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Standards and certifications
PRODUCTS PERFORMANCES
PAM Building pipe systems comply with European standard EN 877, applicable to a system (cast iron pipes and fittings, couplings and accessories for building drainage). This standard, specifying the technical requirements for cast iron products, is the most stringent in the market.
In particular, it lays down requirements regarding :
- Reaction to fire (product range),
- Resistance to internal pressure,
- Dimensional tolerances,
- Tensile strength, crushing strength,
- Joints and their leak tightness,
- Inner lining and external coatings and their suitability.
It also defines test methods and the quality management system. Except for reaction to fire properties, EN 877 is a self-declared standard; the manufacturer is allowed to self-declare that their product complies with this standard.
Only compliance with EN 877, which is validated by a third party for all criteria and periodically tested, can guarantee the performance of the systems you specify.
The quality of product ranges is guaranteed by marks of approval: Marque NF, RAL-GZ, Kitemark, BBA, Sintef, Gost, Q+.
PRODUCTS PERFORMANCES
PAM Building pipe systems comply with European standard EN 877, applicable to a system (cast iron pipes and fittings, couplings and accessories for building drainage). This standard, specifying the technical requirements for cast iron products, is the most stringent in the market.
In particular, it lays down requirements regarding :
- Reaction to fire (product range),
- Resistance to internal pressure,
- Dimensional tolerances,
- Tensile strength, crushing strength,
- Joints and their leak tightness,
- Inner lining and external coatings and their suitability.
It also defines test methods and the quality management system. Except for reaction to fire properties, EN 877 is a self-declared standard; the manufacturer is allowed to self-declare that their product complies with this standard.
Only compliance with EN 877, which is validated by a third party for all criteria and periodically tested, can guarantee the performance of the systems you specify.
The quality of product ranges is guaranteed by marks of approval: Marque NF, RAL-GZ, Kitemark, BBA, Sintef, Gost, Q+.
European standards | International standards | |
Cast iron pipes and fittings, their joints and accessories for the evacuation of water from buildings – (Requirement, test methods and quality assurance) |
EN 877 | |
Elastomeric seals – Material requirements |
EN 681-1 | ISO 4633 |
Requirements for a quality management system design, product development, production, installation and after sales support |
ISO 9001 | |
Environmental management system – (Requirements with guidance for use) |
ISO 14001 | |
Energy management system |
ISO 50001 | |
Testing standard |
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Fire tests | ||
Fire classification of construction products and building elements. Classification using data from reaction and resistance to fire tests |
EN 13501-1 EN 13501-2 |
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Reaction to fire tests for building products – Part 1 Building products excluding floorings exposed to the thermal attack by a single burning item |
EN 13823 | |
Measurement of noise |
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Laboratory measurement of noise from waste water installations |
EN 14366 |
CE MARKING : WHY IS IT REQUIRED ?
The European Construction Products Regulation made CE marking mandatory on products for which the manufacturer has drawn up a declaration of performance.
The CE marking indicates that manufacturers take responsibility for the construction product’s conformity with the declared performance as well as compliance with all applicable requirements laid down in the European Construction Products Regulation.
- To allow for free circulation of industrial products within the European Union and the European Economic Area.
- To guarantee that these products are not dangerous to European consumers and users.
- To have the same safety criteria shared throughout Europe.
CE MARKING : WHY IS IT REQUIRED ?
The European Construction Products Regulation made CE marking mandatory on products for which the manufacturer has drawn up a declaration of performance.
The CE marking indicates that manufacturers take responsibility for the construction product’s conformity with the declared performance as well as compliance with all applicable requirements laid down in the European Construction Products Regulation.
- To allow for free circulation of industrial products within the European Union and the European Economic Area.
- To guarantee that these products are not dangerous to European consumers and users.
- To have the same safety criteria shared throughout Europe.
Fire safety was selected as the only essential requirement for the CE marking on wastewater products, which must be supported by laboratory tests conducted at recognized independent facilities. This led to a “Reaction to fire” classification in the Euroclass system.
Our cast iron drainage systems are manufactured to harmonised European standard EN 877 and have therefore required CE marking by law since July 2013. Although it is not a quality standard, the CE mark is a self-declaration of product performance with the exception of reaction to fire, which requires mandatory certification by independent tests at a recognised fire testing center.
CE marking is not a quality mark or label
It is something very different
The CE mark is NOT a quality mark but a self-declaration of product performance (DoP) in reference to its product standard (with the exception of reaction to fire which requires independent testing at a recognised fire testing center).
The CE marking on a product certifies that it complies with the harmonised part of the reference standards and is a minimum prerequisite for placing the product on the market.
Except for the reaction to fire class, the third-party certification of the performances is not guaranteed by EN 877, but by one of the following marks:
Marque NF, RAL-GZ, Kitemark, BBA, Sintef, Gost, Q+.
CE marking is not a quality mark or label
It is something very different
The CE mark is NOT a quality mark but a self-declaration of product performance (DoP) in reference to its product standard (with the exception of reaction to fire which requires independent testing at a recognised fire testing center).
The CE marking on a product certifies that it complies with the harmonised part of the reference standards and is a minimum prerequisite for placing the product on the market.
Except for the reaction to fire class, the third-party certification of the performances is not guaranteed by EN 877, but by one of the following marks:
Marque NF, RAL-GZ, Kitemark, BBA, Sintef, Gost, Q+.
To comply with the CE mark, PAM Building cast iron drainage systems bear a quality mark to demonstrate the product’s standard:
- Our system complies with all of the standard’s clauses.
- We are periodically audited by a third party.
- This gives you the ultimate quality guarantee.
Choosing a complete and consistent range of cast iron products, whose assembly has been performance tested against regulatory requirements, provides you with peace of mind that few other materials can guarantee.
PRODUCT MARKINGS
Pipes
Fittings
The identification marking for PAM Building fittings is a label.
Marking also identifies the manufacturing site.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The plants which manufacture our products are certified for their compliance with the ISO 9001 standard which specifies requirements for a quality management system.
The scope of this standard covers product design and development and the quality control of procurement, training, and administrative follow-up.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The plants which manufacture our products are certified for their compliance with the ISO 9001 standard which specifies requirements for a quality management system.
The scope of this standard covers product design and development and the quality control of procurement, training, and administrative follow-up.