Approvals
The products supplied by Faral S.p.A. are approved according to the European procedures. Certificates of compliance are guaranteed by independent institutions and certified laboratories (accreditation for the tests is mandatory).
CE conformity certificate
It Is issued as a result of technical tests and checks carried out on each model. The technical tests are the followings :
thermal power, sealing and resistance to pressure, dimensional control, class for fire resistance, tests on the painting, no hazardous substances / hazardous, production control at the factory.
NF conformity certificate
It is issued as a result of technical tests and checks carried out on each model. The
technical tests are the followings :
Thermal power, sealing and resistance to pressure, dimensional control, class for fire resistance, tests on the painting, no hazardous substances / hazardous, production control at the factory.
The compliance with the implementing regulation for the certification of products marked NF is also required. This is ensured through periodic Audits by an independent institution and thanks to random sampling directly from the distribution network.
The norms that support these procedures are as follows:
1. European Directives
89/106/EEC Directive of 21 December 1988 on building products
2. EN standards for radiators and convectors
EN 442-1 Radiators and convectors. Part 1: Specifications
EN 442 - 1/A1 Radiators and convectors. Part 1: Specifications
EN 442-2 Radiators and convectors. Part 2: Test methods and evaluation
EN 442 - 2/A1 Radiators and convectors Part 2: Test methods and evaluation
EN 442 - 2/A2 Radiators and convectors. Part 2: Test methods and evaluation
EN 442 to 3 radiators and convectors. Part 3: Determination of compliance
3. Other standards and references
Implementing Regulation NF047 "Radiators, convectors and radiant ceiling panels"
