BS EN 1253-3:2016
Incorporating corrigendum February 2017

BSI Standards Publication

Gullies for buildings
Part 3: Evaluation of conformity


BS EN 1253-3:2016

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National foreword
This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 1253-3:2016. It
supersedes BS EN 1253-3:1999 which is withdrawn.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted by Technical
Committee B/505, Wastewater engineering to Subcommittee
B/505/11, Waste Fittings For Sanitary Appliances.
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ISBN 978 0 580 97504 2
ICS 91.140.80
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Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication
Date

Text affected

28 February 2017

Implementation of CEN/CENELEC Correction
Notice 8 June 2016: Correction made to Table A.2


BS EN 1253-3:2016

EN 1253-3

EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM

May 2016

ICS 91.140.80

Supersedes EN 1253-3:1999

English Version

Gullies for buildings - Part 3: Evaluation of conformity
Avaloirs et siphons pour bâtiments - Partie 3:

Évaluation de la conformité

Abläufe für Gebäude - Teil 3: Bewertung der
Konformität

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Contents

Page

European foreword....................................................................................................................................................... 3
1

Scope .................................................................................................................................................................... 4

2

Normative references .................................................................................................................................... 4

3

Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................................... 4

4
4.1
4.2
4.3

Evaluation of conformity .............................................................................................................................. 4
General ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Type testing ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Factory production control ......................................................................................................................... 4


Annex A (informative) Control by third party (third party control) ......................................................... 8
A.1

General ................................................................................................................................................................ 8

A.2

Procedure of the third party control........................................................................................................ 8

A.3

Report by the third party ............................................................................................................................. 9

A.4

Retesting.......................................................................................................................................................... 10

A.5

Non-conforming products ......................................................................................................................... 10

Bibliography ................................................................................................................................................................. 11

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European foreword
This document (EN 1253-3:2016) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 165 “Waste
water engineering”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2016, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by November 2016.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
This document supersedes EN 1253-3:1999.

This is the third part in EN 1253, a series of standards relating to different types of floor gullies, roof
drains and access covers for drainage systems inside buildings. The EN 1253 series under the main title
Gullies for buildings actually consists of the following parts:
— Part 1: Trapped floor gullies with a depth water seal of at least 50 mm;
— Part 2: Roof drains and floor gullies without trap;
— Part 3: Evaluation of conformity;

— Part 4: Access covers;

— Part 5: Gullies with light liquids closure.

Since the latest edition of EN 1253-3 the most significant technical changes are the following:

a) introduction of the new standards on trapped floor gullies with a depth of water seal of at least
50 mm (EN 1253-1) and roof drains and floor gullies without trap (EN 1253-2);
b) amendment of items to be inspected as well as modification of frequency of control for specific
requirements.


According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.

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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the requirements for evaluation of conformity for floor gullies, roof
drains and access covers for buildings to ensure conformity of these products with EN 1253–1,
EN 1253-2 and EN 1253–4.

2 Normative references

The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 1253–1:2015, Gullies for buildings — Part 1: Trapped floor gullies with a depth water seal of at least
50 mm
EN 1253-2:2015, Gullies for buildings — Part 2: Roof drains and floor gullies without trap

EN 1253–4:2016, Gullies for buildings — Part 4: Access covers


3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 1253-1, EN 1253-2 and
EN 1253–4 apply.

4 Evaluation of conformity
4.1 General

Products manufactured in accordance with EN 1253–1, EN 1253–2 and EN 1253–4 will be subjected to
the evaluation of conformity procedure as follows:
a) type testing;

b) factory production control.

The control by a third party is recommended. If third party control is carried out, this should be done in
accordance with Annex A.
The actual practice of third party control in the different countries may be maintained as long as the
third party control in this standard retains its recommended character.

4.2 Type testing

Complete drawings of the products shall be available. Three production specimens shall be tested in
accordance with EN 1253-1, EN 1253–2 and EN 1253–4 and shall comply with all the relevant
requirements of EN 1253–1, EN 1253-2 and EN 1253–4.

This procedure also applies if the design is subsequently amended structurally or if the material is
changed. All subsequent amendments, whether structural or not, shall have the approval of the
certification body, if required.

4.3 Factory production control


The purpose of the factory production control is to constantly ensure that current production of floor
gullies, roof drains and access covers is in conformity with the technical requirements of EN 1253–1,
EN 1253-2, and EN 1253–4.
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Suitable staff and independence of quality control of production are indispensable prerequisites.

The facilities necessary for factory production control include the measuring and test equipment for the
tests in accordance with EN 1253-1, EN 1253–2 and EN 1253–4.
The factory production control shall at least cover the specific items listed in Tables 1, 2 and 3.

The documentation shall include all steps of production from the incoming raw materials to the final
product leaving the factory.

The factory production control may be organized in accordance with EN ISO 9001. The manufacturer
shall have at his disposal:
— an organization scheme with defined responsibilities;
— skilled personnel;

— all the necessary production facilities;
— all the necessary testing facilities.

Furthermore, the manufacturer shall establish and maintain a quality plan in which process and final
inspections are listed. Apart from the inspection aspect, the quality plan shall also contain the method
and frequency of inspection and the documentation. Tables 1, 2 and 3 give a model scheme of factory

production control and list a minimum of specific items to be covered. Finally, the manufacturer shall
establish and maintain written procedures for:
— document control;

— control of non-conforming products, their storage, handling and marking;
— dealing with complaints from customers;

— calibration and control of measuring and testing equipment.

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Table 1 — Factory production control for trapped floor gullies with a depth water seal of at least
50 mm in accordance with EN 1253–1:2015
Items to be inspected

Requirements

Appearance

4.1.2

Visual inspection

- At start of production

Dimensions


4.1.1

Measurement

- At start of production

4.1.5

5.3.1

4.2.1

5.4.1

4.1.3
Materials

Skirt membrane affixed
to the gully
Marking

Classification by loading
strength
a

4.4

4.7.3.4
Clause 7

4.7.1

Test methods

Measurement
Manufacturer's
certification of compliance
5.7.3

Visual inspection
5.6

Frequency of control
- Each production batcha
- Each production batcha
At start of production
At start of production
At start of production
Each consignment

- At start of production
- Random
sampling
series production

in

Random sampling in series
production
Each production batcha


The size of a production batch and the number of specimens to be taken from the batch depend on the type of
products, the material and the manufacturing process.

Table 2 — Factory production control for roof drains and floor gullies without trap in
accordance with EN 1253–2:2015

Items to be inspected

Requirements

Test methods

Frequency of control

Appearance

4.1.2

Visual inspection

- At start of production

Dimensions

4.1.1

Measurement

- At start of production


4.1.3

Measurement

4.7.1

5.4.2

Materials

Skirt membrane affixed
to the gully
Marking

Classification by loading
strength
a

4.3

Clause 7
4.5.1

Manufacturer's
certification of compliance

Visual inspection
5.3


- Each production batcha
- Each production batcha
At start of production
Each consignment

- At start of production
- Random
sampling
series production

in

Random sampling in series
production
Each production batcha

The size of a production batch and the number of specimens to be taken from the batch depend on the type of
products, the material and the manufacturing process.

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Table 3 — Factory production control for access covers in accordance with EN 1253–4:2016
Items to be inspected

Requirements


Appearance

6.2

Visual inspection

- At start of production

Dimensions

6.3

Measurement

- At start of production

Materials

Clause 5

Manufacturer's certification
of compliance

Clause 4

7.1

Marking

Classification

loading strength
a

by

Clause 8

Test methods

Visual inspection

Frequency of control
- Each production batcha
- Each production batcha
Each consignment

Random sampling in series
production
Each production batcha

The size of a production batch and the number of specimens to be taken from the batch depend on the type of
products, the material and the manufacturing process.

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Annex A

(informative)

Control by third party (third party control)
A.1 General
The purpose of the third party control is to demonstrate the ability of the manufacturer to manufacture
products which continuously meet the requirements of EN 1253–1, EN 1253-2 and EN 1253–4 and to
give independent certification to these products.

A.2 Procedure of the third party control
Third party control consists of:
— approval of type testing;

— general evaluation of the production and testing facilities as well as suitability of staff;

— controlling and approval of the system and of the results of the factory production control;

— independent testing of finished products, covering at least the aspects listed in Tables A.1, A.2 and
A.3.
Table A.1 — Third party control on trapped floor gullies with a depth water seal of at least
50 mm in accordance with EN 1253–1:2015
Items to be inspected

Requirements

Appearance

4.1.2

Visual inspection


4.1.5

5.3.1

Dimensions

4.1.1
4.1.3
4.2.1

Materials

Skirt membrane affixed
to the gully
Marking

Classification
loading strength
a

by

4.4

4.7.3.4

Clause 7
4.7.1

Test methods


Samples to be examined
at each visit of inspector

Measurement
Measurement
5.4.1

Control of manufacturer's
certificates of compliance
5.7.3

At least two specimens
with different nominal
sizes (DN) of three
different typesa of gullies

Visual inspection
5.6

Trapped floor gullies are of the same type, when they have the same design and construction characteristics
and when they are of the same material, however they may have different features.

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Table A.2 — Third party control for roof drains and floor gullies without trap in accordance with

EN 1253–2:2015
Items to be inspected

Requirements

Appearance

4.1.2

Visual inspection

4.1.3

Measurement

Dimensions

4.1.1

Materials

Skirt membrane affixed
to the gully
Marking

Classification
loading strength
a

by


4.3

4.7.1

Clause 7
4.5.1

Test methods

Measurement

Control of manufacturer's
certificates of compliance
5.4.2

Visual inspection
5.3

Samples to be examined
at each visit of inspector

At least two specimens
with different nominal
sizes (DN) of three
different typesa of roof
drains and floor gullies
without trap

Roof drains and floor gullies without trap are of the same type, when they have the same design and

construction characteristics and when they are of the same material, however they may have different features.

Table A.3 — Third party control on access covers in accordance with EN 1253–4:2016

Items to be inspected

Requirements

Appearance

6.2

Visual inspection

Materials

Clause 5

Control of manufacturer's
certificates of compliance

Dimensions
Marking

Classification
loading strength
a

6.3


by

Clause 8
Clause 4

Test methods

Measurement

Visual inspection
7.1

Samples to be examined
at each visit of inspector

At least two specimens
with different clear
openings of three different
typesa of access covers,
if available

Access covers are of the same type, when they have the same design and construction characteristics and when
they are of the same material, however they may have different features.

Inspection visits by the third party are carried out at regular intervals two times a year.

The inspection may be reduced after two years without failures to once a year, provided that the
independent certification body has made sure that the manufacturer's quality control system is
adequate, that the controls have been continuously carried out in a proper and effective way and that its
results are in compliance with the requirements of EN 1253–1, EN 1253-2 and EN 1253–4. This reduced

inspection frequency is valid as long as no non-conforming products are detected.

A.3 Report by the third party

The results of the inspection visits are given in a written report. The manufacturer signs this report. If
no agreement can be reached between the inspector and the manufacturer on the content of the report,
the manufacturer will sign the report and state his reservations thereon.
The report contains at least the following items:
a) name and/or mark of the manufacturer;

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b) name and location of the production plant;
c) title and number of this standard;

d) description and manufacturer's reference numbers of products tested;
e) results of the inspection in terms of:
1) staff,

2) production and testing facilities,
3) conformity of the products,
4) factory production control,
5) document control,

6) control, handling and disposal of non-conforming products,
7) calibration and control of measuring equipment,


f)

8) handling complaints concerning non-conformity of products;
signature of the manufacturer's representative, place and date;

g) inspector's signature.

Within four weeks after the inspection, an official report will be sent to the manufacturer by the third
party.

A.4 Retesting

If during the third party inspection a unit fails, three more units of the same type will be tested. If one of
these three fails, the production related to the failure(s) will be excluded from delivery pending the
outcome of further investigation.
Within a period of four weeks or within a period to be agreed upon, the manufacturer will be reassessed
with respect to the rejected non-conforming product; six of these products will be tested.
After satisfactory retesting of all these units delivery may recommence.

A.5 Non-conforming products

If during the factory production control non-conforming products are detected, the manufacturer's
quality control stops the production related to the failure(s).

All non-conforming products are segregated and excluded from delivery, and instructions are given for
further handling, storage and marking.
Only after thorough investigation, due correction of the failure(s) and final control, the responsible for
quality person of the manufacturer agrees upon recommencement of production.


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Bibliography

[1]

EN ISO 9001, Quality management systems — Requirements (ISO 9001)

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