What is BS EN 14688 about?
BS EN 14688 discusses sanitary appliances. BS EN 14688 specifies the functional characteristics and test methods for washbasins for domestic purposes. A washbasin is a large bowl, usually with taps for hot and cold water, for washing your hands and face.
For the purposes of BS EN 14688 the term ‘domestic purposes’ includes use in hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals, and similar buildings, except when special medical provisions are required.
Who is BS EN 14688 for?
BS EN 14688 on sanitary appliances (washbasins) is useful for:
- Sanitaryware manufacturers
- Plumbers
- Architects
- Civil Engineers
- Builders
- Estate managers
Why should you use BS EN 14688?
Washbasins have taps (faucets) that supply hot and cold water and may include a spray feature to be used for faster rinsing. Washbasins have come a long way from when they were simply large bowls that held the wastewater when the user was shaving or washing his/her face or hands. BS EN 14688 provides you with the requirements of characteristics and test methods for the construction, performance, and safety of washbasins. BS EN 14688 also helps you with factory production control. BS EN 14688 helps you in manufacturing better quality washbasins, which are easy to maintain.
