DIN EN 17388-1 PDF Download

The DIN EN 17388-1 standard provides Product Category Rules (PCR) for evaluating the environmental performance of reinforced bitumen, plastic, and rubber flexible sheets used for waterproofing, specifically in roofing applications. The reference product standards for these sheets are EN 13707 and EN 13956. The standard is used to develop and issue Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) that assess the product's life cycle from cradle to grave.

This PCR outlines requirements and guidelines for collecting and reporting parameters to be declared, determining the life cycle stages to be considered, and identifying the processes to be included in those stages. It also specifies the rules for calculating the Life Cycle Inventory and Life Cycle Impact Assessment that support an EPD, including the quality of the data used. Additionally, the standard defines the use of both generic data and system specifications for Generic EPDs and specific data and system specifications for Specific EPDs.

This standard follows the principles of the EN 15804 and EN 15942 European standards, which are designed to develop Type III environmental declarations for construction products. The DIN EN 17388-1 standard is part of a broader suite of standards that aim to evaluate the sustainability of construction works.