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CERTIFICATION RULES
NF MARK
SANITARY APPLIANCES
AFNOR Certification Identification No.: NF 017
Certification Rules Revision No.: 26 Effective date: 21/11/2013
_____________________________________ Date first brought into application: 23/03/1988
CENTRE SCIENTIFIQUE ET TECHNIQUE DU BTIMENT
Certifying Body
Mandated by AFNOR Certification
84, avenue Jean Jaurs
Champs sur Marne F - 77447 MARNE LA VALLEE Cedex 2
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CONTENTS
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PART 1: OVERVIEW AND SCOPE ..................................................................... 7
1.1 Your expectations................................................................................... 7
1.2 What we are providing ............................................................................ 8
PART 2: REFERENCE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .............................................. 10
2.1 The general rules of the NF mark ............................................................ 10
2.2 Regulations .......................................................................................... 10
2.3 Additional standards and technical specifications ....................................... 12
2.4 Quality management provisions .............................................................. 18
2.5 Marking ............................................................................................... 38
PART 3: OBTAINING CERTIFICATION........................................................... 44
3.1 Process ................................................................................................ 45
3.2 Case of an initial admission application .................................................... 47
3.3 Case of an additional admission application for a new product family or a new
product type in a previously certified family ................................................... 49
3.4 Case of an additional admission application for a new product (or product range)
for a previously certified product type ........................................................... 50
3.5 Case of an extension application ............................................................. 51
3.6 Case of an application for continued right of use ....................................... 51
PART 4: MAINTAINING CERTIFICATION: monitoring terms and conditions . 52
4.1 Process ................................................................................................ 53
4.2 Monitoring control arrangements ............................................................. 54
4.3 Assessment and decision-making ............................................................ 55
4.4 Declaration of modifications.................................................................... 55
4.5 Conditions for withdrawing the mark in the event of penalties, abandonment or
non-conformities ........................................................................................ 57
PART 5: ORGANISATIONS INVOLVED ........................................................... 58
5.1 Mandated body ..................................................................................... 58
5.2 Audit bodies ......................................................................................... 58
5.3 Test bodies ........................................................................................... 59
5.4 Subcontracting ..................................................................................... 59
5.5 Specific Committee................................................................................ 59
PART 6: FEES................................................................................................ 61
6.1 Services related to NF certification .......................................................... 61
6.2 Collection of payments for services .......................................................... 64
6.3 Service rates ........................................................................................ 64
PART 7: CERTIFICATION FILES .................................................................... 65
7.1 The applicants commitments .................................................................. 65 7.2 Creating the application file and form models ........................................... 66
7.3 Application for continued right of use ....................................................... 66
PART 8: GLOSSARY ...................................................................................... 96
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APPENDICES: Sampling rules and methods used by NF mark laboratory(ies) for
performing tests: .............................................................................................. 98
APPENDIX I: FOR APPLIANCES MADE OF ENAMELLED SANITARY CERAMIC ............. 99
APPENDIX II: FOR ENAMELLED STEEL OR ENAMELLED CAST IRON APPLIANCES ..... 110
APPENDIX III: FOR STAINLESS STEEL SINKS ...................................................... 115
APPENDIX IV: FOR SINKS MADE OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS ................................ 119
APPENDIX V: FOR FLUSHING CISTERNS MADE OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS ........... 125
APPENDIX VI: FOR BATHS, SHOWER TRAYS, BOWLS AND VANITY TOPS MADE OF
SYNTHETIC MATERIALS ............................................................... 131
APPENDIX VII: FOR WHIRLPOOL BATHS .............................................................. 140
APPENDIX VIII: FOR SUPPORT FRAMES ................................................................ 145
APPENDIX IX: FOR SHOWER ENCLOSURES ......................................................... 148
Additional documents: ..........................................................................................
Document 01: Technical specifications additional to standards ............................. 150
Document 02: Additional general specifications ................................................. 154
Document 03: Connection dimension check gauges ............................................ 155
Document 04: Preferred ranges for use of enamelled sanitary appliances ............. 161
Document 05: Complementary specifications applicable to stainless steel sinks ..... 162
Document 06: Complementary specifications applicable to sinks made of synthetic
materials ................................................................................. 166
Document 08: Complementary specifications applicable to baths ......................... 168
Document 10: Complementary specifications applicable to baths and shower trays
made of synthetic materials ....................................................... 169
Document 11: Complementary specifications applicable to whirlpool baths ........... 175
Document 12: Complementary specifications applicable to WC pans..................... 178
Document 13: Operation of WC pans for children and babies ............................... 181
Document 14: Complementary specifications applicable to equipped flushing cisterns185
Document 15: WC pack definition .................................................................... 187
Document 16: Resistance of urinals to static loads ............................................. 188
Document 17: Complementary specifications applicable to support frames ............ 189
Document 18: Complementary specifications applicable to shower enclosures ....... 190
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The certification reference system, composed of the present rules, the NF Mark General
Rules, any additional standards and documents referenced therein, were approved by the
AFNOR Certification General Director on 21/11/2013.
The present certification rules void and replace all previous versions.
CSTB undertakes with the representatives of manufacturers, users and technical experts to
ensure the relevance of these certification rules in terms of the certification process and
requirement definitions relative to market developments.
The certification rules may therefore be revised, in whole or in part, by CSTB, which must
under all circumstances consult with the Specific Committee.
Any revised version must be approved by the General Manager of AFNOR Certification.
MODIFICATION HISTORY
Part modified Revision
No. Date Main modifications made
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document
26 21/11/2013 Part 3:
Additional admission application procedure modified
4.2.2:
Sampling conditions added
7.2:
File constitution modified
Certification files:
Standard letter 4 Withdrawal request added
Glossary:
Definitions modified and added
Document 1:
NF D12-203 standard waiver added
The whole
document
25 22/02/2013 Revision to the certification rules:
To take into consideration the mandate given to CSTB for this application
To bring it into conformity with the new structure
The whole
document
24 21/03/2012 Standard update (NF EN 249, NF EN 14055)
Revision to tables 1, 5, 6 and 8 in part 2 describing checks to be made by the applicant/holder
Marking methods (new NF logo)
Modification to the following documents in part 2: Document 01 Document 06
Document 10 Document 12 Document 14
SRIPS becomes Eau de Paris ( 5.5)
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Clarifications on the role of the specific committee (
5.5)
Modifications to appendices I, III, IV, V, VI and IX describing sampling rules
Part modified Revision
No. Date Main modifications made
The whole
document
23 15/07/2010 Standard and regulatory update
Introduction of a calibration frequency for measurement instruments ( 2.4.1)
Modification to tables 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 9 in part 2 concerning checks to be made by the
applicant/holder
Take account of changes to the Consumption Code ( 2.5)
Modification to the following documents in part 2: Document 01
Document 05 Document 10 Document 12 (with elimination of the minimum functional volume of water for WC pans) Document 14 Document 15
Document 17
Delay of 15 days to propose corrective actions for deviations recorded during audits
Clarification on sampling rules ( 3.3.2)
Update to participants (part 5)
Modifications to appendices I, II, V, VI, IX describing sampling rules.
The whole
document
22 18/06/2008 Integration of European standards for the (total or partial) replacement of French standards
Introduction of references to regulations related to CE marking (for communal washing troughs and bidets, washbasins and urinals)
Modifications to tables 1 to 9 in part 2 concerning
checks to be made by the applicant/holder
New definition of the NF WC pack, with obligation to
use an NF stop valve when it is included in the pack.
Modifications to documents 01, 03, 05, 06, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18 in part 2.
Modification of documents to request continued right
of use
Revision to the definition of the agent and integration of the mandate
The whole
document
0 23/03/1988 Creation of this application
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Part 1
OVERVIEW AND SCOPE ____________________________________________
1.1 Your expectations
These certification rules now apply to the following sanitary appliances:
baths (made of cast iron, steel, synthetic materials); shower trays (made of ceramic, steel, cast iron, synthetic materials); washbasins and hand-rinse basins (made of ceramic); bowls and vanity tops (made of ceramic, synthetic materials); bidets (made of ceramic); WC pans and equipped flushing cisterns equipped flushing cisterns for WC pans or WC suites; WC packs; independent WC pans; support frames; shower enclosures; sanitary appliances for public use; whirlpool baths sinks (made of ceramic, stainless steel, synthetic materials).
These products are broken down into 10 families depending on tests defined in standards and
complementary specifications:
the enamelled sanitary appliances family:
baths; shower trays; washbasins and hand-rinse basins; bowls and vanity tops; bidets; WC pans and equipped flushing cisterns; equipped flushing cisterns for WC pans or WC suites; WC packs; independent WC pans; sinks; sanitary appliances for public use;
the family of sanitary appliances made of cast acrylic materials:
baths; shower trays; bowls and vanity tops;
the family of baths equipped with a whirlpool system;
the family of equipped flushing cisterns made of synthetic materials;
the family of baths and shower trays made of synthetic materials other than
acrylic materials;
stainless steel sinks;
sinks made of synthetic materials;
bowls and vanity tops made of synthetic materials;
support frames1 ;
shower enclosures.
1 Support frames designed to suspend WC pans are certified with their equipped cisterns; in this case, the assembly forms a family.
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Any legal entity:
- manufacturing products within the scope defined above and that can comply with
the technical requirements described in Part 2 of these certification rules,
- distributing products within the scope defined above, for which the manufacturer
complies with the technical requirements described in Part 2 of these certification
rules and as part of a procedure to maintain usage rights,
may request the right to use the NF -Sanitary appliances mark.
Such a request is referred to as an application, while the entity which makes it is known as the applicant.
Requirements applicable to a distributor benefiting from a maintained usage right are defined
in part 3 in this document.
1.2 What we are providing
The NF mark in general
The NF mark is a voluntary mark designed to highlight the worth of safe products with proven
quality levels and usage value. To meet the demands of the NF mark is to meet the demands
of the market and its customers, who are directly or indirectly involved in drawing up the
reference documents.
The NF mark is the sign of compliance with French, European and international standards,
and, if applicable, any additional specifications.
The NF mark is the property of AFNOR that has granted its AFNOR Certification subsidiary a
full licence to use the NF mark.
It is a collective certification mark, the use of which is authorised under the conditions set out
in the General Rules and in these certification rules.
The NF mark is the first product certification mark in France and one of the main European
certification marks. It has a 90% consumer awareness rating. Created more than 70 years
ago, the NF mark was developed and is managed within a network of around 50 technical
bodies, analysis and testing laboratories and inspection bodies recognised at European level
and in some cases, internationally. The NF mark draws on the expertise and technical
competencies of these bodies, in order to define and develop certification reference
documents and monitor their application.
To apply for the NF mark is to look to the future.
With the advent of Europe and the globalisation of trade, the NF network, in conjunction with
the marks clients, seeks at every available opportunity and in the clients interests, recognition agreements with other European or international certifications or marks which
convey the same values and are recognised by the markets.
The commitments of the certifying body: impartiality, competence, reliability
AFNOR Certification and the Centre Scientifique et Technique du Btiment (CSTB), a body
mandated by AFNOR Certification are impartial organisations. They bring you their technical
skills in the field of certification, in other words assessment and inspection of your products,
verification of your organisation and management of quality.
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What the NF mark means for your products
The NF mark for your products is the attestation that those products:
- respecting regulations is a prerequisite for certification;
- comply with the relevant standards and, where appropriate, with complementary
specifications set out in part 2 of these certification rules;
- come from a production whose quality system is verified according to the provisions laid
down in part 2 of these certification rules.
The NF mark for Sanitary appliances is substantiated by the logo, in conformity with the
model below:
The provisions relating to the use of the NF mark are described in part 2 of these certification
rules.
Who is to be contacted?
CSTB Direction Hydraulique et quipements Sanitaires (Hydraulic and Sanitary appliances
Department) Division Robinetterie et Appareils Sanitaires (Valve fittings & Sanitary appliances Division)
84 avenue Jean Jaurs CHAMPS-SUR-MARNE
77447 MARNE-LA-VALLE CEDEX 02 (France) Your contact: Mrs. Martine TRUFFERT
Tel: 33(0)1 64 68 82 84 Fax: 33(0)1 64 68 84 44
E-mail: [email protected]
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Part 2
REFERENCE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ____________________________________________ The reference system of this NF mark application is made up of the General Rules of the NF Mark, these Certification Rules and any additional standards and documents
that are referenced in it.
This is the Certification Reference System in the sense of the Consumer Code.
2.1 The general rules of the NF mark The NF Mark is a registered collective certification mark with general rules which establish the
overall organisational structure and the conditions for using the mark.
These certification rules form part of the certification framework for non-food
products and services as provided for under Articles R 115-1 to R 115-3 and L 115-
27 to L 115-33 of the French Consumer Code.
These certification rules stipulate the conditions for applying the General Rules of
the NF Mark to the products defined in Part 1.
The right to use the NF mark is granted on the basis of compliance with a standard or
standards and, in general, with all the reference systems stipulated in this section, for a
product from a designated manufacturer and fabrication unit.
2.2 Regulations
Products to which these certification rules are applicable must respect French regulations in
force.
On the date of publication of these certification rules, there are different texts concerning
products to which these rules are applicable:
Decree No. 2006-1278 October 18 2006 dealing with electromagnetic compatibility of
electrical and electronic appliances;
Decree No. 95-1081 October 3 1995 dealing with safety of persons, animals and
property during the use of electrical equipment that will be used within certain voltage
limits, modified by the September 25 2003 Decree No. 2003-935;
the LCIE verifies measures specified in the two decrees mentioned above for whirlpool
baths.2.
Official bulletin No. 87-14 bis PUBLIC HEALTH Sanitary protection of distribution networks for water intended for human consumption Technical guide No. 1.
Directive of the Council of European Communities 89/106/CEE December 21 1988
dealing with reconciliation of legislative, regulatory and administrative measures taken
by Member States concerning construction products, modified by Directive 93/68/CEE
July 22 1993;
Decree No. 92-647 July 8 1992 concerning the usability of construction products,
modified by decrees No. 95-1051 September 20 1995 and No. 2003-947 October 3
2003;
2 The LCIE issues electrical conformity certificates.
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August 8 2005 order dealing with application of modified decree No. 92-647 July 8 1992
to WC pans
published in the Official Journal of the French Republic No. 199 August 27 2005 (text
No. 44);
Notice related to the application of modified Decree No. 92-647 July 8 1992 and the
August 8 2005 order applying this decree to WC pans.
published in the Official Journal of the French Republic No. 199 August 27 2005 (text
No. 132);
July 2 2004 order making the modified July 8 1992 decree applicable to sinks, as
published in the Official Journal of the French Republic No. 174 July 29 2004 (text No.
55);
Notice about application of modified decree No. 92-647 July 8 1992 and the July 2 2004
order applying this decree to sinks
published in the Official Journal of the French Republic No. 174 July 29 2004 (text No.
142);
August 22 2005 order about application of modified July 8 1992 decree to whirlpool
baths and shower enclosures
published in the Official Journal of the French Republic No. 223 September 24 2005
(text No. 29);
Notice about application of the modified decree No. 92-647 July 8 1992 and the August
22 2005 order applying this decree to baths equipped with a whirlpool system and
shower enclosures
published in the Official Journal of the French Republic No. 223 September 24 2005
(text No. 128);
April 24 2006 order dealing with application of the modified July 8 1992 decree No. 92-
647 concerning the usability of construction products to communal washing troughs
published in the Official Journal of the French Republic No. 113 May 16 2006;
Notice about application of the modified July 8 1192 decree No. 92-647 and the April 24
2006 order applying this decree to communal washing troughs
published in the Official Journal of the French Republic No. 113 May 16 2006 (text No.
95);
March 6 2008 order dealing with application of the modified July 8 1992 decree No. 92-
647 concerning the usability of construction products to bidets, washbasins and urinal
published in the Official Journal of the French Republic April 6 2008 (text No. 5);
June 6 2011 order dealing with application of the modified July 8 1992 decree No. 92-
647 to baths and shower trays for domestic use.
published in the Official Journal of the French Republic September 4 2011
Notice about application of the modified July 8 1992 decree No. 92-647 and the March 6
2008 order applying this decree to bidets, washbasins and urinals
published in the Official Journal of the French Republic April 6 2008 (text No. 112);
Under no circumstances shall granting the right to use the NF mark be understood as
substituting CSTBs liability for that legally incumbent upon the applicant/holder.
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2.3 Additional standards and technical specifications
2.3.1 Standards
Sanitary appliances concerned by these certification rules shall meet the requirements set out
in the standards in the following table.
Furthermore, any amendment or revision in force pertaining to the applicable standards shall
be applied if necessary.
In addition to the requirements set out in standards, products shall meet the additional
technical specifications also referenced in the following table.
BATHS
NF EN 2323
NF EN 145163
Document 08
Synthetic materials
NF EN 1983: 4.1; 4.3; 4.4; 4.5;4.6; 4.7;
4.8; 4.10; 4.11; 4.13; 4.14; 4.15
NF D11-121
Document 10
Enamelled materials
NF D11-112: 4.1; 4.2; 4.3; 5.1; 5.2.1 (for
enamelled steel only)
NF D14-602 (for enamelled steel)
NF D14-603 (for enamelled cast iron)
WHIRLPOOL BATHS
NF EN 1717
NF EN 12764
NF EN 55014-1
NF EN 55014-2
NF EN 60335-1
NF EN 60335-2-60
NF EN 60529
NF EN 61000-3-2
NF EN 61000-3-3
PR NF EN 62233
Document 11
SUPPORT FRAMES
NF D12-2083
Document 17
BIDETS
NF EN 353
NF EN 363
NF EN 14528
Sanitary ceramic
NF D11-107: 4.1; 4.2; 4.3; 5
NF D14-6013
WC PANS
NF EN 334
NF EN 997 (class I)
Document 12
Sanitary ceramic
NF D12-101
NF D14-6014
3 See Part 2-Document 1: Waivers to standards 4 See Part 2-Document 1: Waivers to standards
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Document 13 (for child and
baby pans)
SINKS
NF EN 6954
NF EN 133104
Stainless steels
Document 05
Synthetic materials
Document 06
Enamelled materials
NF D13-101
NF D14-6014
WASHBASINS
NF EN 314 (for pedestal
washbasins and for wall-hung
washbasins)
NF EN 14688
NF D11-201 (for handicapped
persons)
Sanitary ceramic
NF D11-101
NF D14-6014
Synthetic materials
NF D12-210
COMMUNAL WASHING TROUGHS
NF EN 14296
NF D11-130: 3; 4.1.1; 5; 6.1 (for washbasins longer than 1 m); 6.2; 6.3
NF D14-6014
WALL-HUNG HAND-RINSE BASINS
NF EN 314
NF EN 14688
NF D11-101
NF D14-6014
WC PACKS
NF EN 335
NF EN 997 (class I)
NF D12-101: 3; 4; 5.1.1; 5.1.3; 6; 7.1; 7.2
NF D12-203
NF D14-6015
Document 12
Document 14
Document 15
SHOWER ENCLOSURES
NF EN 14428
Document 18
PRODUCTS MADE OF ENAMELLED MATERIALS FOR COMMUNITIES (other than
communal washing troughs, urinals and communal wc pans)
NF D11-130: 3; 4.1.1.1; 4.1.1.3; 4.1.1.4; 4.1.2; 5; 6.1; 6.2; 6.3
NF D14-6015
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SHOWER TRAYS
NF EN 2515
NF EN 145275
Enamelled materials
NF D11-1245: 4; 5; 5.2.1 (for ceramic and
enamelled steel shower trays longer than 1 m); 5.2.2
(for ceramic and enamelled steel shower trays)
NF D14-6015
Synthetic materials
NF EN 249
Document 10
FLUSHING CISTERNS FOR
WC PANS
NF EN 140555
NF D12-203
Document 14
Sanitary ceramic
NF D14-6015
WALL URINALS
NF EN 80
NF EN 13407
NF D11-130: 3; 4.1.2.2; 5; 6.2
NF D14-6015
Document 16
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Product standards
NF EN 316 Oct. 2011 Pedestal washbasins - Connecting dimensions
NF EN 336 Oct. 2011 WC pans and WC suites - Connecting dimensions
NF EN 35 Jan. 2001 Pedestal bidets with over-rim supply - Connecting dimensions
NF EN 36 Oct. 1999 Wall-hung bidets with over-rim supply - Connecting dimensions
NF EN 80 Sept.
2001
Wall-hung urinals - Connecting dimensions
NF EN 1986 Oct. 2008 Sanitary appliances Baths made from crosslinked cast acrylic sheets Requirements and test methods
NF EN 2326 Oct. 2003 Baths - Connecting dimensions
NF EN 249 June
2010
Sanitary appliances - Shower trays made from crosslinked cast
acrylic sheets - Requirements and test methods
NF EN 2516 Oct. 2003 Shower trays - Connecting dimensions
NF EN 6956 Dec.
2005
Kitchen sinks - Connecting dimensions
NF EN 997 April
2004
WC pans and WC suites with integral trap
NF EN 1717 March
2001
Protection against pollution of potable water in water installations
and general requirements of devices to prevent pollution by
backflow
NF EN 12764 May 2005 Sanitary appliances - Specification for whirlpool baths
NF EN 133106 Sept.
2003
Kitchen sinks - Functional requirements and test methods
NF EN 13407 Jan. 2007 Wall-hung urinals Functional requirements and test methods
NF EN 140556 April
2011
WC and urinal flushing cisterns
NF EN 14124 Dec.
2004
Inlet valves for flushing cisterns with internal overflow
NF EN 14296 Sept.
2005
Sanitary appliances Communal washing troughs
NF EN 14428 June
2005
Shower enclosures - Functional requirements and test methods
NF EN 145166 June
2006
Baths for domestic purpose
NF EN 145276 May 2008 Shower trays for domestic purposes
NF EN 14528 May 2008 Bidets - Functional requirements and test methods
NF EN 14688 May 2007 Sanitary appliances Washbasins Functional requirements and tests methods
NF D11-101 Sept.
2009
Sanitary appliances Sanitary ceramic washbasins
NF D11-107 Sept.
2009
Sanitary appliances - Sanitary ceramic bidets
NF D11-112 Sept.
2009
Sanitary appliances - Vitreous enamelled material baths
NF D11-121 Dec.
1988
Baths for domestic purposes made of acrylic material - Additional
specification for the mounting of taps on baths
NF D11-1246 Sept.
2009
Sanitary appliances - Vitreous enamelled shower trays
NF D11-130 Jan. 2011 Sanitary appliances Collectivities vitreous enamelled materials products
6 See Part 2-Document 1: Waivers to standards
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NF D12-101 Sept.
2009
Sanitary appliances - Sanitary ceramic WC pans
NF D12-203 Feb. 2012 Sanitary appliances - Equipped flushing cisterns for wc pans
NF D12-2087 Feb. 2012 Sanitary appliances Built-in frames
NF D12-210 Sept.
2009
Sanitary appliances Synthetic material bowls and vanity tops
NF D13-101 Sept.
2006
Sanitary appliances - Vitreous enamelled sinks
D60-020 Dec.
1988
Furniture - Furniture in kit form Technical specifications
NF P43-003 June
1983
Valves for building Ball float valves for flushing tanks General technical specifications
NF P43-007 Sept.
1985
Valves and taps for water supply in buildings Controllable check valves class A General technical specifications
Material standards
NF EN 2637 May 2008 Sanitary appliances Cross-linked cast acrylic sheets for baths and shower trays for domestic purposes
NF EN 13558 May 2004 Specifications for impact modified extruded acrylic sheets for
shower trays for domestic purposes
NF EN 13559 May 2004 Specifications for modified coextruded ABS/Acrylic sheets for
baths and shower trays for domestic purposes
NF D14-6017 Sept. 1986 Sanitary appliances Vitreous enamelled sanitary ceramic - General specifications
NF D14-602 Sept. 1986 Sanitary appliances Vitreous enamelled steel - General specifications
NF D14-603 Sept. 1986 Sanitary appliances Vitreous enamelled cast iron - General specifications
Test standards
NF EN 12150-1 Dec.
2000
Glass in building - Thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety
glass - Part 1: definition and description
NF EN 20105-A02 Dec.
1994
Textiles. Tests for colour fastness. Part A02: Grey scale for
assessing change in colour
NF EN 55014-1 April
2007
Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements for household
appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus - Part 1: Emission
NF EN 55014-2 August
1997
Electromagnetic compatibility. Requirements for household
appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus. Part 2:
Immunity. Product family standard
NF EN 60335-1 May 2003 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -
Part 1: general requirements
NF EN 60335-2-60 Sept.
2005
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-60:
Particular requirements for whirlpool baths
NF EN 60529 Oct. 1992 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
NF EN 61000-3-2 August
2006
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-2: Limits - Limits for
harmonic current emissions (equipment input current up to and
including 16 A per phase)
NF EN 61000-3-3 Nov. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-3: Limits -
7 See Part 2-Document 1: Waivers to standards
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2008 Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker in
public low-voltage supply systems, for equipment with rated
current inferior or equal 16 A per phase and not subject to
conditional connection
NF EN 61058-1 Dec.
2002
Switches for appliances - Part 1: General requirements
PR NF EN 62233 Jan. 2007 Measurement methods for electromagnetic fields of household
appliances and similar apparatus with regard to human exposure
NF EN ISO 62 May 2008 Plastic - Determination of water absorption
NF EN ISO 4892-2 May 2006 Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Part
2: Xenon-arc sources
NF EN ISO 9227 March
2007
Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - Salt spray tests
NF D14-501 Feb. 2012 Sanitary appliances - Resistance to abrasion of enamelled
surfaces - Test method
NF D14-502 June
1973
Sanitary appliances - Test for resistance to shock
NF D14-5038 Feb. 2012 Sanitary appliances - Resistance to thermal shock of enamelled
surfaces - Test method
NF D14-505 Sept.
2009
Sanitary appliances - Aspect checking of enamelled surfaces -
Test method
NF D14-506 Feb. 2012 Sanitary appliances - Resistance to acids at ambient temperature
of enamelled surfaces - Conventional test method
NF D14-507 Feb. 2012 Sanitary appliances - Resistance to hot alkaline products of
enamelled surfaces - Conventional test method
NF D14-508 Feb. 2012 Sanitary appliances - Resistance to domestic chemical agents and
resistance to stains of the enamelled surfaces - Test method
NF D14-510 Sept.
2009
Sanitary - Dimensional checking - Test method
NF D14-512 Sept.
1986
Sanitary appliances - Control of watertightness and water weight
absorbed by sanitary ceramic ware - Test methods
2.3.2 Complementary technical specifications
Document 01 Waivers to standards
Document 02 General complementary specifications
Document 03 Connection dimension check gauges
Document 04 Preferred ranges of use for enamelled sanitary appliances
Document 05 Complementary specifications applicable to stainless steel sinks
Document 06 Complementary specifications applicable to sinks made of synthetic
materials
Document 08 Complementary specifications applicable to baths
Document 10 Complementary specifications applicable to baths and shower trays made
of synthetic materials
Document 11 Complementary specifications applicable to whirlpool baths
Document 12 Complementary specifications applicable to WC pans
Document 13 Operation of WC pans for children and babies
Document 14 Complementary specifications applicable to equipped flushing cisterns
Document 15 Definition of the WC pack
Document 16 Resistance of urinals to static loads
Document 17 Complementary specifications applicable to support frames
Document 18 Complementary specifications applicable to shower enclosures
2.4 Quality management provisions
8 See Part 2-Document 1: Waivers to standards
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The applicants/holders and their distributors are each responsible with relation to the right to
use the NF mark for the product concerned.
The applicant/holder shall implement all the necessary ways and means to permanently
guarantee the products conformity with these Certification Rules.
This paragraph defines the minimum provisions that the applicant/holder shall implement in
terms of quality management in order to ensure that the products which bear the NF mark
are constantly manufactured in compliance with the present rules.
This section comprises the terms of reference for audits.
The system selected for this application of the NF mark is based on a systematic check by the
applicant/holder of the conformity of delivered products with standards and complementary
specifications if applicable. This system is described in sections 2.3.1 to 2.3.4.
It requires:
the applicant/holder to set up a system conforming with this article,
methods of checking this system by third parties (described in parts 3 and 4 of these
certification rules).
2.4.1 Quality plan
The applicant/holder must demonstrate that all measures necessary for fabrication and
delivery of products conforming to standards and complementary specifications are taken and
applied. All of these measures combined form the quality plan.
The quality plan must contain at least the following documented procedures:
a procedure describing the fabrication process and inspections made from reception
of raw materials to the final product;
a procedure describing the treatment of nonconforming products.
The applicant/holder must keep a record of all complaints related to the products concerned
by NF certification and their treatment for at least 18 months.
All inspection, measuring and test equipment used by the applicant/holder for final
inspections and tests shall be calibrated or checked and set against equipment validly
certified to nationally recognized standards. The applicant/holder shall always keep full
records of the calibration or check of inspection, measuring and test equipment.
The calibration frequency is produced as a function of the type of the appliance and its usage
frequency. It is left to the initiative of the manufacturer. However, a minimum frequency may
be imposed on him if the frequency is not suitable.
Traceability:
The applicant/holder shall have an organisation capable of:
identifying product constituents and suppliers and subcontractors,
identifying the product and its traceability.
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2.4.2 Conformity check
Conformity with standards and complementary specifications if applicable, defined in these
certifications rules, must be verified by making the tests and inspections described in tables 1
to 9.
The applicant/holder shall have versions of certification rules and standards in force.
2.4.3 Check methods
2.4.3.1 General
A distinction shall be made particularly between the following, for checking fabrication:
self-checking, that is done at all stages of production by the persons
responsible for production themselves,
internal checking, that is done at all stages of production under the
responsibility of the Plant Management.
These checks are compulsory and must be recorded (see article 2.4.4).
They are regular and may comprise operations at time intervals.
They are done by the applicant/holder himself, during and/or at the end of the fabrication,
partly in a laboratory integrated into the plant.
If some checks require expensive or high technicity equipment, it is acceptable if they are
carried out by an external laboratory, with the agreement of the mandated organisation.
Methods and instruments other than those described in the standards may be used provided
that results are equivalent and provided that the mandated organisation agrees.
The spirit of these checks is to assure that each applicant/holder retains full responsibility for
his products. He is in the best position to evaluate the need for an inspection at a particular
point that might be deficient or if a particular magnitude is more difficult to keep within
specified limits, considering his fabrication tool.
2.4.3.2 Checks of raw materials
The applicant/holder shall:
make a check of raw materials used in the fabrication of products concerned by this
application of the NF mark.
This check may be simplified if raw material suppliers provide analysis sheets with each
package or if the products supplied are themselves NF marked.
justify that purchased raw materials are conforming to the applicant/holders specification. The nature and frequency of these checks are left to the judgement of the
applicant/holder.
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2.4.3.3 Checks during fabrication
The applicant/holder organises checks at the different fabrication stages as he sees fit.
2.4.3.4 Checks of finished products
2.4.3.4.1 General
The applicant/holder is responsible for organising these checks which can be carried out
through random checks except for the appearance check where each product is checked
individually.
Products which do not comply with the standards and additional requirements shall be
eliminated if necessary.
2.4.3.4.2 Definitions of checks and frequencies depending on the
product Checks to be made and the frequency of each are defined in the different tables:
Table 1 for enamelled sanitary ceramic appliances.
Table 2 for enamelled steel or enamelled cast iron appliances.
Table 3 for stainless steel sinks.
Table 4 for sinks made of synthetic materials.
Table 5 for flushing cisterns made of synthetic materials.
Table 6 for baths, shower trays, bowls and vanity tops made of synthetic materials.
Table 7 for whirlpool baths.
Table 8 for support frames.
Table 9 for shower enclosures.
Items to be tested shall be taken from the store from among products accepted after the
sorting operation, or among items that have not been accepted for a reason that does not
affect the characteristics to be checked.
Test pieces for determination of surface characteristics shall be made using the same process
as the appliances.
Sampling shall be adapted to the production at the time.
2.4.3.4.3 Rule of gradual decrease for the test frequency This gradual decrease rule is applicable independently for each family.
The applied frequency changes are indicated with the decisions sent and must be applied
when these decisions are received. The frequencies remain valid unless otherwise specified.
Definition of the test frequencies:
There are 2 frequency levels for checks on finished products: normal frequency and reduced
frequency; they are defined by product type in tables 1 to 9 given below.
The normal frequency is applicable for a period of 5 years when a new plant is admitted.
All nonconformities detected by the auditor during this period shall be resolved by the
applicant/holders target date. In this case, and if the Committee gives a favourable opinion, the applicant/holder will be
authorised to change to reduced frequency at the end of this period.
Otherwise, the normal frequency will be continued for another year.
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The Committee can propose a return to the normal frequency if the auditor detects a
nonconformity for which the applicant/holder has not set up a corrective action within one
year after notification.
2.4.4 Recording of checks
The results of the checks performed by the applicant/holder are recorded.
These records may come in any media such as hard-copy, digital.
It is requested that a clear distinction be made between records regarding the results of
checks made on raw materials and other supplies, and those performed during or at the end
of manufacture.
The certificates of conformity or analysis sheets provided by the suppliers shall be collected
and made available to the auditor, accompanied by the corresponding specifications.
The records of checks on the final product must include at least the dates on which the tests
were performed, the results and the reference to inspection texts or methods and validation.
All records must be kept for at least 18 months and must be available for the auditor at any
time.
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TABLE 1: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR APPLIANCES MADE OF SANITARY CERAMIC (1/3)
TEST REDUCED FREQUENCY NORMAL FREQUENCY
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS:
Resistance to abrasion (NF D14-501) Resistance to chemicals and stains (NF D14-506; NF D14-507; NF D14-508)
Once every six months during the
year after admission of the colour
to the NF mark and each time that
the enamel is modified
Once every quarter during the
year after admission of the
colour to the NF mark and each
time that the enamel is
modified
MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Determination of water absorption (NF EN 997 for WC pans and NF D14-512 for other appliances)
When the manufacturer produces several types of sanitary appliances in the
same furnace, the water absorption determination test must be done on a
pan.
If a furnace is only used for baking a different type of appliance (for example
a washbasin), the absorption test must be made on this type of appliance.
Once every month, for each type
of material and for each baking
furnace
Twice a month, for each type of
material and for each baking
furnace
RESISTANCE TO LOADS:
Resistance to static loads (NF EN 997 for WC pans; document 16 for urinals; NF EN 14296 for communal washing troughs; NF EN 14528 for
bidets; NF EN 14688 for washbasins;
NF EN 14527 for shower trays)
Static loads are only applicable to wall-hung appliances and shower trays
(bottom of vessel).
Once every six months and for
each model, taking 3 items of
each model each time
Once every quarter and for
each model, taking 3 items of
each model each time
RESISTANCE TO TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS:
Resistance to thermal shocks (NF D14-503)
Thermal shocks are only applicable to shower trays, sinks and washbasins
longer than 1 meter.
Once every year and for each
model
Once every six months and for
each model
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TABLE 1: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR APPLIANCES MADE OF SANITARY CERAMIC (2/3)
TEST REDUCED FREQUENCY NORMAL FREQUENCY
DIMENSIONAL AND APPEARANCE CHARACTERISTICS:
Presentation (NF D14-601) No water retention on rims and/or bottoms (product standards) Standard and specific dimensions for connection of some components (product standards and connection dimensions)
Planeness (NF D14-510 and product standards) Other points specified in product standards
Once every six months and for
each model
Once every quarter and for each
model
Overflow flow (product standards) Once, when the product is designed
OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS OF WC PANS OR WC SUITES:
Draining efficiency (NF EN 997) Wall rinsing quality (NF EN 997)
Once every six months and for
each model, taking 3 items for
each model
Once every quarter and for each
model, taking 3 items for each
model
Splashes outside the pan (NF EN 997) Post-rinsing volume (NF EN 997 and document 12, 1.5) Renewal of water in the trap (document 12, 2)
Once every six months and for
each model, taking 3 items for
each model
Once every quarter and for each
model, taking 3 items for each
model
Pan capacity (NF D12-101, 6) Once, when the product is
designed
Once, when the product is
designed
Check stability and horizontality (NF D12-101, 7.1 and 7.2) Once every six months and for
each model, taking 3 items for
each model
Once every six months and for
each model, taking 3 items for
each model
EQUIPPED CISTERN TIGHTENING TEST:
Resistance to tightening (NF D12-203, 4.4.1) Once every year and for each
model
Once every six months and for
each model
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TABLE 1: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR APPLIANCES MADE OF SANITARY CERAMIC (3/3)
TEST REDUCED FREQUENCY NORMAL FREQUENCY
EQUIPPED FLUSHING CISTERN OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS:
Check hydraulic characteristics (NF D12-203) Refilling of the cistern with water (NF D12-203)
Once every six months taking 3
cisterns each time
Once every quarter using 3
cisterns each time
SANITARY SAFETY CHARACTERISTICS(PROTECTION OF THE
DRINKING WATER NETWORK) FOR FLUSHING CISTERNS:
Air trap (NF D12-203, 4.3.3)
Once every year and for each
model
Once every six months and for
each model
URINAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS:
Rinsing (NF EN 13407) Evacuation of balls (NF EN 13407) Splashes (NF EN 13407) Evacuation (NF EN 13407)
Once every six months and for
each model, taking 3 items for
each model
Once every quarter and for
each model, taking 3 items for
each model
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TABLE 2: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR APPLIANCES MADE OF ENAMELLED STEEL OR ENAMELLED CAST IRON
TEST REDUCED FREQUENCY NORMAL FREQUENCY
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS:
Resistance to abrasion (NF D14-501) Resistance to chemicals and stains (NF D14-506; NF D14-507; NF D14-508)
Once every quarter and for each
colour range (number of ranges
limited to 3)
Once every month and for each
colour range (number of ranges
limited to 3)
RESISTANCE TO LOADS:
Resistance to static loads (NF EN 14516 and NF EN 14527)
Static loads are not applicable to cast iron baths and shower trays.
Once every six months and for
each model, and every time that a
model is changed
Once every three months and
for each model, and every time
that a model is changed
RESISTANCE TO TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS:
Resistance to thermal shocks (NF D14-503)
Thermal shocks are not applicable to cast iron baths and shower trays.
Once every year and for each
model
Once every six months and for
each model
DIMENSIONAL AND APPEARANCE CHARACTERISTICS:
Presentation (NF D14-602, 4.1) No water retention on rims and/or bottoms (product standards) Standard and specific dimensions for connection of some components (product standards and connection dimensions)
Other points specified in product standards
Once every six months and for
each model
Once every quarter and for
each model
TESTS ON BATH HANDLES:
Tension tests on handles (NF EN 198, 4.8) Once every year for each bath model fitted with handles
Resistance of handles to corrosion (NF EN ISO 9227)
The manufacturer is free to choose either the 200h neutral salt spray (NSS)
test, or the 24h acetic acid salt spray (AASS) test.
Once every year or for each batch (if the batch is used over more
than a year) and for each type of material from which handles are
made, even if the handles are optional
Resistance of handles to chemicals and stains (NF EN 263, 3.7)
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TABLE 3: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR STAINLESS STEEL SINKS
TEST FREQUENCY
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS:
Resistance to chemicals and stains (NF EN 13310, 4.6)
Test pieces used to determine surface characteristics shall be taken from
appliances (the bottom part should usually be used).
Once every six months, for each steel grade and for each supplier
RESISTANCE TO LOADS:
Resistance of the drain board (document 05, 4.2) Once every six months, for each model and each time that the
model is changed
DIMENSIONAL AND APPEARANCE CHARACTERISTICS:
Material properties (document 05, 3.1) Design (document 05, 3.2) Manufacturing (document 05, 3.3) Connection dimensions (NF EN 695) Dimensions (document 05, 4.1.1) Dimensional deviations (document 05, 4.1.2) Water evacuation (NF EN 13310)
Once every year and for each model
Flow through overflow (NF EN 13310) Once, when the product is designed
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TABLE 4: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR SINKS MADE OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS (1/2)
TEST REDUCED FREQUENCY NORMAL FREQUENCY
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS:
Resistance to chemicals and stains (NF EN 13310) Once every six months for each type of material and for each
colour range, and every time that the manufacturing process
changes
Resistance to abrasion (NF EN 13310) Resistance to scratching (NF EN 13310)
Once every year for each type of material and every time that
the manufacturing process changes
MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Determination of water absorption (NF EN ISO 62, method 1) Once every six months for each colour range and for each type of
material
Determination of colour fastness under hot water (document 06) Determination of colour fastness under light (document 06)
Once every year for each colour range and for each type of
material
RESISTANCE TO LOADS:
Resistance of the drain board (document 06) Once every six months for each model and each time that the
model is modified
RESISTANCE TO MECHANICAL SHOCKS:
Resistance to mechanical shocks (document 06)
Once every six months
When the production rate is low, the test needs only be carried
on one of every 200 items brought into the stores.
RESISTANCE TO TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS:
Resistance to thermal shocks (NF EN 13310)
Once every year and each time
that the model is modified
When the production rate is
low, the test needs only be
carried on one of every 200
items brought into the stores.
Once every six months and
each time that the model is
modified
When the production rate is
low, the test needs only be
carried on one of every 200
items brought into the stores.
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TABLE 4: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR SINKS MADE OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS (2/2)
TEST REDUCED FREQUENCY NORMAL FREQUENCY
RESISTANCE TO DRY HEAT (NF EN 13310) Once every six months for each model
DIMENSIONAL AND APPEARANCE CHARACTERISTICS:
Lack of water retention (NF EN 13310 and document 06) Dimensional characteristics (document 06) Connection dimensions (NF EN 695)
Once every year and for each model
Flow through overflow Once, when the product is designed
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TABLE 5: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR FLUSHING CISTERNS MADE OF SYNTHETIC MATERIALS
TEST REDUCED FREQUENCY NORMAL FREQUENCY
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS:
Resistance to chemicals and stains (including visible parts of built-in cisterns) (NF EN 263)
Once every year, for each material
type and for each colour range
Once every six months, for
each material type and for each
colour range
MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Compatibility with network disinfection products. (NF D12-203, 4.1)
Once every year and for each
material type
Once every six months and for
each material type
Colour fastness under light (including visible parts of built-in cisterns) (NF EN ISO 4892-2, method B)
Once every year and for each
colour range
Once every six months and for
each colour range
ATTACHMENT DESIGN:
Resistance to tightening (document 14, 2.2) Once every year and for each
model
Once every six months and for
each model
OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS OF EQUIPPED FLUSHING CISTERNS:
Refilling of water in the cistern (NF D12-203, 4.4) Check hydraulic characteristics (NF EN 14055, 5.3.3)
Once every six months taking 3
cisterns per model each time
Once every quarter taking 3
cisterns per model each time
HEALTH CHARACTERISTICS (PROTECTION OF THE DRINKING WATER
NETWORK):
Air trap (NF D12-203, 4.3.3) Once every year for each model
Once every six months for each
model
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TABLE 6: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR BATHS, SHOWER TRAYS, BOWLS AND VANITY TOPS MADE OF
SYNTHETIC MATERIALS (1/3)
TEST REDUCED FREQUENCY NORMAL FREQUENCY
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS:
Resistance to chemicals and stains (NF EN 263)
Once every six months, for each
material type and for each colour
range and every time that the
manufacturing process is
changed
Once every quarter, for each
material type and for each colour
range and every time that the
manufacturing process is
changed
These tests are not done on baths, shower trays, bowls and vanity tops
made of NF certified acrylic sheets.
MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Determination of water absorption (NF EN ISO 62, method 1)
This test is applicable to baths and shower trays.
Once every six months for each
material
Once every quarter for each
material
Determination of colour fastness under hot water (NF EN 263) Determination of colour fastness under light (NF EN ISO 4892-2, method B)
These tests are applicable to baths, shower trays, bowls and vanity tops.
Once every year, for each colour
range and for each material type
Once every six months, for each
colour range and for each
material type
These tests are not done on baths, shower trays, bowls and vanity tops
made of NF certified acrylic sheets (these sheets having this certified
characteristic).
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TABLE 6: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR BATHS, SHOWER TRAYS, BOWLS AND VANITY TOPS MADE OF
SYNTHETIC MATERIALS (2/3)
TEST REDUCED FREQUENCY NORMAL FREQUENCY
DIMENSIONAL AND APPEARANCE CHARACTERISTICS:
Surface appearance Lack of water retention Overall dimensions and component connection dimensions (product standards and connection dimensions)
Planeness, square Determination of capacity (for baths) Determination of mass (for baths) Measurement of the residual thickness of the upper layer (for cast acrylic baths).
Once every six months for each
model
Once every quarter for each
model
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES:
Resistance to static loads (NF EN 198 for baths; NF EN 249 4.12 for shower trays; NF D12-210 for bowls and vanity tops)
Once every six months and for
each model and every time that
a model is changed
Once every quarter for each
model and every time that a
model is changed
Resistance to mechanical shocks (NF EN 198 for baths; NF EN 249 4.11 for shower trays; NF D 12-210 6.2 for bowls and vanity tops)
Once every six months and for
each model
When the production rate is low,
the test needs only be carried
out on one of every 200 items
brought into the stores
Once every quarter and for each
model
When the production rate is low,
the test needs only be carried on
one of every 200 items brought
into the stores
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TABLE 6: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR BATHS, SHOWER TRAYS, BOWLS AND VANITY TOPS MADE OF
SYNTHETIC MATERIALS (3/3)
TEST REDUCED FREQUENCY NORMAL FREQUENCY
TESTS ON HANDLES (for baths):
Tension tests on handles (NF EN 198, 4.8) Once every year for each bath model fitted with handles
Resistance of handles to corrosion (NF EN ISO 9227)
The manufacturer is free to choose either the 200h neutral salt spray (NSS) test,
or the 24h acetic acid salt spray (AASS) test.
Once every year or for each batch (if the batch is used over more
than a year) and for each type of material from which handles
are made, even if the handles are optional
Resistance of handles to chemicals and stains (NF EN 263, 3.7)
RESISTANCE TO THERMAL SHOCKS:
Resistance to thermal shocks (NF EN 14516 4.3.4 for baths; NF EN 14527 5.3 for shower trays; NF EN 14688 5.4 for bowls and vanity tops)
For baths and shower trays made of synthetic materials, the thermal shock
test shall be carried in compliance with standard NF EN 14516 or NF EN 14527
(100 cycles) for validation of new products. A copy of the thermal shock test
results shall be sent to CSTB with each extension request.
The thermal shock test may be made at a reduced rate (only 10 cycles) for tests
made as part of production self-checking.
The frequencies defined in these rules shall be respected regardless of the
number of fabricated products. However, when the production rate is very low,
lower frequencies may be allowed by the mandated organisation.
The manufacturer is only authorised to make groups by design (test done on the largest dimension).
A study for each individual case shall be made for models with low production
rate.
No check is required for a product that is not produced during the year.
Once every year for each range
and every time that a model is
changed
Once every six months for each
range and every time that a
model is changed
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TABLE 7: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR WHIRLPOOL BATHS (1/3)
TEST REDUCED FREQUENCY NORMAL FREQUENCY
BATH CHARACTERISTICS:
Whirlpool baths are NF whirlpool baths made of cast iron, steel, cast acrylic
materials or other synthetic materials.
In the case of a variable mixing speed system, the manufacturer shall search
for the worst conditions for each test and shall keep the results available for
auditors.
See tables 1, 2 or 6 as a function of the type of bath material
ELECTRICAL SAFETY CHARACTERISTICS:
Operating check Check continuity of the earthing circuit (class I) (article 27 in standards NF EN 60335-1 and NF EN 60335-2-60)
Check the insulation resistance and the dielectric strength at ambient temperature (1.1 times the voltage mentioned in the standard may be
applied for 5 seconds to the insulation for this test, instead of the
indicated values)
Individual check
Protection against electric shocks (NF EN 60335-1, article 8) Absorbed power (NF EN 60335-1, article 10) Temperature rise (NF EN 60335-1, article 11) Dielectric strength at ambient temperature and insulation at ambient temperature and under operating conditions (NF EN 60335-1, article 13)
Abnormal operation (NF EN 60335-1, article 19) Mechanical strength of screws and nuts (NF EN 60335-1, article 28) Leakage lines and distance in air (NF EN 60335-1, article 29)
These tests apply to the verification of some characteristics and do not imply
that all test sequences have to be carried out on a single bath.
Once every quarter and for each
system
If production is not regular, the
frequency depends on the
number of units manufactured
and/or manufacturing
campaigns. The test frequency to
be carried out should then be
submitted to the mandated
organisation (CSTB).
Twice every quarter and for each
system
If production is not regular, the
frequency depends on the
number of units manufactured
and/or manufacturing
campaigns. The test frequency to
be carried out should then be
submitted to the mandated
organisation (CSTB).
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TABLE 7: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR WHIRLPOOL BATHS (2/3)
TEST REDUCED FREQUENCY NORMAL FREQUENCY
OTHER SAFETY CHARACTERISTICS:
Check the attraction of hair (for hydraulic systems) (NF EN 12764)
Check the air temperature at the inlet to the bath intake (for aeraulic systems) (document 11)
Check the turbine protection if non-return valves do not comply with the specifications in the standards concerning them and with additional specifications defined in NF mark certification rules - Antipollution of water installations (NF045) (Document 11)
Once every year, for each bath
type, associated with each
whirlpool system
If production is not regular, the
frequency depends on the
number of units manufactured
and/or manufacturing
campaigns. The test frequency to
be carried out should then be
submitted to the mandated
organisation (CSTB).
Once every six months, for each
bath type, associated with each
whirlpool system
If production is not regular, the
frequency depends on the
number of units manufactured
and/or manufacturing
campaigns. The test frequency to
be carried out should then be
submitted to the mandated
organisation (CSTB).
HEALTH CHARACTERISTICS (NF EN 12764):
Check that there is no water retention
Once every year, for each bath
type associated with each
whirlpool system
If production is not regular, the
frequency depends on the
number of units manufactured
and/or manufacturing
campaigns. The test frequency to
be carried out should then be
submitted to the mandated
organisation (CSTB).
Once every six months, for each
bath type associated with each
whirlpool system
If production is not regular, the
frequency depends on the
number of units manufactured
and/or manufacturing
campaigns. The test frequency to
be carried out should then be
submitted to the mandated
organisation (CSTB).
Check sanitary safety for baths permanently connected to the network
There is no need to check the leak tightness and the endurance of
water network protection devices, non-return valves shall
necessarily by NF certified - Antipollution of water installations
(NF045).
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TABLE 7: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR WHIRLPOOL BATHS (3/3)
TEST REDUCED FREQUENCY NORMAL FREQUENCY
Resistance to temperature (NF EN 12764) Resistance to pressure (NF EN 12764) Resistance to leaks (NF EN 12764)
Once every year, for each bath
type associated with each
whirlpool system
If production is not regular, the
frequency depends on the
number of units manufactured
and/or manufacturing
campaigns. The test frequency to
be carried out should then be
submitted to the mandated
organisation (CSTB).
Once every six months, for each
bath type associated with each
whirlpool system
If production is not regular, the
frequency depends on the
number of units manufactured
and/or manufacturing
campaigns. The test frequency to
be carried out should then be
submitted to the mandated
organisation (CSTB).
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TABLE 8: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR SUPPORT FRAMES
TEST NORMAL FREQUENCY
ENDURANCE CHARACTERISTICS:
Durability (NF D12-208 5.1 and document 17 3) Twice every year, for each support frame with its accessories
RESISTANCE TO STATIC LOADS:
Resistance to static loads (NF D12-208 and document 17 1) Twice every year and for each attachment type
DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Dimensional (NF D12-208 4) Adaptability to products to be supported or incorporated Connection Conformity with the installation manual (NF D12-208 7.3 and document 17 2)
Twice every year and for each model
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TABLE 9: TESTS AND FREQUENCIES FOR SHOWER ENCLOSURES
TEST NORMAL FREQUENCY
EXTERNAL APPEARANCE (see 2.4.3.4.1) 100% of items
MOVING PARTS (document 18, 2) Once every year and for each model
STABILITY (NF EN 14428) Once every year and for each model
IMPACT STRENGTH (NF EN 14428) Once every year and for each model
ENDURANCE (NF EN 14428) Once every year and for each model
WATER TIGHTNESS (NF EN 14428) Once every year and for each model
CLEANING (NF EN 14428) At the design stage
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (NF EN 14428) 100% of items
USER INSTRUCTIONS (NF EN 14428) 100% of items
RESISTANCE TO CHEMICALS AND STAINS (NF EN 14428) Once every year and for each model
CORROSION (NF EN 14428) Once every year and for each model
RESISTANCE TO HUMIDITY/DRYING CYCLE (NF EN 14428) Once every year and for each model
CHECK GLASS THICKNESSES (document 18, 1.3) Once every year and for each batch
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2.5 Marking
Marking is an integral part of the certification of a product. It concerns all the holders
(including applicants/holders and distributors that are covered by continued right of use).
Marking a product with the NF logo not only identifies it as a certified product and makes
it traceable but also makes the mark more defendable and facilitates tracking and
prosecution for illegal copies.
Moreover, the purpose of mentioning the primary certified characteristics is to make the
technical characteristics the NF mark covers transparent for consumers and users. This
promotes certification and its contents.
The purpose of this article is to define the terms and conditions for reproducing the NF
logo, references to the NF mark, marking certified products as well as information on the
certified characteristics. They shall be respected as soon as the right to use the NF mark
is granted.
2.5.1 The NF mark in general
The NF logo shall make it possible to identify any certified product.
The trade name of the certified product shall be reserved for the NF mark and the NF
mark may be used for a certified product only under the trade name with which the
product was certified.
The holder is only entitled to use the NF logo to distinguish certified products and in such
a way that there is no risk of confusion.
The NF logo shall be reproduced in conformity with the NF graphic chart.
The graphic tools for the logo are available from CSTB (see contact in paragraph 1.2
What we are providing).
Holders are advised to submit all documents in which the NF mark is mentioned to CSTB
beforehand.
Furthermore, on the request of CSTB, the holder is obliged to supply any documents
using the NF mark.
2.5.2 Reference documents
Regulation: a desire for transparency
The communication of information regarding product and service certification is governed
by regulations. The goal of all such communications is to make the meaning of the labels,
certification marks, etc. transparent for consumers and users.
Thus, Article R 115-2 of the Consumer Code stipulates that:
Whenever reference is made to the certification in advertising, labelling or presentation of any product as well as on commercial documents of any kind pertaining thereto, the
consumers or users attention shall be drawn to the following information:
the name or corporate name of the certification body or the collective certification mark,
the name of the reference documents used as the basis for certification, the terms and conditions under which the certification reference documents
may be consulted or obtained.
The general rules of the NF mark
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The purpose of the marking rules described hereafter is to guide the holder in accordance
with regulatory requirements and NF certification requirements. The general rules of the
NF mark specify the guidelines for usage, the guidelines for validity and the procedures
for penalties for wrongful usage.
The holder shall not use the NF mark in all documents except to single out certified
products without there being any risk of confusion, whatsoever.
Without prejudice to the sanctions set out in the general Rules of the NF Mark, any
erroneous announcements expose the holder to the possibility of legal action for fraud
and/or misleading advertising.
2.5.3 Marking arrangements
This article describes both the terms for affixing the NF logo and for marking of certified
features. A certified feature means any feature that is monitored under the NF mark.
It deals with the following three aspects:
1. NF logo marking on an NF-certified product;
2. NF logo marking on the packaging of an NF-certified product, if applicable;
3. NF logo marking on documentation and in advertising.
The NF logo shall be reproduced in accordance with the graphic charter available from
CSTB.
Any applicant/holder who becomes holder of the NF Sanitary appliances mark starting
from application of this version of the rules shall use the NF CERTIFIED BY CSTB logo only.
Use of the logo with the BY CSTB comment in English is not authorised under the terms of the NF - Sanitary appliances mark.
2.5.3.1 - Marking on NF certified product
Each certified product shall be permanently and indelibly marked with the following
information:
the logo with the CERTIFIED BY CSTB comment and the Sanitary appliances comment, or for technical reasons (for example moulded logo or marked by ink
stamp), the logo without these comments (reproduction at an arbitrary scale but
with a minimum width of 8 mm);
a mark to identify the manufacturer; a mark to determine the manufacturing date to the nearest month; a mark of the production plant; the reference of the appliance model corresponding to the catalogue.
NOTE 1 The manufacturers mark and the mark of the production plant may be the same. If this information is encoded, the code shall be deposited with the
mandated organisation (CSTB) and shall comprise at least two characters.
NOTE 2 The NF mark may be placed on a non-enamelled part for ceramic appliances.
It shall remain visible at least until the appliance has been placed.
NOTE 3 Concerning marking of whirlpool baths, the NF logo must be affixed such that
there is no ambiguity with the mark of the bath itself. Double NF marking for
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whirlpool baths (bath and whirlpool system) is not compulsory if the
manufacturer manufactures the baths and installs the whirlpool system in the
same plant, and does not sell them without the whirlpool system. In this case,
the NF logo shall be at least and necessarily placed on the whirlpool system.
If a whirlpool bath is not NF certified and if the bare bath is NF certified, the corresponding NF logo must be removed.
NOTE 4 Product marking may be made with self-sticking labels after an opinion by the
mandated organisation (CSTB). This type of marking is not encouraged. If
marking is authorised by means of a label, marking will be considered to be
permanent if the label cannot be completely removed by tearing.
NOTE 5 Marking of accessories (pedestals, trap cache) is not authorised.
NOTE 6 After the logo was changed in January 2011, manufacturers are allowed to
use the old logo on their products certified before these rules came into
application:
- until January 31 2014 in the case of labels;
- until the next time that the stamp pad is changed if the NF logo is applied
using an ink stamp;
- until the next change of the mould or the die;
- Starting from January 31 2014, holders shall replace all CERTIFIED BY AFNOR Certification logos by CERTIFIED BY CSTB.
2.5.3.2 - Reproduction of the NF logo on the NF certified product packaging
It is recommended that the NF mark should be mentioned on the packaging. If
packagings contain the NF mark, they shall necessarily contain the following information:
the NF logo according to the graphic charter (reproduction at arbitrary scale but with minimum width of 8 mm); Nevertheless, in case of technical difficulty
marking the packaging or when the logo measures less than 12 mm, the NF logo
may be used alone . The NF logo must be reproduced in accordance with the
graphic chart;
the name, initials or mark identifying the manufacturer; the number of the appliance model corresponding to the catalogue; the colour and/or the appearance of the enamel.
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The NF logo cannot be placed on the packaging of a set of products unless all products
forming this assembly are NF certified (if they have received an NF mark).
Following the change to the logo in January 2011, holders are authorised to apply the old
logo on the packaging of their certified products until January 1 2014.
Starting from January 31 2014, holders shall replace all CERTIFIED BY AFNOR Certification logos by CERTIFIED BY CSTB.
2.5.3.3 - Reproduction on documentation and in advertising Reproduction of the NF logo on the documentation and in advertising (technical and
commercial documents, labels, posters, advertising, internet sites, etc.) shall be made in
accordance with the graphic charter, at an arbitrary scale but with a minimum width of 8
mm.
The NF mark may only be used in all documents in order to distinguish certified products,
and only where there is no risk of confusion. For this reason, the trade name, the model
name and the product reference under which it is NF certified shall be mentioned.
Moreover, the catalogue shall contain a chapter that will explain the scope of the NF
mark.
Use of the NF mark in the header of stationery used for the holders correspondence is forbidden, unless the holder has been awarded the NF mark for everything it
manufactures.
In order to properly interpret the present paragraph, it is recommended for holders to
submit to CSTB, before printing, all documents on which the NF mark appears.
Following the logo change in January 2011, holders certified before these rules are put
into application are authorised to use the old logo on the documentation and
advertising concerning their certified products until January 1 2014.
Starting from January 31 2014, holders shall replace all CERTIFIED BY AFNOR Certification logos by CERTIFIED BY CSTB.
2.5.3.4 - Information concerning certified features The document presented below has been written in application of Article R 115-2 of the
French Consumer Code (see 2.4.2), showing advantages of NF. This document must be
repeated in at least one document supplied to the user, such as catalogues, general
tariffs or Internet sites.
Concerning the What is the benefit of the NF mark? article in this document, the holder is not obliged to repeat paragraphs concerning products that he does not manufacture or
does not resell, in his information about certified features.
If a manufacturer holds the right to use the NF mark in several sanitary fields (for example valve fittings and appliances), the concerned paragraphs shall be covered in the
documentation, given that information documents have the same structure.
You are reminded that for the French market, information must be written in the French
language (Law of 4th August 1994). If necessary, information can be written in one or
several other languages.
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Furthermore, manufacturers holding the NF mark for one or several enamelled sanitary
appliances shall include the information in document 04 part 2 in these rules in their catalogues.
What is the NF mark?
The NF mark affixed to a product guarantees that it complies with the relevant
standards and, where applicable, additional technical specifications requested by the
market.
The features set out by AFNOR Certification and checked by CSTB (Centre Scientifique
et Technique du Btiment) are specified in the specifications referred to as the
certification rules, drawn up in consultation with applicants/holders, distributors,
consumer associations, laboratories and public authorities.
The certification rules concerning sanitary appliances are identified by 017. They can
be downloaded from the Internet site www.cstb.fr or www.marque-nf.com
CSTB (Scientific and Technical Centre for Building), the SFC (Socit Franaise de
Cramique) and the LCIE (Laboratoire Central des Industries Electriques) perform
tests on products and audits of manufacturing units within the scope of this
application.
What products is the NF mark applied on?
The NF-Sanitary appliances mark is placed on the following products:
washbasins and hand-rinse basins (ceramic);
bidets (ceramic);
shower trays (ceramic, steel, cast iron, synthetic materials);
sinks (ceramic, stainless steel, synthetic materials);
baths (cast iron, steel, synthetic materials);
whirlpool baths;
bowls and vanity tops (ceramic, synthetic materials);
WC pans or WC suites;
equipped flushing cisterns;
appliances for public use;
support frames;
WC packs;
shower enclosures.
What are the benefits of the NF mark?
The NF mark-SANITARY APPLIANCES certifies conformity of sanitary appliances with
NF017 certification rules approved by AFNOR Certification.
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This guarantees:
that appliances are made from a material with qualities satisfactory for normal
sanitary use, in other words:
resistant to cleaning products reserved for this purpose;
resistant to contact with non-prohibited chemical products (products to
remove rust stains usually based on fluorine salts shall be entirely prohibited
close to enamel-coated appliances);
wall-hung appliances are sufficiently strong for the use for which they are
intended; the dimensions of the appliances enable firstly their connection with the supply
and the drain valve fittings and secondly replacement of these appliances; the shape of the bottom of the bowl (washbasins, bidet, shower tray, sink, bath,
etc.) is designed such that water flows without stagnation when the plug is open;
the pan equipped cistern satisfies constraints about: protection of the drinking water network (no back flow);
noise reduction (certified taps );
efficiency (drain, rinsing of the walls);
hygiene (no splashing);
water saving when the economiser mechanism is fitted; whirlpool baths are safe in terms of electrical and sanitation aspects; shower enclosures are certified conforming for the following characteristics:
ease of cleaning: all volumes are accessible;
leak tightness to water jet;
can resist 30000 door opening and closing cycles;
safety: no breakage and disengagement in case of a shock on the wall
(safety glass).
Therefore, products marked are suitable for performing the use for which they
are intended.
How to recognise an NF product?
The symbol is placed adjacent to the item benefiting from the NF mark, to
distinguish products accepted for the NF-SANITARY APPLIANCES mark from products
that are not in this catalogue.
Furthermore, the logo is applied on products themselves and if applicable on
their packaging, to make them easily recognisable on the shelf and during
installation.
CSTB
84, avenue Jean Jaurs Champs-sur-Marne 77447 MARNE-LA-VALLEE cedex 2 France
2.5.3.5 - Conditions for withdrawing the mark