DVGW Testing and Inspection
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Who is DVGW testing and certification for?
DVGW standards provide a foundation for everyone working in the gas and water sectors in Germany.
About DVGW testing and inspection
As recognized laboratory by the German Association of Gas and Water Professionals, Kiwa provides testing and inspections services for water and gas materials, components and products in accordance with various DVGW evaluation guidelines like
- W534
- W542
- W543
- W544
- W574
- ZP8500
- GW335 (A1, A2, A3, B2 and more)
- Other related DIN, EN and ISO product standards.
Kiwa's qualified technicians and auditors will validate the specifications of your products and assess the quality controls during the production process in preparation for the final review and granting of the certificate by DVGW.
One-stop shop
Besides DVGW approvals for Germany, our broad service portfolio covers water and gas approvals for other countries like Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Italy, Great Britain, United States, and the Middle East.
Our scope enables us to effectively combine and tailor testing, evaluation and certification services for manufacturers to help reduce the time and costs from application to certificate. Would you like to know more about how we can help optimization your certification portfolio? Then please contact us.
Benefits Kiwa DVGW testing and certification services
- Kiwa is well respected in the water industry, a symbol of quality and integrity.
- Our services encompass all areas of the water and wastewater supply networks.
- We provide a responsive and personalized guidance through the certification process.
- Proven record of combining approvals to keep costs down and improve market on time.
- Extensive international network that supports approvals and access to new markets.
- The use of the Kiwa quality mark on your products and promotional materials.
Kiwa Watermark Certification, Testing and Inspection
Tests and Kiwa Watermark certification guarantee compliance with the requirements of Dutch standards for products in contact with drinking water used in industrial and domestic drinking water installations.
NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 Product Certificate for Drinking Water System Components
Nearly all U.S. states and Canadian provinces/territories require that components of drinking water distribution systems comply with and/or be certified to the NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 standard. This standard sets minimum criteria for evaluating the health effects of materials, components, products and systems that come into contact with drinking water.
Performance Testing for Rubbers and Adhesives
Kiwa testing on rubber and adhesives to have certification requirements validated and demonstrate compliance to national and international product standards.
Kiwa Watermark Certification and Testing for Backflow Prevention Safety Devices
Kiwa aspect safety certificate for Technical Water Protection for appliances with contamination risk and Kiwa Watermark product certification for safety devices prevent drinking water systems from pollution. Evaluation guidelines BRL- 628, BRL- 629, BRL- K646, BRL- K648, BRL- K14011 and BRL- K14030.
Kiwa Watermark Certification and Testing for Ceramics and Accessories
Certified and tested ceramic sanitary appliances guarantee quality and compliance to European standards and requirements in The Netherlands. Including BRL- K615, BRL- K616, BRL- K619, BRL- K620, BRL- K621.
Kiwa Watermark Certification and Testing for Drinking Water Measuring Devices
Kiwa certified water meters and related products are guaranteed to work accurately and safely, contributing to safe drinking water. Evaluation guidelines in this scope are BRL- K618, BRL- K645, BRL- K14014 and BRL- K14017.
Kiwa Watermark Certification and Testing for Fire Safety Products
Testing and certification for firefighting systems and - hoses, aerators, temporary drinking water installations, protection systems on mineral surfaces and heat exchangers, safety assessment and maintenance processes.
Kiwa Watermark Certification and Testing for Legionella Prevention Systems
Certification of legionella prevention systems to prevent or reduce the growth of legionella bacteria in tap water installations. Kiwa Watermark assessment guidelines in this scope are BRL- 6010, BRL- K14010-1, BRL- K14010-2 and BRL- K14012.
Kiwa Watermark Certification and Testing for Metal Piping
Products like copper tubes, steel pipes and other products intended for safe transport of drinking water can be certified with the Kiwa Watermark quality mark. Evaluation guidelines in this scope are BRL- K760, BRL- K761, BRL- K762, BRL- K767, BRL- K771, BRL- K772, BRL- K775, BRL- K795, BRL- K10018, BRL- K1028.
Kiwa Watermark Certification and Testing for Metal Piping Accessories
Valves, brackets, firefighting systems, hose reel systems, clamps and expansion vessels come into contact with drinking water and thus require certification and testing. Included in this scope are BRL- K604, BRL- 614, BRL- K624, BRL- K627, BRL- K630, BRL- K632, BRL- K643, BRL- K645, BRL- K664, BRL- K777, BRL- K14021, BRL- K14031.
Kiwa Watermark Certification and Testing for Plastics Piping Systems Inside Buildings
Plastics piping systems for cold drinking water transport inside buildings can be certified with Kiwa Watermark to ensure quality. Kiwa quality statements under Kiwa evaluation guidelines BRL- K536-A, BRL- K536-B, BRL- K536-C, BRL- K536-D, BRL- K536-E, BRL- K536-F, BRL- K536-G, BRL- K536-H and BRL- K536-K.
Kiwa Watermark Certification and Testing for Plastics Piping Systems Outside Buildings
Plastics piping systems for the transport of cold drinking water outside buildings can be certified with Kiwa Watermark to ensure quality. Kiwa quality statements under Kiwa evaluation guidelines BRL- K506, BRL- K522, BRL- K17101, BRL- K17102, BRL- K17104, BRL-K17105, BRL- K17201, BRL- K17202, BRL- K17301, BRL- K17401 and BRL- K17605.
Kiwa Watermark Certification and Testing for Sanitary Tapware
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.
Kiwa Watermark Certification and Testing for Sanitary Tapware Components & Accessories
Certification and testing for hoses, shower heads, hand showers and other sanitary tapware components with the Kiwa Watermark. Covering Kiwa evaluation guidelines BRL- K622, BRL- 658, BRL- K668, BRL- K14025, BRL- K14026, BRL- K14034.
Kiwa Watermark Certification and Testing for Valves
Kiwa Watermark certified valves in service taps, backflow protection devices and dangerous devices guarantee the safety of drinking water. Covering BRL- K611, BRL- K646, BRL- K651, BRL- K660, BRL-K14004, BRL- K14011, BRL- K14014, BRL-K14024, BRL- K14030.
Kiwa Watermark Certification, Testing and Inspection for Rubbers and Adhesives
Certification, testing and inspection of rubbers and adhesives for (plastics) piping systems for the transport of drinking water. Kiwa Watermark quality statements under evaluation guidelines BRL- K17504, BRL- K17505-1, BRL- K17505-2, BRL- K525, BRL- K535.
KiwaQuality mark and Kiwa Watermark Testing and Certification for Various Plastics Piping Products
Testing and certification of plastics piping products for groundwater monitoring wells, transport of chemicals. Covering BRL- K561, BRL- K562, BRL- K563, BRL- K567, KQ- 17601, KQ- 17602 and KQ- 17603.
