Evaluation of off-site building systems for bathrooms and kitchens
Drafting of an evaluation protocol according to European and Spanish regulatory criteria for industrialized systems for bathrooms and kitchens where wall-sized elements are delivered to the site with pre-fitted water, electricity and drainage pipes, as well as with the final surface finish.
Regulatory requirements for an innovative drain system
A product developer is working on a drain system that is not fully included in the range of application of the harmonized regulations for this kind of equipment. ITeC has provided advice to establish which are the regulations that apply in this specific case, which will also anticipate which certification protocol will be required to introduce the system in the market.
New database items on water supply
A water supply company has its own technical specifications for designing how its distribution network should connect properly with the interior plumbing of the building. ITeC has checked the database items concerning pipe penetrations and meter boxes that can be found in the company’s construction elements database and has made them consistent with these specifications.
Database for waterworks repair projects
A drinking water supplier already has a database for estimating construction budgets for building large and small diameter networks; but in practice, a substantial part of its activity requires to work in the existing network when it breaks down. Therefore, a new database of execution costs and specifications has been created with specific items regarding the repair of leaks, cracks and joints in different types of pipes.
Assessment of fireproofing solutions for pipe penetrations
The fire resistance of walls and floor slabs is compromised in those points where pipes go through, so if it is critical to guarantee their integrity in case of fire, specific sealing elements such as intumescent collars must be used. The evaluation has required to determine on a case-by-case basis how much fire resistance time can be expected according to the type of collar, material and geometry of the pipe, and components and geometry of the wall or floor.
Requirements for clamps for gas pipes
List of requirements for the fixation clamps used in gas piping, based on the Spanish gas regulation and also other non-regulatory technical documents that are nevertheless accepted as good practice. It provides a reference for manufacturers for positioning their offer. 
Assessment of a roofing solution with an integrated solar thermal collection
These metal panels for sloping roofs feature a hydraulic circuit for assembling a solar thermal installation for hot water and heating. When facing their market entry it becomes clear that their dual function (as self-supporting roofing panels and as solar panels) complicates their certification. A specific protocol has been necessary to prove that they met all the requirements of the Spanish Building Code.
Evaluation of piping systems with press-fit connections
Procedure for assessing steel pipes and fittings assembled with pressfitting techniques that use a tool for applying pressure and forming a permanent connection. The requirements vary according to the type of use (drinking water, hot water and heating, solar thermal, gas distribution and sprinklers) because each application is regulated by different building codes.
Regulatory requirements affecting a range of pipe fittings
Requirements that affect a range of fittings for joining pressure pipes, including the following issues: need to obtain a type approval (certificate of conformity), feasibility of CE marking (existence of harmonized standards for these products) and convenience of a voluntary certification (after testing the specifications and evidencing production control)
Impact of European legislation on sanitaryware
Analysis of the state of European standards affecting sanitaryware built with materials different than ceramics, such as shower trays. It describes the different options for CE marking in a specific moment when the EN 14527 standard was still in draft form.
