EN 1213:1999
(Main)Building valves - Copper alloy stopvalves for potable water supply in buildings - Tests and requirements
General Information
- Abstract
The purpose of this Standard EN 1213 is to specify: - the requirements for the materials and the design of stopvalves; - the mechanical, hydraulic and acousticrequirements ; - the test methods; - the marking requirements; for copper alloy stopvalves for use with drinking water supply in buildings. This standard applies primarily to copper alloy stopvalves, dimensions DN 10 to DN 100, for potable water supply in buildings up to PN 10 and a distribution temperature of 65°C. Occasional excursions up to 95°C are permitted for a period of 1 hr. maximum.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 19-Oct-1999
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 164 - Water supply
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 19-Jan-2026
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction products
Overview
EN 1213:1999 (CEN) specifies requirements and test methods for copper alloy stopvalves used in potable water supply in buildings. The standard covers material and design criteria, mechanical, hydraulic and acoustic performance, test procedures and marking rules. It applies primarily to copper alloy stopvalves with nominal sizes DN 10 to DN 100, rated for a working pressure of PN 10 and a normal distribution temperature up to 65°C (with occasional excursions to 95°C for up to 1 hour).
Key Topics
- Scope and applicability
- Copper alloy stopvalves for drinking water systems in buildings (DN 10–DN 100, PN 10).
- Materials and design requirements
- Acceptable copper alloys and design principles to ensure durability and suitability for potable water.
- Mechanical performance
- Strength, endurance and operational reliability requirements under expected loads and cycles.
- Hydraulic performance
- Flow characteristics, leakage limits and pressure resistance relevant to building supply systems.
- Acoustic requirements
- Criteria to limit noise generated by valves in distribution networks (important for comfort in buildings).
- Test methods
- Standardized procedures for verifying mechanical, hydraulic and acoustic performance - ensuring reproducible lab and field testing.
- Marking and documentation
- Required product markings and information to demonstrate conformity with the standard and facilitate traceability.
Applications
EN 1213:1999 is intended for practical use in the design, manufacture, testing and specification of stopvalves in potable water installations. Typical users include:
- Valve manufacturers - to design and certify copper alloy stopvalves that meet European performance and marking requirements.
- Plumbing and building services engineers - when specifying compliant stopvalves for residential, commercial and institutional buildings.
- Testing laboratories and certification bodies - to perform and document standardized mechanical, hydraulic and acoustic tests.
- Procurement and regulatory authorities - for product approval, compliance checks and procurement specifications in potable water systems.
Related Standards
- EN 1213 is a CEN technical standard for building valves and complements other European and national standards governing plumbing materials, potable water hygiene, pressure ratings and valve types. Users should coordinate EN 1213 requirements with local plumbing codes and relevant material/hygiene standards for drinking water installations.
Keywords: EN 1213:1999, copper alloy stopvalves, potable water, building valves, tests and requirements, DN 10–DN 100, PN 10, drinking water stopvalves.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 25-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 25-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
prEN 15116 - Ventilation in buildings - Chilled beams - Testing and rating of active chilled beams - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1213:1999 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Building valves - Copper alloy stopvalves for potable water supply in buildings - Tests and requirements". This standard covers: The purpose of this Standard EN 1213 is to specify: - the requirements for the materials and the design of stopvalves; - the mechanical, hydraulic and acousticrequirements ; - the test methods; - the marking requirements; for copper alloy stopvalves for use with drinking water supply in buildings. This standard applies primarily to copper alloy stopvalves, dimensions DN 10 to DN 100, for potable water supply in buildings up to PN 10 and a distribution temperature of 65°C. Occasional excursions up to 95°C are permitted for a period of 1 hr. maximum.
The purpose of this Standard EN 1213 is to specify: - the requirements for the materials and the design of stopvalves; - the mechanical, hydraulic and acousticrequirements ; - the test methods; - the marking requirements; for copper alloy stopvalves for use with drinking water supply in buildings. This standard applies primarily to copper alloy stopvalves, dimensions DN 10 to DN 100, for potable water supply in buildings up to PN 10 and a distribution temperature of 65°C. Occasional excursions up to 95°C are permitted for a period of 1 hr. maximum.
EN 1213:1999 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.060.20 - Ball and plug valves; 91.140.60 - Water supply systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1213:1999 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO 228-1:1994, ISO 7-1:1994, EN 10255:2004+A1:2007, EN ISO 6509-1:2014, EN ISO 3822-1:1999, EN 14989-2:2007, prEN 15116, EN 12420:2024, FprEN 1254-2, FprEN 1254-1, EN 1982:2024, EN 200:2023, EN 1254-3:2021+A1:2025, EN ISO 3822-3:2018, EN 17962:2024. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 1213:1999 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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