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Building Codes & Certifications

In North America, faucets undergo stringent regulation before hitting the market. A product isn't simply sold based on its ability to deliver water through agleaming chrome exterior. It must undergo rigorous testing and obtain certification that it meets specific standards for safety and reliability. Furthermore, it is required to adhere to various legal and regulatory requirements.

At Sumerain, we are dedicated to the continual innovation of our products to ensure they not only meet but also exceed current industry performance and environmental standards. Committed to proactive solutions, our products undergo rigorous third-party testing and certification to guarantee peak performance and quality.

Certification Marks

America Certification

International Codes Council (ICC-ES)

The ICC-ES mark is applied to fau cets that are certified by ICC-ES as meeting the standard specified. The optional "c" indicates that the fau cet complies with both the U.S. and Canadian standards for fau cets

EPA Watersense

Sumerain bathroom faucets and showers comply with EPA WaterSense requirements. These products will improve water efficiency by 30% (versus traditional faucets that are 2.2 gpm) without sacrificing performance.

Europe Certification

Academia constiintei de sine

The ACS certificate, required in France for plumbing products in contact with drinking water, ensures they meet AFNOR standards without affecting water quality. it's a crucial market entry requisite for sanitary wares.

European CE certified

Sumerain faucets are manufactured and tested to EN 817:2008 standard and are CE certified

compliance standard,act & marks

ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1-2018

Physical and performance standards for faucets, covering design and general use, are embodied in ASME A112.18.1 for the U.S. and CSA B125.1 for Canada. These "harmonized" standards mean faucets legal in San Francisco are also legal in Ottawa, streamlining North American compliance under ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1

ANSI/CAN/NSF 61-2022

ANSI/CAN/NSF 61-2022 is a health standard that assesses the leaching of hazardous substances such as lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium from faucet components into water. This standard ensures that the materials in faucets do not contaminate the water flow with harmful contaminants.

ANSI / CAN NSF 372

ANSI/NSF 372 sets a standard for limiting lead exposure in water passing through a faucet. It targets lead content in faucets, aligning with the U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act's testing and standards, ensuring faucets that meet this standard also adhere to the Act's regulations.

California Energy Commission Approval

Under Title 20 of the California Code of Regulations, the California Energy Commission sets stricter maximum flow rates for faucets and showerheads than federal or EPA WaterSense standards, marking compliant products

CALGreen Compliant

In support of the California Green Building Code, many sumerain products are rated to meet or exceed CALGreen criteria, which reduce the overall use of potable water within the building by at least 20 percent.

California AB-1953 & Vermont Act 193 Compliant

Sumerain products meet the rigorous standards of California AB100/AB1953 and Vermont Act 193, ensuring compliance with strict lead content restrictions in plumbing fixtures, thus safeguarding drinking water quality and consumer health across these states.

S.3874 /HB.372 Compliant

Senate Bill S. 3874, the "Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act," revised the Safe Drinking Water Act, lowering the lead limit in water system components from 8% to 0.25%. Similarly, Maryland House Bill HB.372, also aimed at lead reduction, imposes stringent state-level restrictions to safeguard residents from lead exposure in drinking water.

ECPA DOE List Approval

Energy Policy Act of 1992 compliance ensures products and practices meet federal energy efficiency standards, promoting conservation and sustainable energy use across various industries.