The purpose of this document is to specify:
⎯ the dimensional, hygiene, tightness, pressure performance, hydraulic, acoustic, mechanical and
physico-chemical characteristics which inlet valves for flushing cisterns shall comply with;
⎯ the test methods for testing these characteristics;
⎯ marking and presentation.
This document applies exclusively to the valve itself and it does not prejudge compliance with health regulations as
the inlet valve is being fitted into the cistern.
This document does not cover valves intended to equip flushing cisterns with external overflow.
This document applies to valves such as float valves limit operating at pressures up to NP 10 (whose operating
range is from 0,05 MPa to 1 MPa – 0,5 bar to 10 bar) designed to supply cold water to flushing cisterns for use with
WC pans, that are permanently connected to a potable water supply system.
The working range can be extended downwards (< 0,05 MPa – 0,5 bar) down to 0,01 MPa (0,1 bar), in which case
the manufacturer’s instructions shall indicate this possibility as well as the recommended working range.
Range which shall be covered
Optional range
This document does not apply to valves used for other applications: pumping tanks, storage tanks, etc.
BS EN 14124:2004 Referenced Document
EN 1717:2000 Protection against pollution of potable water in water installations and general requirements of devices to prevent pollution by backflow*, 2024-04-18 Update
EN ISO 228-1:2003 Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are not made on the threads - Part 1: Dimensions, tolerances and designation ISO 228-1: 2000
EN ISO 3822-1:1999 Acoustics ?Laboratory tests on noise emission from appliances and equipment used in water supply installations ?Part 1: Method of measurement Incorporates Amendment A1: 2008
EN ISO 3822-4:1997 Acoustics - Laboratory Tests on Noise Emission from Appliances and Equipment Used in Water Supply Installations - Part 4: Mounting and Operating Conditions for Special Appliances
EN ISO 5167-1:2003 Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential devices inserted in circular cross-section conduits running full Part 1: General principles and requirements ISO 5167-1:2003;
BS EN 14124:2004 history
0000 BS EN 14124:2004(2006)
2006BS EN 14124:2004 Inlet valves for flushing cisterns with internal overflow