International Standards Overview
ANSI Z358.1-2014 – U.S. Safety Standard (Most Widely Used Globally)
Published by the American National Standards Institute, ANSI Z358.1 sets out the minimum performance and installation requirements for:
- Emergency showers
- Eyewash stations
- Eye/face wash units
- Combination shower/eyewash systems
- Self-contained and tank-fed systems
- Inspection and maintenance procedures
EN 15154 – European Standards
The EN 15154 series is Europe’s equivalent to ANSI, covering both plumbed and non-plumbed systems:
EN 15154-1
Plumbed body showers for laboratories and industry
EN 15154-2
Plumbed eye/face wash units
EN 15154-3
Non-plumbed (portable) body showers
EN 15154-4
Non-plumbed eye/face wash units
While EN standards do not define flow rates as explicitly as ANSI, Duso units meet or exceed both frameworks to ensure global compatibility.
Key ANSI Requirements:
Shower Flow Rate
Minimum 76 L/min (20 GPM) for 15 minutes
Eyewash Flow Rate
1.5 L/min (0.4 GPM) minimum
Water Temperature
16°C–38°C (tepid water range)
Activation Time
Must activate in ≤ 1 second
Hands-Free Operation
Must remain on without user assistance
Location
Reachable in ≤ 10 seconds from hazard
Weekly Activation
Required to ensure flow and readiness
Annual Inspection
Full functional audit and certification
Saudi Arabia Safety Frameworks
In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sava showers and eyewash units are designed to comply with:
- Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards (SAES)
- SABIC HSE guidelines
- Royal Commission for Jubail & Yanbu standards
- Saudi Civil Defence inspection requirements
We regularly supply units for Aramco and SABIC projects with full supporting documentation including:
- Inspection & flow test reports
- ATEX certifications where applicable
- Site commissioning and sign-off documentation
ATEX & IECEx Compliance (Explosive Environments)
For installations in hazardous areas (Zone 1 or Zone 2), safety equipment must comply with ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU or IECEx standards.
Applicable to:
- Offshore platforms
- Petrochemical zones
- Gas compressor stations
- Paint, battery, or flammable chemical processing plants
Sava ATEX-Ready Options:
- ATEX-rated immersion heaters (Zone 1)
- Explosion-proof chiller systems
- Flameproof electrical junction boxes
- Stainless steel non-sparking activation systems
- Earth bonding and grounding kits
Installation, Inspection & Maintenance Standards
- Weekly Testing: ANSI requires activation to ensure flow and valve readiness
- Annual Inspections: Full compliance verification with written documentation
- Thermal Testing: Temperature must be within 16°C–38°C (documented if audited)
- Signage & Illumination: Units must be clearly marked and well-lit
- Accessibility: Units must be located within 10 seconds of a known hazard
- Drainage: Required to prevent flooding or contamination in cleanroom zones
- Commissioning Reports: Required for UAE Civil Defence and Saudi compliance
Sava provides site-specific inspection plans, BIM files, and re-certification services as part of every installation.
Gulf-Wide Compliance.
At Sava, all emergency safety products are:
- Designed in accordance with ANSI, EN, MENA region guidelines
- Built for extreme environmental durability
- Delivered with flow rate tests, inspection logs, and documentation
- Supported by Gulf-based commissioning and servicing teams