Inspection services

Plastics piping systems for the transport of cold drinking water outside buildings can be certified with Kiwa Watermark to ensure quality. Kiwa quality statements under Kiwa evaluation guidelines BRL- K506, BRL- K522, BRL- K17101, BRL- K17102, BRL- K17104, BRL-K17105, BRL- K17301, BRL- K17401 and BRL- K17605.

Certification and testing for hoses, shower heads, hand showers and other sanitary tapware components with the Kiwa Watermark. Covering Kiwa evaluation guidelines BRL- K622, BRL- 658, BRL- K668, BRL- K14025, BRL- K14026, BRL- K14034.

Kiwa supports you with all services concerning testing, inspection and certification of concrete according to EN 206 and concrete products. For in-situ concrete, we inspect and certify e.g., according to national standards. Furthermore, we have all the testing facilities for in-situ testing and laboratory testing.

Kiwa guarantees sustainable and safe sports facilities for many forms of sport. Kiwa conducts continuous research in our own laboratory. Before fields or facilities are tested on site, the products that are used to build sports surfaces are tested in the laboratory of Kiwa.

Testing, inspection and certification of floor coverings. Waterproofing membranes including liquid applied waterproofing and kits (for waterproofing against water and/or steam).

The Ü-mark indicates the usability of a construction product in Germany according to national requirements which are not covered by CE marking.

In the planning, development, production and maintenance of systems consisting of electrical and/or electronic components, functional safety must be taken into account from the outset.

Kiwa R2B conducts an independent investigation to determine the status of fire safety in your healthcare facility. This can be done on two levels: Quick Scan and Baseline inspection.

An automatic sprinkler system must have a reliable pipe system for optimal operation. An internal Inspection of Sprinkler System Piping will give you an insight into the current condition of your sprinkler system.

Safe electrical installations are essential to a property and a major part of any construction project. Kiwa Inspecta helps you to ensure that your property and operation has safer electrical installations and your employees are properly trained to minimize danger.

Elevator Directive 2014/ 33/ EU

Kiwa is authorised by different Autonomous Communities (Spanish administrative regions) to export products from Spain to countries covered by Export Campaigns. We are currently inspecting different campaigns: Stone fruit exported to Canada, Stone ...

The quality of aggregates and fillers is defined in the product standards EN 12620 (concrete), EN 13043 (asphalt), EN 13242 (unbound and hydraulically bound building materials) or EN 13383-1 (armour stone) depending on the field of application. Kiwa tests aggregates with several methods.

Plastic piping products for drainage systems can be certified with the KOMO quality mark. KOMO quality statements under Kiwa assessment guidelines BRL- 1401, 1404, 1405, 1410, 1411 and 1412.

Products like copper tubes, steel pipes and other products intended for safe transport of drinking water can be certified with the Kiwa Watermark quality mark. Evaluation guidelines in this scope are BRL- K760, BRL- K761, BRL- K762, BRL- K767, BRL- K771, BRL- K772, BRL- K775, BRL- K795, BRL- K10018, BRL- K1028, BRL- K19005.

Certification of legionella prevention systems to prevent or reduce the growth of legionella bacteria in tap water installations. Kiwa Watermark assessment guidelines in this scope are BRL- 6010, BRL- K14010-1, BRL- K14010-2 and BRL- K14012.

Kiwa provides FPC/Chimney inspection and certifications. CPR/Chimney Factory Production Controls as per EN 1856-1/-2, EN 13084-7, EN 14989-1/-2 & Certification with Kiwa: Comply with regulations, have a continuously audited & regulated workshop and products.

For construction products for which a harmonized European standard is not available (e.g. due to special features), there is the possibility of applying a voluntary CE. For the voluntary route, the first draft of a European Technical Assessment (ETA) and/or European Assessment Document (EAD) is mandatory.

In Germany, plastic products of all kinds as well as rubber products that come into contact with drinking water must meet the hygienic and toxicological requirements of the guidelines of the Federal Environment Agency test (UBA). This is described in the elastomer guideline as well as in the KTW guideline.

Kiwa supports you in obtaining the necessary certification and carries out the annual inspection of the plant as well as regular audit testing of your products in accordance with the prescribed standards.