GOST 13449-2017 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 13449-2017 — "Изделия санитарные керамические. Методы испытаний" (English: Sanitary ceramic wares. Test methods). The standard specifies test methods for sanitary ceramic products including toilets, washbasins, pedestals, bidets, cisterns, urinals, trays and baths.

Abstract

This interstate (GOST) standard defines sampling, test procedures and acceptance criteria for physical, mechanical, thermal and chemical tests of sanitary ceramic wares (porcelain, semi-porcelain and faience). It covers visual inspection, water absorption, mechanical strength, glaze chemical and thermal resistance, thermal shock, flush performance and related test methods used by manufacturers, test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies.

General information

• Status: Active / in force (introduced as a national standard of the Russian Federation).
• Publication date: Approved 12 October 2017; introduced into force 1 March 2018.
• Publisher: Issued as an interstate standard and published in official collections (printed edition published by Standartinform); approved and introduced by the Federal Agency on Technical Regulating and Metrology (Rosstandart).
• ICS / categories: 91.140.70 (Sanitary installations); (also relevant: ceramic products classification).
• Edition / version: GOST 13449-2017 (current edition issued 2017, replacing GOST 13449-82).
• Number of pages: 12 pages (typical official text length in distributed copies).

Scope

The standard applies to sanitary ceramic wares (porcelain, semi-porcelain and faience) — including toilets (WC pans), washbasins, washbasin pedestals, bidets, flush cisterns, urinals, shower trays and baths — and establishes methods for sampling and testing these products to verify their performance and durability in normal use. It is intended to be used alongside product-specific standards that set dimensional, performance and acceptance limits for particular types of sanitary ware.

Key topics and requirements

• Sampling rules and number of test specimens for different tests (visual, destructive and non‑destructive sampling).
• Visual inspection procedures (surface defects, chips, hairline cracks, color/finish checks).
• Water absorption determination (boiling or vacuum saturation methods).
• Mechanical strength tests (static loads, impact and strength checks for floor‑mounted and wall‑hung items).
• Glaze chemical resistance tests (exposure to acids, alkalis and reagents to assess glaze durability).
• Glaze thermal resistance and thermal shock tests (heating/cooling cycles and inspection for damage).
• Thermal shock and heat resistance procedures for items exposed to hot/cold water changes.
• Flush performance tests for toilets (measured flush volume, flow rate and clearance using artificial test bodies) and cistern discharge measurements.
• Criteria for acceptance/rejection and references to related normative documents and reagents to be used in tests.

Typical use and users

Principal users include sanitary‑ware manufacturers (quality control and R&D), independent testing laboratories, certification and conformity assessment bodies, building product specifiers and procurement authorities, and regulatory agencies overseeing plumbing and sanitary installations. The standard is used to validate product claims, support type testing and to verify compliance with national/regional requirements for sanitary ceramics.

Related standards

Key related documents include the previous edition GOST 13449-82 (superseded), and standards referenced within the text such as GOST 30493-2017 (Sanitary ceramic wares — Classification and main dimensions) and various reagent and test‑method standards cited for chemicals and apparatus. Users should consult the normative references listed in the standard for complete cross‑references.

Keywords

sanitary ceramics, sanitary wares, test methods, water absorption, mechanical strength, glaze resistance, thermal shock, flush performance, toilets, washbasins, GOST 13449-2017.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST 13449-2017 is an interstate standard titled "Sanitary ceramic wares. Test methods" that specifies laboratory and inspection methods for sanitary ceramic products.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers sampling and methods to test physical, mechanical, thermal and chemical properties of sanitary ceramic wares (toilets, basins, bidets, cisterns, urinals, trays, baths), including water absorption, strength, glaze resistance and flush performance.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, test laboratories, certification bodies, product designers, builders and regulatory authorities use the standard to perform type and quality control testing and to support conformity assessment.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2017 edition is current (introduced 1 March 2018) and replaced the earlier GOST 13449-82. Users should check national registries for any later amendments.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the suite of standards for sanitary ceramic wares; related standards define classification, dimensions and specific product requirements (for example, GOST 30493-2017 for types and main dimensions). The standard also cites chemical and reagent standards used in test procedures. (xn-----6kcbaeeywflm3c1andac1au8v.xn--p1ai)

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Sanitary ceramic wares, test methods, toilets, washbasins, water absorption, mechanical strength, glaze chemical resistance, thermal resistance, flush performance, GOST.