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Part B: Sanitary Ceramic EPD Requirements

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© UL Environment 2017

PCR for Building-Related Products and Services: Sanitary Ceramic EPD Requirements

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UL Environment

Tracking of versionsVersion Comments History

1.0 Regionalization by UL Environment with input from a coalition July 14, 2014

1.1Update to declared/functional unit language to be more explicit and require report on basis of one product piece with conversion factor to 1 ton.

December 15, 2015

2.0Update to include ISO 21930, Plumbing Manufacturers International PCR Guidance and expand geographic scope to include Brazil, China, and SE Asia

December, 2017

© UL Environment

Editor’s Note:

This PCR is based on revisions made to the Institute of Construction and Environment (Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V., or IBU) standard Part B PCR structure.

The revisions are not modifications to the overall methodology or structure of the IBU PCR, but are intended to reflect practices, methods and requirements that are specific to North America, Brazil, China, India, Europe, and SE Asia.

This PCR is valid for a period of five (5) years, set to expire in December, 2022.

I. Background Information and AcknowledgementsThis PCR was developed to address the product group specific rules for the creation of Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for sanitary ceramics.

Other PCRs considered in the original development of this PCR include:

PCR Guidance-Texts for Building-Related Products and Services, From the range of Environmental Product Declarations of Institute of Construction and Environment e.V. (IBU), Part B: Requirements for the EPD for Sanitary Ceramics,v1.6, July 2014.

The scope of this PCR differs from the previously published UL Environment Part B for Sanitary Ceramics PCR in that it expands geographic consideration from the North American (NA) market to Brazil, China, Europe, India, and Southeast Asia. This PCR assumes a 75 year building service life to be consistent with ASTM E2921 (2013, Section 6.1.1), and ASHRAE 189.1 (2014, Section 9.5.1).

Interested Parties

This Part B has been prepared with input from the following stakeholders:

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Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI)

Manufacturers/Consultants

Deca Guangzhou Seagull Kitchen and Bath Products Co, Ltd. Kohler Co. Masco Corporation Ramboll Environ Xiamen Lota International Company, Ltd.

GovernanceKohler Co. sponsored the update of this PCR and is a member of Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI), the major industry association representing a majority of the companies in the sanitary ceramics industry. PMI’s role is to inform its members of important industry developments and to represent their interests in projects such as the update of a PCR affecting their products. This is important because it effectively demonstrates that a large percentage of the sanitary ceramics industry is represented in the effort to renew the PCR for sanitary ceramic products.

Involvement of Interested PartiesPMI informed their members of the sanitary ceramics PCR update through their regularly scheduled association and association committee meetings, newsletters, e-mail messages, and similar types of outreach. Trade associations operate at the behest of its members, and the fact that trade associations are participating in the update of a PCR for sanitary ceramic products is an indication that their memberships are aware of this project and have authorized their association to represent them in this important endeavour.

Per the USGBC PCR Guidance, XX% of the industry as represented by regional market volume was included in the update to this PCR with a minimum of three companies.

UL Environment posted an open call for participation in this PCR update in July 2017 via its standards website, social media outlets, and outreach to original committee stakeholders and LCA practitioners. UL Environment also pursued direct outreach with manufacturers outside of PMI in the markets represented in this PCR.

<Note: Notification of a call for participation shall be published by either a third party or a trade association in at least one industry trade publication or trade association press release informing industry of EPD intent. At a minimum, 50% of the industry as represented by regional market volume shall be included, with a minimum of at least three (3) different companies represented. The call for participation shall also be made public and communicated by the program operator.>

Update Process

The PCR shall be revised five (5) years from the publication date. The PCR shall be revised before the five year date if the following occurs in the industry:

The industry desires an update Core governing standards ISO 14040, 14044, or 14025 are updated with substantial material changes

<Note: When the PCR is updated, the Program Operator shall communicate with the original committee, any new EPD participants, and initiate a new public call for interested parties.>

ReviewThis Part B was reviewed by the following: < Note: Provide reviewers contact information below, including name, title, address, and email, and/or phone/fax number>


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II. Scope

This document contains the Product Category Rule (PCR) requirements for Sanitary Ceramic Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) published in coordination with the EN 15804 and ISO 21930 standards. The requirements for the background Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) project report used to inform the EPD are contained in UL Environment’s Part A: Life Cycle Assessment Calculation Rules and Report Requirements. This Part B document, coupled with the Part A, conforms to the EN 15804, ISO 21930, ISO 14025, the Plumbing Manufacturers International PCR Guidance, and the US Green Building Council PCR Guidance sustainability standards for EPD reporting.

This PCR does not address requirements for creating an Industry Wide EPD given the industry does not anticipate their creation.

General Guidance

The scope of this PCR applies to the product group “sanitary ceramics” and includes all residential and commercially available sanitary ceramic products according to the standards or technical approvals shown under Section 8, including vitreous china (VC) and Fine Fire Clay (FFC) ceramic sanitary ware products.

Sanitary ceramics refers to a broad category of plumbing ware fixtures that serve as a vessel or pass-through device and do not directly control the flowrate of water. Sanitary ceramics include lavatory products such as, but not limited to, bathtubs, shower receptors, sinks, toilet bowls, urinals, bidets, washbasins, and bath and shower enclosures.

This PCR applies to the entirety of a packaged product intended for individual sale, including but not limited to electronics for automation, accessories, and installation hardware.

Applicable Products

The following UNSPSC codes cover the scope of this Part B:

301815xx

Non-Applicable Products

Products that provide the same function but not primarily made from ceramic material are not included.

Geography

This PCR applies to products sold and used in the following markets: Brazil China Europe India North America Southeast Asia


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System Boundary

The system boundary for EPDs created using this PCR is cradle to grave.

The EPD requirements include:

Requirements of the EN 15804 standard as a European core EPD for the purpose of consistency between declarations in Europe and the United States.

Requirements of the ISO 21930:2017 standard for the purpose of global consistency The calculation rules for the Life Cycle Assessment and Requirements on the Project Report are

specified in “Part A: Calculation Rules for the Life Cycle Assessment and Requirements on the Project Report,”available at http://www.shopulstandards.com

III. Industry Wide EPD Requirements

The PCR committee acknowledges that given the specificity of the products within the sanitary ceramic category, the industry will not pursue the creation of an industry wide EPD.

IV. EPD content, format, and use requirementsThe chapters of the EPDs shall be described in a compact form, as well as factually and technically correct. Judgmental, comparative, or promotional texts are not permitted unless specifically requested in the PCR or if necessary in the context of the EPD. Each document is carefully checked before publication.

Content of EPD. An EPD created using this PCR shall contain the required content specified in UL Environment’s “Part A: Calculation Rules for the Life Cycle Assessment and Requirements on the Project Report” in addition to the required content identified in this Part B document, which serves as a reporting template.

EPD Representation. An EPD may contain multiple data sets representative of a collection of products, as long as each product is uniquely identified either explicitly in the EPD, by product category or by reference to a document that lists included models. For example, the base model of a carpet available in a variety of colors may be listed by: each individual model number, a model classification that includes all colors, a range of model numbers, or a reference to a catalog of model numbers that include all color variations.

Verification. An EPD created using this PCR shall be independently verified by a Program Operator acting in conformance with ISO 14025. The project report shall also be available for independent verification by a Program Operator as required in “Part A: Calculation Rules for the Life Cycle Assessment and Requirements on the Project Report,” Section 3.

Validity. An EPD created using this PCR is valid for a five (5) year period from the date of issue.

Comparability. EPDs shall not contain statements of the superiority of one product over a competitor’s product that performs the same functions, or of one manufacturer against another. EPDs shall not contain directly or indirectly such comparative assertions.

The following ISO statements indicate the EPD comparability limitations and intent to avoid any market distortions or misinterpretation of EPDs based on this PCR. ISO 14025 requires this statement be included: “Environmental declarations from different programs based upon differing PCRs may not be comparable”.

A statement shall be included that indicates, “comparison of the environmental performance of sanitary ceramic products using EPD information shall be based on the product’s use and impacts at the building level, and therefore EPDs may not be used for comparability purposes when not considering the building use stage as instructed under this PCR”.


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This statement shall be included: “Full conformance with the PCR for Sanitary Ceramics allows EPD comparability only when all stages of the product life cycle have been considered, when they comply with all referenced standards, use the same sub-category PCR, and use equivalent scenarios with respect to construction works.. However, variations and deviations are possible”. Example of variations: Different LCA software and background LCI datasets may lead to different results for upstream or downstream of the life cycle stages declared.”

In order to facilitate and transparently communicate comparisons, the following checklist shall be included in the EPD, along with a statement that all line items must be checked for a product comparison to be possible.

The following items are identical between compared products:

Product category definition and description Functional unit System boundary Criteria for inclusion or exclusion of flows Data quality Calculation procedures (transformation of data collected into flows) Allocation rules Impact categories and LCIA methodologies Predetermined parameters for inventory indicators and LCIA characterization factors

The following items are equivalent (comparable but not necessarily identical):

Methods of data collection Data sources Units Additional information requirements Declaration of materials and substances that affect human health and the environment

The EPD owner shall transparently indicate any comparability limitations.

V. Product-group-specific LCA calculation rules from PCR Part ANo product-group-specific LCA calculation rules exist.


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1. General InformationPROGRAM OPERATOR NAME, ADDRESS, LOGO, AND WEBSITE

Program Operator Provided

GENERAL PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS AND VERSION NUMBER

LOCATION OF EXPLANATORY MATERIAL

DECLARATION HOLDER AND ADDRESS

DECLARATION NUMBER Program Operator ProvidedDECLARED PRODUCT & FUNCTIONAL UNIT

PRODUCT DEFINITION

REFERENCE PCR AND VERSION NUMBER

MARKETS OF APPLICABILITY

DATE OF ISSUE Program Operator Provided

PERIOD OF VALIDITY Program Operator Provided

EPD TYPE [Company-specific]

EPD SCOPE [Cradle to gate, cradle to gate with options (specify options), or cradle to grave]YEAR(S) OF REPORTED MANUFACTURER PRIMARY DATA

LCA SOFTWARE & VERSION NUMBER

LCI DATABASE(S) & VERSION NUMBER

LCIA METHODOLOGY & VERSION NUMBERAPPLICABLE GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATION SCHEMA

The PCR review was conducted by:


Program Operator ProvidedProgram Operator Provided

This declaration was independently verified in accordance with ISO 14025: 2006. The UL Environment “Part A: Calculation Rules for the Life Cycle Assessment and Requirements on the Project Report,” v3.0 (December 2017) , based on CEN Norm EN 15804 (2012) and ISO 21930:2017, serves as the core PCR, with additional considerations from the USGBC/UL Environment Part A Enhancement (2017) ☐ INTERNAL ☐ EXTERNAL


This life cycle assessment was conducted in accordance with ISO 14044 and the reference PCR by:


This life cycle assessment was independently verified in accordance with ISO 14044 and the reference PCR by:


LIMITATIONS

Environmental declarations from different programs (ISO 14025) may not be comparable.

Comparison of the environmental performance of Sanitary Ceramic products using EPD information shall be based on the product’s use and impacts at the building level, and therefore EPDs may not be used for comparability purposes when not considering the building use phase as instructed under this PCR.

Full conformance with the PCR for Sanitary Ceramics allows EPD comparability only when all stages of a life cycle have been considered, when they comply with all referenced standards, use the same sub-category PCR, and use equivalent scenarios with respect to construction works.. However, variations and deviations are possible”. Example of variations: Different LCA software and background LCI datasets may lead to differences results for upstream or downstream of the life cycle stages declared.


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2. EPD Content

2.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The declared products shall be described. A visual representation of the product must be included. To the extent it does not compromise confidential business information, a graphic depiction of a flow diagram illustrating main processes according to the scope of the declaration shall be included. The scope of the EPD must be specified as cradle-to-grave.

The method for creating a company specific individual product/product group EPD shall be described, including the method for determining a weighted average across products based on production volume. The manufacturing site(s) which the results of the LCA represent shall be specified.

Note: When similar products are grouped and reported as an average product in the same EPD, the weighted coefficient of variation across all products shall be less than or equal to 10% for any impact category. If the weighted coefficient of variation is 10% or greater for any impact category, each product shall be shown separately. Clear evidence to substantiate a product group that purports to conform to this 10% limitation must be submitted to and reviewed by the critical reviewer(s) of the background LCA and critical reviewer(s) must specifically acknowledge the conformance of the product group to the 10% limit in its written findings. In addition, EPDs may not include benchmarking between grouped product averages.

2.2 APPLICATION The intended application(s) for the referenced product(s) shall be specified, along with the functional unit and RSL.

2.3 ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Describe other environmental activities of the EPD holder, such as participation in recycling or recovery programs along with the details of these programs and contact information.

For certifications applied to the product and listed in the EPD, include a statement on where an interested party can find details of the certification program.

2.4 DECLARATION OF METHODOLOGICAL FRAMEWORK

The following items must be specified: the type of EPD with respect to life cycle stages, and the life cycle stages covered and not covered (i.e. cradle-to-grave with modules A1-C4 included).

For EPDs representing an average of similar products, a description of what the average represents shall be included.

The reference conditions for achieving the declared technical and functional performance and the RSL shall be included.

The allocation procedures and cut-off procedure must be described. Include the statement “no known flows are deliberately excluded from this EPD”

2.5 TECHNICAL DATA

If relevant for the declared product, the following technical construction data for the product as delivered shall be provided with reference to the test standard.

TECHNICAL DATA: SANITARY CERAMICS

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2.6 MARKET PLACEMENT / APPLICATION RULES The respective standard and/or general technical approval or comparable national regulation shall be indicated. Standards shall be quoted as shown in Section 8.

The product(s) declared in this document complies with the following codes or regulations.

Example: EN 13310: 2003, Kitchen sinks - Functional requirements and test methods

The final evaluation report/certification/ registration is available at: [Insert link]

2.7 PROPERTIES OF DECLARED PRODUCT AS DELIVERED

The dimensions/quantities of the declared product(s) as delivered to the site of installation/application shall be indicated.

2.8 MATERIAL COMPOSITION

The main product components or material that make up the construction product or work shall be described and given in percentage by mass. With appropriate justification, this requirement does not apply to confidential or proprietary information relating to materials and substances that apply due to a competitive business environment or covered by intellectual property rights or similar legal restrictions. It also might not be appropriate for information concerning intangible products.This information will enable the user of the EPD to understand the composition of the product as delivered. This information should also support safety and efficiency during installation, usage and disposal of the product.

Declaration of material product content must encompass at least 99% of the packaged product by mass.

Statements of material non-inclusion, such as “… is free of …” may not be used. Ancillary materials and additives remaining on the product shall also be declared. If additives such as flame retardants, softeners or biocides are used, their functional chemical group shall be indicated.


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2.9 MANUFACTURING

The manufacturing process and locations shall be described and illustrated using a simple flow-chart. If the EPD applies to several locations, the production processes for all locations shall be described and reference to quality management systems may be included.

2.10 ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH DURING MANUFACTURING

Measures relating to environmental and health protection during the manufacturing process extending beyond national guidelines (of the production country) should be described, e.g. reference to a product safety data sheet (SDS), description of Environmental Management Systems or similar, programs addressing air emissions, waste water, noise, etc.

2.11 TRANSPORTATIONThe following information should be provided to specify any transport after the manufacturing gate: type of transport; type of vehicle; distance; type and amount of energy carrier

2.12 PRODUCT INSTALLATION

A description of the type of processing, machinery, tools, dust extraction equipment, auxiliary materials, etc. to be used during installation and measures for reducing noise shall be included. Information on industrial and environmental protection may be included in this section.

Product loss per functional unit should be specified.

Quantitative description of energy use during installation, energy carrier type, for example electricity, and amount, if applicable and relevant should be specified;

Quantitative description of water type and use during installation, for example source, amount used and fate (amount evaporated, amount disposed to sewer, etc.) should be specified;

Direct emissions to ambient air, soil and water during installation should be specified;

Outputs from the installation process including any waste treatment included in the scenario within the system boundary specified by recovery process should be specified.

2.13 PACKAGING

Information on product-specific packaging: type, composition and possible reuse of packaging materials (paper, pallets, foils etc.) shall be included in this section.

2.14 USE CONDITIONS

Any relevant information may be provided in this section regarding specific product use conditions and/or limitations relevant to each product application and/or use, including:

— direct emissions to ambient air, soil and water;

— description of the maintenance, repair, replacement or refurbishment process or reference to where a description can be found;

— number of maintenance, repair, replacement or refurbishment cycles per reference service life or required service life for the construction works;

— ancillary materials specified by type (e.g. cleaning agent, specify materials) and amount;

— quantitative description of energy type and use during maintenance, repair, replacement or refurbishment, energy carrier type, for example electricity, and amount, if applicable and relevant;


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— quantitative description of water type and use during maintenance, repair, replacement or refurbishment, for example source, amount used and fate (amount evaporated, amount disposed to sewer, etc.);

— output from the maintenance, repair, replacement or refurbishment process including any waste treatment included in the scenario within the system boundary specified by recovery process.

— type and amount of energy carrier used (e.g. electricity, natural gas, district heating);

— power output of equipment;

— characteristic performance (e.g. energy efficiency, emissions, variation of performance with capacity utilisation);

— further assumptions for scenario development (e.g. frequency and time period of use, number of occupants);

— quantitative description of water type and use, for example source, amount used and fate (amount evaporated, amount disposed to sewer, etc.).

2.15 ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH DURING USE

Information should be provided in this section on the relationship between the product, the environment and health, including any possible harmful substances or emissions e.g. reference to a product safety data sheet (SDS).). Any recommendations concerning cleaning, maintenance, etc. of the declared product should be listed in the corresponding section in Section 4 “Scenarios and additional technical information”.

2.16 PRODUCT REFERENCE SERVICE LIFE AND BUILDING ESTIMATED SERVICE LIFE The indication of the Reference Service Life (RSL) is imperative for EPDs covering the complete use stage (modules B1-B7), or if a use stage scenario is described, which refers to the lifetime of the product.

A default RSL as specified in 3.3.1 shall be assumed for the product category system unless otherwise stated and substantiated. When reporting the number of replacements necessary to fulfill the required performance and functionality over the building Estimated Service Life (ESL), fractional values shall be rounded up to the nearest tenth.

The RSL shall refer to the declared technical and functional durability of the product. A standard life expectancy based on the prescribed method or default shall be used, with the option of any deviation allowed only if justified in writing, publicly available for review, and posted for publication. When reported, the RSL shall be established in line with all of the specific rules in regional product standards and shall also consider, but not necessarily adhere to the ISO 15686-1, -2, -7 and -8 standards. Where information is available for deriving the RSL from regional product standards, such data has priority. This PCR acknowledges product manufacturers cannot be held responsible for the actual design of the building, use and application of the product, environment, or workmanship.

The assumptions upon which the designated RSL is based and for which the RSL exclusively applies shall be provided in the section “LCA: Scenarios and additional technical information”. Influences on ageing, when applied, shall be in accordance with the state of the art.

An assumed ESL of 75 years shall be used for building life.

2.17 EXTRAORDINARY EFFECTS

FIRE

If relevant, information should be included on the product’s fire performance

WATER

Information on the product’s performance and possible impacts on the environment following unforeseeable influence of water, e.g. flooding should be included.

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If relevant, information on the product’s performance and possible impacts on the environment following unforeseeable mechanical destruction should be included.

2.18 RE-USE PHASE

The possibilities of re-use, recycling and energy recovery shall be described. If an Extended Producer Responsibility initiative such as a product take-back program exists, this may be included.

2.19 DISPOSAL

Sanitary ceramics are predominantly sent to landfill or recycling at end of life. The EPD must assume 100% landfill unless a different end of life scenario can be substantiated to be more typical for the product.

2.20 FURTHER INFORMATION

A reference source for additional information may be provided here, e.g. homepage, reference source for safety data sheet.

3. LCA Calculation Rules

3.1. FUNCTIONAL UNIT

The functional unit for ceramic sanitary wares is one (1) packaged product piece with a provided conversion factor to 1 kg. The mass of one piece of the declared product shall be indicated. The product sub-category (bathtub, shower receptor, sink, toilet bowl, bidet, urinal) of the product must be indicated. If accessories are required for installation of the product (e.g., feet for bathtubs) are declared, their mass must be included. If the accessories are made of different materials, it is permissible to group them by averaging together subject to the 10% limit specified in section 2.1.

Flush and flow rate of ceramic sanitary wares shall be indicated.

Name Value UnitFunctional unit 1 packaged product piece

Mass kg

Conversion factor to 1 kg

Flush rate m3/sec

Flow rate m3/sec

3.2. SYSTEM BOUNDARY

The type of EPD shall be specified as cradle to grave. The modules considered in the Life Cycle Assessment as per “System limits” outlined in Section 6 of the PCR, Part A: Life Cycle Assessment Calculation Rules and Report Requirements shall be described in brief. It should be apparent as to what processes are considered in what modules per the module descriptions in section 6 of Part A. Any relevant aspects or impacts not included in an information module shall be supported with relevant additional environmental information and the omissions shall be justified.

Capital goods and infrastructure flows shall not be excluded from unit processes used to model the LCIA to the extent they significantly affect the conclusions of the LCA or additional environmental information. The LCA report should specify lifetimes of capital goods and infrastructure included. The impact burden from capital goods and infrastructure shall be allocated to the product(s) in the LCA by either a) proportional to the specified lifetime of the asset, or b) proportional to the production output of the asset. Any deviation shall be explicitly specified and justified.


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3.3. PRODUCT SPECIFIC CALCULATIONS FOR USE PHASE (MODULES B1-B7) Use-stage environmental impacts of sanitary ceramics during building operations are significant as these products’ flush and flow rates determine water consumption. The specific numbers for determining use phase impacts are included in this section by geography.

3.3.1 PRODUCT USE Table 1: Reference Service Life (C = Commercial; R=Residential)

Toilet tank*

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Dual flush toilet tank (partial volume)*

Toilet bowl Urinal Bidet

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Table 2: Flushes per Day per Person (C = Commercial; R=Residential)

Toilet tank*

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Dual flush toilet tank (partial volume)*

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Integrated countertop and bowl sink

Kitchen sink

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* Denotes products that control water flow rate during use. For example, use phase impacts shall not be assigned to a standalone bowl but instead to the tank or flushometer, to avoid double-counting of use impacts.

Products designated as self-cleaning vitreous shall specify ISO 8291 conformance for the maintenance phase.

3.3.2 PRODUCT CLEANING

In the absence of primary data, the following cleaning assumptions shall be used. Any deviations from these assumptions shall be justified and explained.

Bathtub – standard size

Bathtub – large size

Shower receptors

Bath and shower enclosures

Kitchen sinks

Lavatory (bathroom) sinks

Toilet blows (independent of tank or flush valve)

Urinals (independent of flush valve)

50 ml of 1% sodium lauryl sulfate solution






50 ml of 10% HCL solution

50 ml of 10% HCL solution

*Cleaning frequency: Residential installations are assumed to be cleaned weekly and commercial installations are cleaned daily.

Products designated as self-cleaning vitreous shall specify ISO 8291 conformance for the maintenance phase.

Water consumption and auxiliary materials during maintenance and cleaning depends on water hardness and temperature, exact measurements of auxiliary chemicals, changes in cleaning formulas and the condition of the product being cleaned.

3.4. UNITS

SI units are required for all LCA results. Other units commonly used in a regional market may be optionally included in addition to the required SI units.


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3.5. ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

Key assumptions and estimates for interpretation of the Life Cycle Assessment should be referred to here, provided that they are not dealt with in Section 3 “LCA: Calculation rules”, or Section 4 “LCA: Scenarios and additional technical data”. Imperial units may optionally be reported in addition to the required SI units.

Table 1. Mandatory conversion factors to be used if optionally reporting in Imperial units

Convert from To Multiply bysquare meter (m2) Square foot (ft2) 10.76391kilogram (kg) Pound (lb) 2.204622Mega joule (MJ) British Thermal Unit (BTU) 947.8170

degree Celsius (°C) degree Fahrenheit (°F) t/°C = (t/°F - 32)/1.8cubic meter (m3) cubic foot (ft3) 35.31466

The packaging end of life default assumption is 100% landfill. Any other typical end-of-life scenario must be justified.

Transport, installation, and deconstruction procedures are common to all products within the category. In the absence of primary data, the following assumptions should be used. Any deviations from these assumptions shall be justified and explained.

Product transport from point of purchase to building site

Product transport from building site to waste processing

Installation & deconstruction procedures

Distance: 500 km

Mode: Diesel-powered truck/trailer

Distance: 100 km

Mode: Diesel-powered truck/trailer

Manual (no operational energy use)

3.6. CUT-OFF CRITERIA

All known mass and energy flows shall be reported. No known flows should be deliberately excluded. This PCR prescribes data requirements and default values where needed such that no data is unavailable. Any other unknown mass and energy flows shall assume worst-case estimates. Therefore no cut-off criteria is appropriate or applicable to LCAs which conform to this PCR.

3.7. DATA SOURCES

Primary data shall be collected for every process in the product system under the control of the organization developing the LCA. Primary data shall be collected using either direct measurement or facility personnel’s best engineering estimates based on actual production if measurements are not available. The method of collection shall be specified for each process in the LCA report.

The specified secondary sources have temporal, geographic, and technological coverage appropriate to the scope of the product category. The system boundaries of the secondary sources are equivalent and reference flows are adaptable to the product system specified in the PCR. Allocation procedures used in the specified secondary sources are appropriate for the product category.

The following secondary unit process data sets shall be used in the absence of primary data or sufficient justification that another secondary data set is more representative to the system of the declared product:

The sources for background data used shall be provided and selection of data shall follow PCR, Part A: “Life Cycle Assessment Calculation Rules and Report Requirements”, Section 7. Collection of data shall follow PCR, Part A: “Life Cycle Assessment Calculation Rules and Report Requirements”, Section 7. LCA models used to generate results for an EPD are encouraged to use unit process data sets (as opposed to system process data sets) so that the modeller can edit the underlying data in pursuit of optimizing the representativeness of the data set to the product system.


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3.8. DATA QUALITY

An evaluation shall be provided regarding data quality, including temporal, geographical, technological representativeness, and completeness and shall follow the requirements outlined in PCR, Part A: “Life Cycle Assessment Calculation Rules and Report Requirements”, Section 7.

If the data quality assessment gives sufficient reason to believe that any of the employed generic material or process LCI data is not representative of the product(s) under study and may introduce substantial error to the reported impact category results, then a reasonable effort shall be made by the declaring organization to improve the data quality either by 1) collecting primary data on the material or process in question from suppliers or process operators, 2) developing LCI data based on other data sources like scientific literature, equipment specs, or trade publications, or 3) assessing whether more representative LCI data is available from any of the sources listed in PCR, Part A: “Life Cycle Assessment Calculation Rules and Report Requirements”, Section 7. If none of these options is viable within given constraints, the source and nature of the expected error shall be documented in the project report and a disclaimer should be added to the EPD that the reported values are likely an over- or underestimate of potential environmental burdens.

A third party verified ISO 14040/44 conforming report shall be made available for all secondary data sets (either unit processes or in aggregate) that contribute to more than 67% of total impact to any of the required impact categories identified by the applicable PCR.

3.9. PERIOD UNDER REVIEW

The period under review and ensuing averages shall be documented.

3.10. ALLOCATION

Part A, Section 7 shall be used as the basis for allocation decisions, and mass should be used as the primary basis for co-product allocation in this Part B. Allocation methods deemed more appropriate than on the basis of mass may be used but only when justified. For example, a plating process may have impacts more dependent on surface area than on mass. The allocations of relevance for calculation (appropriation of impacts across various products) shall be indicated, at least:

• Allocation in the use of recycled and/or secondary raw materials• Allocation of energy, auxiliary and operating materials used for individual products in a factory

whereby reference shall be made to the modules in which the allocations are performed.

The “avoided burden” method of accounting for environmental impact at product end of life is not allowed. Avoided burden is a life cycle assessment (LCA) approach to allocating environmental burden in the presence of recycling or reuse, referring to the impact of virgin material production that is avoided by the use of potentially recyclable material. When determining the overall environmental impact of a product, the product is given credit for its potential to become a recycled material and displace the need for virgin material. Instead, benefits of using recycled content are to be taken by the manufacturer at the beginning life cycle stages to recognize the impact reduction vs. use of virgin materials. The future benefit of manufacturing a recyclable product shall not be expressed by claiming credit for raw materials not extracted in the future.

3.11. COMPARABILITY AND BENCHMARKING

A comparison or evaluation of EPD data is only possible if all data sets to be compared are 1) created according to EN 15804 and ISO 21930:2017, 2) are considered in a whole building context or utilize identical defined use stage scenarios, and 3) able to check all items listed in the checklist in Section IV. Comparisons are only allowable when EPDs report cradle-to-grave information using a functional unit. Refer to EN 15804 and ISO 21930 for further information.

PRODUCT SPECIFIC BENCHMARKING

When a product-specific EPD is benchmarked against an existing product-specific EPD from the same manufacturer, the following requirements shall be met:

The life cycle stages considered for benchmarking in each EPD shall be consistent.


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Data sources as specified in an existing PCR or Section 3.7 “Data Sources” of the PCR Part B shall be consistent as it pertains to: Priority of primary and secondary data sources Application of background LCI data sets and version. If LCI dataset method updates occur between the

publication of the benchmark EPD and updated EPD, the benchmark EPD results shall be recalculated using the most recent LCI datasets and used for benchmarking with the updated EPD.

Application of specific secondary, non-LCI data. Cut-off criteria for inclusion of mass and energy flows shall be consistently applied Product specific use phase calculations in the Project Report shall be consistently applied as outlined in the

existing PCR or Part B Section 3.3, “Product Specific Calculations for Use Phase (Modules B1-B7).” End of life assumptions in Module C shall be consistently applied as specified in the existing PCR or Part B. LCA modelling software and version used shall be consistent. If LCA software updates occur between the

publication of the benchmark EPD and updated EPD, the benchmark EPD results should be recalculated using the most recent software version and used for benchmarking with the updated EPD.

Providing they do not conflict with existing confidentiality agreements, sources of deviation from the benchmark EPD shall be documented and quantified, including but not limited to: Number of manufacturing locations considered Sourcing changes Product design changes implemented Process changes implemented Processing waste treatment changes End of life pathway changes

4. LCA: Scenarios and additional technical informationThe following information is necessary for the declared modules. Irrelevant or non-applicable module rows may be excluded in the EPD; additional information may also be listed if necessary

The following technical information is a basis for the declared modules or can be used for developing specific scenarios in the context of a building assessment if modules are not declared (MND).

TABLE 3. TRANSPORT TO THE BUILDING SITE (A4)Name Value UnitLiters of fuel l/100kmTransport distance kmCapacity utilization (including empty runs) %

Gross density of products transported or weight and volume of products transported

kg/m3

Capacity utilization volume factor -

TABLE 4. INSTALLATION INTO THE BUILDING (A5)Name Value UnitAuxiliary materials kgNet blue water consumption m3

Other resources kgElectricity consumption kWhOther energy carriers MJWaste materials at the construction site before waste processing, generated by product installation

kg

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disposal)Direct emissions to ambient air, soil and water kg

* Method used to calculate and report airborne dust shall be identified and/or described

TABLE 5. USE OR APPLICATION OF THE INSTALLED PRODUCT (B1)

Use phase impacts from water consumption shall only be assigned to products that control flow rate.

Reporting of use (B1) and maintenance (B2) impacts of sanitary ceramics shall be defined by the information in Section 3.5 Estimates and Assumptions.

Referenced performance requirements for use and maintenance reporting are listed below.

IS 2064ISO 4528ISO 8291: 1986(en)ISO 28721-1: 2008ISO 28721-2: 2008ISO 28721-3: 2008ISO 28721-4: 2010ISO 28722: 2008ISO 28762: 2010ISO 28763: 2008ISO 28764: 2008ISO 28765: 2008

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RSL years

TABLE 6. MAINTENANCE (B2)Name Value UnitMaintenance process information (cite source in report) -

Maintenance cycle Number/ RSL

Maintenance cycle Number/ ESLNet blue water consumption m3

Auxiliary kgOther resources kgElectricity consumption kWhOther energy carriers MJMaterial loss kg

TABLE 7. REPAIR (B3)Name Value UnitRepair process information (cite source in report) -

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Repair cycle Number/ RSL

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REPLACEMENT (B4) / REFURBISHMENT (B5)The number of replacements of product expected during the building ESL of 75 years shall be declared. Required or expected maintenance are to be modeled according to manufacturer’s guidelines. Assumptions and key parameters shall be clearly stated and the manufacturer is to submit supporting documentation to justify the assumptions made.

If the RSL is less than the building’s ESL of 75 years, the number of replacements that will be necessary to fulfill the required performance and functionality over the building ESL shall be identified.

Replacements should be rounded-up to the nearest tenths of the ESL of the building; e.g., 1.47 rounded to 1.5.

TABLE 8. REPLACEMENT (B4)

Name Value Unit

Replacement cycle Number/ RSL

Replacement cycle Number/ ESL

Electricity consumption kWhNet blue water consumption m3

Replacement of worn parts kgFurther assumptions for scenario development, e.g. frequency and time period of use, # occupants

As appropriate

TABLE 9. REFURBISHMENT (B5)

Name Value Unit

Refurbishment process description (cite source in report)Replacement cycle Number/ RSLReplacement cycle Number/ ESLElectricity consumption kWhNet blue water consumption m3

Material inputs during refurbishment kgWaste material

TABLE 10. OPERATIONAL ENERGY USE (B6) AND OPERATIONAL WATER USE (B7)Name Value UnitNet blue water consumption m3

Electricity consumption kWhOther energy carriers MJEquipment output kW

TABLE 11. END OF LIFE (C1-C4)Name Value UnitCollected separately kgCollected as mixed construction waste kgReuse kgRecycling kgEnergy recovery kgLandfilling kg


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TABLE 12. REUSE, RECOVERY AND/OR RECYCLING POTENTIALS (D), RELEVANT SCENARIO INFORMATION

Name Value UnitNet energy benefit from energy recovery from waste treatment declared as exported energy in C3 (R>0.6)

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Net energy benefit from thermal energy due to treatment of waste declared as exported energy in C4 (R<0.6)

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Net energy benefit from material flow declared in C3 for energy recovery MJ

If applicable, complete Table D as specified in Part A, Section 6.5.6.

5. LCA: ResultsIn Table "Description of the system boundary," all declared modules shall be indicated with an "X”. Indicator values in Table 13 for each module shall be declared with three valid digits using scientific notation (e.g. 1.23E-5 = 0.0000123). A uniform format shall be used for all indicator values.

Modules A1, A2, and A3 may be declared as one aggregated module A1-A3.

Life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) results shall be reported according to at least one of the regional methods specified in Table 13. LCIA results may be reported in according to multiple regional methods to achieve conformance with EN 15804, recognition from the German Institute for Construction & Environment (IBU), or other reason.

Results derived from the product life cycle inventory (LCI) shall be reported in Table 19 and Table 20.

TABLE 13. DESCRIPTION OF THE SYSTEM BOUNDARY MODULES

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LIFE CYCLE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT RESULTS: [INDICATE FUNCTIONAL UNIT AND PRODUCT]

TABLE 14. EUROPE LIFE CYCLE IMPACT ASSESSMENT RESULTS

CML 4.2 (April 2013) Impact Assessment Method (per EN 15804:2012 + A1:2013)

Parameter Parameter Unit Values for all declared modules

GWP Global warming potential [kg CO2-Eq.]ODP Depletion potential of the stratospheric ozone layer [kg CFC-11 Eq.]

AP Air Acidification potentials for air emissions [kg SO2-Eq.]

EP Eutrophication potentials [kg (PO4)3- Eq.]

POCP Formation potential of tropospheric ozone [kg C2H4 Eq.]

ADP elements Abiotic depletion potential for non-fossil resources [kg Sb-Eq.]

ADP fossil fuels Abiotic depletion potential for fossil resources [MJ, LHV]

TABLE 15. NORTH AMERICAN LIFE CYCLE IMPACT ASSESSMENT RESULTS

TRACI 2.1 Impact Assessment Method, October 2013 (with the exception of GWP)


GWP Global warming potential based on IPCC (2013 AR5), 100 years, excluding biogenic CO2)

[kg CO2-Eq.]

ODP Stratospheric ozone layer depletion potential [kg CFC-11 Eq.]AP Acidification potential [kg SO2-Eq.]EP Eutrophication potentials [kg N-Eq.]

POCP Photochemical ozone creation potential [kg O3-Eq.]

ADP Abiotic resource depletion potential – fossil fuelsSurplus energy per extracted MJ, kg or m3 fossil fuel, as a result of

lower quality resources

TABLE 16. REST OF WORLD LIFE CYCLE IMPACT ASSESSMENT RESULTS


GWP Global warming potential based on IPCC (2013 AR5), 100 years, excluding biogenic CO2)

[kg CO2-Eq.]

ODP Stratospheric ozone layer depletion potential (WMO) [kg CFC-11 Eq.]AP Acidification potential (Hauschild and Wenzel) [kg SO2-Eq.]EP Eutrophication potentials (Heijungs et al.) [kg N-Eq.]

POCP Photochemical ozone creation potential (Jenkin and Hayman) [kg O3-Eq.]

TABLE 17. LIFE CYCLE INVENTORY RESULTS: RESOURCE USE (ALL GEOGRAPHIES)

LCI RESULTS - RESOURCE USE [INDICATE FUNCTIONAL UNIT AND PRODUCT]


RPRE Renewable primary energy as energy carrier [MJ, LHV]RPRM Renewable primary energy resources as material utilization [MJ, LHV]

RPRT Total use of renewable primary energy resources [MJ, LHV]

NRPRE Non-renewable primary energy as energy carrier [MJ, LHV]NRPRM Non-renewable primary energy as material utilization [MJ, LHV]NRPRT Total use of non-renewable primary energy resources [MJ, LHV]SM Use of secondary material [MJ, LHV]RSF Use of renewable secondary fuels [MJ, LHV]


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NRSF Use of non-renewable secondary fuels [MJ, LHV]RE Recovered Energy [MJ, LHV]

FW Use of net fresh water [m³]

RPRE = Use of renewable primary energy excluding renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials; RPRM = Use of renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials; RPRT = Total use of renewable primary energy resources; NRPRE = Use of non-renewable primary energy excluding non-renewable primary

energy resources used as raw materials; NRPRM = Use of non-renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials; NRPRT = Total use of non-renewable primary energy resources; SM = Use of secondary material; RSF = Use of renewable secondary fuels; NRSF = Use of non-renewable secondary fuels; RE = Recovered energy;

FW = Use of net fresh water

TABLE 18. LIFE CYCLE INVENTORY RESULTS: OUTPUT FLOWS AND WASTE CATEGORIES (ALL GEOGRAPHIES)

LCI RESULTS: OUTPUT FLOWS AND WASTE CATEGORIES [INDICATE FUNCTIONAL UNIT AND PRODUCT]


HWD Hazardous waste disposed [kg]NHWD Non-hazardous waste disposed [kg]HLRW High-level radioactive waste, conditioned, to final repository [kg] or [m3]

ILLRW Intermediate- and low-level radioactive waste, conditioned, to final repository [kg] or [m3]

CRU Components for re-use [kg]

MFR Materials for recycling [kg]

MER Materials for energy recovery [kg]

EE Exported energy [MJ, LHV]

HWD = Hazardous waste disposed; NHWD = Non-hazardous waste disposed; HLRW = high-level radioactive waste; ILLRW = intermediate and low level radioactive waste; CRU = Components for re-use; MFR = Materials for recycling; MER = Materials for energy recovery; EE = Exported energy

TABLE 19. LIFE CYCLE INVENTORY RESULTS: GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND REMOVALS

LCI RESULTS: GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND REMOVALS [INDICATE FUNCTIONAL UNIT AND PRODUCT]


BCRP Biogenic Carbon Removal from Product [kg CO2e]BCEP Biogenic Carbon Emission from Product [kg CO2e]

BCRK Biogenic Carbon Removal from Packaging[kg CO2e]

BCEK Biogenic Carbon Emission from Packaging[kg CO2e]

BCEW Biogenic Carbon Emission from Combustion of Waste from Renewable Sources Used in Production Processes

[kg CO2e]

CCE Calcination Carbon Emissions [kg CO2e]

CCR Carbonation Carbon Removals [kg CO2e]

CWNR Carbon Emissions from Combustion of Waste from Non-Renewable Sources used in Production Processes [kg CO2e]

Methodology used to calculate CCE and CCR must be referenced.

6. LCA: InterpretationTo facilitate comprehension of the Life Cycle Assessment, both the aggregate indicators of the Life Cycle Inventory Analysis (LCIA) and the estimated impact outlined in Section 5 “LCIA results” shall be interpreted in a dominance analysis.


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This interpretation shall also include a description of the time frame and/or variance of the LCIA results if the EPD is valid for several products. An illustration of the results with figures is recommended, e.g. for the dominance analysis, the distribution of impacts across the modules, the CO2-balance, etc. as appropriate for a reader's understanding of the environmental profile of the declared product.

The LCA report shall describe consistency checks performed for assumptions, methods, and data quality considerations which support the interpretation.

7. Supporting DocumentationThe project report elements required to support the content declared in an EPD created using this document are specified in Part A: Life Cycle Assessment Calculation Rules and Report Requirements .These project report elements include general information (Part A: Section 4), study goal (Part A: Section 5), study scope (Part A: Section 6), and the life cycle inventory analysis, impact assessment, and interpretation (Part A: Section 7, 8, and 9). Additionally, the project report shall include additional required supporting documentation specified in this Part B and according to Part A: Section 10.

If relevant to the scope of the declared product, or due to the product material composition, it is recommended to provide sufficient supporting documentation in the EPD and Project Report. When providing documentation, testing protocols and other relevant information shall be indicated. If supporting documentation is not provided, the reasons shall be indicated in the EPD and Project Report.

As a general rule, all statements shall be documented with measured data (presented by the corresponding test certificates). In the case of non-verifiable substances, the limit of detection shall be included in the declaration. Interpreting statements such as “… free of …” or “… are entirely harmless …” are not permissible.

8. ReferencesThe literature referred to in the Environmental Product Declaration shall be quoted in full from the following sources. Standards and standards relating to evidence and/or technical features already fully quoted in the EPD do not need to be listed here. Part B of the PCR document on which they are based shall be referenced.

UL ENVIRONMENT

UL Environment General Program Instructions April 2017, version 2.1

Part A: Life Cycle Assessment Calculation Rules and Report Requirements UL Environment and Institute of Construction and Environment e.V., Königswinter (pub April2017, version 2.0

CHARACTERIZATION METHODS

IPCC. 2014. CLIMATE CHANGE 2013. THE PHYSICAL SCIENCE BASIS. CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS. HTTP://WWW.IPCC.CH/REPORT/AR5/WG1/ Hauschild M.Z., & Wenzel H. Environmental Assessment of Products. Springer, US, Vol. 2, 1998

Heijungs R., Guinée J.B., Huppes G., Lankreijer R.M., Udo de Haes H.A., Wegener Sleeswijk A. Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of Products: Guide and Backgrounds. CML. Leiden University, Leiden, 1992

Jenkin M.E., & Hayman G.D. Photochemical ozone creation potentials for oxygenated volatile organic compounds: sensitivity to variations in kinetic and mechanistic parameters. Atmospheric Environment. 1999, 33 (8) pp. 1275–1293

WMO. 1999. Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion: 1998, World Meteorological Organization Global Ozone Research and Monitoring Project – Report No. 44, WMO, Geneva

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The Code for Sustainable Homes, The Water Efficiency Calculator for new dwellings, Partial to full flush ratio, April 2009 and subsequent versions Building Regulations Approved Document Part G, 2009, http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/water_efficiency_calculator.pdf, http://sites.wrcplc.co.uk/partgcalculator/Default.aspx.

United States Environmental Protection Agency, WaterSense, Office of Wastewater Management (4204M), 2014 https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-office-water#wastewater

SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING STANDARDSEN 15804: 2012-04 - Sustainability of construction works — Environmental Product Declarations — Core rules for the product category of construction product.

ISO 14025: 2006 - Environmental labels and declarations — Type III environmental declarations — Principles and procedures

ISO 14040: 2006 - Environmental management – Life cycle assessment – Principles and framework

ISO 14044:2006 - Environmental management – Life cycle assessment – Requirements and guidelines

ISO 14046:2013 - Environmental management- Water footprint- Principles, requirements and guidelines

ISO 15392:2008 - Sustainability in building construction- General principles

ISO 15686-1:2011 - Buildings and constructed assets- Service life planning- Part 1: General principles

ISO 15686-2:2008 - Buildings and constructed assets- Service life planning Part 2: Service life prediction procedures

ISO 15686-7:2008 - Buildings and constructed assets- Service life planning Part 7: Performance evaluation for feedback of service life data from practice

ISO 15686-8:2008 - Buildings and constructed assets- Service life planning Part 8: Reference service life and service life estimation

ISO 21930: 2007 - Sustainability in building construction -- Environmental declaration of building products

Plumbing Manufacturers International. Product Category Rule Guidance for Kitchen and Bath Vessel Fixtures. (March 2016, version 1.0)

Product Category Rule Guidance Development Initiative. Guidance for Product Category Rule Development. (August 28, 2014, version 1.0).

TESTING AND CLASSIFICATION REFERENCESAmerican Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH®) Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposure Indices

BIS:

IS 771 – Glazed-Fire Clay Sanitary Appliances

IS 2064 – Code of Practice for Selection, Installation, and Maintenance of Sanitary Appliances

IS 2556 – Vitreous Sanitary Appliances (Vitreous China)

IS 9140 – Method for Sampling of Vitreous and Fire Clay Sanitary Appliances

MS:

MS 147 – Specification for Quality of Vitreous China Sanitary Appliances

MS 1522 – Vitreous China Water Closet Pans


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MS 1799 – Urinals – Specification

MS 2578 – Ceramic Wash Basins - Specification

TISI:TIS 792-2554: Ceramic Sanitary Waters: Water Closet

RELEVANT FEDERAL STANDARDS AND SOPS Environment Canada, National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) (http://www.ec.gc.ca/inrp-npri/)

EPCRA 313 Toxic Release Inventory Reporting (U.S.) (http://www2.epa.gov/toxics-release-inventory-tri-program)

US EPA, ORD/NRMRL/Sustainable Technology Division, Systems Analysis Branch, SOP No. S-10637-OP-1-0- Tool for the Reduction and Assessment of Chemical and other Environmental Impacts (TRACI), Software Name and Version Number: TRACI version 2.1, USER’S MANUAL, 24 July, 2012

US: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Clause C (http://www.epa.gov/region6/rcra/)

40 CFR 50 Protection of Environment - Part 50: National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards (U.S.) (http://www.epa.gov/air/criteria.html)

Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112(r): Accidential Release Prevention/Public Management Rule (http://www.epa.gov/oem/docs/chem/caa112_rmp_factsheet.pdf)

CERCLA Hazardous Substances (U.S.) (http://www.epa.gov/oem/content/hazsubs/cercsubs.htm)

U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA 1910.1200 Hazard Communication Standard—Toxic and Hazardous Substances (U.S) (http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=standards&p_id=10099)

RELEVANT PCRSPart A: Life Cycle Assessment Calculation Rules and Report Requirements UL Environment and Institute of Construction and Environment e.V., Königswinter (April 2017, version 2.0)

Part B: Requirements on the EPD for Bathtubs and showers made of steel enamel or acrylic. Institute of Construction and Environment e.V., Königswinter (July 2014, version 1.6)

Part B: Product group definition | Commercial toilets. Sustainable Minds (Draft 2017 version)

Part B: Product group definition | Commercial urinals. Sustainable Minds (Draft 2017 version)

Part B: Product group definition | Residential toilets. Sustainable Minds (Draft 2017 version)


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