Sustainability of Construction Works - Environmental Product Declarations - Core Rules for the Product Category of Construction Products
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The EN 15804 standard is a set of core rules for the product category of construction products that pertains to the sustainability of construction works and the creation of environmental product declarations (EPDs). It includes an amendment, EN 15804+A1, which adds additional indicators to assess the environmental impact of construction products.
These additional indicators may include aspects such as land use (with a focus on biodiversity and soil quality), particulate matter (specifically PM10), human toxicity, ecological toxicity, ionizing radiation, and water scarcity. However, it is important to note that if it is deemed unfeasible to include these additional indicators, a justification must be provided.
The standard emphasizes the need for coordination with WG1 (working group 1) and highlights that while there may be differences in perspective, the use of indicators should be context-specific. Third-party assessment is also addressed, suggesting the importance of independent evaluation in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of EPDs.
| Descriptors | Basic rules, Buildings, Categories, Construction, Construction works, Constructional products, Declarations, Definitions, Environmental product declarations, Environmental requirements, Environmental sustainability, Life cycle assessment, Life cycles, Pollution control, Product information, Products, Services, Sustainability |
| ICS Codes | 91.010.99 - Other aspects 91.040.01 - Buildings in general |
| Language(s) | English |
| File Size | 2.5 MB |
