BS EN 816-2017 PDF

Full title and description

BS EN 816:2017 — Sanitary tapware. Automatic shut-off valves PN 10. British adoption of the European standard EN 816:2017 specifying designation, marking, materials, dimensional, hydraulic, mechanical endurance, leaktightness, pressure resistance and acoustic characteristics for single and mixer self‑closing taps intended for washroom sanitary appliances (does not apply to urinal or WC flushing valves or valves that open automatically).

Abstract

This standard sets type (laboratory) test methods and performance requirements for automatic (self‑closing) sanitary tapware rated PN 10, covering marking/identification, material hygiene, backflow protection, dimensional and hydraulic characteristics, leaktightness and pressure resistance, mechanical operating forces and endurance (cycle) tests, and laboratory acoustic measurement. It is intended for manufacturers, test houses and specifiers to demonstrate compliance with harmonised European performance expectations.

General information

• Status: Confirmed / Current (British adoption of EN 816:2017; replaced BS EN 816:1997).
• Publication date: September 5, 2017 (BS publication).
• Publisher: British Standards Institution (BSI) — adoption of CEN/TC 164 work item EN 816:2017.
• ICS / categories: 91.140.70 (Sanitary installations); also related to 23.060.01 (Valves in general) in EN listings.
• Edition / version: 2017 edition (supersedes EN 816:1996 / BS EN 816:1997).
• Number of pages: 42 pages (main PDF); a tracked‑changes/redline TC edition is available (extended/redline 2020 release).

Scope

Applies to single and mixer sanitary taps with automatic shut‑off (self‑closing) intended for washroom sanitary appliances. Defines performance and laboratory test methods for marking and identification, chemical/hygienic properties of materials, dimensional characteristics, leaktightness and pressure resistance, hydraulic performance (flow rates and operating pressures), mechanical operating force and endurance (cycle/wear) tests, backflow protection basics and laboratory acoustic measurement. Excludes urinal or WC flushing valves and devices that open automatically.

Key topics and requirements

• Designation, marking and traceability requirements for tapware products and components.
• Material and hygiene requirements for wetted surfaces and finishes (chemical resistance, suitability for potable water).
• Dimensional characteristics and mounting/interface dimensions for visible and in‑line tapware designs.
• Leaktightness and pressure resistance tests (upstream/downstream sealing performance and structural integrity up to PN 10 conditions).
• Hydraulic performance: flow rate, flow curve, minimum operating pressures and recommended limits of use.
• Mechanical properties: operating force limits and mechanical endurance/cycle testing to verify wear resistance.
• Backflow protection and basic anti‑pollution requirements (references EN 1717 and related devices).
• Acoustic characteristics: laboratory noise emission measurement and example acoustic classification.

Typical use and users

Used by sanitary tapware manufacturers for design and type testing, independent test laboratories and certification bodies for compliance verification, procurement/specification teams, MEP engineers and architects selecting self‑closing taps for public washrooms, healthcare and commercial buildings, and installers referencing dimensional and installation parameters.

Related standards

EN 816:2017 cross‑references and is used alongside other sanitary and test standards such as EN 1717 (protection against pollution/backflow), EN 246 (flow rate regulators), EN 248 (Ni‑Cr electrodeposited coatings), EN ISO 3822 series (acoustic test methods) and various EN/ISO flow measurement standards used in referenced hydraulic tests.

Keywords

Sanitary tapware, automatic shut‑off, self‑closing tap, PN 10, leaktightness, pressure resistance, flow rate, hydraulic performance, mechanical endurance, backflow protection, acoustic measurement, BSI, EN 816:2017.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: BS EN 816:2017 is the British adoption of the European standard EN 816:2017 covering sanitary tapware with automatic (self‑closing) shut‑off valves rated PN 10; it provides test methods and performance requirements for such tapware.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers marking/identification, material hygiene, dimensional characteristics, leaktightness, pressure resistance, hydraulic performance (flow and operating pressures), mechanical operating force and endurance testing, basic backflow protection requirements and laboratory acoustic measurement for single and mixer self‑closing taps used in washrooms. It does not cover urinal or WC flushing valves or valves that open automatically.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, test laboratories, certification bodies, procurement/specifiers, architects and MEP engineers, and installers selecting or verifying self‑closing tapware for commercial, healthcare and public washroom applications.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2017 edition is the current edition published in 2017 and it supersedes earlier editions (EN/BS EN 816:1996/1997). A tracked‑changes (redline) version was released in 2020 for revision visibility. Always check national standards bodies or BSI for the absolute current status before procurement.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: EN 816:2017 sits within the family of sanitary tapware standards and is commonly used together with other EN standards for tapware and fittings (for example EN 246 for flow regulators, EN 248 for coatings, EN 1717 for backflow protection and the EN/ISO 3822 acoustic series).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Sanitary tapware; automatic shut‑off; self‑closing; PN 10; flow rate; leaktightness; pressure resistance; mechanical endurance; backflow protection; acoustic measurement; BSI; EN 816:2017.