EN 12764:2004
(Main)Sanitary appliances - Specification for whirlpool baths
General Information
- Abstract
This standard specifies requirements for whirlpool baths, having a rated voltage of not more than 250 V for single phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances, which are intended to be installed in indoor domestic situations and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for personal hygiene. Such whirlpool baths are tested and supplied as a complete independent unit designed to be drained down after every use. They may be transported in several separate parts, for assembly on site, to facilitate delivery.
Safety aspects of Whirlpool baths (except use by young children and slow moving/weak elderly or disabled individuals) are covered by EN 60335-2-60.
Exclusions: this standard does not cover additional requirements for whirlpool baths intended for uses where specific medical provisions are required, or whirlpool baths for communal uses where they are not drained down after every use. Portable whirlpool devices are not covered by this standard.
For the purposes of this standard the term 'domestic situations' includes use in hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings.
Warning: Slow moving elderly or disabled persons should take care when using whirlpool baths. Young children should not be allowed to use whirlpool baths without supervision.
Note 1: It is unrealistic to expect manufacturers to provide a definition of what constitutes a 'slow moving elderly or disabled person', or 'young children'. The former is the responsibility of the individual or a career. The latter, is a parental responsibility.
Note 2: When EN 60335-2-60 is amended to cover use of whirlpool baths by slow moving elderly or disabled persons and young children the warning given above will be deleted from this standard.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 21-Dec-2004
- Withdrawal Date
- 22-Jan-2008
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 163 - Sanitary appliances
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 163/WG 4 - Baths (W/Pools) - Shower trays (Performance testing)
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 23-Jan-2008
- Completion Date
- 23-Jan-2008
- 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 productsOJ Ref: C, C 139, C 319 OJ Date: 08-Jun-2005
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- 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
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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- 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 12764:2004 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Sanitary appliances - Specification for whirlpool baths". This standard covers: This standard specifies requirements for whirlpool baths, having a rated voltage of not more than 250 V for single phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances, which are intended to be installed in indoor domestic situations and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for personal hygiene. Such whirlpool baths are tested and supplied as a complete independent unit designed to be drained down after every use. They may be transported in several separate parts, for assembly on site, to facilitate delivery. Safety aspects of Whirlpool baths (except use by young children and slow moving/weak elderly or disabled individuals) are covered by EN 60335-2-60. Exclusions: this standard does not cover additional requirements for whirlpool baths intended for uses where specific medical provisions are required, or whirlpool baths for communal uses where they are not drained down after every use. Portable whirlpool devices are not covered by this standard. For the purposes of this standard the term 'domestic situations' includes use in hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings. Warning: Slow moving elderly or disabled persons should take care when using whirlpool baths. Young children should not be allowed to use whirlpool baths without supervision. Note 1: It is unrealistic to expect manufacturers to provide a definition of what constitutes a 'slow moving elderly or disabled person', or 'young children'. The former is the responsibility of the individual or a career. The latter, is a parental responsibility. Note 2: When EN 60335-2-60 is amended to cover use of whirlpool baths by slow moving elderly or disabled persons and young children the warning given above will be deleted from this standard.
This standard specifies requirements for whirlpool baths, having a rated voltage of not more than 250 V for single phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances, which are intended to be installed in indoor domestic situations and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for personal hygiene. Such whirlpool baths are tested and supplied as a complete independent unit designed to be drained down after every use. They may be transported in several separate parts, for assembly on site, to facilitate delivery. Safety aspects of Whirlpool baths (except use by young children and slow moving/weak elderly or disabled individuals) are covered by EN 60335-2-60. Exclusions: this standard does not cover additional requirements for whirlpool baths intended for uses where specific medical provisions are required, or whirlpool baths for communal uses where they are not drained down after every use. Portable whirlpool devices are not covered by this standard. For the purposes of this standard the term 'domestic situations' includes use in hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings. Warning: Slow moving elderly or disabled persons should take care when using whirlpool baths. Young children should not be allowed to use whirlpool baths without supervision. Note 1: It is unrealistic to expect manufacturers to provide a definition of what constitutes a 'slow moving elderly or disabled person', or 'young children'. The former is the responsibility of the individual or a career. The latter, is a parental responsibility. Note 2: When EN 60335-2-60 is amended to cover use of whirlpool baths by slow moving elderly or disabled persons and young children the warning given above will be deleted from this standard.
EN 12764:2004 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.140.70 - Sanitary installations. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12764:2004 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12764:2004+A1:2008, EN ISO 17668:2016, EN ISO 14713-1:2017, EN ISO 2361:2025, EN ISO 1461:2009, EN ISO 26945:2011, EN ISO 2360:2017, EN ISO 2178:2016, EN ISO 15730:2023, EN ISO 1461:2022, EN ISO 21968:2019, EN ISO 15730:2016, EN ISO 27874:2008, EN ISO 2081:2025, EN ISO 2081:2008. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 12764:2004 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/110. 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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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Sanitary appliances - Specification for whirlpool bathsSanitarna oprema – Zahteve za masažne kadiAppareils sanitaires - Spécification relative aux baignoires avec systeme de brassage d'eauSanitärausstattungsgegenstände - Anforderungen an Whirlwannen91.140.70Sanitarne napraveSanitary installationsICS:SIST EN 12764:2005deTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12764:200401-maj-2005SIST EN 12764:2005SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12764December 2004ICS 91.140.70English versionSanitary appliances - Specification for whirlpool bathsAppareils sanitaires - Spécification relative aux bains àremousSanitärausstattungsgegenstände - Anforderungen anWhirlwannenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 4 June 2004.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2004 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 12764:2004: E
Commissioning test.11 A.1 Procedure.11 A.2 11 ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics.12 ZA.2 Procedure for attestation of conformity of whirlpool baths.13 ZA.2.1 System of attestation of conformity.13 ZA.2.2 EC Certificate and Declaration of conformity.13 ZA.3 CE marking and labelling.14
They may be transported in several separate parts, for assembly on site, to facilitate delivery. Safety aspects of Whirlpool baths (except use by young children and slow moving/weak elderly or disabled individuals) are covered by EN 60335-2-60. Exclusions: this standard does not cover additional requirements for whirlpool baths intended for uses where specific medical provisions are required, or whirlpool baths for communal uses where they are not drained down after every use.
Portable whirlpool devices are not covered by this standard. For the purposes of this standard the term ‘domestic situations’ includes use in hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings. Warning: Slow moving elderly or disabled persons should take care when using whirlpool baths. Young children should not be allowed to use whirlpool baths without supervision. Note 1: It is unrealistic to expect manufacturers to provide a definition of what constitutes a ‘slow moving elderly or disabled person’, or ‘young children’.
The former is the responsibility of the individual or a career.
The latter, is a parental responsibility. Note 2: When EN 60335-2-60 is amended to cover use of whirlpool baths by slow moving elderly or disabled persons and young children the warning given above will be deleted from this standard. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 60335-2-60, Household and similar electrical appliances
- Safety - Part 2-60: Particular
requirements for whirlpool baths (IEC
60335-2-60:2002)EN 232, Baths: Connecting dimensions EN 1717, Protection against pollution of potable water in water installations and general requirements of devices to prevent pollution by backflow prEN 14516, Baths for domestic purposes 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 whirlpool bath: completely assembled unit comprising of a bath, a water and/or air agitating device and associated electrical installation. 3.2 overflow level level at which water in the bath will start to flow through any overflow pipe.
5.2 Resistance to temperature When tested in accordance with 6.1 there shall be no leakage or other damage. When those parts of whirlpool baths which are intended by the manufacturer to function at temperatures in excess of 60°C are tested in accordance with 6.1 at those higher temperatures, there shall be no leakage or other damage. 5.3 Resistance to hair entrapment Whirlpool baths shall comply with the relevant Clause of EN 60335-2- 60.
min. Visually inspect all pipes, joints and fittings. Switch the whirlpool system off. 6.1.4 Expression of results Record any water leakage or other damage.
water at an entry temperature of 45
-05 °C and re-create the maximum operating pressure. Run the system for period of 10 +10 min. Visually inspect all pipes, joints and fittings during and after the test. Switch the whirlpool system off. 6.2.4 Expression of results Record any water leakage or other damage. 6.3 Leakage test 6.3.1 Apparatus A supply of water. 6.3.2 Test specimen A whirlpool bath, completely assembled and connected to a power source in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and previously tested in accordance with 6.1 and 6.2. 6.3.3 Procedure With the rim of the bath level, fill the bath with water to a level above the highest nozzle which allows operation of the system.
Operate all the functions of the whirlpool system and run
the system for a period of 10 +50 min.
of 10 + 50 min. Visually inspect all pipes, joints and fittings during and after the test. 6.3.4 Expression of results Record any water leakage or other damage. 7 Marking, labelling and packaging 7.1 Marking Every whirlpool bath shall be marked with the following information, which shall be applied in a durable manner to be accessible or visible after installation. a) name and/or mark of the manufacturer or supplier. b) EN 12764 c) date or serial number of assembly of the bath with the whirlpool system. NOTE: For CE marking and labelling purposes, Clause ZA.3 applies. 7.2 Labelling Each whirlpool bath shall be clearly marked with a label giving advice, on carryin
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