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BS EN 14411:2016 Ceramic tiles. Definition, classification, characteristics, assessment and verification of constancy of performance and marking, 2016
- European foreword
- 1 Scope
- 2 Normative references
- 3 Terms and definitions
- Figure 1 — Ceramic tile
- Figure 2 — Ceramic tile with spacer lug
- 4 Classification of ceramic tiles
- Table 1 — Classification of ceramic tiles with respect to water absorption and shaping
- 5 Requirements [Go to Page]
- 5.1 General
- 5.2 Characteristics
- Table 2 — Characteristics of ceramic tiles required for different applications
- 6 Assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP) [Go to Page]
- 6.1 General
- 6.2 Type testing [Go to Page]
- 6.2.1 General
- 6.2.2 Test samples, testing and compliance criteria
- 6.2.3 Test reports
- 6.2.4 Shared other party results
- 6.3 Factory production control (FPC) [Go to Page]
- 6.3.1 General
- 6.3.2 Requirements [Go to Page]
- 6.3.2.1 General
- 6.3.2.2 Equipment [Go to Page]
- 6.3.2.2.1 Testing
- 6.3.2.2.2 Manufacturing
- 6.3.2.3 Raw materials and components
- 6.3.2.4 Controls during manufacturing process
- 6.3.2.5 Product testing and evaluation
- Table 3 — Test methods and minimum frequency of FPC testing for ceramic tiles [Go to Page]
- 6.3.2.6 Non-complying products
- 6.3.2.7 Corrective action
- 6.3.2.8 Handling, storage and packaging
- 6.3.3 Product specific requirements
- 6.3.4 Procedure for modifications
- 6.3.5 One-off products, pre-production products (e.g. prototypes) and products produced in very low quantity
- 7 Designation
- 8 Marking
- Annex A (normative) Requirements for extruded ceramic tiles of Group AIb (0,5 % < Eb ≤ 3 %)
- Table A.1 — Requirements for extruded ceramic tiles, Group AIb, (0,5 % < Eb ≤ 3 %)
- Annex B (normative) Requirements for extruded ceramic tiles of Group AIIa-1 (3 % < Eb ≤ 6 %)
- Table B.1 — Requirements for extruded ceramic tiles, Group AIIa-1, (3 % < Eb ≤ 6 %)
- Annex C (normative) Requirements for extruded ceramic tiles of Group AIIa-2 (3 % < Eb ≤ 6 %)
- Table C.1 — Requirements for extruded ceramic tiles, Group AIIa-2, (3 % < Eb ≤ 6 %)
- Annex D (normative) Requirements for extruded ceramic tiles of Group AIIb-1 (6 % < Eb ≤ 10 %)
- Table D.1 — Requirements for extruded ceramic tiles, Group AIIb-1, 6 % < Eb ≤ 10 %
- Annex E (normative) Requirements for extruded ceramic tiles of Group AIIb-2 (6 % < Eb ≤ 10 %)
- Table E.1 — Requirements for extruded ceramic tiles, Group AIIb-2 (6 % < Eb ≤ 10 %)
- Annex F (normative) Requirements for extruded ceramic tiles of Group AIII (Eb > 10 %)
- Table F.1 — Requirements for extruded ceramic tiles, Group AIII (Eb > 10 %)
- Annex G (normative) Requirements for dry-pressed ceramic tiles with low water absorption of Group BIa (Eb ≤ 0,5 %)
- Table G.1 — Requirements for dry-pressed ceramic tiles with low water absorption, Group BIa (Eb ≤ 0,5 %)
- Annex H (normative) Requirements for dry-pressed ceramic tiles with low water absorption of Group BIb (0,5 % < Eb ≤ 3 %)
- Table H.1 — Requirements for dry-pressed ceramic tiles with low water absorption, Group BIb (0,5 % < Eb ≤ 3 %)
- Annex J (normative) Requirements for dry-pressed ceramic tiles of Group BIIa (3 % < Eb ≤ 6 %)
- Table J.1 — Requirements for dry-pressed ceramic tiles, Group BIIa (3 % < Eb ≤ 6 %)
- Annex K (normative) Requirements for dry-pressed ceramic tiles of Group BIIb (6 % < Eb ≤ 10 %)
- Table K.1 — Requirements for dry-pressed ceramic tiles, Group BIIb (6 % < Eb ≤ 10 %)
- Annex L (normative) Requirements for dry-pressed ceramic tiles of Group BIII (Eb > 10 %)
- Table L.1 — Requirements for dry-pressed ceramic tiles, Group BIII (Eb > 10 %)
- Annex M (normative) Requirements of extruded ceramic tiles with low water absorption of Group AIa (Eb ≤ 0,5 %)
- Table M.1 — Requirements for extruded ceramic tiles, Group AIa (Eb ≤ 0,5 %)
- Annex N (informative) Classification of glazed ceramic tiles for floorings according to their resistance to surface abrasion
- Annex O (informative) Additional information on applicability of certain characteristics
- O.1 General
- O.2 Characteristics
- O.2.1 Impact resistance
- O.2.2 Linear thermal expansion
- O.2.3 Moisture expansion
- O.2.4 Chemical resistance
- O.2.5 Resistance to staining
- O.2.6 Small colour differences
- Annex P (informative) Symbols for indication of intended use and of performances of some characteristics of ceramic tiles
- Figure P.1 — Examples of symbols of indication of the intended uses and of the names and performances of some characteristics of ceramic tiles
- Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU Construction Products Regulation
- ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics
- Table ZA.1.1 — Relevant clauses for ceramic tiles used for floorings
- Table ZA.1.2 — Relevant clauses for ceramic tiles used for walls
- The declaration of the product performance related to certain essential characteristics is not required in those Member States (MS) where there are no regulatory requirements on these essential characteristics for the intended use of the product.
- ZA.2 Procedure for Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance of ceramic tiles
- ZA.2.1 System(s) of AVCP
- Table ZA.2.1 — System(s) of AVCP
- The AVCP of the ceramic tile in Table(s) ZA.1.1 to ZA.1.2 shall be according to the AVCP procedures indicated in Table ZA.2.2 resulting from application of the clauses of this or other European Standard indicated therein. The content of tasks of the n...
- Table ZA.2.2 — Assignment of AVCP tasks for ceramic tiles under system 3 and 4
- ZA.2.2 Declaration of performance (DoP)
- ZA.2.2.1 General
- ZA.2.2.2 Content
- ZA.2.2.3 Example of DoP
- The performance of the product identified above is in conformity with the set of declared performances. This declaration of performance is issued, in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 305/2011, under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer identi...
- ZA.3 CE marking and labelling
- Figure ZA.1 — Example of CE marking of ceramic tiles used as internal and external floorings under AVCP system 4 13
- Figure ZA.2 — Example of CE marking of ceramic tiles used as internal walls under AVCP systems 3 and 4
- Bibliography [Go to Page]