1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers a set of instructions for collecting data to be used in assessing the sustainability of building products for use in both commercial and residential buildings.
1.1.1 There are many features of a building that contribute to sustainability; one of them is the selection of products for use in a building. Other key features influencing sustainability include, but are not limited to: overall efficiency of the design of the building, the impact the building has on the habits of the occupants, and the impact the building has on the microclimate and macroclimate. This standard addresses sustainability issues related to building products. This standard does not address sustainability issues related to overall building design, site selection, building operations, or other features influencing sustainability.
1.1.2 While it is recommended that users rely on professional judgment informed by both environmental expertise and specific knowledge of the intended use of the product, this standard provides no instruction as to interpretation of the data obtained. Interpretation of the data obtained is the responsibility of the user of this standard.
1.1.3 This document cannot replace education or experience and should be used in conjunction with professional judgment. Not all aspects of this practice may be applicable in all circumstances. This practice is not intended to represent or replace the standard of care by which the adequacy of a given professional service must be judged, nor should this document be applied without consideration of a project's many unique aspects. The word "standard" in the title means only that the document has been approved through the ASTM consensus process.
1.2 This standard is organized according to the Construction Specifications Institute's (CSI) MasterFormat sections to promote consistency in the evaluation of building products.
1.3 This standard includes general, comprehensive data requirements. Depending upon the building product, certain data requirements may not apply given the unique characteristics of the product and the potential environmental impacts related to the intended use of the product. Depending upon the building product, certain data requirements may need to be added as appropriate to the unique characteristics of the product and the potential environmental impacts related to the intended use of the product.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
C1240 Specification for Use of Silica Fume for Use as a Mineral Admixture in Hydraulic Cement Concrete, Mortar, and Grout
C618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for Use as a Mineral Admixture in Portland Cement Concrete
C989 Specification for Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag for Use in Concrete and Mortars
D5359 Specification Glass Cullet Recovered from Waste for Use in Manufacture of Glass Fiber
D6400 Specification for Compostable Plastics
E1480 Terminology of Facility Management (Building-Related)
E2114 Terminology for Sustainability Relative to the Performance of Buildings
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
10 CFR 435 Voluntary Performance Standards for New Buildings
24 CFR Pt. 3280 Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards
A208.2 Medium Density Fiberboard
ASHRAE 52-76 Gravimetric and Dust-Spot Procedures for Testing Air-Cleaning Devices Used in General Ventilation for Removing Particulate Matter
ASHRAE 62 Ventilation of Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
ASHRAE 90.1 Energy Efficient Design of New Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings
ASME A112.18.1M-1989 Plumbing Fixture Fittings
Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines
Energy Star Program
Federal Energy Management Program
MasterFormat 2004 Edition
National Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emission Standards
NFRC 100 Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product U-Factors
NFRC 200 Thermal Performance Solar Heat Gain Test Method
NFRC 300 Test Method for Determining the Solar Optical Properties of Glazing Materials and Systems
OSHA Regulations
Report on Carcinogens (RoC)
South Coast Air Quality Management District Regulations for Content of VOCs
Toxics Release Inventory
Index Terms
building product; energy efficiency; environmental; green building; IEQ; indoor environmental quality; sustainable; sustainable development; sustainability; ICS Number Code 91.010.99
Citing ASTM Standards
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