Work Item
ASTM WK87678
Revision of E2921-22 Standard Practice for Minimum Criteria for Comparing Whole Building Life Cycle Assessments for Use with Building Codes, Standards, and Rating Systems
Rationale
Rationale: While LCA data regarding MEP systems has traditionally lagged behind building
structure and envelope, there is increased interest in whole building LCA that includes this
information. This proposed change clarifies that electrical, mechanical, and plumbing
equipment, controls, fixtures, fire detection, alarm systems, elevators, are permitted to be included in the whole building LCA.
The first ballot received several negatives due to formatting issues of the ballot and concern over the use of the term “may” being utilized in a standard practice (permissive language). This revision uses existing language contained within the document that satisfies the requirements of a standard practice. Additionally, there were some ballots that pointed out that Note 4 is duplicative with Section 6.3.3, and therefore should be deleted. In-person feedback from the October meeting in Washington, D.C. was also considered. These revisions have been included in this ballot.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 08-28-2023
Technical Contact: Matthew Hunter
Item: 001
Ballot: E60.01 (23-02)
Status: Will Reballot Item