whirlpool system) is not obligatory if the manufacturer produces bath and
equip them with the whirlpool system in the same factory, without selling them
un-equipped. In this case, the NF logo must at the least and obligatorily, be
affixed on the whirlpool system.
If a bath with a whirlpool system which is not NF certified, but the bath alone is
NF certified, the corresponding NF logo must be withdrawn.
NOTE 4
The marking of the products can be done with self-sticking labels after approval
from the technical secretariat. This type of marking is not preferred. If marking is
authorized using a self-sticking label, this one is regarded as permanent if the
label cannot be completely withdrawn by pulling off.
NOTE 5
The marking of accessories (pedestals, trap cover,...) is not authorized.
NOTE 6
Following the change of logo in January 2011, manufacturers are allowed to affix
the previous version of the NF logo on their NF certified products:
- Until 1 January 2014 in the case of labels;
- Until the next change of buffer if the NF logo is affixed with a stamp;
- Until the next change of mold or matrix.
2.5.3.2
Reproduction on the packing of the certified product
The packing of the certified product can carry the following information:
The NF logo according to the Graphic Chart (reproduction on an unspecified scale with
a minimum width of 8 mm),
The name, the letter symbol or the reference identifying the manufacturer,
The appliance model number, corresponding to the catalogue,
The colour and/or the appearance of the enamel.
Logo NF can be affixed on the packing of products only if all the products constituting this
unit are certified NF (insofar as those are the subject of a NF mark).
Following the change of logo in January 2011, the holders of the NF mark are authorized to
affix the previous NF logo on their NF certified products packaging until 1 January 2014.
2.5.3.3
Reproduction on documentation and in advertising
The NF logo on the documentation (Technical and commercial documents, tags, posters,
advertising, web sites, etc) shall be reproduced in conformity with the graphic chart, an
unspecified scale with a minimum width of 8 mm).
The NF mark must not be used in any document other than to distinguish certified products
and this without creating a risk of confusion. For this reason, the trade mark, the name of the
range and the reference of the product under which it is certified NF must be mentioned.
Furthermore, the catalogue should have a chapter which explains the scope of the NF mark.
On the letterhead of notepaper used for the NF mark holders correspondence, the
reproduction of the NF mark is prohibited unless the holder benefits from the NF mark for all
his products.
To correctly interpret this paragraph, it is recommended that the holder submit all documents
where the NF mark is mentioned to CSTB.
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Following the change of logo in January 2011, the holders of the NF mark are authorized to
affix the previous NF logo on their documentation and advertising about their NF certified
products until 1 January 2014.
2.5.3.4
Information concerning the certified characteristics
To apply the article R115-2 of Code Consumption (see 2.5.2), the document presented
hereafter has been drafted, which shall be included just as it is in the catalogues, general
price lists or website.
Concerning the article " What does the NF mark bring? " of this document, the holder is not
obliged to include in his information on the certified characteristics the paragraphs
concerning the products which it does not manufacture or does not resell.
In case the manufacturer holds a right to use the NF mark in several 'sanitary and plumbing'
fields (for example for the valves and appliances as well as for the sanitary appliances), it
shall pick out the paragraphs concerned from its documentation, since the informational
documents have the same screen.
It should be remembered that for the French market the information shall mandatorily be
given in the French language (Law of August 4, 1994). If necessary, the information can also
be given in one or several other languages.
In addition, the NF Mark holders for one or more enamelled sanitary applicances have to
include in their catalog the information mentioned in the document 04 - Part 2 of this specific
rules.
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SANITARY APPLIANCES
What is the NF mark?
The NF mark, affixed on a product, certifies that it complies with the standard concerning
it and, as the case may be, with complementary technical specifications, requested by
the contract.
The characteristics fixed and monitored by AFNOR Certification are set down out
Specification Books called technical rules or documentation, prepared in co-ordination
with the manufacturers, the distributors, the consumer associations, the laboratories and
the public authorities.
The technical rules for certification concerning sanitary appliances are numbered 017.
The Centre Scientifique et Technique du Btiment (CSTB) (Scientific and Technical
Building Centre), the Socit Franaise de Cramique (SFC) (French Ceramics
Association) and the Laboratoire Central des Industries Electriques (LCIE) (Central
Laboratory of the Electrical Industries) perform tests on products and audits of companies
within the framework of this application.
On what products is the NF mark found?
The NF mark is affixed to the following products :
Wash basins and hanrinse basins (ceramic),
Bidets (ceramic),
Shower trays (ceramic, steel, synthetic materials),
Sinks (ceramic, stainless steel, synthetic materials),
Baths (cast iron, steel, synthetic materials),
Whirlpool baths,
Vanity pans and vanity tops (ceramic, synthetic materials),
WC pans with and without coupled flushing cisterns,
Equipped cisterns,
Sanitary appliances for public use,
Bearing frames,
WC packs;
Shower enclosures.
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What does the NF mark bring?

The NF-Sanitary appliances mark certifies compliance of sanitary appliances with the
NF017 Rules, approved by AFNOR Certification. These rules are available on the
Internet site www.marque-nf.com.
In particular this guarantees :
That the sanitary appliances are made of a material the quality of which
corresponds to normal sanitary use, that is :
resistant to the cleaning compounds reserved for that purpose,
resistant to the contact of non-prohibited chemicals (products to remove rust
stains, generally with a base of fluorine salts are to be totally prohibited near
enamelled appliances).
That the wall-hung appliances have the required durability for the usage to which
they are intended.
That the sanitary appliances have dimensions and connecting dimensions which
enable them to be connected to the water supply and drain appliances and also
enable their replacement.
That the shape of the basin bottom (wash basins, bidet, shower tray, sink, bath,
etc) is designed to ensure the outlet flow of water without stagnation when the
waste outlet hole is open.
That the bowl-equipped cistern unit complies with constraints :
of protection of the drinking water system (no water feedback),
of the fight against noise (valves and appliances certified ),
of efficiency (drainage, rinsing of the walls),
of hygiene (renewal of the trap water, absence of splashing),
of water economy when an " economiser " mechanism is installed.
That the whirlpool baths are safe and sure products from the electrical point of
view as well as from the sanitary point of view.
wing
characteristics :
facility of cleaning: all volumes are accessible;
sealing of water jet;
endurance of the parts moving with 30000 cycles of opening and closing of
the doors;
security: absence of break and dismantling in the event of shock against the
wall (safety glass).
The marked products are capable as to answering the use for which they are
intended.
How does one recognise an NF product?
To distinguish the products admitted to the NF-Sanitary appliances mark from those
which are not, in this catalogue, the logo is placed next to the clause benefiting from
it.
Furthermore, to recognise them in the shops and during installation, the logo is affixed
on the products themselves.
AFNOR Certification
11, rue Francis de Pressens, F-93571 LA PLAINE SAINT-DENIS CEDEX
2.5.3.5
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Conditions for markdown
Any suspension or any withdrawal of the right to use the NF mark entails the prohibition to
use the NF mark and to refer to it.
In the same way, products, which accidentally are not in compliance, shall be demarked,
destroyed or set to conformity.
The catalogues and other documentation shall not mention the NF mark for the product
suspended or withdrawn (erratum and/or withdrawal).
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Document 01
Dispensation from the standards
___________________________________________________
Dispensation from the standard NF EN 31, NF EN 35, NF EN 36, NF EN 232 and
NF EN 251 :
Gauges mentioned in standards NF EN 31, NF EN 35, NF EN 36, NF EN 232 and NF EN
251 are replaced by the gauges presented in document 03.
Dispensation from the standard NF EN 31:

The h length is not to be checked.
The d5 length must be greater than the length d4=63mm (no tolerance as this is a
reference diameter).
The e length (distance between diameters d4 and d5) must be 2mm.
Add a 3.3: "Flat surface for seal: This surface must be perpendicular to the axis of the
upper cone against which the drain plug rests: an error of less than 2mm is allowed. With
sink positioned level on a vertical mount which is itself level, the flatness error is measured
compared to the horizontal using a thickness chock (a 2mm chock must not be able to fit
through) or any other suitable means."
As length d1 (the diameter of the outer holes of the fitting has 3 holes) is not easy to check
if the fitting holes are pre-drilled, it is permitted to ensure that the pre-drilling diameter is
greater than 32 mm, which guarantees a diameter of 32 mm for the fitting hole.
The width of the flat plane of the tap platform from the centre line of the central hole to the
back edge of the flat plane (g4) must be superior or equal to 30 mm.
The distance from the centre line of the centre hole to the backwall (g5) must be superior or
equal to 45 mm.
It is possible not to respect the t dimension specified in the standard when the handrinse
basin is not equipped with an overflow because, in this case, this dimension does not apply.
On the other hand, if the handrinse basin is provided with an overflow, then it is necessary
to check the concerned waste fitting adaptability to be able to derogate from this
specification (t dimension).
It is permitted to have wider fastening holes than those recommended in the EN 111
standard in order to allow an easier fitting of the corner handrinse basins in the event that
the bolts are pre-positioned on the receiving wall.

Length q1 (the distance between the vertical planes passing through the outlet and through
the point on the assembly closest to the wall) may be either 140 25 mm or 100 25 mm.
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Dispensation from the standard NF EN 35 et NF EN 36 :

The h length is not to be checked.
The d5 length must be greater than the length d4=63mm (no tolerance as this is a
reference diameter).
The e length (distance between diameters d4 and d5) must be 2mm.

If there are "baby" WC pans, the outlet of the pan is 82 4 mm.

During the static load tests, the comparator placed at the center of the bathtub may
be moved if the bathtub is equipped with a central base.
Thermal impact tests on material baths of synthesis:
If the temperature of cold water is higher than 15C (temperature of test in standard
12C3C), the test is regarded as satisfactory if the variation in temperature between
hot water and cold water remains that given in standard (75C2C for test A and
60C2C for the test B).
When the temperature of cold water is lower than 9C, the test is not in conformity.

In the case where angle (angle of flat area of D4 in relation to the plane of the waste outlet
hole) does not respect the requirement of the standard NF EN 232, the licensee must
mention in its technical documentation that the bath must be equipped with a flexible draining
tube.

The dimension h1 (distance between the ground and the plan of the waste hole) must be :
- 130 mm for the cisterns with overflow;
- 85 mm for the cisterns without overflow.
If the tray is extra-flat, length e of the waste hole may be non-compliant (i.e. it may be less
than 2mm) if the drain is NF-certified (NF076 Sanitary components), delivered with the
tray, and that no water retention is observed when it is being installed.
Dispensation from the standard NF EN 263, NF EN 13310, NF EN 14516 and NF EN 14527 :

The test for determining the resistance to chemicals and stains described in these standards
is completed as follows: "In the presence of a stain, test the sample again after 48 hours and,
if the stain has disappeared, consider the result as satisfactory".
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The diagram b) of the 4 (page 5 of the standard) is replaced by the diagram hereafter.
Value X (difference of level between r and r1 for the accessibility of tools) mentioned in
table 2 of the 5.1 (page 6 of the standard) is not controlled within the framework of NF
mark.
For the value of the dimension D1 (diameter of the opening of the overflow) specified in
table 4 of the 6 (page 9 of the standard), it is necessary to read 32 12 mm.
Dispensation from the standard NF EN 14055 :
The cisterns equipped, certified before the date of approval of this specific rule version can
still respect the previous flow rate requirements mentioned below, until the end of 2012:
Type of the flushing

cistern
Independent cistern
suspended low
Height of test (mm)
Flow for a complete

flushing (l/s)
Minimal flow for

one (double)
flushing saving in
water (l/s)
200 5 a
2,3 0,3 b
2,0
Cistern embedded
Independent cistern
suspended middle
height
565 5
Independent Cistern
suspended high
1365 5
Cast solid built-in

cistern
1,8
1,8
0, 4 b
0 ,1
1,6
0, 4
0 ,1
1,7
non applicable c
non applicable c
2,3 0,3
2,0
Cistern embedded
Cistern embedded
multi-pans
a Cisterns with interdependent tube of flushing and tanks embedded in bearing frames prefabricated
industrially must be tested as delivered by the manufacturer, independently the height of test.
b Flow with a stabilizer of flow assembled (see figure A).
c The cast solid built-in cisterns and the embedded cisterns must be tested in accordance with the NF EN
997.
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The load to be applied for the test must include the appropriate number of bags (see 5.1.1)
necessary to obtain 200 kg.
Dispensation from the 4 of the standard NF D11-124:
The 4.1.1 Nature of the materials is modified as follows :
The resistance to abrasion of materials must respect specifications of the standards NF
D14-601 for enamelled sanitary ceramic, NF D14-602 for enamelled steel and NF D14-603
for enamelled cast-iron.
The 4.2.1.2 Edges or raised areas is modified as follows :
The purpose of the edges or raised areas of the tray is to allow:
- the holding of the cladding panels ;
- the draining of water into the bowl, both from the free edges and those next to or set
into the wall.
Dispensation from the standard XP D12-208:

The test for resistance to static loads of the bearing frames could be carried out under the
installation requirements, i.e. on the frame made up of two parts assembled and consolidated
by a provided preparation:
- The frame is sold in the state (delivery of the covering with both parts of the frame)
with a note of installation which does not leave any ambiguity ;
- The test of durability is carried out with the complete frame.
Dispensation from the standard NF D14-503:

The test on extra-flat trays is carried out with an opened waste hole.

The verification after the test for resistance to static loads is not carried out according to the
standard NF D14-509. The absence of cracks is shown by using a solution of eosin applied
with a paint-brush.

The checking of the continuity of the enamel coating after the test for resistance to thermal
shock of enamelled surfaces can be carried out by means of a coloured solution (e.g. eosin).

For the control of the absorptive water mass of products other than WC pans, the
specification is brought back to 0,5% instead of 0,75%, in order to be homogeneous with the
specification of standard NF EN 997.
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Document 02
General complementary specifications
___________________________________________________
1.
If an equipped cistern is equipped with a connecting hose, it must benefit from a

favourable technical opinion and be marked CSTBat.
2.
When a product NF is delivered or recommended with equipment (waste outlet, trap,

ball-cock, flush mechanisms, etc), these must benefit from the NF mark- Sanitary
components (NF076), NF-Sanitary tapware (NF077), NF-Toilet Seats (NF240), .
3.
When, for reasons of design, the period of valves and fittings is not in conformity with the
standard ' dimensions of connections and that the manufacturer delivers the valves and
fittings associated with the appliances, the latter cannot be NF. It must however respect
the regulation in force according the decree of May 29th, 1997 relating to materials in
contact with the water intended for human consumption.
4.
Definition of the ranges of colours of the appliances:

The following Table, in the CIE (Y) system and the Hunter (L) system, gives the indices
of luminosity:
Shade
Index of luminosity
Y
37
7 et < 37
<7
Light
Medium
Dark
L
60,8
26,5 et < 60,8
< 26,5
A classification of the shades was carried out based upon the index of luminosity and the
appearance.
Therefore 6 colour ranges are considered:
Appearance
Light Gloss
Light Matt
Shade
Medium Gloss
Medium Matt
Dark Gloss
Dark Matt
In case of dispute between the manufacturer and the laboratories of the mark, standard
NF T 30-064 applies.
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Document 03
Measurement standards for connecting dimensions
___________________________________________________
The gauges of standards NF EN 232 and NF EN 251 are replaced by the gauges presented
in the 1, 2, 3 and 4 hereafter.
The gauges of control of the dimensions of connection specified in standards NF EN 31,
NF EN 32, NF EN 35, NF EN 36 and NF EN 111 are presented in the 5 hereafter.
The tolerances applicable to the gauges of dimensional checks of drillings for waste hole are
as follows:
0
if
0,1
0,1
0
it is a question of measuring a maximal value;
if it is a question of measuring a minimal value.
On the other hand, the tolerance of the diameter of support of the calibre (control of the
diameter of reference of the waste hole) is of 0,1 mm.
The control gauge has to have at least a contact point with the waste hole and a maximal
distance less than 1 mm after balancing of fits.
1.
Control gauge of the waste hole for baths
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90 mm :
1150,1
105
20
30
2+0,1
0
6+0,1
0
10
0
16-0,1
121
1
87
Unit: mm
NF EN 232 : Annex A : Baths - Connecting dimensions
NF EN 232 (oct. 2003) - Annexe A:
Baignoires Cotes de raccordement
Control gauge of the waste hole for bath 90mm
Calibre de contrle pour bonde de Baignoires 90 mm
Bai_90_Rv.00 du 23/11/04
2. Control gauge of the waste hole for shower trays
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62 mm :
850,1
75
20
30
2+0,1
0
6+0,1
0
0
25-0,1
19
121
1
59
Unit: mm
NF
A : Shower
traysA:- Connecting
NFEN
EN251
251: Annex
(oct. 2003)
- Annexe
Receveurs de dimensions
douche Cotes de raccordement
Control gauge of the waste hole for shower tray 62mm
Calibre de contrle pour bonde de Receveurs 62 mm
Rec_62_Rv.00 du 23/11/04
3. Control gauge of the waste hole for shower trays
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90 mm:
1150,1
105
20
30
2+0,1
0
6+0,1
0
0
25-0,1
19
121
1
87
Unit: mm
NFEN
EN251
251
(oct. 2003)
- Annexe
Receveurs dedimensions
NF
: Annex
A : Shower
traysA:
- Connecting
Control gauge
of the
waste hole
for shower
trayReceveurs
90mm 90 mm
Calibre
de contrle
pour
bonde de
Rec_90_Rv.00 du 23/11/04
4. Control gauge of the waste hole for shower trays and baths
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52 mm:
700,1
1
60
20
2+0,1
0
6+0,1
0
30
0
16-0,1
10
121
1
48,8
Unit: mm
NFEN
EN251
251: Annex
(oct. 2003)
- Annexe
Receveurs de dimensions
NF
A : Shower
traysA:
- Connecting
NF
EN
232
(oct.
2003)
Annexe
A:
Baignoires
Cotes de raccordement
NF EN 232 : Annex A : Baths - Connecting dimensions
Calibregauge
de contrle
pour bonde
Baignoires
Receveurs 52 mm
Control
of the waste
hole forde
shower
tray et
90mm
Bai_Rec_52_Rv.00 du 23/11/04
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5. Control gauge of the quotations of connection of free standings wash basins, hanging
washbasins, bidets free standing by surverse, bidets hanging from supply by surverse,
hanging wash-stands:
630,1
20
2,14
77
94
2+0,1
0
8,66
101
0
40+0,1
0
45-0,1
42
Unit: mm
NF
: Lavabos
sur pied
- Cotes
de raccordement
NFEN
EN3131(oct.1999)
Pedestal
wash
basins
- Connecting
dimensions
NF
: Lavabos
suspendus
- Cotes desupply
raccordement
NFEN
EN3235(oct.1999)
Pedestal
bidets
with over-rim
- Connecting dimensions
NF
: Bidets sur
pied with
alimentation
parsupply
surverse
- Cotes de raccordement
NFEN
EN3536(jan.2001)
Wall-hung
bidets
over-rim
Connecting
dimensions
NF EN 36 (oct.1999) : Bidets suspendus alimentation par surverse - Cotes de raccordement
NF EN 111(dc.2003): Lave-mains suspendus - Cotes de raccordment
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Document 04
Preferential fields of use for enamelled sanitary appliances
___________________________________________________
The following information must appear in the catalogue of the manufacturer.
For enamelled sanitary appliances, 3 classes of wear are defined depending on the abrasion
resistance of their covering.
This resistance is defined by a standardised test (NF D 14-501) commonly called abrasion
test PEI.
According to this method, the enamelled surfaces are worn gradually by mechanical friction
of steel balls or of an abrasive.
The assessment of the degree of wear is noted in one of 3 ratings by a visual examination:
Class
(N) - Number of cycles after which

visible wear appears
50, 100 et 150
II
200, 300, 400, 500 et 600
III
N > 600
This classification leads to the following recommended use in fields which must be specified
on the various sets of documentation:
Usage severity
- Light private
E.g. : Equipment of an individual home or an apartment
- Intense private or light public
E.g. : Hotels, public toilets, large bar- restaurants
- Intense public
E.g. : Gymnasium, stadium, campsite
Wear class
I - II - III
II - III
III (exclusively)
The fields of use are not limited to those mentioned above.

The examples mentioned essentially relate to the use of sanitary appliances under normal
use conditions. Experience has demonstrated that the present criteria for attributing wear
classes precluded from taking precautions against a loss of gloss and a possible dulling
whenever the enamelled sanitary appliances are subjected to more severe use conditions.
For particular applications where doubt remains, it is recommended that the engineering
departments of sanitary fitting manufacturers be consulted.
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Document 05
Complementary specifications for sinks of stainless steel
___________________________________________________
1 PURPOSE
The sinks of stainless steel must be in compliance with the standards NF EN 13310 and
NF EN 695 and the following complementary specifications.
The purpose of this document is:
to specify the nature of the production material, the surface state, the design and
manufacturing principles,
to set down the characteristics :
- dimensional (overall dimensions and connecting dimensions of the valves
and appliances),
- suitability of stainless steel sinks for particular applications.
2 FIELD OF APPLICATION
This document applies to all stainless steel sinks, satisfying the definitions in clause 4 of this
document.
Except for the installation dimensions of the valves and appliances, it does not apply to sinks
of enamelled materials or of synthetic materials.
3 MATERIALS, DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE
3.1
3.1.1
MATERIALS
Nature of the materials
The stainless steel used for making sinks can be selected from among the following grades:
For the ferritics:
Z8C17 (X 6 Cr 17) for the tops of the sinks,
Z4CT17 (X 3 Cr Ti 17) for the basins.
For the austenitics:
Z7CN18.9 (X 5 Cr Ni 18-10) for the tops of the sinks and for the basins.
3.1.2 Thickness
To guarantee the durability of the sinks, the thickness of the sheet steel, before stamp
forming shall not be less than 0,56 mm.
3.1.3 Surface appearance
After installation, examination with the naked eye of visible surfaces, shall not detect
appearance faults such as cracks, fissures, local flatness defects on the surfaces, local
defects of squareness of the rims.
3.2
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DESIGN
A sink is essentially composed of basin(s) and drainboard(s). It contains a space for the
installation of the valves and appliances except for the "basin" sinks, the independent
drainboards and the special cases described in subclause 3.2.2 of this document.
The sinks to be installed exposed shall contain a system for fixing or a wood frame for fixing
to a cabinet module and their angles shall have a mechanical connection, by welding, or by
any other suitable method.
The sinks to be inset or to be incorporated shall come with at least 3 fixing lugs for a single
round basin or a single drainboard and 4 lugs for a rectangular basin and 8 fixing lugs in the
other cases.
It is not mandatory to provide the drain. When the drain is supplied in the NF equipped sink
packing, it shall carry the NF mark.
All the sinks shall have sound insulation panels under the drainboard(s) and the sink(s). The
minimal dimensions of these panels are (150x100x1) mm or equivalent surface areas in
other dimensions.
3.2.1
Basin
Each basin comprises:

a drain opening,
an attached overflow or an analogous system.
In the case of double or multiple basins:
the overflow can be common to the basins,
a sauce drain can be provided.
3.2.2
Space for the valves and appliances
The sinks to be installed/exposed, to be inset and to be incorporated (with width equal to or

greater than 500 mm for the two latter) shall contain a space (drilled or not) for the valves
and appliances.
3.3
3.3.1
MANUFACTURE
Waterflow
The bottom of the basins and the drainboard shall be designed to enable all flow of liquid
toward the drain opening.
In particular, the drainboard slope toward the basin shall be at least 0,6%.
3.3.2
Cleaning
The sink shall be designed so that all visible parts of it shall be accessible to the user to
enable him to clean it.
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4 CHARACTERISTICS
4.1
DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
The dimensional characteristics are checked using the inspection means suitable and
appropriate to the dimensions to be measured (in particular with relation to the tolerances).
4.1.1
Overall dimensions
4.1.1.1 Sinks to be installed exposed (standard)

-
800 X 600 mm (1 basin - 1 drainboard),

1200 X 600 mm (2 basins - 1 drainboard),
1400 X 600 mm (2 basins - 1 drainboard),
1400 X 600 mm (2 basins - 2 drainboards
or 2 basins + 1 drainboard + 1 smooth mounting plate
or 2 basins + 2 smooth mounting plates, one of the basins must
take a removable drainboard system).
Sinks can have lengths greater than 1400 mm in incremental modules of 100 mm.
The tolerance on these dimensions is 2 mm.
Certain exposed sinks can have a raised rear edge.
4.1.1.2 Sinks to be inset or to be incorporated
The overall dimensions (length and width) are left to the manufacturer's discretion.
The tolerance on these dimensions is 2 mm.
4.1.1.3 Depth of the main basin
The depth of the main basin, measured between the bottom of the basin (at the waste outlet
hole) and the upper edge of the sink shall be at least 150 mm.
4.1.2
Dimensional deviations
4.1.2.1 Angularity
The deflection measured in compliance with subclause 4.2 of Standard NF D14-510 shall
remain less than 2% of the length of the edge measured.
4.1.2.2 Squareness of the installation edges (edge in contact with the worktop, for
example)
The deflection measured in the two planes (vertical and horizontal), measured in compliance
with subclause 4.4 of NF D14-510 (with the sink applied against the surface plate), shall
remain less than 1% of the length of the edge measured.
4.2
4.2.1
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SUITABILITY FOR THE APPLICATION: RESISTANCE OF THE DRAINBOARD

Instructions
Place the sink on an appropriate non-deformable support.

Fix it using the fixing lugs supplied or by any other equivalent method.
Position the comparators under the sink at the middle of each basin. Initialise the
comparators.
Apply the load using a piston or any other suitable method to the centre of the drainboard on
a structure consisting of a rigid surface, equal to or less than 200x200 mm and a cardboard
sheet of the same dimensions and of a thickness from 5 to 10 mm. The total load applied
shall be 130 0 2 kg.
Leave the load during 1 hour, then remove it as well as the unit surfaces rigid/plate
paperboard.
After 1 hour, note the residual deformation indicated by the comparators.
Perform a water flow test on the drainboard.
4.2.2
Specification
At the end of the test, the residual deformation under the sink basin must be 1mm and the
appliance should present neither sign od deterioration, nor water stagnation on the sink
basin.
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Document 06
Complementary specifications for sinks of synthetic
materials
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The sinks of synthetic materials must comply with the standards NF EN 13310 and NF EN
695 and the following specifications.
Water absorption
NF EN ISO 62, Method 1, square sample of 501 mm
Specification: 40 mg
Colour stability when subjected to hot water
Instructions:
Cut out two-test pieces 100x100 mm from the bottom of the sink basin for testing.
Keep one of the two test pieces as control.
Fix the other test piece on an appropriate support and subject it to the following
cycle:
Immersion in water at (90 1) C during 15 minutes then,
Immersion in water at (15 2) C during 10 minutes.
Repeat this cycle 500 times.
Let the test piece dry during 24 hours at ambient temperature (23
comparing it to the control specimen.
2) C before
Note the stability of the colour of the material according to the grey scale to
assess the shading off of the colour, as specified in the standard
NF EN 20105-A02.
Specification:
Index 3 (degradation of the colour according to NF EN 20105-A02).
Colour stability when subjected to light

NF EN ISO 4892-2 Method B 50%HR
Temperature with the black thermometer standardized 65C
Illumination of energy 0,5 GJ/m2, in the field of wavelength between 290 nm and
800 nm.
Specification:
Index 3 (degradation of the colour according to NF EN 20105-A02).
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Resistance of the sink basin

Test according to the standard NF D14-504, 5.1.1.
Measurement of the residual deformation after relieving under the sink basin (in
positioning a comparator under the sink in the middle of each basin).
Specification:
No visual deterioration must be observed under the sink.
After 1 hour, the residual deformation under the sink basin must be 1 mm and
the absence of water stagnation on the sink basin must be checked by carrying
out a test of outflow of water.
Dimensional characteristics
Checking of the overall dimensions announced by the manufacturer.
The tolerance of these dimensions is 2 mm.
Angularity:
The arrow measured in accordance with paragraph 4.2 of the standard
NF D14-510 must remain lower than 2% length of the measured edge.
Squareness:
The arrow measured in the both plans (vertical and horizontal), measured in
accordance with paragraph 4.4 of the standard NF D14-510 (sink being applied
to the marble), must remain lower than 1% of the length of the measured edge.
Outward flow
The bottom of the basin and the drainboards shall be designed to enable the flow
of any liquid toward the drain opening.
The slope of the plug-hole must be at least 0,6 %.
Mechanical impact
NF EN 198
No sign of deformation shall be detected.
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Document 08
Complementary specifications for baths
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1
CHECKING THE SLOPES OF EDGES OF BATHS
The edges of bath must have a sufficient slope to allow the return of water towards the
interior of the bath.
The tolerance granted for the flatness or the veil of the edges does not allow to make the
attempt by putting only a rule on the bath to verify the hillside of these edges.
One or the other of the two following methods can be used indifferently for this checking:
1- Position a steel ball successively in several points of each edge and to check that it
rolls freely towards the interior of the bath.
2- Pour water successively in several points of each edge and to check that it runs out
towards the interior of the bath. Water retained by phenomenon of surface tension is
not taken into account.
2
DEROGATION FROM THE TEST OF OUTFLOW OF WATER
The derogation from the test of outflow of water on the range being behind the head restraint
is authorized when the head-restraint takes all the width of the bath.
3
DIMENSIONS "A" AND "H" OF BATHS
If the dimensions of connections "a" and H" correspond to the values necessary to a special
emptying, the manufacturer does not have any obligation to provide this type of emptying
with the bath.
In this case, the manufacturer must specify the type of the emptying in his documentation.
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Document 10
Complementary specifications for baths and shower trays
of synthetic materials
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1
SPECIFICATIONS RELATED TO BATHS
The baths of synthetic materials must be in compliance with the standards NF EN 14516,
NF EN 232, the document 08, the paragraphs 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 of the standard NF EN 198, the standard NF D11-121. Besides the baths
must comply with the following specifications.
1.1
OUTSIDE APPEARANCE
The reinforcement of the bath shall be unable to cause lacerations during manipulations.
1.2
ACCEPTABLE VARIATIONS
The requirements of standard NF EN 198 relating to the acceptable variations are modified
as follows:
Dimensions length and width should not deviate from those indicated by the manufacturer
of more than what follows:
Dimension
1m
>1m
1.3
Acceptable variations
0
5 mm
DIMENSIONAL VARIATIONS
Squareness of the sides

The requirements of standard NF EN 198 relating to the variations of squareness of the sides
are modified as follows:
The squareness deviations of the right sides of the baths measured in compliance with
A.2.3. do not have to exceed:
Dimension
Acceptable variations
1m
3 mm
>1m
4 mm
in the concave or convex direction of any point.

1.4
DIMENSIONAL CHECK AND PROSPECTIVE PLASTIC FILM
It is accepted that the dimensional check is carried out without withdrawing protective plastic
film, this last being low thickness (1/10 mm).
1.5
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WEIGHT
The weight variation shall be less than

10% of the reference value indicated in the
application for admission file transmitted to the CSTB (untreated-surface bath, with neither
accessories nor pedestals).
1.6
CAPACITY
The capacity variation shall be less than 10% of the value appearing in the catalogue and
transmitted to the CSTB in the application for admission file.
1.7
RESISTANCE TEST TO TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS
The operating method of the standard NF EN 14516 is modified as follows:

At the end of the first cycle 90C/12C, and after having emptied the bath, place 2 gauges
on the bottom of the bath, either side of the plug-hole, at 60 mm 1mm of the axes of the
plug-hole (see plan below). Continue the test in conformity with 5.3.2 of the standard NF
EN 14516. Note the maximum gap indicated by each gauge during the first cycle to hot water
(75C), then remove the gauges. At the end of the 10 first cycles 75C/12C, carry out a
marble shock test in conformity with A5 of the standard NF EN 198, then continue the test
within 14 days maximum. After the last cycle, daub the bath with a sponge or a paint-brush
using an eosin solution at 100 g/l, to which is added 1 cm3/l of liquid detergent. Leave for 5
mn, then remove the eosin from the surface by cleaning with a damp cloth.
The specifications are modified as follows:
At the end of the test, the bath must not show any defect in appearance (any defect will be
checked visually and by the presence of eosin traces) and without any functional fault. Any
functional mark will be checked in ensuring that the bath satisfies 4.2.2 of the standard
NF EN 14516, that no individual deformation data is superior to 4 mm and that the bath does
not show, following impact shocks, any trace or deformation or other defect which could
impeed its good working.
60 mm
60 mm
1.8
HANDLES
1.8.1
Resistance to salt mist
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A salt mist resistance test is carried out in compliance with the standard
NF EN ISO 9227, on a handle covered with each type of finishing (except the gilding).
The choice is let to the manufacturer to realise either the neutral salt mist resistance test
(NSS type) during 200 hours, or the acetic salt mist resistance test (AASS type) during 24
hours.
Following the test, the visible surfaces shall contain no defect.
1.8.2
Resistance to chemical compounds and to stains
A test for resistance to chemical compounds and stains is carried out in compliance with the
standard NF EN 263 on a handle covered with each type of finishing (except the gilding).
Following the test, the handle shall display neither visible stains nor signs of damage.
1.9
SERVICES
On the accompanying documents (installation manual, catalogue) the manufacturer shall

indicate contact details of the after-sales-service.
1.10
GUARANTEE
The guarantee provided by the manufacturer shall be for at least 2 years.

1.11
COMPLEMENTARY SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE BATHS IN CROSSLINKED

CAST ACRYLIC
Minimum thickness of the bottom

The minimal thickness of the layer-up of the bottom of the bath is measured according to the
sketch below. It must be 0,8-0 mm to 150 mm of the hole of plug.
150 mm
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SPECIFICATIONS RELATED TO SHOWER TRAYS
The shower trays of synthetic materials must be in compliance with the standards NF EN
249, NF EN 251 and NF EN 14527. Besides they must comply with the following
complementary specifications.
2.1
DIMENSIONAL VARIATIONS
The specification in 4.7 from the standard NF EN 249 relative to the dimensional variations
are modified by:
The dimension of the shower trays must not deviate from those indicated by the
manufacturer of more than
0 mm.
5
2.2
GEOMETRIC DEVIATIONS
2.2.1
Straightness of the sides
The deviations from the straightness of the sides of the shower trays ( 4.8.3 of the standard
NF EN 249) shall not exceed the values indicated in Table in the concave or convex direction
at any point. Should the shower tray contain an incorporated apron, the dimensions shall be
measured at the base of the sides.
Table 1
Dimension
2.2.2
Ecarts admis
1m
3 mm
>1m
4 mm
Straightness of the edge drop
The Straightness deviations of the edge drop ( 4.8.4 from the standard NF EN 249) shall
not exceed the values indicated in Table 2 in the concave or convex direction, at any point.
Table 2
Dimension
Ecarts admis
1m
3 mm
>1m
4 mm
2.3
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RESISTANCE TO TEMPERATURE DEVIATIONS
The procedure mentioned in the standard NF EN 14527 is modified as follows:

First, using the shower placed 1 m above the bottom of the shower tray and oriented so that
the spray is directed towards the edge of the shower tray and sprayed at least half of the
bottom of the shower tray, run (90 1) liter of water at a temperature of (90 2) C, at a flow
rate of (0.15 0.015) l / s, the waste outlet hole being opened.
Immediately after, run the same quantity of cold water (12 3) C at the same flow rate, the
waste outlet hole being opened. A comparator is positioned on the underside of the shower
tray, 60 mm from the axis of the waste hole, on one side or the other of the hole, on a line
perpendicular to the axis of the waste hole (see plan below). Continue the test in accordance
with NF EN 14527. Note the maximum deviation indicated by the comparator during the first
cycle 75 C/12 C. Perform an impact test in accordance with A4 of standard NF EN 249
and then continue the test during 14 days.
C1
60 mm
Specifications are modified as follows:

After testing, the shower tray should be free of defects in appearance (Any deterioration be
verified visually and by the presence of traces Eosin) and without malfunction. Any operating
deterioration will be verified by ensuring that:
- the shower tray satisfies the 4.3.4 of standard EN 14527,
- any individual value of deformation is more than 4 mm,
- the shower tray shows at impact points, no distortion or other defects that would impair its
proper operation.
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SPECIFICATIONS RELATED TO THE MATERIALS
3.1
Specifications applicable to baths and shower trays in crosslinked cast

acrylic
The crosslinked cast acrylic sheets used in the manufacture of the baths and shower trays in
acrylic materials must be certified NF-Acrylic sheets (NF116).
3.2
Specifications applicable to synthetic materials other than crosslinked cast

acrylic
The specifications retained for the tests are defined below.

3.2.1
Water absorption
NF EN ISO 62, square test-tube of 501 mm

Specification: 40 mg
3.2.2
Stability of colour in hot water
NF EN 263
Specification: Index 3 (Deterioration of the colour according to NF EN 20105-A2).
3.2.3
Stability of colour to light
NF EN ISO 4892-2
Method B 50% RH
Black-standard temperature of 65C
Irradiance of 0,5 GJ/m2 in the field of wavelength between 290 nm and
800 nm.
Specification: Index 3 (Deterioration of the colour according to NF EN 20105-A2).

3.2.4
Chemicals and stains
NF EN 263
Specification: no deterioration.
The test for determination of resistance to chemicals and stains, described in the standard
NF EN 263 ( 4.4), is completed as follows:
If the mark is not eliminated following the test described in the standard, check the mark
again after a period of 48 h.
If the mark has disappeared after 48 h, then the test will be considered satisfactory.
3.2.5
Abrasion (loss of weight)
NF EN 14688
Specification : At the end of the test carried out in conformity with 5.7 of the standard NF
EN 14688, the superficial layer of the test-tube must not be crossed (case of
multi-layer materials) or the loss of weight of the test-tube after 750
revolutions must be inferior to 0.8 g (case of single layer materials).
3.2.6
Scratches
NF EN 14688
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Document 11
Complementary specifications for whirlpool baths
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The baths using the manufacture of the whirlpool baths must be in conformity to the
standards with regard to them and the manufacturer must answer all the specifications of the
NF-Sanitary appliances mark (NF017).
The non-return valves equipping the whirlpool baths, intended for the protection of the
drinkable water supply network, must be in conformity to the standards with regard to them
and the manufacturer must answer all the specifications of the NF-Antipollution of water
installations mark (NF045).
0
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
0.1
DESIGN
The electrical connections of the whirlpool system for general use shall be feasible when the
bath is installed.
Devices designed to absorb vibrations shall be provided both on the whirlpool system and on
the bath.
The connection between the vibratil component (pump or turbine) and the fixed component
(bath) shall be provided so as to reduce the propagation of the vibrations, by means of a
flexible connection, for example.
The air intake port of the turbine shall be designed so as to eliminate any risk of accidental
plugging and shall be protected by any suitable means.
The design of the whirlpool system shall not cause, at any time and in normal conditions of
use, any overflow or projection of water.
Note: This applies to water, not containing additional products, of which the use of some of
them, such as foaming agents, is advised against in this type of bath.
0.2
REQUIREMENTS
Rinsing - Disinfection
For baths for communal use, rinsing, if any, shall be automatic, and shall be initiated upon
drainage of the bath.
The rinse material may consist of:
- water containing a disinfectant for hydraulic systems;
- any disinfectant fluid for aeraulic systems;
- both for composite systems.
The design of the rinsing system is left to the initiative of the manufacturer. However, to be
effective, this rinsing shall allow the passage of a volume of water (or fluid) equivalent to
about 10 times the volume of the whirlpool system and of the pump (or turbine). It shall not
incur a risk of polluting the drinking water supply system.
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Aeraulic systems
For units including hot air circulation in the whirlpool system, a safety device shall be
provided to limit the temperature of the air reaching the bath manifold to 70C maximum.
This can be checked by the test described below:
- Carry out the test at room temperature (20 to 25C), with the bath filled with water to
a level above the topmost nozzle.
- Install a thermocouple on the air inlet, at the bath manifold.
- Run the system for 5 mn.
- Measure the temperature.
Shutting of the whirlpool system shall not cause water to flow back into the turbine.
For this purpose, the non-return valve(s) shall be checked by leak and endurance tests,
carried out in conformity with the procedures described in the standards NF P43-007 and
NF EN 13959.
Note : the non-return valve(s) bearing the NF-Antipollution of water installation mark (NF045)
meet the applicable specifications and are accordingly not subject to the tests of this chapter.
Ancillary non-return valves existing on each air injection (so-called comfort valves ) are
not subject to the foregoing tests. However, the absence of any water retention between the
main valve and these valves shall be checked, after flushing the circuit by a suitable fluid, if
this is provided.
1
TEST OF HAIR ATTRACTION
1.1
PURPOSE
The standard NF EN 12764 (specifications relative of whirlpool baths) indicates how to check
the safety characteristics other than the electrical characteristics.
The standard NF EN 60335-2-60 therefore specifies how the tests to check the hair attraction
for the forced water circulation systems shall be carried out.
Besides the following specification is enforceable:
whenever the bath is fitted with a waste outlet that can be dismounted without a tool,
the hair attraction test is carried out with and without waste outlet so as to test the
most unfavourable case.
2
WHIRLPOOL BATHS AIR INJECTION SYSTEM

(PROTECTION AGAINST WATER FEEDBACK)
2.1
PURPOSE
(TURBO
SYSTEM)
The appliances in which the air and water circuits can be connected shall be built in such a
way that, in case of a reduction in the water flow, the water cannot penetrate into the turbine
and cannot come into contact with the active parts or short-circuit the extra or reinforced
insulation.
This document defines the conditions and procedures of quality control to make it possible to
ensure the correct protection on the turbine. It was prepared to be used as documentation
within the framework of the NF mark and it was approved by the Committee during its
session of November 17, 1998.
2.2
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QUALITY CONTROL GUIDELINES
Depending on the facilities used, the protections are defined differently.

So it is that,
for the protection of non-return valves, the unit must be composed of 2 separate
systems.
for the protection of the other physical apparatus (cross fitting, double trap,
etc), the unit consists of 1 system.
If the protection systems are not NF certified, leak and endurance tests of the non-return
valves, described in the standard NF EN 13959 (non-return valves threaded DN 50) are
carried out in admission, then once each year during the surveillance.
If the moderating valves are NF certified, the water retention tests are not carried out.
An additional test, in compliance with the instructions below (clause 2.3), is to be carried out
on the TURBO systems.
2.3
QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURE FOR THE TURBO SYSTEMS
The protection check is verified by the two following tests:

The appliance is powered under the voltage specified and placed into operation
under normal operating conditions. All the air/water nozzles are then plugged
one after the other. For this test, the non-return valves are rendered inoperative
one by one.
The test is repeated with the turbine shut off.
With all the air/water nozzles plugged, the feeding is powered under the specified
voltage and placed into operation under normal operating conditions. For that
test, the non-return valves are rendered inoperative one by one.
The test is repeated with the turbine shut off.
After these tests, there should be no trace of water on the insulation which might lead to a
reduction of the leak lines and distances in the air below the values prescribed in subclause
29.1 of the standard NF EN 60335-2-60.
3
WHIRLPOOL BATHS OF ACRYL MATERIALS (NF EN 198/NF EN 12764)
If an applicant / holder commercialises his baths only with one piece of equipment of
vibrating, the test for resistance of static loads must be carried out with the normally provided
feet but by withdrawing the anti-vibration studs.
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Document 12
Complementary specifications for WC pans
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The WC pans must be in compliance with the standards NF EN 997 (class I), NF D12-101,
NF EN 33, NF D14-601.
Besides they must comply with the following specifications.
1
1.1
DIMENSIONAL CHECK
The control of the dimension q (distance of the plan passing by the opening of exit to the face
of the parallelepiped, wraps turned towards the wall) must be carried out once it seal set up.
1.2
UNIT WC PANS AND TOILET SEAT
Its granted exemption for the theoretical angle of opening of the toilet seat (7 instead of 8)
if:
it is delivered with WC pans short
it is stable starting from an aperture of 4 (off-centering of the axes of the hinges).
1.3
DISTANCE L
The distance L between the axis of the clamp holes of the toilet seat and before WC pans is
fixed at 430 10 mm.
When this distance does not respect this specification, a special NF-certified seat (NF240)
must then be provided or recommended with the pan.
Note that if L <420 mm, the pan is said to be short.
1.4
TESTS OF POROSITY
In the case of an enamelled support basin, the 3 test tubes must be taken in every part
comprising a surface, which is not enamelled, which makes it possible to obtain pieces of an
adequate size. If that is not possible, the test must be carried out by using pieces of another
part manufactured with an identical barbotine.
In the case of a non enamelled support basin, the test must be carried out by taking the 3
test tubes in the support, in accordance with the standard NF EN 997.
1.5
ADDITIONAL TESTS FOR 4L PANS
The post-rinsing volume test must be conducted on pans whose nominal flush volume is 4L
in accordance with 5.2.6 of the NF EN 997 standard.
RENEWAL OF THE WATER OF TRAP OF THE WC PANS
2.1
PRINCIPLE OF THE TEST
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The test of water renewal must be carried out for the independent WC pans or WC suits. For
independent WC pans, the test with a reduced flushing volume has to be done with 2l or 3l
according to the WC pan type.
The purpose of this test is to check, thanks to the use of a dye and with the equipment
defined in paragraph 5.8.2 of standard NF EN 997 that, when flushing is actuated, the trap
water of the WC was renewed with at least:
2.1.1
99% for a complete volume of flushing;
2.1.2
94% for a reduced volume of flushing.
2.2
PROCEDURE
2.2.1
For a complete volume of flushing
Make sure that the siphon of the WC is perfectly clean and degreased.
Firstly, actuate the mechanism of draining of the cistern and make sure that the siphon of the
WC is filled with clear water.
Pour in the siphon, with precaution to avoid any projection on ceramics, 100 cm3 of a mixture
beforehand carried out, made up of fluorescein 1g in 1000 cm3 of water.
Agitate gently to homogenize the mixture in the siphon.
Take in the siphon 10 cm3 of water and to pour these 10 cm3 in a test-tube of great
dimension and to supplement with clear water up to 1000 cm3. A few cubic centimetres of
this new mixture (dilution 1%) are poured in a test tube to constitute the pilot test-tube.
Actuate one second time the mechanism of draining of the cistern.
Take in the siphon a few cm3 of water and pour them in a test tube identical to the pilot testtube.
2.2.2
For a reduced volume of flushing
Make sure that the siphon of the W.C. is perfectly clean and degreased.
Actuate first once the mechanism of draining of the cistern and make sure that the siphon of
the WC. is filled with clear water.
Pour in the siphon, with precaution to avoid any projection on ceramics, 100 cm3 of a mixture
beforehand carried out, made up of 1 g of fluorescein in 1000 cm3 of water.
Agitate gently to homogenize the mixture in the siphon.
Preparation of the marker
Take in the siphon 60 cm3 of water and pour these 60 cm3 in a test-tube of great dimension
and supplement with clear water up to 1000 cm3. A few cubic centimetres of this new mixture
(dilution 6%) are poured in a test tube to constitute the pilot test-tube.
Realization of measurement
Actuate once (or if necessary) the mechanism of draining of the cistern and make sure that
the siphon of the WC is filled with clear water.
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Again pour in the siphon 100 cm3 of the mixture beforehand used, made up of fluorescein 1g
in 1000 cm3 of water and agitate gently to homogenize the mixture in the siphon.
Actuate second once the mechanism of draining of the cistern (small flushing).
Take in the siphon a few cm3 of water and pour in a test tube identical to the pilot test-tube.
2.3
SPECIFICATIONS
The test result arises from the observation of the colouring of the contents of the two test
tubes.
This result is considered to be satisfactory if the colouring of the test-tube of comparison is
weaker or equal to that of the pilot 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 describe the test method to make it possible to check the
operation of WC pans for children and babies for which subclause 5.8.2.7 of Standard NF EN
997 does not apply.
DEFINITION (DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS)
2.1
CHILD'S WC PAN
WC pans, the height of which, at the overflow plane (flange), is equal to or greater than 300
mm and less than 380 mm, are designated under this name.
2.2
BABY WC PAN
WC pans, the height of which at the overflow plane (flange), is equal to or less than 260 mm,
are designated under this name.
3
SPECIFICATIONS AND TEST METHODS
3.1
DRAINING EFFICIENCY BODIES OF TEST
3.1.1
Principle
Determine the quantity of rinsing water pouring from the outlet of the WC pan, using 5 litres
of water, after flush draining of two test bodies, simulating faecal material.
3.1.2
Apparatus
Test system
The test system shall comply with that of the standard NF EN 997.
Calibration
To cancel electrical and hydraulic delays and damping which might come into play within the
test system, and because of the nature of the equipment used, a calibration is carried out.
All equipment, as well as each method which may accurately indicate these various
parameters, shall be selected. The magnitude measured shall therefore be corrected
depending on the calibration obtained.
In fact, two calibrations are necessary:
Adjusting a chosen or recommended water volume (5 0,025 l) in the reference standard
cistern.
This adjustment can be obtained by means of two electrical probes, one placed at the
upper level, the other at the lower level in the reference standard cistern.
The water volume, defined in this way, is checked by weighing.
Measurement of the rinsing water volume pouring from the outlet of the WC pan after
passing the 2nd test body.
This measurement can be carried out with the aid of a pressure sensor, positioned at the
bottom of the receptacle, located under the connecting sleeve. The quantity of rinsing
water flowing through the outlet of a WC pan is defined by the difference between the
initial water volume and that measured after the passage of the 2nd test body.
In this case, it is necessary to define the time separating the passage of water at the
sleeve outlet and its determination by the pressure sensor.
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3.1.3
Test piece
A child or baby type WC pan, meeting the dimensional specifications set down in clause 2.
3.1.4
Instructions
The pan to be tested is fixed to the test device.
Into the reference standard cistern is poured the quantity of water recommended which will
then be poured out either into the coupled cistern, or directly into the WC pan (case of an
independent pan).
For inspecting WC pans with deep-water vessel, the 2 test bodies are released vertically
from the height of the flange, one after the other, at the centre of the water surface of the
trap.
To check WC pans with flat bottoms, the test bodies are positioned on the pan's flat surface
as shown in Figure 1.
The cistern drain system is actuated, draining the test bodies toward the trap.
After the passage of the 2nd test body, the quantity of rinsing water pouring from the outlet of
the WC pan is determined.
The manipulation is repeated 10 times.
Figure 1 - Arrangement of the test pieces to check flat bottom pans.
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3.1.5
Specification Results analysis
It is considered that the test is satisfactory when:
The 2 test bodies are drained out for at least 8 manipulations out of 10 carried
out.
The rinsing water volume is :
Vn 2,5 l for the positive manipulations (drainage of the 2 bodies),
or
whenever the arithmetic mean of the rinsing water volume for the 10
manipulations is: Vnm 2,8 l.
The flush tests without drainage or with an incomplete drainage of the two test bodies are
counted with a zero value in the determination of the average rinsing volume.
If these conditions are not met, it is necessary to repeat the same procedure for 20 other
flushing manipulations.
In this case, the test is considered satisfactory when:
The test bodies are drained out for at least 16 manipulations out of the 20 carried
out.
The rinsing water volume is :
Vn 2,5 l for all the positive manipulations,
or
whenever the arithmetic mean of the rinsing water volume for the 20
manipulations is Vnm 2,8 l.
3.2
EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EVACUATION OF THE TOILET PAPER
The test is carried out in accordance with chapter 5.2.3 of the standard NF EN 997, by using
6 toilet paper sheets instead of 12.
The 6 toilet paper sheets must be evacuated completely out of the pans at least 4 times out
of 5 tests.
3.3
RENEWING THE TRAP WATER
Conform to paragraph 2 of document 12.
3.4
QUALITY OF WALL RINSING
Conform to article 5.2.2 of the standard NF EN 997.
3.5
SPRAYING OUTSIDE THE PAN
Conform to article 5.2.5 of the standard NF EN 997.
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Document 14
Complementary specifications for flushing equipped
cisterns
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1
1.1
EQUIPMENT FOR RESERVES OF FLUSHING
The equipment for reserves of flushing:

mechanisms of emptying for flushing cisterns,
filling taps for evacuation of flushing cisterns,
must benefit from the NF-Sanitary components mark (NF076);
and the stop valves for flushing cisterns,
must benefit from the NF-Tapware (NF077).
The tap and the mechanism of emptying must be assembled and tuned in the factory.
1.2
SINK HOLE
D12-203: the diameter of evacuation of the cistern is fixed at 63
5
2
mm.
1.3
RESERVES OF FLUSHING SINK HOLE
1.3.1
D12-203: the diameter of power supply of the tanks must be of 19
1.3.2
To be pierced with a hole corresponding to a supply, the cisterns must be the

subject of a request of exemption.
1.4
1,5
2
mm.
DEFINITION CISTERN UNIVERSAL
The term of cistern "universal form" is replaced by cistern "multi-pans".

1.5
FLUSH VOLUME
The nominal flush volumes must be in compliance with:

- 5.9.1 of the standard NF EN 997 for the cisterns in ceramic;
- 5.2.1 of the standard NF EN 14055 for the cisterns in synthetic materials;
The nominal level of water must be located in the independent and embedded cisterns multipans.
As the equipped tanks are installed and adjusted in-factory by the manufacturer, the user
does not have any opportunity to adjust the rinsing volume, except for the cisterns in
synthetic materials which are certified for multiple volumes and on condition that a procedure
is provided.
APPLICABLE
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PARTICULAR SPECIFICATIONS
SYNTHETIC MATERIALS
TO
THE
CISTERN
OF
2.1
EMBEDDED CISTERNS BEARING FRAMES (XP D12-208) - FLOW

MEASURE
The measurement of the flow of the embedded cisterns will be done with the tube provided
by the manufacturer of the shortest possible cut.
When the height of the housing is adjustable, the tube connecting the housing to the pan
must be cut down to the appropriate dimension.
2.2
RESISTANCE TO TIGHTENING
In the case of use of nuts "butterflies", the test is carried out by tightening the nuts manually
to their maximum (without measurement of couple).
2.3
TEST FOR RESISTANCE TO THE CHEMICALS AND STAINS
The reference applicable to the flush facilities plate and to the equipped cisterns body is the
standard NF EN 263.
Specification: no permanent stain. If a stain appeared, check the sample again after 48h and
if the stain has disappeared, consider the test as satisfactory.
2.4
STABILITY OF COLOUR AT THE LIGHT
The mode of exposure is defined in the NF EN ISO 4892-2 with the following criteria:
Method B - 50% HR;
Temperature with the standardized black thermometer: 65C;
Illumination of energy 0,5 GJ/m in the field of wavelength between 290 nm and 800
nm.
Specification: index 3 (degradation of the colour according to NF EN 20105-A02).
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Document 15
Definition of a WC pack
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1
DEFINITION OF A WC PACK
A WC pack certified NF is a set including, in the same packing, at least a WC pan certified
NF with its equipped flushing cistern certified NF and a toilet seat certified NF.
In the case of WC pans with independent water supply, the NF WC pack can be limited to
the NF WC pan and its NF toilet seat.
For a wall hung WC pan, if the set also includes, in the same reference, a built-in frame, this
one must be certified NF.
If the stop valve is included, installed or not, in the NF WC pack, this one must be certified
NF.
Any other name such as "sets", "box", etc, cannot be associated to the NF logo.
MANUFACTURER OF A WC PACK
The manufacturer of the WC pack is the assembler of the pack. Nevertheless, the
manufacturer must at least manufacture either the WC pan, or the equipped cistern.
If the assembly of the pack is carried out on another site that the site of manufacture of the
basin or of the equipped cistern, then an inspection/audit of the site of assembly of the pack
must be carried out in admission systematically and in surveillance according to the
evaluation of the risks, with the opinion of the Specific Committee of the NF-Sanitary
appliances mark in order to determine the frequency of the visits.
Among others, it will be controlled the implementation of a receipt procedure of products
used in the pack composition (WC pans, equiped flushing cistern, toilet seat, stop valve,
bearing frame). When the product supplier will not be part of the group which belongs the
assembly site, this procedure should include at least the following:
- Checking of the appearance of each received product,
- Checking of the NF marking on each received product,
- Checking of compliance with purchase specifications of each product (hinges for the toilet
seat, equipments and setting for equipped flushing cistern, accessories of the support frame
...).
STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO WC PACKS
The standards that apply to WC packs are specified in paragraph 2.2 of the present
certification reference base.
Besides, the toilet seat must comply with the NF-Toilet seat mark (NF240) and the stop valve
must comply with the NF-Sanitary tapwares 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 test for resistance to static loads of urinals
and the specifications which apply.
2
FIELD OF APPLICATION
This document applies to urinals for public use. Its field of application may be reviewed in
case of use of urinals for private use.
3
RESISTANCE TO STATIC LOADS
Install the urinal under normal use conditions in compliance with the manufacturer's technical
information sheet.
Load the appliance without dynamic effect with a load of 130 kg, applied in the following way
based upon the urinal's shape:
At the bottom of the basin,
On the front shoulder,
On the sides with the aid of a structure, adapted to the appliance's
dimensions.
The load of 130 kg can consist of bags of shot, of sand or of any other appropriate material,
providing the same load.
Leave the load during 1 hour, then remove.
Check the urinal before and after loading in compliance with subclauses 2.3 and 2.4 of the
standard NF D14-509 or by use of a product colouring such as eosin.
Note any faults on the visible surfaces. Also check for the presence of cracks or
fragmentations and check around the fixing points.
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Document 17
Preferential fields of use for bearing frames
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1
LOAD TESTS
1.1 Bearing frames self-supporting
Supporting wall
Bearing frames
Bent
Walling
A
A : 480 mm
Fix the loading rack (to a height of 48 cm in relation to the ground) on the structure support
with the elements provided by the manufacturer.
Position the comparator to the extremity of the rack and note the X value indicated.
Place perpendicularly on the of the loading rack the walling (section 10 x 10 cm, length 60 cm)
to the plan of symmetry.
+5
Do the precharge of 4000 kg (walling included), note the X1 value indicated by the
comparator at the end of 30 min.
Withdraw the precharge and note the X2 value indicated by the comparator at the end of 30
min.
Position on the top of the loading rack the walling (section 10 x 10 cm, length 60 cm)
perpendicularly to the symmetry plane.
+3
Do the load of 2500 kg, note the X3 value indicated by the comparator at the end of 10 min
Withdraw the load and disassemble the bearing frames.
Set up the bearing frames after the test of durability, refix the loading rack.
Position the comparator to the extremity of the rack and note the X4 value indicated and to
reposition the walling.
+3
Do the second load of 2500 kg, note the X5 value indicated by the comparator at the end of
10 min.
X=
X1=
X2=
mm
mm
X3=
mm
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X4=
mm
X5=
mm
mm
BEFORE CORROSION
Static loads
understressing
+5
(M=4000 Kg
and T=30min)
RESULTS
(X1 X)
(X2 - X)
understressing
(X3 X)
and T=10min)
(Note the value for information)
mm
Residual deformation after 30min

of relaxation
+3
(M=2500 Kg
SPECIFICATIONS
mm
5 mm
15 mm
mm
AFTER CORROSION
Static loads
RESULTS
understressing
(X5 X4) + (X2 X)
+3
(M=2500 Kg and T=10min)
mm
SPECIFICATIONS
15 mm
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1.2 Bearing frames posed of inlaid work

B
supporting wall
Bearing frames
Bent
Walling
A
A : 480 mm
B : Adjustment with the maximum depth
Fix the loading rack (to a height of 48 cm in relation to the ground) on the bearing frame with
the elements provided by the manufacturer.
Position the comparator to the extremity of the rack and note the X value indicated.
Place perpendicularly on the of the loading rack the walling (section 10 x 10 cm, length 60 cm)
to the plan of symmetry.
+5
Do the precharge of 4000 kg (walling included), note the X1 value indicated by the
comparator at the end of 30 min.
Withdraw the precharge and note the X2 value indicated by the comparator at the end of 30
min.
Position on the top of the loading rack the walling (section 10 x 10 cm, length 60 cm)
perpendicularly to the symmetry plane.
+3
Do the load of 2500 kg (walling included), note the X3 value indicated by the comparator at
the end of 10 min.
Withdraw the load and disassemble the bearing frames.
Set up the bearing frames after the test of durability, refix the loading rack.
Position the comparator to the extremity of the rack and note the X4 value indicated and to
reposition the walling.
+3
Do the second load of 2500 kg, note the X5 value indicated by the comparator at the end of
10 min.
X=
mm
X1=
X2=
mm
X3=
mm
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X4=
mm
X5=
mm
mm
BEFORE CORROSION
Static loads
RESULTS
SPECIFICATIONS
understressing
(X1 X)
(Note the value for information)
+5
mm
Residual deformation
after 30min of relaxation
(X2 - X)
understressing
(X3 X)
+3
mm
5 mm
15 mm
mm
AFTER CORROSION
Static loads
RESULTS
understressing
(X5 X4) + (X2 X)
+3
(M=2500 Kg
and T=10min)
SPECIFICATIONS
15 mm
mm
INSTALLATION NOTICE
The notice provided must either be specific to the NF-certified housing and exclude any other
type of installation, or unambiguously indicate the types of NF-certified installations.
DURABILITY
Durability is verified by a 200-hour corrosion-resistance test conducted in accordance with

the ISO 9227 standard, opting for the NSS test.
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Document 18
Complementary specifications for shower enclosures
___________________________________________________
Shower enclosures must be in compliance with standard NF EN 14428 and the following
specifications.
1
MATERIALS - GLAZINGS
The specifications relative to thickness are given in the following paragraphs.

For the decorated glazings, the minimal values which are indicated correspond to the bottom
of the decoration. These specifications are nominal values. It is necessary to apply to them
tolerances indicated in the standard NF EN 12150-1.
Measuring of these thicknesses is done in accordance with the method described below (
1.3). Each individual measurement must be superior to the specification.
1.1
1.1.1
Glazings which are not framed

Glass
The thickness of safety glasses must be superior to 4 mm minimum for widths lower or equal
to 40 cm, and superior to 5 mm for widths superior to 40 cm.
1.1.2
Synthetic material
The thickness of plates must be 4.75 mm minimum.
1.2
1.2.1
Framed glazings
Glass
The thickness of glasses must be 3 mm minimum.

1.2.2
Synthetic material
The thickness of plates must be 2.8 mm minimum.

1.3
Measuring of the thickness of the glazings
It will be carried out 4 measurements, each one carried out at the meanest place (bottom of
the decoration if there exists) and nearest to the medium on each side, at a distance from the
edge of 20 mm.
The measurements are carried out using a palmer (surface of spindle with a diameter of
6.35 0.2 mm) with a resolution of 0.01 mm.
In the case of an enclosure made up of several panels, 4 measurements shall be carried out
on each panel.
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PARTS MOVING
The design of the shower enclosures must be such as it does not involve the existence of
zones of shearing or wedging for the user. The appreciation will be made at a valuation.
3
APPRECIATION TO THE STABILITY
The impact resistance is appreciated by the absence of break or dismantling of the panes of
glass out of the sections. A dismantling of the complete panel is authorised if the following
conditions are met:
-
no deterioration of the panel ;

possibility to put the panel in without tool ;
panel not completely fallen on the ground ;
uncoupled panel not presenting a dangerous part for the user or not blocking the user
in the shower.
ENDURANCE
The endurance described in 5.5 of the standard NF EN 14428 is carried out by subjecting
the enclosure to 30000 cycles of opening/closing.
SEALING
The test must be carried out in accordance with 5.7 of the standard NF EN 14428 before
and after the endurance test.
CLEANING
The sections should not lead to retentions of water except in the bottom of the drainpipe. The
appreciation will be made at a valuation.
NOTE OF ASSEMBLY
The note of assembly will have to be in conformity with the requirements of the standard
D60-020.
HANDBOOK
The handbook must indicate the after-sales service of the manufacturer or supplier.
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Part 3
OBTAINING THE CERTIFICATION: modality of admission
___________________________________________________
APPLICANT
ORGANIZATIONS
SPECIFIC COMMITTEE
Constitution of the certification

application dossier
Examination of the certification

request (3.2.2)
In-factory quality assurance
operations:
- inspection / audit
- samplings
Test in laboratory of NF mark
Possible corrective
actions
Assessment of the audit and test

reports
Presentation to the
Specific Committee
Decision & notification
Surveillance procedure (Part 4)
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An application for the right of use can be:

A first application: it emanates from a manufacturer not having the right to use the NF
mark in the application concerned. It corresponds to a product or several families of
sanitary appliances coming from a specific manufacturing unit, defined by a trademark, a
trade reference specific to the product submitted and the technical characteristics.
A later application: it emanates from a manufacturer for a product which has been
refused the right to use the NF mark or of a withdrawal of right of user of NF mark and
which is again submitted after modification.
An application for an extension: it emanates from a holder and concerns a new product
or a modified product: it can be a question of a new range in a family of given sanitary
appliances, of a modified model or a modified range.
An application for maintenance: it emanates from a manufacturer for a licensee and
concerns an NF certified product, intended to be marketed under another trade mark
and/or specific references of the product without modifying the certified characteristics.
3.1
DEPOSIT OF A FILE FOR APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION
Before making an application, the applicant must make sure that it fills, at the time of the
request, the conditions defined in the present Specific Rules and in particular part 2,
concerning his product and the site concerned.
It must be committed observing the same conditions during all the working life of NF mark.
The application must be presented in accordance with the conditions and models
given in part 6.
On reception of the application, the following procedure is enacted:
study of the admissibility of the file of application,
implementation of controls and checks,
evaluation and decision.
3.2
STUDY OF ADMISSIBILITY
On reception of the file of application, the CSTB checks that:

all the parts required in the file of application are joined,
the elements contained in the technical dossier respect the requirements of the Specific
Rules and the standards concerned.
The CSTB can be brought to require further information necessary to the admissibility of the
file when this is incomplete.
As soon as the application is admissible, the team of the CSTB organizes controls and
checks and informs the applicant of the methods of organization (auditor, duration of audit,
sites audited, chosen laboratories, products etc).
3.3
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MODALITY OF CONTROLS
The controls made for NF mark are of two types:
3.3.1
Inspections/audits carried out during visits of the manufacturing unit (the audits
relate to the provisions concerning the quality system and the inspections relate to
the provisions concerning the product);
Tests on the products.
Inspection / audit
The visits carried out by the NF inspector/auditor have as an aim to make sure that the
definite provisions and implementations by the applicant in the manufacturing unit fulfil the
requirements of part 2 of these Specific Rules.
The duration of a visit is normally a day, but can vary according to the products, organization
of the manufacturing unit or need to take away products for further tests.
If the applicant or holder sub-contracts a part of his manufacture, the CSTB reserves the
right to send an inspector/auditor to pay a visit to the subcontractor on the same basis as
Certification rule.
All the means (local, installations, equipment) allowing the NF inspector/auditor to carry out
which depends on him the mission must be placed free at his disposal, as well as the
qualified people to implement them.
The manufacturer must commit himself facilitating the task of the agents of inspection/auditor
to that of the exercise of their missions, in particular by proposing the services of an
interpreter if necessary (inspections/audits being realized in French or English languages).
Samples are marked with a distinctive sign by the inspector/auditor and are sent by and
under the responsibility of the manufacturer to laboratory of the mark charged to carry out the
tests, unless the checking agent does not decide to take them with him.
It is possible to take products eliminated for minor blemishes for certain destructive tests.
An inspection report is created and submitted to the applicant either on the spot or within 15
days following the audit. This report may compare the non-compliance sheets and/or
comment sheets. In this situation, the applicant must propose corrective actions the
deviations within one month after the submission of the audit report. Without reply within the
allowed time, the applicant will be notified its failure by AFNOR Certification.
At the time of the instruction of a first application for right of user of NF mark, the CSTB
carries out the inspection/ audit. In the case of an application for admission for whirlpool
bath, two inspections/audits are carried out: one by the LCIE for the "electric part" and the
other by the CSTB for the "sanitary part".
The inspector/auditor examines, during his visit, all the points enumerated in part 2.4 and
carries out a complete sampling of the products for tests in the laboratories of NF mark
(defined in part 5).
In the case of a later application or an application for extension, the inspection audit can
be adapted or accompanied by surveillance, and even removed.
In the case of an application for maintenance, there is no inspection for this.
3.3.2
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Tests
The examinations and tests are carried out in accordance with the standards and
complementary specifications fixed in part 2 and appendices I to IX of these Specific Rules.
The number and the nature of the taken products, as well as the tests to be carried out are
defined in appendices I to IX.
They are carried out under the responsibility for the laboratories of the mark or, in the
laboratory of the factory during the visit if this last has the sufficient means.
The samples taken during an order must be shipped to the brand's laboratory within 15 days
from the audit date. Otherwise, the manufacturer must send the lab proof that these samples
were sent out within 15 days. If the deadlines are not met, it will receive a notice from
AFNOR Certification with a suspension threat if the products are not shipped within 1 month.
A report of tests is drawn up and addressed to the applicant or holder.
It the time of the instruction of an application for right of user of NF mark (first application,
later application, application for extension for a new product), all the examinations and
conformance testing to the standards and specifications complementary if necessary are
carried out under the conditions described in appendices I to IX.
In the case of an application for extension for a modified certified product, the
examinations and tests are defined according to the modification considered.
In the case of an application for maintenance, there is no test to realize.
3.4
EVALUATION AND DECISION
The CSTB evaluates the reports transmitted to the applicant according to procedures' in
force. The reports/ratios are accompanied if necessary by a request for response within an
allowed time.
The applicant must present, for each variation, the actions installed or under consideration
with the time of implementation and the people responsible.
The CSTB analyzes the relevance of the answer and can ask for the realization of a
complementary control (visit, tests, documentary examination).
The CSTB present, for opinion, with the Particular Committee, a synthesis of the whole of the
results of anonymous evaluation.
On the basis of the result of the whole of the controls, AFNOR Certification takes one of the
following decisions:
agreement of the right of user of NF mark, with or without observation,
refusal of the right of user of NF mark, by justifying this refusal.
The decision can be deferred with an aim of carrying out a complement of examination of the
application.
The applicant can dispute the decision taken by addressing a request in accordance with
article 12 of the General Rules of the NF mark.
The methods of communication on certification are defined in part 2.5 of these Specific
Rules.
When the right of user of NF mark is granted, the CSTB addresses a certificate to its
recipient who is then named the "holder".
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Part 4
KEEPING THE CERTIFICATION IN FORCE: the surveillance
procedures
___________________________________________________
HOLDER
ORGANIZATIONS
SPECIFIC COMMITTEE
Quality assurance operations in

the factory:
- inspection / audit
- samplings
Tests
Possible corrective
actions
Assessment of the audit and test

reports
Submission to the
Specific Committee
Decision & notification
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Throughout certification, the holder must:

- respect the definite requirements and the methods of marking described in part 2;
- update its document of certification;
- systematically inform the CSTB of any modification of the conditions of agreement
of the right of user.
A surveillance of the certified products is realised by the CSTB as in the agreement of the
right of user of NF mark.
4.1
PROCEDURES FOR SURVEILLANCE QUALITY ASSURANCE OPERATIONS
The surveillance of certified products NF includes/understands inspections/audit of the

manufacturing unit and tests on the products.
It also relates to the monitoring of the use of the mark and the logo on the products, packing
and all supports of communication.
The methods of monitoring are a function of the decisions taken following preceding controls.
4.1.1
Inspection/audit of the manufacturing unit
Any holder of NF mark makes the object of audits/inspections, intended to check that its
organization and its products fulfil the requirements of part 2.
The inspector/auditor NF makes on-the-spot tests of control and carries out, at the request of
the technical secretariat, the sampling for purposes of tests by the laboratory of the mark.
The visit is carried out by the CSTB or the SFC under the conditions specified in part 3, with
the 3.3.1. In the case of the baths with water mixing, a visit is also carried out by the LCIE.
The first 12 months following the admission, 2 visits per annum are organized except for the
LCIE, which pays a visit per annum as of the first year, which follows the admission.
Then, the normal frequency is 1 visit per annum.
However, in the event of failure with the present Specific Rules, a procedure of reinforced
monitoring can be started for one definite duration. This one can be modulated until the
doubling of the normal frequency of the audits/inspections, with or without reinforcement of
controls of the manufacturer and the sampling for tests.
In addition, the CSTB reserves the right to carry out or make any visit or any additional test
which it considers necessary following complaints, disputes, litigations of which it would be
informed and relative for the use of NF mark.
In the event of litigation with users, controls can comprise sampling or tests on the spot of
use (in this case, the NF mark holder is invited to have representation to assist with it).
Generally, during any visit and in all places, whatever the principal object of its mission, the
inspector/auditor NF is informed of the use which is made of NF mark and of all questions
relating to the application of the General Rules of NF mark and of these Specific Rules.
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An inspection report is created and submitted to the applicant either on the spot or within 15
days following the audit. This report may compare the non-compliance sheets and/or
comment sheets. In this situation, the applicant must propose corrective actions the
deviations within one month after the submission of the audit report. Without reply within the
allowed time, the applicant will be notified its failure by AFNOR Certification.
4.1.2
Tests on the product certified NF
The examinations and conformance testing of the certified product are carried out in
accordance with the standards and the complementary specifications, defined if necessary in
part 2, by the laboratory of the mark.
The inspector/auditor takes from stocks and the factory, the samples necessary for the tests.
The rules of sampling as well as the methods of tests are described in appendices I to IX.
4.2
EVALUATION AND DECISION
The methods of evaluation and decision of renewal of certification are identical to those of
the admission described in part 3, 3.4.
On the basis of result of monitoring AFNOR Certification makes a decision about:
- renewal of the right of user of NF mark, with or without observation,
- sanction in accordance with article 11 of the General Rules of NF mark.
Additional controls or check tests can also be decided following insufficiencies or of
anomalies detected by current controls.
The decision is notified to the interested party. In the event of sanction, it is justified and
transmitted by registered letter with acknowledgement of delivery to the legal person in
charge of the company.
The holder is informed of the conclusions and a certificate of renewal is addressed to him if
necessary.
The General Rules envisage 3 types of sanctions:

- the warning, with or without increase in controls at the charge of the holder,
- the suspension of the right of user for one determined duration,
- withdrawal of the right of user.
The choice of the sanction depends on the degree of gravity of the noted variation.
The warning is a nonsuspensive sanction, the product is always marked NF.
The suspension is accompanied by prohibition to affix NF mark on the production.
The withdrawal of the right of user of NF mark is a sanction which cancels the right of user of
NF mark of the holder, for the product considered.
4.3
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MODIFICATION DECLARATION
This chapter specifies information required and the steps to be followed in the cases of
modifications concerning:
- The holder;
- The manufacturing unit;
- The organization quality of the unit;
- The product.
In the cases not envisaged above, the CSTB in agreement with AFNOR Certification
determines if the modifications call into question certification and if it is necessary to carry out
a complementary control.
According to the results of the instruction, the Managing Director of AFNOR Certification
makes the necessary decision.
4.3.1
Modification concerning the holder
The holder must announce in writing to the CSTB and AFNOR Certification any legal
modification of his company or any change of corporate name.
In the event of merger, liquidation or absorption of the NF mark holder, all the rights of user
of the mark of which it could benefit automatically cease.
A new application can be deposited and its instruction can be reduced according to the
modifications made.
4.3.2
Modification concerning the manufacturing unit
Any transfer (total or partial) of the place of production of a product certified NF in another
place of production involves an immediate suspension of NF marking by the holder on the
products transferred in any form at all.
The holder must declare this transfer written to the CSTB which will organize a visit of the
new site of production and, if necessary, will proceed to the realization of tests.
The visit can be reduced, even removed, when the new site has already been audited in the
framework of the NF Sanitary Appliances by one of the Inspection Bodies mentioned in part
5.2 of this specific rules, within a maximum of 18 months.
The methods of evaluation and decision of renewal of certification are identical to those of
the admission described in part 3.
4.3.3
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Modification concerning the organization quality of the manufacturing unit
The holder must declare in writing to the CSTB any modification relative to his organization
quality likely to affect the conformity of the production of the requirements of these Specific
Rules (in particular any modification concerning the installations, the quality plans, etc).
It must in particular declare any modification of certification of its quality system.
Any modification concerning the organization quality of the manufacturing unit can give place
to a visit of this unit or be the specific object of control at the time of the visit of monitoring
Any temporary suspension of internal audit of a product certified NF involves an immediate
suspension of NF marking of this one by the holder in any form at all.
AFNOR Certification then pronounces a decision of suspension of right of user of NF mark
for this product for one determined duration, at the term of which, if the right of user cannot
be restored, this being the subject of a withdrawal.
4.3.4
Modification concerning the product certified NF
Any modification of the product certified NF compared to the file of application, the admitted
model, the rules of whichdefined in the Specific Rules likely to affect the conformity of the
product are to the requirements of these Specific Rules must make the object of an
application for extension for product modified in accordance with the conditions and models
given in part 6.
4.3.5
Temporary or final suspension of production
Any final or temporary suspension of manufacture of a product certified NF or any

abandonment of a right of user of NF mark must be declared in writing to the CSTB with copy
with AFNOR Certification by specifying the duration necessary to the flow of the stock of NF
marked products. With the expiry of this period, the suspension or the withdrawal of the right
of user of NF mark is pronounced by AFNOR Certification
As long as there remain stocks of products marked by the NF mark holder, the right of user
cannot be withdrawn and AFNOR CERTIFICATION reserves the right to control these
products of the expense of the manufacturer.
4.4
CONDITIONS OF MARKDOWN IN THE

ABANDONMENT OR NONCONFORMITIES
EVENT
OF
SANCTION,
OF
Any suspension and any withdrawal of the right of user of NF mark involve prohibition to use
NF mark and to refer to them.
Same manner, the products accidentally in non-conformity should not be marketed.
The catalogues and other documentations should not make any more state of NF mark for
the product object of a suspension or a withdrawal (erratum and/or withdrawing).
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Part 5
THE ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED
___________________________________________________
Organizations intervening during the process of granting the right to use the NF mark and
during the inspections of the certified products are specified hereafter.
AFNOR Certification takes care of nearly all-managing bodies so that their mission is
correctly fulfilled compared to the role and attributions of each one of them hereafter defined.
5.1
TECHNICAL SECRETARIAT
AFNOR Certification entrusts to C.S.T.B. the sectorial management of NF mark applications.

84, avenue Jean Jaurs
BP 02 Champs-sur-Marne
F-77447 Marne La Valle cedex 02
Phone: +33 (0)1 64 68 82 84
Fax: +33 (0)1 64 68 84 44
C.S.T.B. is responsible towards AFNOR Certification for the operations it is entrusted with.
These operations are subjected to a contract and concern in particular:
participation in the preparation of these Rules which define the sectorial procedures of
assessment and control of conformity to the standards, especially the requirements
regarding quality control of the products by the producer,
processing of the applications for certification, the inspections reports of the production
units, the claims, etc.,
relationships with the producers, especially for the control of a correct use of the mark,
secretariat of the Special Committee,
preparation and follow-up of the meetings.
5.2
INSPECTION BODY
AFNOR Certification entrusts inspections and audits by contract to manufacturing units or on

the market to the following organizations:
Centre Scientifique et Technique du Btiment (CSTB)
84, Avenue Jean Jaurs
Phone: +33 (0)1 64 68 82 84
Fax: +33 (0)1 64 68 84 44
Socit Franaise de Cramique (SFC)
6/8 rue de la Runion
Les Ulis
F-91955 COURTABOEUF Cedex
Phone: +33 (0)1 56 56 70 00
Fax: +33 (0)1 45 31 58 04
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Laboratoire Central des Industries Electriques (LCIE)

33, Avenue du Gnral Leclerc
F-92260 FONTENAY AUX ROSES
Phone: +33 (0)1 40 95 60 60
Fax: +33 (0)1 40 95 54 01
Auditors entitled to carry out inspections at the premises of applicants or licensees as part of
their assignment.
5.3
TESTING LABORATORIES
When the inspections5 carried out during visits and inspections include product tests, the
latter are carried out at the request of the Secretariat of the mark in the following laboratory
or laboratories:
Centre Scientifique et Technique du Btiment (CSTB)
84, Avenue Jean Jaurs
Phone: +33 (0)1 64 68 82 84
Fax: +33 (0)1 64 68 84 44
Socit Franaise de Cramique (SFC)
6/8 rue de la Runion
Les Ulis
F-91955 COURTABOEUF Cedex
Phone: +33 (0)1 56 56 70 00
Fax: +33 (0)1 45 31 58 04
Laboratoire Central des Industries Electriques (LCIE)
33, Avenue du Gnral Leclerc
F-92260 FONTENAY AUX ROSES
Phone: +33 (0)1 40 95 60 60
Fax: +33 (0)1 40 95 54 01
5.4
SUBCONTRACTING
The various bodies delegated by AFNOR Certification to fulfil the various above-mentioned
functions shall, under no circumstances, subcontract the latter entirely or in part without the
previous formal agreement of AFNOR Certification.
Inspection: Verification of the conformity with predetermined data followed by a decision.
5.5
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SPECIFIC COMMITTEE
In accordance with subclause 7.3 of the General Rules of the NF mark, an advisory body
called "Specific Committee" is created.
Its composition is as follows:
A Chairman (member of the colleges specified below).
A Vice Chairman (seat filled by the AFNOR Certification Unit).
MANUFACTURERS (8 to 10)
From 8 to 10 representatives of the manufacturers that hold the NF-Sanitary appliances
mark.
USERS / SPECIFIERS (3 to 6)
From 3 to 6 representatives of the users, consumers and specifiers.
TECHNICAL BODIES AND ADMINISTRATION (7 to 9)
1 representative of the Scientific and Technical Building Centre (CSTB).
1 representative of the French Ceramics Association (SFC).
1 representative of Eau de paris .
1 representative from the Central Laboratory of the Electrical Industries (LCIE).
3 to 5 representatives from technical bodies and administrations.
The duration of the term of the members and chairmanship is three years.
The term of the members can be renewed by tacit agreement.
The Chairmanship is the subject of an election every 3 years.
The Committee gives advises on :
- Admission files of applicant manufacturers;
- Monitoring files of holder;
- The development, review and validation of the certification rules;
- Possible problems or litigation concerning the instruction of certification files (disputes,
appeals ...);
- Problems and technical developments.
Its members cannot receive any payment for the functions entrusted to them.
The committee meets at least once a year.
Between sessions, the Specific Committee can entrust some of its work to a reduced
committee with nominative designation of its members, chosen among the members of the
Specific Committee, and indicating its mission.
The members of the Specific Committee are committed to keeping the confidentiality of
information in particular in individual matters which are communicated to them. AFNOR
Certification makes the particular provisions making it possible to ensure the confidentiality of
the documents of applicant or holder introduced within the committee (except in the case of
dispute).
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Part 6
DOCUMENT OF RIGHT TO USE THE NF MARK
___________________________________________________
The application for the right to use the NF mark shall be addressed, in two copies, to the
technical secretariat of the NF mark (CSTB).
For whirlpool baths, an additional application shall be sent to the LCIE.
It shall be accompanied by a general information sheet concerning the applicant and the
product information sheet accompanied by the technical file.
In case the product comes from a production unit located outside the European Union, the
applicant designates a French mandatory who co-signs the application.
An application concerning a product which benefits from a foreign mark of compliance or a
test certificate from a foreign laboratory is dealt with, taking into account any existing
recognition agreements, in compliance with clause 6 of the General Rules of the NF mark.
The applicant prepares the file in the French or English language whose contents are to be
adapted individually.
6.1
ENGAGEMENTS OF THE APPLICANT
By submitting an application for the right to use the NF-Sanitary appliances mark, the
applicant:
-
accepts all the conditions which appear in the General Rules of NF mark and in the
present Specific Rules ;
commits itself by announcing in writing to the CSTB any modification of the conditions of
agreement of right of user of NF mark, concerning the manufacturer, the manufacturing
unit, the quality system or the product ;
commits to restrict the denomination of the production submitted for certification to the
only products conforming in conformity with the standards and the complementary
specifications specified in part 2 ;
commits itself to carrying out the processing controls which fall on to him with the title of
these Specific Rules ;
agrees to facilitate the inspectors in the operations which fall to them with the title of
these Specific Rules.
6.2
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CONSTITUTION OF THE FILE OF APPLICATION AND MODELS OF FORMS
Case of a first application or of an application Case of a later application (following a

for an extension for new product (or a new
refusal of admission), case of
range)
application for an extension for a
modified product (or a modified range)
or of an application for maintenance
A letter of application and commitment according A letter of application and commitment
to model letter D1.
according to model letter E3, D2 or M4.
A general information sheet concerning the
applicant according to model information sheet
FR-FAB.
An information sheet concerning the
product/family of products in accordance with the
definition given in Annex 1 and prepared
according to model information sheet 005.
An information sheet concerning the

product/family of products (prepared
according to model information sheet
005), only indicating the modifications to
be made with relation to the NF certified
product/family of products.
Description of the manufacture and the quality

system (according to the corresponding card).
If the applicant is located outside European Economic Space, a copy of the mandate in
French or English language must be joined to the application for admission which is
cosigned (see example of mandate hereafter).
6.3 APPLICATION FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE RIGHT OF USE THE NF MARK
The purpose of this note is to detail the conditions under which AFNOR Certification can
extend the right of use to products sold under a name different from that habitually used by
the manufacturer who holds the right of use.
Maintenance is defined as the right to use the authorisation granted by AFNOR Certification
to distribute all or part of a product family admitted to the NF mark under another trade name,
while keeping the same reference right to the NF mark as long as any detail or modifications
which may be made to the products do not, in any way, change their operating
characteristics.
Procedures:
1.
To obtain the maintenance of the right of use, the manufacturer and the distributor shall
take the following steps:
For each trademark, they remit to the CSTB a joint application to inform it of the
planned distribution (drawn up according to the model M4 with the engagement of
the distributor).
This application shall indicate, in particular:
the distributor's name and address ;
the new trademark and the new specific references (range and reference) for
each product concerned.
2.
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Extension of the maintenance of the right to use the NF mark to new products:
To extend the maintenance of the right to use the NF mark to new products, the
manufacturer and the distributor send each one to the CSTB a written application,
specifying6 for each product:
- the type of the sanitary appliance concerned ;
- the number of the decision NF of the manufacturer ;
- the number of the decision of maintenance of the distributor ;
- the specific references of the product admitted to the NF mark ;
- the specific references concerned by the application.
The procedure of maintenance will be initiated only with reception with both application
forms.
3.
Within the framework of this distribution under other trademarks, it is permitted that
certain modifications of presentation, that have no functional effect, be made to the
appliances concerned.
The manufacturer shall then detail, in his application for maintenance, the list of
modifications made to the appliances in question.
The technical secretariat shall then make sure that these modifications have no
functional effect.
4.
As the case may be, verifications may be carried out at the initiative of the bodies which
manage the mark.
The manufacturers and their distributors are each responsible with regard to the right to use
the NF mark relative to the product considered and commit themselves to apply the
measures which result from any sanctions applied in compliance with the Rules.
The manufacturer shall commit itself to inform the CSTB of any modification made in
distribution as soon as he is aware of it and, in particular, when it stops supplying a
distributor.
The distributor shall commit itself to inform the CSTB of any modification in its procurement
which, ipso facto, stops the right to use the mark until the procedure described above is
again carried out for the new supply source.
Applications for extension of the maintenance of the right to use the NF mark sent by electronic mail will be
accepted.
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MODEL-LETTER D1
NF-SANITARY APPLIANCES MARK
APPLICATION FOR THE RIGHT TO USE THE NF MARK or
APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF THE RIGHT TO USE THE NF MARK *
Mrs the Managing Director of AFNOR
Certification
For the attention of Mr the Director
of CSTB
of Service HES
B.P. 2
77447 MARNE LA VALLEE CEDEX 2
Subject: NF-SANITARY APPLIANCES MARK

Application for the right to use the NF mark or
Extension of the right to use the NF mark for a new product *
and commitment.
Appended document(s): one technical file.
Dear Madam,
It is my honour to apply for the right to use the NF mark for the products (detailed list of products which
can be on a page attached to application) produced in the following manufacturing unit : (official name)
(address) and for the following trade name : (trademark, sales reference which can be on a page
attached to the application).
For that purpose, I declare that I know and accept the General Rules of the NF mark, the particular
Rules including their appendices and I commit myself, during the whole period of use of the NF mark
to comply with them.
(1) Furthermore, I formally authorise the company (official company name) (company type),
(registered office), represented by (Mr../Mrs./Miss)* (name of the legal representative) in his/her
capacity of (capacity) to represent me in French territory for all questions relative to the use of the
NF-Sanitary appliances mark in accordance with the mandate joint with this application. I commit
myself to immediately communicate to AFNOR Certification any new designation of the representative
above-mentioned.
(1) And in relation, I request that the costs to be borne by myself be invoiced to that person directly.
That person will make the payments for my account and in my name as soon as the invoices are
received by that person and that person commits himself/herself to this by accepting the
representation.
Sincerely yours.
Date and signature of the
applicant's legal representative
(1) Date and signature of the applicant's representative,
(1) Date and signature of the
preceded by the handwritten mention
representative in the European Economic
"Good for Representation"
Space, preceded by the handwritten
mention "Good for acceptance of the
representation"
(*)Indicate only the relevant information

(1)
European Concerns only licensees/applicants outside the European Economic Space
N.B.:
The application is to be prepared in 2 originals on the company letterhead paper. The file is to
be submitted in 1 copy
All this is to be sent to CSTB.
CSTB will remit one copy of the application to AFNOR Certification.
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MODEL-LETTER D2
APPLICATION FOR THE RIGHT TO USE THE NF MARK or
APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF THE RIGHT TO USE THE NF MARK *
(FOLLOW-UP TO AN ADMISSION REFUSAL)
Certification
of CSTB
of Service HES
B.P. 2
Application for the right to use the NF mark or
Extension of the right to use the NF mark for new product *
and commitment.
Appended document(s): a technical file.
Dear Madam,
It is my honour to apply for the right to use the NF mark for the products (detailed list of products which
can be on a page attached to application) produced in the following manufacturing unit : (official name)
(address) and for the following trade name : (trademark, sales reference which can be on a page
attached to the application).
For that purpose, I declare that I know and accept the General Rules of the NF mark, the particular
Rules including their appendices and I commit myself, during the whole period of use of the NF mark
Following the refusal issued after my previous application, I have made the following modifications on
the products and/or*, in my quality organization: (modifications)
(1) Furthermore, I formally authorise the company (official company name) (company type),
(registered office), represented by (Mr./Mrs./Miss)* (name of the legal representative) in his /her
capacity of (capacity) to represent me in French territory for all questions relative to the use of the
NF-Sanitary appliances mark in accordance with the mandate joint with this application. I commit
myself to immediately communicate AFNOR Certification any new designation of the representative
above-mentioned.
(1) And in relation, I request that the costs to be borne by myself be invoiced to that person directly.
That person will make the payments for my account and in my name as soon as the invoices are
received by that person and that person commits himself/herself to this by accepting the
representation.
Sincerely yours.
Date and signature of the
applicant's legal representative
(1) Date and signature of the applicant's representative,
preceded by the handwritten mention
"Good for Representation"
(1) Date and signature of the

representative in the European Economic
Space, preceded by the handwritten
mention "Good for acceptance of
representation"
(*)Indicate only the relevant information

(1)
European Concerns only licensees/applicants outside the European Economic Space
N.B.:
The application is to be prepared in 2 originals on the company letterhead paper. The file is to
be submitted in 1 copy
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MODEL-LETTER E3
APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF THE RIGHT TO USE THE NF MARK
FOR A MODIFIED PRODUCT or
A RANGE OF MODIFIED PRODUCTS *
Certification
For the attention of Mister the Director
of CSTB
of Service HES
B.P. 2
Subject:

Application for extension of the right to use the NF mark for
a modified product or a range of modified products *
and commitment.
Appended document(s): a technical file.

Dear Madam,
As a licensee of the NFSanitary appliances mark for products of my manufacture, identified under the
following references:
Product designation :
Production unit (official name) (address) :
Sales reference :
Trademark :
Right of use granted on (date) and carrying number :
It is my honour to apply for the right to use the NF-Sanitary appliances mark for the products of my
manufacture, deriving from the NF certified products, by the following modifications (description of the
modifications).
These new sanitary appliances will replace the certified products:
NO *
YES (1)
I declare that the products which are the subject of this application are, for the other characteristics, in
strict compliance with the products which are already NF certified and manufactured under the same
conditions.
Sincerely yours,
Date and signature of the applicant's
legal representative
Date and signature of the representative

in the European Economic Space (2)
(1)Specify the family

(2)European Concerns only licensees/applicants outside the European Economic Space
(*)
Indicate only the relevant information
N.B.: The application is to be prepared in 2 originals on the company letterhead paper. The file is to
be submitted in 1 copy.
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MODEL-LETTER M4
APPLICATION TO MAINTAIN THE RIGHT TO USE THE NF MARK

Certification
of CSTB
of Service HES
B.P. 2
Application for the maintenance of the right to use the NF mark
Dear Madam,
It is my honour to apply for the maintenance of the right to use the NF mark on products which differ
from those admitted to the NF mark only by their specific references (range and commercial reference)
and the trademark which are affixed to them, and by modifications which do not change their certified
characteristics in any way.
The company which is going to distribute these products under the following trademark:
Trademark requested: .....................................................................................
Has the following name and address:
Name of company: ..........................................................................................
Address: ...........................................................................................................
Identification of the product
admitted into the NF mark
Trademark and/or specific

references requested by the
distributor
Type of sanitary appliance

Decision No
Trademark
Range
Commercial reference
Please find attached a copy of the above mentioned companys sheet committing it to distribute only
the products which are delivered to it, under the requested trademark and specific references.
I commit myself to immediately inform AFNOR Certification of any modification made in the distribution
of these products and, in particular, of any short-coming of the provisioning of the above designated
Company.
I authorise AFNOR Certification and the CSTB to inform the above mentioned company of the
sanctions, taken in accordance with the Specific Rules, referring to the products concerned by the
present application.
Yours sincerely,
Date and signature of the legal

representative of the licensee,
applicant of the maintenance
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DISTRIBUTOR'S SIGNATURE
(to supplement and join if the company is different from the holder)
I the undersigned: ..................................................................

acting in my capacity of: ................................................................................................................................
Indicate the function of the legal representative (Official Administrator, Chairman, General Director, )
of the company:
the registered office of which is located at: ...............................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................................
commit myself by this document:
to make no modification of a technical nature affecting notably the nature and/or the operating
characteristics of the products designated below :
Identification of the product
admitted into the NF mark
Trademark and/or specific

references requested by the
distributor
Type of sanitary appliance

Decision No
Trademark
Range
Commercial reference
not to make other modification which do not change the certified characteristics of the products, as
manufactured by the Company (company), than the following ones (detail of the modifications) ;
any later modification shall be communicated in advance for agreement to AFNOR Certification,
such modifications shall also be agreed to with the manufacturer ;
not to modify the trademark and/or specific references mentioned above except in agreement with
the manufacturer who holds the right to use the NF mark ;
not to make any modification of the mentioned trademark and/or specific references without having
first notified AFNOR Certification by registered letter with return receipt ;
not to make any modification in the marking of the products as they are marked by the
manufacturer in compliance with the provisions of the NF 017 Rules, of which the undersigned
declares that he/she is aware ;
to provide AFNOR Certification and the CSTB with my assistance for any AFNOR Certification or
CSTBs verification related to the products covered by this document and to their sale ;
to apply the measures which result from any sanctions to be applied in compliance with the
Specific Rules for granting the NF mark, of which the undersigned declares that he/she is aware
during all the utilisation period of the NF mark ;
to pay the amount of the admission cost provided for in the Financial Provisions of the mark and to
make all later payments which are claimed from me in compliance with these Rules.
Date and signature of the legal

representative of the beneficiary of
the maintenance.
(1)Cross out the inapplicable item
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FR FAB INFORMATION SHEET

GENERAL INFORMATION SHEET CONCERNING
THE APPLICANT/LICENSEE
PRODUCTION UNIT
- Official name: _________________________________________________________________
-
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Country:_______________________
Internet site:
SIRET No. (1):________________________
VAT identification number (3): ____________________________________________________
Name and capacity of the legal representative (2): ____________________________________
Name and capacity of the correspondent (if different): __________________________________
E-mail address: ________________________________________________________________
Telephone: _______________________ Fax: _______________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
NAF Code (1): __________________________
MANUFACTURER (if different from the production unit):

- Official name: _________________________________________________________________
-
Adress: ______________________________________________________________________
Country: _________________
Internet site:
SIRET No. (1):________________________
E-mail address: ________________________________________________________________

Telephone:
Fax: ____________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
NAF Code (1): __________________________
MANDATORY (to an applicant issued out of European Economic Area):

- Official name: _________________________________________________________________
-
Adress: ______________________________________________________________________
Country: _________________
Internet site:
SIRET No. (1):________________________
E-mail address: ________________________________________________________________

Telephone:
Fax: ____________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
NAF Code (1): __________________________
(1) Only for the French companies.

(2) Concerns the European producers.
(3) The legal representative is the person juridically responsible for the company.
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EXEMPLE OF MANDATE
MANDATORY in the European Economic Space (if applicable):
-
Official name: _________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Country:_______________________
Internet site:
SIRET No. (1):________________________
E-mail address: ________________________________________________________________

Telephone:
Fax: __________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
NAF Code (1): __________________________
Identification of the tasks falling to the mandatory to make appear in the mandate between the
applicant/holder and the mandatory
Applicant/Holder: ..........................................................................................................................
Mandatory:........................................................................................................................................
Minimal requirements which shall appear in the mandate:
associated missions and responsibilities ;
financial aspects ;
complaints ;
interlocutor of the certification body.
Date of the initial mandate

Dates of the modifications:
Description of the modification
1
2
3
Cosignature
(1) Only for the French companies.

(2) Concerns the European producers.
(3) The legal representative is the person juridically responsible for the company.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE MANUFACTURE AND OF THE QUALITY SYSTEM

-
Description of the various production workstations.

Description of the Quality Assurance Plan.
Description of the quality assurance laboratory.
Specify if the quality system management of the plant is certified. Join the current certificate in this
case.
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MODEL INFORMATION SHEET 005

PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET
Manufacturer: .............................................................................................................................................
Factory of: ...................................................................................................................................................
Trademark: .................................................................................................................................................
Characterization of the products :
Drawings, installation dimensions, tolerances and dates.
SINKS OF ENAMELLED MATERIALS
Range (name): ............................................................................................................................................
Reference (code): ......................................................................................................................................
Model:
Washing sink
Sink with border
Sink - basin
Drainboard
Deep sink
Single sink
Integrated sink worktop to be inset
Integrated sink worktop to be installed untreated-surface
Pantry sink
Material:
Heavy-duty fire clay

Fine fire clay
Steel
Cast iron
Width (in mm): ..............................................

Length (in mm): ............................................
Depth of basins (in mm): .............................
Type (in compliance with the standard):...........................................................
Number of basins: .........................................
Drainboard:
Yes
No
Model already certified NF Yes
No
If yes, - on which site: ....................................................................................
- under which reference: ......................................................................
- under which trademark: .....................................................................
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Manufacturer: .............................................................................................................................................
Factory of: ...................................................................................................................................................
Trademark: .................................................................................................................................................
SINKS OF STAINLESS STEEL
Range (name): ............................................................................................................................................
Reference (code): .......................................................................................................................................
Washing sink
Model:
Sink with border

Sink - basin
Drainboard
Deep sink
Single sink
Integrated sink work top to be inset
Integrated sink work top to be installed untreated-surface
Pantry sink
Characteristic of steel: Basin: ..........................................................
Drainboard:..........................................................
Thickness of steel:............................................................
Width (in mm): ...............................................
Length (in mm):..... ........................................
Depth of basins (in mm): ...............................
Type of basin:
Assemble
Moulding
Number of basins: .........................................

Drainboard:
Yes
No
No
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Manufacturer: .............................................................................................................................................
Factory of: ...................................................................................................................................................
Trademark: .................................................................................................................................................
SINKS OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS
Gamme (nom) : .........................................................................................................................................
Rfrence (code) : .....................................................................................................................................
Washing sink
Sink with border
Sink - basin
Model:
Drainboard
Single sink
Integrated sink work top to be inset
Integrated sink work top to be installed
untreated-surface
Pantry sink
Deep sink
7
Material : ...................................................................................................................................................
Gel coat: ........................
Length (in mm): .....
Width (in mm): ..............................................
Depth of basin (in mm): ................................
Reparable:
Yes
No
Number of basins: ........................................

Drainboard:
Yes
No
No
indicate the number of suppliers per material and to join the cards material
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Manufacturer: .............................................................................................................................................
Factory of: ...................................................................................................................................................
Trademark: .................................................................................................................................................
WASHBASINS / HANDRINSE BASINS /
VANITY TOPS AND PANS OF SANITARY
CERAMIC
Range (name): ...........................................................................................................................................
Reference (code): .......................................................................................................................................
Model:
Angle washbasin
Inset washbasin
Large washbasin (1 bowl)
Large washbasin (2 bowls)
Hand rinse basins
Angle Hand rinse basins
Hand rinse basins on cabinet
Vanity top
Material:
Vitreous enamel
Fine fire clay
Wash basin, semi-inset

Special washbasin
Wall-hung washbasin
Pan inset from above
Pan inset from below
Semi-inset pan
Washbasin installed on pedestal
Washbasin installed on cabinet
Width (in mm): ....................................

Pedestal (references): ...............................................................................................................................
Trap cover (references): .............................................................................................................................
Wall-hung:
Yes
No
No
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Manufacturer: .............................................................................................................................................
Factory of: ...................................................................................................................................................
Trademark: .................................................................................................................................................
PANS AND VANITY TOPS OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS
Range (name): ...........................................................................................................................................
Reference (code): .......................................................................................................................................
Vanity top with one bowl
Vanity top with two bowls
Pan to be inset from below (under the top)
Pan to be inset from below (under laminate)
Pan to be inset from above
Semi-inset pan
Model:
Width (in mm): ....................................

8
Mateial : .............................................
Gel coat: .............................................
Wall-hung:
Yes
No
No
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Manufacturer: .............................................................................................................................................
Factory of: ...................................................................................................................................................
Trademark: .................................................................................................................................................
BIDETS OF SANITARY CERAMIC
Range (name): ...........................................................................................................................................
Reference (code): .......................................................................................................................................
Material:
Vitreous enamel
Fine fire clay
Wall-hung:
Yes
No
Length (in mm):.................

Width (in mm): ..... .......
No
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Manufacturer: .............................................................................................................................................
Factory of: ...................................................................................................................................................
Trademark: .................................................................................................................................................
Maintenance and installation instructions of the manufacturer
SHOWER TRAYS OF ENAMELLED MATERIALS
Range (name): ...........................................................................................................................................
Reference (code): .......................................................................................................................................
Material:
Fire clay
Fine fire clay
Steel
Cast iron
Width (in mm): ....................................

Length (in mm): ..................................
Shape: .................................................
Type:
to be installed untreated-surface
to be inset
No
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Manufacturer: .............................................................................................................................................
Factory of: ...................................................................................................................................................
Trademark: .................................................................................................................................................
SHOWER TRAYS OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS
Range (name): ...........................................................................................................................................
Reference (code): .......................................................................................................................................
Shape (square, rectangular, pentagonal, etc.): ..........................................................................................
Width (in mm): ....................................
Length (in mm): ..................................
9
Material : ............................................
Gel coat: .............................................
Type:
to be installed untreated-surface
to be inset
No
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Manufacturer: .............................................................................................................................................
Factory of: ...................................................................................................................................................
Trademark: .................................................................................................................................................
BATHS OF ENAMELLED MATERIALS
Range (name): ...........................................................................................................................................
Reference (code): .......................................................................................................................................
Material:
Enamelled cast iron

Enamelled steel; thickness of sheet steel: ..
Shape (rectangular, round, etc.): ................................................................................................................

Mass (in kg): ..............................................................................................................................................
Length (in mm): .........................................................................................................................................
Width (in mm): ...........................................................................................................................................
Capacity with the overflow (in litres): .........................................................................................................
No
If yes, - on which site: ..............................................................................................................................
- under which reference: ................................................................................................................
- under which trademark: ...............................................................................................................
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Manufacturer: .............................................................................................................................................
Factory of: ...................................................................................................................................................
Trademark: .................................................................................................................................................
BATHS IN ACRYLIC MATERIALS

Range (name): ...........................................................................................................................................
Reference (code): .......................................................................................................................................
Mass (in kg): ......................................................................
Length (in mm): .................................................................
Width (in mm): ...................................................................
Capacity with the overflow (in litres): ..................................
Type of installation (a, b, c, d or e, according NF EN 198): ......................................................................
No
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Manufacturer: .............................................................................................................................................
Factory of: ...................................................................................................................................................
Trademark: .................................................................................................................................................
BATHS OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS

Range (name): ...........................................................................................................................................
Reference (code): .......................................................................................................................................
Mass (in kg): ......................................................................
Length (in mm): .................................................................
Width (in mm): ...................................................................
Material
10
: ..........................................................................
Gel coat: .............................................................................

Type of installation (a, b, c, d or e, according NF EN 198): ......................................................................
No
10
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Manufacturer: .............................................................................................................................................
Factory of: ...................................................................................................................................................
Trademark: .................................................................................................................................................
BATHS WITH WHIRLPOOL SYSTEM
Range (name): ...........................................................................................................................................
Reference (code): .......................................................................................................................................
Material:
Enamelled cast iron

Enamelled steel
Acrylic
11
Synthetic material (specify which one )
System: ......................................................................................................................................................
Shape (rectangular, round, pentagonal, etc.): ............................................................................................
Length (in mm): .................................................................
Width (in mm): ...................................................................
Mass (in kg): ......................................................................
System type:
hydraulic (number of nozzles)

hydraulic (number of injectors)
mixed (number of nozzles and injectors)
Power (watts): .....................................

Type of control: ..........................................................................................................................................
Lighting:
Yes
No
No
11
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Manufacturer: .............................................................................................................................................
Factory of: ...................................................................................................................................................
Trademark: .................................................................................................................................................
Material.
WC PAN OF SANITARY CERAMIC
Range (name): ...........................................................................................................................................
Reference (code): .......................................................................................................................................
On pedestal with coupled direct flushing cistern
Model:
On pedestal with trap effect coupled cistern

On pedestal with coupled cistern with independent water supply with direct flush
On pedestal with coupled cistern with independent water supply with trap action
Monoblock with direct flush
Monoblock with trap action
Wall-hung with coupled direct flushing cistern
Wall-hung with coupled cistern with independent water supply with direct flush
Material:
Vitreous enamel
Fire clay
Fine fire clay
Wall-hung:
Yes
No
Equipped cistern reference: .......................................................................................................................

Outlet type:
Horizontal
Vertical
Class according NF EN 997: ...........................................................................

Type according to NF EN 997: ........................................................................
No
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Manufacturer: .............................................................................................................................................
Factory of: ...................................................................................................................................................
Trademark: .................................................................................................................................................
EQUIPPED FLUSHING CISTERNS
Range (name): ...........................................................................................................................................
Reference
12
(code): ....................................................................................................................................
Empty cistern reference: ...........

Place of production of the empty tank: .....
Material
13
(vitreous enamel, synthetic): .....................................................................................................
Capacity (in litres): ..............................

Water supply
From below
Side
Rear
Double flush:
Yes
No
Mechanism:
Holder: ........................................................................................................................
Trademark: .................................................................................................................
Range and/or reference: .............................................................................................
Code CSTB indicated on the NF certificate: ...............................................................
Ball-rock:
Holder: ........................................................................................................................
Trademark: .................................................................................................................
WC pans associated (reference): ..............................................................................................................

Model:
Independent suspended
Independent embedded:
Reference of the plate of order: ........................................................................................
Type of installation of the plate of order:
vertical
horizontal
Contiguous or incorporated in the basin
No
12
The reference of a reserve of flushing equipped must be modified when one or the equipment is (are)
modified.
13
In the case of materials of synthesis, indicate the number of suppliers per material and to join the manuals.
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Manufacturer: .............................................................................................................................................
Factory of: ...................................................................................................................................................
Trademark: .................................................................................................................................................
WC PACK
Range (name): ...........................................................................................................................................
Reference (code): .......................................................................................................................................
Pan reference (code): ................................................................................................................................
Site of production of the pan: ....................................................................................................................
Equipped cistern reference (code): ...........................................................................................................
Site of production of the empty cistern: .....................................................................................................
Site of production of the equipped cistern: ................................................................................................
Double flush:
Water supply:
Yes
No
From below
Side
Rear
WC toilet seat:
Holder: ........................................................................................................................
Trademark: .................................................................................................................
Code CSTB indicated on the NF certificate (Wxxx): ..................................................
Material: ......................................................................................................................
Stop valve
14
Holder: ........................................................................................................................
Trademark: .................................................................................................................
Horizontal
Type of outlet for pan:
Vertical
No
14
If included in the WC pack.
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Manufacturer: .............................................................................................................................................
Factory of: ...................................................................................................................................................
Trademark: .................................................................................................................................................
SUSPENDED WC PACK
Range (name): ...........................................................................................................................................
Reference (code): .......................................................................................................................................
Pan reference (code): ................................................................................................................................
Site of production of the pan: ....................................................................................................................
Equipped cistern reference (code): ...........................................................................................................
Site of production of the empty cistern: .....................................................................................................
Site of production of the equipped cistern: ................................................................................................
Reference of the plate(s) of order: ............................................................................................................
Reference bearing frames (code): .............................................................................................................
Double flush:
Water supply:
WC toilet seat:
Yes
No
From below
Side
Rear
Holder: ........................................................................................................................
Trademark: .................................................................................................................
Code CSTB indicated on the NF certificate (Wxxx): ..................................................
Material: ......................................................................................................................
Stop valve
15
Holder: ........................................................................................................................
Trademark: .................................................................................................................
Horizontal
Type of outlet for pan:
Vertical
No
15
If included in the WC pack.
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Manufacturer: .............................................................................................................................................
Factory of: ...................................................................................................................................................
Trademark: .................................................................................................................................................
ENAMELLED PRODUCTS FOR PUBLIC USE
Range (name): ...........................................................................................................................................
Reference (code): .......................................................................................................................................
Model:
Pan for baby

Pan for child
Pan for hospital
Special pan
Water outlet
Drinking fountain
Material:
Vitreous enamel
Fire clay
Fine fire clay
Public washbasin
Bib-cock
Squat toilet
Individual urinal
Urinal
Hospital service sink
Length (in mm): .........................................................................................................................................

Width (in mm): ...........................................................................................................................................
Accessories: ..............................................................................................................................................
Wall-hung:
Yes
No
No
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Manufacturer: .............................................................................................................................................
Factory of: ...................................................................................................................................................
Trademark: .................................................................................................................................................
Material.
BEARING FRAMES
Range (name): ...........................................................................................................................................
Reference (code): .......................................................................................................................................
Associated fitting:
WC pan
- Reference cistern: ............................................................

- Water supply type: ............................................................
Washbasin
Bidet
Urinal
Plate of order:
- Reference: ....................................................................................................
- Material: .......................................................................................................
- Colouris: .......................................................................................................
Type of the structure: Surface mounted

Self-supporting
Universal
Type and thickness of surface treatment: .................................................................................................
Reference of the pipe of connection: .........................................................................................................
No
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Manufacturer: .............................................................................................................................................
Factory of: ...................................................................................................................................................
Trademark: .................................................................................................................................................
SHOWER ENCLOSURES
Identification of model :
Type of opening:
Sliding
Drop leaf
Retractable
Folding
Configuration:
Access of front
Access of angle
Aesthetics:
Type of profiled used

Nature and thickness of the glazing
Width / height
Number of door panels
Characteristic chosen and their values :

Dimensioned plans, tolerances and dates of the products.
Nomenclature of materials.
Description of the various manufacture stations.
Description of the plan of control.
Description of the laboratory of control.
No
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Manufacturer: .............................................................................................................................................
Factory of: .............................................................................................................................................................
Caractrisation des colouris :
Material.
COLOURS
Name: ........................................................................................................................................................
References (code): ....................................................................................................................................
Aspect
Matt
Gloss
Shade
Light
Medium
Dark
Y or L : ................................................
PEI (enamelled products only): .................................................................................................................
Surface treatment: .....................................................................................................................................
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Part 7
GLOSSARY
___________________________________________________
CERTIFICATION GLOSSARY
Granting the right to use the NF mark: Authorisation given by AFNOR Certification to an
applicant to affix the NF mark to the product for which the application has been submitted.
Audit: Systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining audit evidence and
evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which audit criteria are fulfilled (see
standard NF EN ISO 9000). Within the framework of the NF mark, the audit is the part of the
production unit inspection, relative to the assessment of the quality management of the
applicant/licensee.
Warning: Decision to apply sanctions taken by AFNOR Certification by which the licensee is
requested to correct the faults detected within a given period of time.
Application: Letter, by which the applicant asks for the right to use the NF mark, declares
that he is familiar with the General Rules as well as these Specific Rules and commits itself
Right to use the NF mark: Right granted by AFNOR Certification to an applicant to use the
NF mark for its product in accordance with the General Rules and with these Specific Rules.
Extension: Decision taken by AFNOR Certification by which the right to use the NF mark is
extended to a new product or to a modified product.
Inspection: Part of the inspection of the production unit concerning the examination of a
product and the assessment of the specific ways and means provided to ensure its
compliance with the requirements set down in the Specific Rules.
Maintenance : Decision taken by AFNOR Certification by which the right to use the NF mark
is granted to a product marketed under another trademark and/or specific references (range
and/or commercial reference) without modification of the certified characteristics.
Mandatory : Physical or moral entity established in the European Economic Space which
has a function of representation of the applicant/licensee outside European Economic Space
and has a written mandate of this one, informing to him that it can act as his name and
specifying within which framework (associated missions and responsibilities and financial
aspects, complaints, interlocutor of the certification body) in the process of certification of the
NF mark , according to the provisions of the Specific Rules.
The mandatory may be the distributor or the importer, its various functions are clearly
identified.
Admissibility: Status of a file, which makes it possible to investigate the application;
admissibility concerns the administrative and technical parts of the file.
Renewal of right: Decision by which the licensee has its right to use the NF mark renewed.
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Withdrawal: Decision taken by AFNOR Certification, which cancels the right to use the NF
mark. Withdrawal can be declared as a sanction or in case of relinquishment of the right to
use by the licensee.
Suspension: Decision taken by AFNOR Certification which provisionally and for a
determined duration cancels the authorisation of the right to use the NF mark. Suspension
can be declared as a sanction or in case of provisional abandonment by the licensee.
Licensee: Legal entity which benefits from the right to use the NF mark.
PRODUCTS GLOSSARY
Type: All fully determined sanitary appliances (example: wash basins).

Model: Well-determined device, the colour and the equipment of which are not determined.
Line: Group of devices of the same 'design'.
Colour range : See document 02.
Piece: Finished product corresponding to a single commercial reference (of which the colour
and the equipment are defined).
Mechanical impact tests: Also referred to as 'Brinell hardness test'. Tests performed by
dropping a steel ball.
Laboratories of the mark: Group of independent laboratories within the framework of this
application of NF mark (cf. part 5 of NF mark Specific Rules).
Factory inspection visit: An audit plus a factory inspection together.
Nonconformity: Declaration expressing the non-satisfaction (documentary and/or of
application) of a specified requirement.
Remark: Declaration, expressing the partial non-satisfaction of a prescribed requirement, but
not constituting, by itself, a major risk to the satisfaction of the customers of the audited party
and of the ability of the system to reach the product quality fixed.
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Part 8
PRICES
___________________________________________________
The present part has the aim of defining the amount of the services related with NF
certification and to describe the methods of collection.
The services relating to the NF Certification are broken down as follows:
Registration fees
Admission expenses
Inspection / audit
Testing
Operating expenses
Additional quality assurance operations
Promotion
Particular costs
SERVICES RELATING TO NF CERTIFICATION
Nature of service
Registration fees
Definition of service
General conditions
Participation in the
establishment of the NF mark,
including the preparation of the
Specific Rules.
The registration fee is invoiced

by site of production, in total,
generally at the moment of the
deposit of the first application for
admission or an application for
later admission.
The payment of the registration
fee remains sure even if the right
of user is not granted by AFNOR
Certification and if the applicant
withdraws his file.
Admission expenses
Services related on the opening

and the constitution of a
document of certification, to the
examination of the document of
application, with the relations
with the applicants, the
laboratories, the
inspectors/auditors, with the
evaluation of the results of
controls and their presentation
at the Particular Committee,
etc.
Admission expenses are

invoiced in total, generally at the
moment of the application.
The payment of these services
remains sure even if the right of
user of the NF mark is not
granted or if the application is
abandoned in the course of
instruction.
Nature of service
Inspection / audit
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General conditions
Services including the

preparation of the visit, the visit
itself, the sampling, the report
of visit as well as the travelling
expenses when the
manufacturing unit is in
metropolis.

user of NF mark is not granted or
is not renewed.
The additional costs related

with trips abroad (trips,
expenses of time and
subsistence expenses) are
added to these services.
Testing
Services concerning the

measurements and tests
carried out in one of the
laboratories of NF mark.

user of NF mark is not granted or
is not renewed.
The calculation of this amount

is carried out by each
laboratory according to the tariff
in force and of the number of
tests to be carried out.
The services of tests apply for
samples delivered to the
laboratories of the mark, postpaid and cleared if necessary.
Operating expenses
Annual services of general

operation of NF mark,
management of documents of
certification, establishment of
the lists of certified products,
evaluation of the results of
annual controls and their
presentation at the Particular
Committee, etc.
The invoicing of the operating

expenses intervenes each year,
as of the year which follows the
year of the notification to
interested of its first admission in
NF mark
The payment of the annual
operating expenses remains sure
even if the right of user of NF
mark is suspended or withdrawn
to the holder during the year.
In the event of withdrawal of right
of user, the operating expenses
are exigible as long as there
remains at the applicant of
stocks of NF marked products.
Nature of service
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General conditions
Additional quality
assurance operations
Services required for additional These services are to be borne

quality assurance operations or by the manufacturer.
verification tests which may turn
out to be necessary following
insufficiencies or anomalies
detected by the current quality
assurance operations.
Promotion16
Actions of collective promotion

of NF mark.
Particular costs
Services related with the

establishment of the NTR
(agreement CCA) and with the
application of procedures CCA,
if the manufacturers of whirlpool
baths wish to benefit from the
international agreements
existing in the electric field.
16
The payment of user fee remains

sure even if the right of user of
NF mark is not granted or is not
renewed, or if the right of user of
NF mark is suspended or
withdrawn during the year.
The actions of communication of this sector are left on the initiative of the manufacturers or the organizations
the representatives in dialogue with AFNOR Certification or the CSTB. The Particular Committee can take the
initiative and propose the methods of execution as well as the amount to it to be devoted.
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PAYING THE SERVICES
The services defined above are directly invoiced by the various organizations involved
concerned with the applicant /holder
The annual invoicing intervenes during the first half of the year, even if the tests and the
audits have not been realised yet. Its amount is exigible during the first half of the year from
the current year, except denunciation in the three months preceding the new exercise.
Nevertheless, as long as products marked NF remain on the market, controls are maintained
as well as the refunding of the corresponding services.
The applicant /holder must discharge these services under the prescribed conditions: total
amount including all taxes indicated on the invoice must be regulated within the time
indicated to the date "expiry".
Any failure on behalf of the applicant / holder indeed makes obstacle with the exercise by the
various organizations involved concerned of the responsibilities for control and intervention
which fall to them with the title of these Specific Rules.
In case of an initial notification by registered letter, with receipt acknowledgement, should not
result, within one month, in the payment of all the sums due, all penalties provided of the
General Rules of the NF mark may be applied for all the products accepted for that NF mark
holder. In addition, each organization concerned will transmit in this case the invoices not
paid to the contentious matter.
3
THE LITIGATION OF THE SERVICES
The present part is the subject of an annual actualization and a separate publication.
It is available at AFNOR Certification.
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ANNEXES
___________________________________________________
RULES OF SAMPLING AND METHODS OF TESTS

CARRIED OUT BY THE LABORATORY(IES)
OF THE NF MARK
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ANNEXE I
Rules of sampling and methods of tests carried out by the
laboratory(ies) of the NF mark
FOR APPLIANCES OF ENAMELLED SANITARY CERAMIC

___________________________________________________________________
1 Appliances concerned
The various types of appliances being the subject of present annex are those described
below:
washbasins and handrinse basins,
bidets,
shower trays,
sinks,
vanity washbasins,
WC. pans with cistern,
Independent WC. pans,
WC. pans for children and babies,
equipped cisterns,
appliances for public use.
2 Nature of the tests and rules of sampling
The tables hereafter present the examinations and tests to be realized by NF organizations
and the sampling to be carried out in factory by the inspector/ auditor for purposes of the
realization of these tests.
2.1
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Case of a first admission
If the tests are carried out by the manufacturer, their results have to be provided with the admission application.
Nature of controls and tests
Sampling in factory of first admission

(first application and later application)
Testing laboratory
General characteristics (1/2) :

For each colour range (limited to six : gloss / dark, gloss /medium,
gloss / light et matt/ dark, matt/ medium, matt/ light); the pieces
make it possible to take 9 flat test pieces, 100 x 100 mm or 9 plates
for control, made at the same time as the appliances (that is, at the
most 3 x 2 x 9 = 54 test pieces)
For each colour range (limited to six : gloss / dark, gloss / medium,
Resistance against chemicals and staining agents
for control, made at the same time as the pieces (that is, at the most
(NF EN 13310 ; NF EN 14527 ; NF EN 14688)
6 x 3 = 18 test pieces)
Conventional test for compliance with European
standards.
(NF D14-506 ; NF D14-507 ; NF D14-508)
Determination of the watertightness and mass Per type of material used (glazed ceramic, sanitary vitreous
absorptive by sanitary ceramics (NF EN 997 for the enamel, etc.); the pieces necessary for cutting out the 3 test pieces
pans WC NF EN 13407 and part 2 document 01 requested for each of the methods
for urinals ; NF D14-512 and part 2 document 01
for the other appliances)
A watertightness measurement method will only be
used when all the surfaces in contact with the water
are enamelled.
Otherwise, the porosity measurement method shall
mandatorily be used. This test is mainly carried out
on WC pans, taking the test pieces at the flange.
Laboratory of NF mark
Laboratory of NF mark or
laboratory of the manufacturer
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Testing laboratory

Resistance to static loads
(NF D14-504, NF EN 14688 for washbasins, NF
EN 997 for WC pans and part 2 - document 16 for
urinals)
For each model of wall-hung appliance, whatever the colour, a

sampling is taken and a test is carried out with 2 further tests if the
results are not in compliance
The test applies only to wall-hung appliances and

shower trays.
The urinals are subjected to this test only at the
time of the admission
Base stability test (NF EN 14527)
For the trays
standards.
1 piece for each model
1 piece for each model
for shower trays, washbasins and sinks with length

1m
Dimensional and appearance characteristics :
Checking the application of the tolerances
concerned with :
Faults concerning hygiene and appearance
(NF D14-505)
Product dimensions (length, width, height, etc.)
(NF D14-510)
Connecting dimensions of the appliances
(product standards and connection dimensions)
With Squareness (NF D14-510 and product
standards)
At the other points specified in the product
standards
1 piece for each appliance sampled exclusively from the inventory

or pieces intended for sale.
All the tests take place in the

mark's laboratory (ies) on
products sampled and the other
types of pans are tested in the
manufacturer's laboratory if the
test stand is validated by the
inspector / auditor.
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Testing laboratory
For operating characteristics of WC pans :

Checking draining efficiency (NF EN 997)
Control rinsing of the walls (NF EN 997)
Checking spraying outside the pan (NF EN 997)
Control of the after-flush volume (NF EN 997 ; Document 12 - 1.5)
Checking the renewal of the trap water (Document 12)
WC pans capacity (NF D12-101, 6)
Cheking the stability and horizontality (NF D12-101)
Cheking the water seal (NF EN 997)
Special case of bowls for children and babies, see
part 2 - document 13
For operating characteristics for the flushing cisterns :
3 different pans, including at least one holding

at least 7 litres (in case the production includes
mark's laboratory (ies) on
this), are taken from the inventory of finished products sampled and the other
products, ready for sale.
types of pans are tested in the
Checking the renewal of water in the cistern

(D12-203)
3 different cisterns are taken from the

inventory of finished products intended for sale. mark's laboratory (ies). The other
types of cisterns are tested in the
Coupled cisterns are tested with 3 pans NF
representative of the market.
Checking the forced water circulation characteristics (D12-203)
Safety and security characteristics for the flushing cisterns :

3 different cisterns are taken from the
inventory of finished products intended for sale. mark's laboratory (ies). The other
Checking the design (D12-203)
types of cisterns are tested in the
Checking the air trap (D12-203)
Checking the hygiene and verifying suitability for the application (D12inspector / auditor.
203)
Checking the materials (D12-203)
Checking the appearance and the technical documents

Checking the squeezing (D12-203 with specification set at 2 Nm)
2.2
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Case of surveillance
Sampling in factory of surveillance
Test laboratory
For each colour range (gloss / dark, gloss /medium, gloss /

light et matt/ dark, matt/ medium, matt/ light) ; the pieces make
it possible to take 9 flat test pieces, 100 x 100 mm or 9 plates
for control, made at the same time as the appliances.

(NF D14-506 ; NF D14-507 ; NF D14-508)
For each colour range (gloss / dark, gloss /medium, gloss /

light et matt/ dark, matt/ medium, matt/ light) ; the pieces make
it possible to take 3 flat test pieces, 100 x 100 mm or 3 plates
for control, made at the same time as the pieces.
Determination of the watertightness and mass absorptive Per type of material used (glazed ceramic, sanitary vitreous
by sanitary ceramics (NF EN 997 for the pans WC NF EN enamel, etc.); the pieces necessary for cutting out the 3 test
13407 and part 2 document 01 for urinals ; NF D14-512 pieces requested for each of the methods.
and part 2 document 01 for the other appliances)
A watertightness measurement method will only be used

when all the surfaces in contact with the water are
enamelled.
Otherwise, the porosity measurement method shall
mandatorily be used. This test is mainly carried out on
WC pans, taking the test pieces at the flange.
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Test laboratory

Resistance to static loads (NF D14-504 ; NF EN 14688
for washbasins; NF EN 997 for the WC pans and part 2 document 16 for urinals).
For each model of wall-hung appliance, whatever the colour, a
sampling is taken and a test is carried out with 2 further tests laboratory of the manufacturer
if the results are not in compliance.
The test applies only to wall-hung appliance and shower

trays.
(For urinals, there is no test of surveillance)
The urinals are subjected to this test only at the time of

the admission.
1 piece for each model.

For shower trays, washbasins and sinks of length
1m

Checking the application of the tolerances concerned
with :
(NF D14-505)
(NF D14-510)
Connecting dimensions of the appliances (product
standards and connection dimensions)
With Squareness (NF D14-510 and product standards)
At the other points specified in the standards produced
1 piece sampled exclusively from the inventory or pieces

intended for sale.
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Test laboratory
For operating characteristics of WC pans :

Checking draining efficiency (NF EN 997)
1 pan is taken from the inventory of finished products, ready Laboratory of NF mark and
Control rinsing of the walls (NF EN 997)
for sale.
Checking spraying outside the pan (NF EN 997)
All the tests take place in the mark's laboratory (ies) on
Control of the after-flush volume (NF EN 997 ;
products sampled and the other types of pans are tested in
Document 12 - 1.5)
the manufacturer's laboratory if the test stand is validated by
Checking the renewal of the trap water (part 2 - the inspector / auditor.
document 12)
WC pans capacity (NF D12-101, 6)
Cheking the stability and horizontality (NF D12-101)
Cheking the water seal (NF EN 997)
Special case of bowls for children and babies, to see
part 2 - document 13
For operating characteristics for the flushing cisterns :
Checking the renewal of water in the cistern (D12-203)
Checking the forced water circulation characteristics
(D12-203)
1 cistern is taken from the inventory of finished products Laboratory of NF mark and
intended for sale.
Characteristics of safety for the flushing cisterns :

Checking the air trap (D12-203)
Checking the hygiene and verifying suitability for the
application (D12-203)
Checking the appearance and the technical documents
Checking the squeezing (D12-203 with specification set
at 2 Nm)
1 piece in a model.
2.3
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Case of extension to new products of sanitary ceramic
2.3.1 Nature of measurement on appliances except for equipped cisterns

Type of appliance
Washbasin, sink, pan
Dimensional
inspection
or laboratory of the
manufacturer
Wall-hung
washbasin
manufacturer
and
Bidet
Wall-hung bidet
Thermal stress
Bowl
operation
manufacturer
Washbasin and sink of

more than 1 m
sink
Static loads
1
manufacturer
manufacturer
manufacturer
manufacturer
WC pan on pedestal
(conventional,
for
hospital or for baby)
manufacturer
Wall-hung WC pan
(conventional,
for
hospital or for baby)
manufacturer
Number of pieces per

reference
1
manufacturer
manufacturer
1 (3 references
maximum)
1 (3 references
maximum)
Dimensional
inspection
manufacturer
Type of appliance
handrinse basins
Appliances
use
for
public
Static loads
Shower tray
manufacturer
manufacturer
manufacturer
manufacturer
Steel enamelled bath
manufacturer
manufacturer

reference
1
1
manufacturer
Enamelled bath
Bottom stability
manufacturer
manufacturer
Thermal stress
manufacturer
Wall-hung
appliances
for public use
Shower tray, length

m
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manufacturer
manufacturer
Laboratory of the NF
Mark or of the
manufacturer
Laboratory of the NF
Mark or of the
manufacturer
manufacturer
manufacturer
The copies of the quality assurance records mentioned above which can be prepared by the manufacturer, shall be sent to the mark's laboratory which
deals with extensions, with the appliances which are to be inspected by the latter.
The mark's laboratory which deals with extensions (from January 1 to December 31) is the one, which provides the surveillance inspection visit during
the calendar year.
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2.3.2 Nature of measurement for equipped cisterns
Water renewal
Laboratory of NF
mark
Dimensional
inspection
Hydraulic
characteristics
Laboratory of NF
mark
Laboratory of NF
mark
Checking the
sanitary safety and
security
Laboratory of NF
mark
Checking the
squeezing
Laboratory of NF
mark
Tests on the
operation of the
associated pan
Laboratory of NF
mark
Number of pieces
per reference
1 (3 references pans
to the maximum)
2.3.3 Nature of measurement on test pieces

The following tests shall be performed :
resistance to abrasion (NF D14-501),
resistance to acids at ambient temperature (NF D14-506),
resistance to hot alkalines (NF D14-507),
resistance to domestic chemical agents and to stains (NF D14-508),
resistance to chemical and staining agents (NF EN 13310, NF EN 14688 and NF EN 14527).
According to the awareness of the colour ranges by the mark's laboratory, there are 2 possible cases :
If this is an extension demand for a new colour range, the tests shall be carried out by the mark's laboratory except the last test which can be
carried out by the manufacturer's laboratory.
If this is an application for extension for a new colour range in a type, which is already admitted, the tests can be carried out by the
manufacturer's laboratory. In this case, the results shall be appended to the application for extension.
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ANNEXE II
laboratory(ies) of NF mark
FOR APPLIANCES OF ENAMELLED STEEL OR OF ENAMELLED CAST
IRON
_____________________________________________________________________
The various types of appliances being the subject of present annex are those described below :
baths of enamelled steel or of enamelled cast iron .
shower trays of enamelled steel or of enamelled cast iron.
The tables hereafter present the examinations and tests to be realized by NF organizations and
the sampling to be carried out in factory by the inspector/ auditor for purposes of the realization
of these tests.
2.1
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Test laboratory
General characteristics :
For each colour range (limited to six : gloss / dark, gloss /medium,
gloss / light et matt/ dark, matt/ medium, matt/ light) ; the pieces
for control, made at the same time as the appliances (that is, at the
most 3 x 2 x 9 = 54 test pieces)

(NF D14-506 ; NF D14-507 ; NF D14-508)
For each colour range (limited to six : gloss / dark, gloss / medium,
for control, made at the same time as the pieces (that is, at the most
6 x 3 = 18 test pieces)

(NF EN 14516 et NF EN 14527)

standards.
The static loads do not apply to the baths and the
shower trays of cast iron.
Base stability test (NF EN 14516 for baths, NF EN
14527 for shower trays)
For each appliance model, a sampling is carried out and the test is
performed on one appliance with 2 more to be tested if the results
are not in compliance.
1 piece in each model

standards.
Rsistance thermal stresses (NF D14-503)
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Test laboratory

concerned with :
(NF D14-505)
(NF D14-510)
(NF EN 232 ; NF EN 251)
Absence of appearance faults (NF D14-602)
1 piece sampled exclusively from the inventory or pieces intended

for sale.
2.2
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Test laboratory
For each colour range (gloss / dark, gloss /medium, gloss / light et
matt/ dark, matt/ medium, matt/ light) ; the pieces make it possible to
take 9 flat test pieces, 100 x 100 mm or 9 plates for control, made
at the same time as the appliances.

(NF D14-506 ; NF D14-507 ; NF D14-508)
For each colour range (gloss / dark, gloss /medium, gloss / light et
matt/ dark, matt/ medium, matt/ light) ; the pieces make it possible to
take 3 flat test pieces, 100 x 100 mm or 3 plates for control, made
at the same time as the pieces.
For each appliance model, a sampling is carried out and the test is
performed on one appliance with 1 more to be tested if the results
are not in compliance.

1 piece sampled exclusively from the inventory or pieces intended

for sale.

concerned with :
(NF D14-505)
(NF D14-510)
Connecting dimensions of the appliances (NF EN
232; NF EN 251)
Absence of appearance faults (NF D14-602)
2.3
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Case of extension of the right to use the NF mark to new appliances of enamelled steel or enamelled cast iron
2.3.1 Nature of measurement for appliances

Type of appliance
Dimensional inspection
Static loads
Thermal stress

reference
Shower trays
Laboratory of NF mark or laboratory of

the manufacturer
Shower trays of length

1m

the manufacturer
laboratory of the manufacturer laboratory of the manufacturer
Baths

the manufacturer
For steel baths
For steel baths
laboratory of the manufacturer laboratory of the manufacturer
The copies of the quality assurance records mentioned above, which can be prepared by the manufacturer, shall be sent to the mark's laboratory with
the appliances which are to be inspected by the latter. The mark's laboratory which deals with extensions (from January 1 to December 31) is the one,
which provides the surveillance inspection visit during the calendar year.
2.3.2 Nature of measurement on test pieces
The following test shall be performed :
Resistance to abrasion (NF D14-501),
Resistance to acids at ambient temperature (NF D14-506),
Resistance to hot alkalines (NF D14-507),
Resistance to chemical agents and to stains (NF D14-508),
Resistance to chemical and staining agents (NF EN 14516 and NF EN 14527).
According to the awareness of the colour ranges by the marks laboratory, there are 2 possible cases :
If this is an extension demand for a new colour range, the tests shall be carried out by the mark's laboratory except the last test which can be
carried out by the manufacturer's laboratory
If this is an application for an extension for a new colour range in a type, which is already admitted, the tests can be carried out by the
manufacturer's laboratory. In this case, the results shall be appended to the application for extension.
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ANNEXE III
FOR SINK OF STAINLESS STEEL

___________________________________________________________________
below :
The sink of stainless steel
2.1
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All the tests are carried out at laboratory(ies) of NF mark (defined in part 5).

Resistance to chemical agents and to stains (NF EN
13310)
5 flat test pieces 200 x 200 mm, for each type of steel, or 5 plates for control coming from the
products.
Checking the thickness (part 2 document 05)
1 piece by thickness
Checking the outward flow (NF EN 13310 ; Part 2

document 05)
1 piece
Flow rate Cheking of the overflow (NF EN 13310)

Resistance to the plug-hole (part 2 document 05)
For each appliance model, a sampling is carried out and the test is performed on one
appliance then on 2 more if the results are not in compliance.
Characteristics of aspect and dimensional :

with :
(part 2 document 05)
(NF EN 695)
Dimensional deviations (part 2 document 05)
Checking for the absence of appearance faults
1 piece taken exclusively from the inventory of pieces intended for sale.
2.2
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Test laboratory
Resistance to chemical agents and to stains
(NF EN 13310)
5 flat test pieces 200 x 200 mm, for each type of steel, or 5 plates
for control coming from the products.
Checking the thickness (part 2 document 05)
1 piece by thickness
Checking the outward flow (NF EN 13310 ; Part 2

document 05)
1 piece
Checking the flow rate of the overflow (NF EN

13310)
Resistance to the plug-hole (part 2 document 05) For each appliance model, a sampling is carried out and the test is
performed on one appliance then on 2 more if the results are not in
compliance.

concerned with :
(NF EN 695)
1 piece taken exclusively from the inventory of pieces intended for

sale.
2.3
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Case of extension of the right to use the NF mark to new sink of stainless steel
Test
Test laboratory
Connecting dimensions
Laboratory of NF mark or laboratory of the manufacturer
Dimensions
Squareness
Angularity
Overflow
Outward flow
Chemical agents and stains
Static loads
Marking
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ANNEXE IV
FOR SINKS OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS

___________________________________________________________________
below:
The sinks of synthetic materials
2.1
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Determining the weight of water absorbed
(NF EN ISO 62, method I)
For each material, 3 flat test pieces 50 x 50 mm with the edges the ground smooth, coming
from the products.
Surface thermal resistance

(partie 2 document 06)
For each model or range of appliances, one piece.
Testing the colour stability when subjected to hot water

For each material, for each colour range (limited to three : one dark, one medium or one
light) and for each appearance (gloss or matt), 3 test pieces 25 x 100 mm coming from the
products.
Testing the colour stability when subjected to light

For each material, for each colour range (limited to three : one dark, one medium or one
light) and for each appearance (gloss or matt), 3 test pieces 50x 175 mm coming from the
products

(NF EN 13310)
For each material, 5 flat test pieces 200 x 200 mm, coming from the products.
Resistance to the plug-hole (part 2 document 06)
For each appliance model, whatever the colour, a sampling is carried out and the test is
performed on one appliance then on 2 more if the results are not in compliance.
1 piece in each model.
Cheking of the flow rate (NF EN 13310)

Cheking the flow rate of the overflow (NF EN 13310)
1 piece
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with :
(NF EN 13310 and part 2 document 06)
(NF EN 695)
1 piece taken exclusively from the inventory of pieces intended for sale.
2.2
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Test laboratory
Determining the weight of water absorbed
(NF EN ISO 62, method I)
For each material, 3 flat test pieces 50 x 50 mm with the edges

the ground smooth, coming from the products.

(partie 2 document 06)
For each model or range of appliances, one piece
Testing the colour stability when subjected to hot

water (part 2 document 06)
For each material, for one colour range, 3 test pieces 25 x 100
mm, coming from the products.
Testing the colour stability when subjected to light

For each material, for one colour range, 3 test pieces 25 X 175
mm, coming from the products.

(NF EN 13310)
For each material, for one colour range, 5 flat test pieces 200 x
200 mm, coming from the products.
For each material, 3 flat test pieces 100 x 100 mm, coming from
the products.
For each material, 3 flat test pieces 100 x 100 mm, coming from
the products.
For each appliance model, whatever the colour, a sampling is

Resistance to the plug-hole (part 2 document 06) carried out and the test is performed on one appliance then on 2
more if the results are not in compliance.
1 piece
Cheking of the flow rate(NF EN 13310)

Cheking the flow rate of the overflow (NF EN
13310)
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Test laboratory

concerned with :
(NF EN 13310 and part 2 document 06)
(NF EN 695)
1 piece taken exclusively from the inventory of pieces intended for

sale.
2.3
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Cas dune extension de nouveaux viers en matriaux de synthse

Tests
Test laboratory
Connecting dimensions
Dimensions
Flatness
Squareness
Angularity
Overflow
Outward flow
Water absorption
Thermal stresses
Stability of the colour when subjected to heat
Stability of the colour when subjected to light
Chemical agents and stains
Abrasion
Scratching
Static loads
Marking
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ANNEXE V
FOR FLUSHING CISTERNS OF SYNTHTICS MATERIALS

___________________________________________________________________
below:
The flushing cisterns of synthetic materials
2.1
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(NF EN 263 and part 2 document 14 - 2.3)
Resistance of the colour when subjected to light
(part 2 document 14 - 2.4)
Verifying the compatibility with products for disinfecting
water supply systems17 (D12-203)
Resistance of the cistern / pan to squeezing (D12-203)
For coupled cisterns
17
5 flat test pieces 200 x 200 mm, for each type of material. (body, cover and control plate for
cistern is inset )
For each colour range (limited to three: one dark, one medium or one light) and for each
material, 3 test pieces 50 x 175 mm, coming from the appliances.
The control plate sample is taken when the cistern is inset.
2 pieces for each material.
3 pieces from inventory.
For the embedded cisterns, if the tests are carried out within the framework of the NF-Sanitary components (NF076), then the results of these tests will be taken into account within the
framework of the NF-Sanitary appliances mark (NF017).
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Checking the application of the tolerances concerned with:
Faults concerning hygiene and appearance (D12-203)
The connecting dimensions of the appliances
(D12-203)
1 piece per model, sampled exclusively from the inventory of pieces intended for sale.
Checking the moulding quality (NF P43-003)

Characteristics of operations18 :
Checking the hydraulic characteristics
(D12-203 5, NF EN 14055, 5.2.3)
Checking the renewal of the water (D12-203 4.5)
3 different cisterns, sampled exclusively from the inventory of pieces intended for sale.
The other types are tested in the manufacturer's laboratory if the test facilities are validated by
the inspector or auditor.
Characteristics of sanitary safety19 :

Checking the air trap (NF D12-203)
1 piece taken exclusively from the inventory of pieces intended for sale
Checking the hygiene and verifying suitability for the

application (NF D12-203)
Checking the appearance and the technical documents.
18
19
2.2
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(NF EN 263 and part 2 document 14 - 2.3)
(part 2 document 14 - 2.4)
5 flat test pieces 200 x 200 mm, for each type of material. (Body, cover and control plate for
cistern is inset)
For each colour range (limited to three: one dark, one medium or one light) and for each
material, 3 test pieces 50 x 175 mm, coming from the appliances.
The control plate sample is taken when the cistern is inset.
Verifying the compatibility with products for disinfecting

water supply systems20 (D12-203 4.2)
2 pieces by materials.
Resistance of the cistern / pan to squeezing

(D12-203 4.4.1)
1 piece in the stock.

with :
faults concerning hygiene and appearance (D12-203),
the connecting dimensions of the appliances
(D12-203).
1 piece taken exclusively in the stock of pieces intended for the sale
Checking the moulding quality (NF P43-003).

Checking for the absence of appearance faults.
20
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21
Characteristics of operations :
control of the hydraulic characteristics (D12-203 5 and NF EN 14055,
5.2.3),
control of the renewal of water (D12-203 4.5).
1 cistern taken exclusively in the stock of piece intended for the sale.
All the tests take place in the laboratory of the mark. The other types are
tested in the laboratory of the manufacturer if the test facilities are
validated by the inspector or the auditor.
Characteristics of sanitary safety22 :

control of materials (D12-203),
control of the design (D12-203),
checking the air trap (D12-203),
1 piece by model taken exclusively in the stock of pieces intended for

the sale
checking the hygiene and verifying suitability for the application (D12-203),
control of the presentation and the technical documents.
21
22
2.3
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Case of extension of the right to use the NF mark to news flushing cisterns of synthetic materials
Test
Laboratory
Resistance to the chemicals and the stains
Cross tolerance with the products of disinfection of the networks
Tooling
Hygiene and aspect
Dimensions of connection of the appliances
Quality of the moulding
Hydraulic characteristics
Renewal of water
Sanitary safety
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ANNEXE VI
FOR BATHS, SHOWER TRAYS, VANITY PANS AND VANITY TOPS

OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS
___________________________________________________________________
below:
The baths of synthetic materials,
The shower trays of synthetic materials,
The vanity pans of synthetic materials,
The vanity tops of synthetic materials.
2.1
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Test laboratory

Determination of the absorptive water mass (except vanity
pans and tops and appliances based on acrylic resin
certified NF) (NF EN ISO 62 method 1)
2 flat test pieces 50 x 50 mm the edges of which are the

ground smooth, coming from products.
Control colour stability when subjected to hot water (except

appliances based on acrylic resin certified NF) (NF EN 263)
For each material, for one colour range, 3 test pieces 25 x

For each material, for one colour range, 3 test pieces 50 X

Resistance to the chemicals and the stains (except

appliances based on acrylic resin certified NF) (NF EN 263)
For each material, for one colour range, 5 flat test pieces
200 x 200 mm, coming from the products.
Resistance to the chemicals and the stains (NF EN 14527)

Conventional test for compliance with European standards.
For each material, for one colour range, 5 flat test pieces
200 x 200 mm, coming from the products.
Abrasion resistance (taber) (except appliances based on

acrylic resin certified NF) (NF EN 14688)
For each material, 3 flat test pieces 100 x 100 mm, coming
from the products.
Scratch resistance (except appliances based on acrylic

resin certified NF) (NF EN 14688)
For each material, 3 flat test pieces 100 x 100 mm, coming
from the products.
Control stability of the colour to the light (except appliances

based on acrylic resin certified NF)
(NF EN ISO 4892-2 method B)
Base stability test (NF EN 14516 for baths, NF EN 14527 for 1 piece for each model
shower trays)
Conventional test for compliance with European standards.
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Test laboratory
Resistance to the static loads

(NF EN 198 for bathtubs, NF EN 249 4.12 for the
shower trays of synthetic materials ; NF D12-210 for
vanity washbasins and vanity tops)
For each model of baths and shower trays, whatever the

colour, a sampling is carried out and the test is performed
on one appliance then on 2 more if the results are not in
compliance.
For the wall-hung vanity tops, a sampling and a test are
carried out on one piece for each material.
For the non-wall-hung vanity tops and pans, a sampling and

a test are carried out on one piece for each material (NF
D12-210 6.1).
Impact thermal resistance
(Part 2 document 101.7 for the bathtubs ; Part 2
document 10 2.3 for shower trays; NF EN 14688 for
vanity washbasins and vanity tops)
Impact resistance mechanical (NF EN 198 for the
bathtubs ; NF EN 249 4.11 for shower trays ; NF D12210 for vanity washbasins and vanty tops )

1 piece by materials for the vanity pans like for the vanity
tops.

1 piece by materials for the vanity pans like for the vanity
tops.

Checking of the application of the tolerances referring :
with the blemishes concerning hygiene and the
aspect,
with dimensions of the product, (length, width, height,
etc...),
with dimensions of connection of the appliances.
Checking of the absence of blemishes.
1 piece taken exclusively in the stock of piece intended for the

sale
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Test laboratory

sale

Tests on bath handles (NF EN 198, 4.8)
Resistance to corrosion of the handles (NF EN ISO
9227)
The manufacturer decides tocarry out the test either the
neutral salt mist (NSS) of 200 hours or the acetic acid
salt mist (AASS) 24 hours.
Tests on bath handles to chemical agents and to stains
(NF EN 263, 3.7)
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2.2 Case of surveillance

Test laboratory

Determination of the absorptive water mass (except
2 flat test pieces 50 x 50 mm whose edges are rectified, resulting
vanity pans and tops and appliances based on
from the products
acrylic resin certified NF) (ISO 62, method 1)
Control colour stability when subjected to hot water

Per material, for a range of colours, 3 test-pieces of 25 X 100 mm
(except appliances based on acrylic resin certified
exits of the products
NF) (NF EN 263)
Control stability of the colour to the light (except

appliances based on acrylic resin certified NF)
(NF EN ISO 4892-2, method B)

Resistance to the chemicals and the stains (except

appliances based on acrylic resin certified NF)
(NF EN 263)
Abrasion resistance (taber) (except appliances

based on acrylic resin certified NF) (NF EN 14688)

Scratch resistance (except appliances based on

acrylic resin certified NF) (NF EN 14688)

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Test laboratory

For each model of bath and shower trays, whatever the colour, is
carried out to the picking and the test of an appliance with a cold
shut of 2 if the results are not-in conformity.
Resistance to the static loads
(NF EN 198 for bathtubs, NF EN 249 4.12 for the
shower trays of synthetic materials ; NF D12-210
for vanity washbasinss and vanity tops)
For the suspended vanity tops, is carried out to the picking and
the test of a piece by materials, with a cold shut of 2 if the results
are not-in conformity.
laboratory of the
manufacturer23
For the no suspended vanity pans and tops, , is carried out to the
picking and the test of a piece by materials, with a cold shut of 2 if
the results are not-in conformity (NF D12-210 - 6.1).
Impact thermal resistance
(Part 2 document 101.7 for the bathtubs ; Part 2
document 10 2.3 for shower trays; NF EN
14688 for vanity washbasins and vanity tops)
Impact resistance mechanical (NF EN 198 for the
bathtubs ; NF EN 249 4.11 for shower trays ; NF
D12-210 for vanity washbasins and vanity tops )

1 piece by materials for the vanity pans like for the vanity tops
1 piece by materials for the vanity pans like for the vanity tops
laboratory of the
manufacturer24
laboratory of the
manufacturer25
23
For appliances of synthetic materials other than acrylic, all the tests are carried out at laboratory of NF mark (in part definite 5).
For appliances of acrylic materials, the tests can take place in the laboratory of the manufacturer if that-if has means recognized and validated by the inspector/auditor.
24
25
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Test laboratory
1 piece taken exclusively in the stock of pieces intended for the

sale
laboratory of the
manufacturer26

sale

with the blemishes concerning hygiene and the
aspect,
with dimensions of the product, (length, width, height,
etc.),
with dimensions of connection of the appliances.
Checking of the absence of blemishes.
Tests on bath handles (NF EN 198, 4.8)
Resistance to corrosion of the handles (NF EN ISO
9227)
The manufacturer decides tocarry out the test either the
neutral salt mist (NSS) of 200 hours or the acetic acid
salt mist (AASS) 24 hours.
Tests on bath handles to chemical agents and to stains
(NF EN 263, 3.7)
26
For appliances of acrylic materials, the tests can take place in the laboratory of the manufacturer if that-if has means recognized and validated by the inspector/auditor
2.3
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Case of extension of the right to use the NF mark to new appliances of synthetic appliances
2.3.1 Nature of measurements on baths and shower trays of acrylic materials
Tests
Laboratory
Dimensions
Static loads
Thermal stresses
Mechanical impacts
2.3.2 Nature of measurements on baths and shower trays of synthetic other than acrylic
Tests
Dimensions
Laboratory
Water absorbed
Determination of the colour stability when subjected to hot

water
Checking the colour stability when subjected to light
Resistance to domestic chemical agents and to stains
Abrasion
Scratching
Static loads
Thermal stresses
Mechanical impacts
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2.3.3 Nature of measurements on vanity tops and pans of synthetic other than acrylic
Tests
Laboratory
Dimensions
Water absorbed
Determination of the colour stability when subjected to hot

water
Checking the colour stability when subjected to light.
Resistance to domestic chemical agents and to stains
Abrasion
Scratching
Static loads
Thermal stresses
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ANNEXE VII
FOR WHIRLPOOL BATHS

___________________________________________________________________
below:
Whirlpool baths
2.1
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Quality assurance operations for the right to use the NF
mark for a bath.
1 piece for each bath model.
Checking the hygiene characteristics (water retention)

(NF EN 12764)
2 pieces for each whirlpool system for 2 bath models (one with a capacity less than 200 litres,
and the other with a capacity equal to or greater than 200 litres), are sampled from within the
inventory of finished products intended for sale.
Checking the attraction of hair (part 2 document 11)
and the other with a capacity equal to or greater than 200 litres) are sampled from within the
Checking the temperature of the air at the bath collector

Checking the watertightness and durability of the nonreturn valves (NF EN 12764)
Checking the electrical security and safety

(NF EN 60335-1 and NF EN 60335-2-60)
and the other with a capacity equal to or greater than 200 litres), are sampled from within the
- Either the non-return valves benefit from the NF - Anti-pollution of Water Installations mark
which guarantees compliance with Standard NF P43-008 and with the instructions in
Specifications NF045, and no complementary check is carried out,
- or 2 pieces for each whirlpool system for 2 bath models (one with a capacity less than 200
litres and the other with a capacity equal to or greater than 200 litres), are sampled from within
the inventory of finished products intended for sale.
1 piece of each whirlpool system is sampled from within the inventory of finished products
intended for sale.
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Checking the sanitary security and safety for baths
connected to the water supply system
All the baths models connected permanently to the water
supply system shall be fitted with non-return valves, 1 bath equipped with a whirlpool system
benefiting from the NF mark - Anti-pollution of Water
Installations which guarantees compliance with Standard
NF P 43-008 and with the instructions in Specification
NF045 and no complementary check is carried out.
2.2
Page 183 / 190
Test laboratory

Quality assurance operations for the right
to use the NF mark for a bath
1 piece for each bath model
Checking the hygiene characteristics

(water retention) (NF EN 12764)
1 bath equipped with a whirlpool system, coming from the

inventory of finished products ready for sale.
The tests can be carried out on the

manufacturer's test stand if the
manufacturer has the recognised
facilities, validated by the inspector /
auditor.
auditor.
1 bath equipped with a whirlpool system.

facilities, validated by the inspector/
auditor.
Checking the temperature of the air at the

intake of the bath (part 2 document 11)

auditor.
Checking the watertightness and durability

of the non-return valves (NF EN 12764)
- Either the non-return valves benefit from the

NF - Anti-pollution of Water Installations mark which
guarantees compliance with Standard NF P43-008 and with
the instructions in Specifications NF045, and no
complementary check is carried out,
- Or 1 bath per whirlpool system is sampled from within the
Checking the attraction of hair (part 2

document 11)
Page 184 / 190
Test laboratory

Checking the electrical safety and security (NF EN 60335-1
and NF EN 60335-2-60)
This test is carried out in the

mark's laboratory(ies).
Checking the sanitary security and safety for baths

connected to the water supply system
All the baths models connected permanently to the water
supply system shall be fitted with non-return valves, 1 bath equipped with a whirlpool system.
benefiting from the NF mark - Anti-pollution of Water
Installations which guarantees compliance with Standard NF
P 43-008 and with the instructions in Specification NF045
and no complementary check is carried out.
2.3
Case of extension of the right to use the NF mark to new whirlpool baths
Tests
Test laboratory
Hygiene characteristics (water retention)
Attraction of hair
Air temperature at the intake to the bath
Watertightness and durability of the non-return valves
Electrical security and safety
Sanitary security and safety for baths connected to the water

supply system
Page 185 / 190
ANNEXE VIII
FOR BEARING FRAMES

___________________________________________________________________
below:
The bearing frames
2.1
Page 186 / 190

Durability
1 piece for each kind of material, for each kind of finish and for each kind of
assembly
Resistance to static loads (Part 2 document 17)
1 piece for each range with a maximum of three pieces

with dimensions of the product,
(length, width, height, etc.) (NF D14-510),
with dimensions of connection of the appliances
(standards sanitary appliances),
with connection,
with the conformity of the installations note.
1 piece for each range with a maximum of three pieces
2.2
Page 187 / 190
Durability
1 piece
Resistance to static loads (Part 2 document 17)
1 piece

with dimensions of the product, (length, width, height, etc.)
(NF D14-510),
with dimensions of connection of the appliances
(standards sanitary appliances).
2.3
1 piece
Case of extension of the right to use the NF mark to new support structures
Type of appliance
Bearing frames
Dimensional inspection
Static loads
Durability
Page 188 / 190
ANNEXE IX
FOR SHOWER WALLS

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The various types of appliances being the subject of present the appendix are those definite :
Shower walls
2.1
Case of a first admission /extension

Glazings (NF EN 14428 and part 2 document 18)
Appearance (NF EN 14428)
Parts moving (part 2 document 18)
Sealing (NF EN 14428)
Cleaning (NF EN 14428)
Resistance to chemicals and stains (NF EN 14428)
1 piece per model and per glass supplier
Wet / dry (NF EN 14428)
1 piece per model and per glass supplier
1 part per type of profile coating and per type of mounting part
Assembly notes (NF EN 14428)
Instruction manuel (NF EN 14428)
2.2
Page 190 / 190
Sampling in factory of first surveillance
Glazings (NF EN 14428 and part 2 document 18)
Appearance (NF EN 14428)
Parts moving (part 2 document 18)
Sealing (NF EN 14428)
Cleaning (NF EN 14428)
1 part per type of profile coating and per type of mounting part
Assembly notes (NF EN 14428)
Instruction manuel (NF EN 14428)

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AFNOR Certification identification #: NF017

Specific rules of certification

Specific rules of certification SANITARY APPLIANCES (Version 24)

Dispensation from the standards ...................................................... 46

PART 3 : OBTAINING THE CERTIFICATION : modality of admission .......................... 90

Specific rules of certification SANITARY APPLIANCES (Version 24)

PART 4 : KEEPING THE CERTIFICATION IN FORCE : the surveillance procedures ... 94

ANNEXES : Rules of sampling and methods of tests carried out by the

FOR APPLIANCES OF ENAMELLED SANITARY CERAMIC ................... 140

FOR APPLIANCES OF ENAMELLED STEEL OR ENAMELLED CAST IRON

FOR SINKS OF STAINLESS STEEL ........................................................ 155

FOR SINKS OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS ............................................... 159

FOR FLUSHING CISTERNS OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS ..................... 165

FOR BATHS, SHOWER TRAYS, VANITY PANS AND VANITY TOPS

FOR WHIRLPOOL BATHS ....................................................................... 180

ANNEXE VIII: FOR BEARING FRAMES .......................................................................... 185

FOR SHOWER ENCLOSURES ................................................................ 188

Specific rules of certification SANITARY APPLIANCES (Version 24)

Main changes made

Specific rules of certification SANITARY APPLIANCES (Version 24)

Modification carried out

Integration of European standards in

Creation of the Specific Rules of the NF-Sanitary

Specific rules of certification SANITARY APPLIANCES (Version 24)

SCOPE AND FIELD OF APPLICATION

the family of enamelled sanitary appliances :

Specific rules of certification SANITARY APPLIANCES (Version 24)

The NF mark in general

Specific rules of certification SANITARY APPLIANCES (Version 24)

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

Specific rules of certification SANITARY APPLIANCES (Version 24)

GENERAL RULES OF THE NF MARK

STANDARDS AND COMPLEMENTARY SPECIFICATIONS

Specific rules of certification SANITARY APPLIANCES (Version 24)

NF EN 1983 : 4.1 ; 4.3 ; 4.4 ; 4.5 ; 4.6 ; 4.7 ; 4.8 ; 4.10 ;

BATHS EQUIPPED WITH WHIRLPOOL SYSTEMS

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

See part 2-document 1 : Dispensation from the standards

Specific rules of certification SANITARY APPLIANCES (Version 24)

NF EN 314 (for pedestal and

COMMUNAL WASHING TROUGHS

See part 2-document 1 : Dispensation from the standards

Specific rules of certification SANITARY APPLIANCES (Version 24)

NF D11-124 : 45 ; 5 ; 5.2.1 (for trays of ceramic and

See part 2-document 1 : Dispensation from the standards

Specific rules of certification SANITARY APPLIANCES (Version 24)

jan. 2001 Pedestal bidets with over-rim supply - Connecting dimensions

NF EN 12764 may 2005

Pedestal wash basins - Connecting dimensions

Wall-hung urinals - Connecting dimensions

Shower trays - Connecting dimensions

Inlet valves for flushing cisterns with internal overflow

Shower enclosures - Functional requirements and test methods

See part 2-document 1 : Dispensation from the standards

Specific rules of certification SANITARY APPLIANCES (Version 24)

Sanitary appliances - Sanitary ceramic WC pans

Sanitary appliances - Crosslinked cast acrylic sheets for baths and

NF EN 20105-A02 dec. 1994

NF EN 60335-2-60 sept. 2005

Glass in building - Thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety

See part 2-document 1 : Dispensation from the standards

Specific rules of certification SANITARY APPLIANCES (Version 24)