Kiwa Watermark Certification and Testing for Sanitary Tapware Components & Accessories
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Who is Kiwa Watermark certification and testing for?
Certification and testing for sanitary tapware components and accessories is relevant for coating manufacturers, producers, suppliers, applicators and drinking water companies among others.
About Kiwa Watermark product certification and testing
Kiwa Watermark certified sanitary tapware components and accessories guarantee compliance with the requirements of Dutch and international standards for products used for drinking water distribution. In addition, the products meet the hygienic requirements, as set by the Dutch government. Only products that meet all requirements - including an agreed constant quality level - can be certified by Kiwa with the Kiwa Watermark.
Kiwa Watermark certification evaluation guidelines
Flexible connecting hoses (BRL-K622)
Kiwa Watermark certification under Kiwa evaluation guideline BRL K622 applies to flexible connecting hoses intended for application in drinking water installations with a static water pressure of maximum 1000 kPa and a maximum water temperature of 90°C.
The recommended limits for correct operation are a dynamic pressure between 100 kPa and 500 kPa and a water temperature of maximum 65°C.
The evaluation guideline BRL K622 is a certification scheme for the Kiwa product certificate for flexible connecting hoses.
Shower heads and hand showers for sanitary tapware (BRL-K658)
Kiwa Watermark certification under Kiwa evaluation guideline BRL K658 applies to shower heads and hand showers to be used in tap water installations with a maximum working pressure of 1000 kPa. The recommended limits for correct operation are a dynamic pressure between 100 kPa and 500 kPa and a water temperature of maximum 65°C. Occasional use with water temperatures up to 95°C are permitted if limited to 1 hour maximum. Using the products in water installations with a continuous temperature higher than 65°C is possible. However, this may influence the durability of some parts.
The evaluation guideline BRL K658 is a certification scheme for the Kiwa product certificate for shower heads and hand showers for sanitary tapware.
Shower hoses for sanitary tapware (BRL-K668)
Kiwa Watermark certification under Kiwa evaluation guideline BRL K668 applies to shower hoses that may be used in tap water installations with a maximum working pressure of 1000kPa.
The recommended limits for correct operation are a dynamic pressure between 100 kPa and 500 kPa and a water temperature of maximum 65°C. Occasional use with water temperatures up to 95°C are permitted if limited to 1 hour maximum. Using the products in water installations with a continuous temperature higher than 65°C is possible. However, this may influence the durability of some parts.
The evaluation guideline BRL K668 is a certification scheme for the Kiwa product certificate for shower hoses for sanitary tapware.
Extractable outlets for sink and basin mixers (BRL-K14025)
Kiwa Watermark certification under Kiwa evaluation guideline BRL K14025 applies to extractable outlets for sink and basin mixers intended to be used in drinking water applications.
The evaluation guideline BRL K14025 is a certification scheme for the Kiwa product certificate for extractable outlets for sink and basin mixers.
Extractable shower hoses for sanitary tapware (BRL-K14026)
Kiwa Watermark certification under Kiwa evaluation guideline BRL K14026 applies to extractable shower hoses for sanitary tapware are intended to be used in drinking water applications as described in this table:
The evaluation guideline BRL K14026 is a certification scheme for the Kiwa product certificate for shower hoses for extractable shower hoses for sanitary tapware.
Emergency showers and eye showers (BRL-K14034)
Kiwa Watermark certification under Kiwa evaluation guideline BRL K14034 applies to emergency and eye showers intended for installation near persons working in a hazardous environment.
The purpose of these showers is to immediately supply an appropriate amount of water in order to extinguish fires or remove hazardous substances from the person. The recommended limits for proper operation are a working pressure between 100 and 500 kPa. temperature recommended between 15°C and 37°C.
The evaluation guideline BRL K14034 is a certification scheme for the Kiwa product certificate for emergency- and eye showers.
Download BRL K14034 Evaluation Guideline (Dutch)
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Sanitary tapware certified with Kiwa Watermark ensures quality. In this scope Kiwa evaluation guidelines are BRL- K604, BRL- K607, BRL- K608, BRL- K610, BRL- K613, BRL- K635, BRL- K652, BRL- K665, BRL- K669, BRL- K14001, BRL- K14003, BRL- K14006, BRL- K14007, BRL- K14008, BRL- K14018, BRL-K14029.
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