1 Scope
This Standard defines terms and establishes classifications, characteristics, sampling and basis for acceptance, technical requirements and test methods, marking and specifications, ordering requirements for ceramic tiles.
2 Normative References
The following Standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this Standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this Part are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies.
Foreword II
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms and Definitions
4 Classification
4.1 Basis of classification
4.2 Methods of manufacture
4.3 Water absorption (E) groups
5 Characteristics
6 Sampling and Basis for Acceptance
7 Requirements
8 Marking and Specifications
8.1 Marking
8.2 Product literature
8.3 Specifications
9 Ordering
Appendix A (Normative) Extruded Ceramic Tiles (E ≤ 3 %, Group AI)
Appendix B (Normative) Extruded Ceramic Tiles (3 % < E ≤ 6 %, Group AIIa — Part 1)
Appendix C (Normative) Extruded Ceramic Tiles (3 % < E ≤ 6 %, Group AIIa — Part 2)
Appendix D (Normative) Extruded Ceramic Tiles (6 % < E ≤ 10 %, Group AIIb — Part 1)
Appendix E (Normative) Extruded Ceramic Tiles (6 % < E ≤ 10 %, Group AIIb — Part 2)
Appendix F (Normative) Extruded Ceramic Tiles (E > 10 %, Group AIII)
Appendix G (Normative) Dry-pressed Ceramic Tiles (E ≤ 0.5 %, Group BIa — Porcelain Tiles)
Appendix H (Normative) Dry-pressed Ceramic Tiles (0.5 % < E ≤ 3 %, Group BIb — Stoneware Porcelain Tiles)
Appendix J (Normative) Dry-pressed Ceramic Tiles (3 % < E ≤ 6 %, Group BIIa — Fine Porcelain Tiles)
Appendix K (Normative) Dry-pressed Ceramic Tiles (6 % < E ≤ 10 %, Group BIIb — Stoneware Tiles)
Appendix L (Normative) Dry-pressed Ceramic Tiles (E > 10 %, Group BIII — Fine Earthenware Tiles)
Appendix M (Normative) Determination of Coefficient of Friction
Appendix N (Informative) Symbols for Intended Use
Appendix P (Informative) Classification of Glazed Tiles for Floors
Appendix Q (Informative) Test Methods
