Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) make statements about the environmental impact of a product, such as energy and water consumption or the resulting global warming potential. These documents essentially serve as proof for building certification. This means that if buildings are certified according to sustainability systems such as DGNB, LEED or BREEAM, EPDs are required, among other things.
The model EPDs are based on the corresponding Product Category Rules (PCR) according to DIN EN ISO 14025 and EN 15804, the ift-Guideline NA-01/3 "General Guideline for the Preparation of Type III Environmental Product Declarations" as well as a life cycle assessment according to DIN EN ISO 14040 and DIN EN ISO 14044 over the entire life cycle.
For the model EPDs, data from various companies were determined and used as average values in a common "data pool". They reflect a sector or association average. The model EPDs refer to the products with the highest environmental impacts ("worst case" approach) and are supplemented by a safety margin. This ensures that the EPDs are appropriate for most manufacturers.
Model EPDs are generated on the basis of the average documents, which can be transferred to manufacturers with little laborious effort.
A model EPD cannot highlight specific qualities of the construction product that are appropriate for competitive differentiation.
The verified Environmental Product Declaration applies exclusively for the products named in the declaration.
All advantages at a glance
How do the values for model EPDs come about?
As part of a publicly funded research project, ift Rosenheim worked together with industry associations to develop the basis for model EPDs.
This project was supported and funded by the participating associations QKE e.V., VFF e.V., FV S+B e.V. and the BF e.V. as well as the research initiative Future Construction of the Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development (BBSR).
The way to the model EPD
The ift order forms for model EPDs enable simple and cost-effective generation of an EPD for average products. In this process, EPDs are generated in a time-saving and cost-effective manner on the basis of model EPDs by confirming various framework conditions. This system is especially appropriate for handicraft and medium-sized companies.
The prerequisite for generating an EPD on the basis of a model EPD is fully compliance with the Terms of Use for the generation of model EPDs.
The following documents are required for the creation of a model EPD:
- Completed and signed order form
- Company logo (format: PNG, JPG or GIF in RGB mode)
The EPD will be sent to the user only after receipt of payment by the supplier.
Product Category Rules - PCRs
PCRs provide general rules for the preparation of EPDs and are structured like regulations or guidlines. The basis for the development of PCR documents are the standards DIN EN ISO 14025 and DIN EN 15804.
The Product Category Rules (PCRs) of ift Rosenheim are divided into two parts and marked accordingly. Part A contains general rules and the separate Part B contains product group-specific rules. The PCRs are to be used in the preparation of EPDs according to the program operation for the preparation of Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) of ift Rosenheim.
- Part A - General product category rules PCR-A-0.2
- Drive unit for industrial, commercial, garage doors and gates PCR-AT-2.1
- Drive units for windows and doors PCR-AFT-2.0
- Wall connections PCR-BA-2.1
- Concrete building products and concrete elements PCR-PB-1.1
- Building components for smoke and heat control systems PCR-RW-2.1
- Surface coatings PCR-BP-2.0
- Reinforcement and fastening systems PCR-BS-2.1
- Autoclaved building materials with and without reinforcement PCR-DB-1.0
- Gasket profiles PCR-DI-2.0
- Facades and roofs made of glass and plastic PCR-FA-3.1
- Windows, flat roof windows, light domes and light bands PCR-FE-2.1
- Flat glass in building PCR-FG-1.4
- Semi-finished products PCR-HZ-2.0
- Sunscreens, blinds and shutters PCR-SS-2.0
- Guide systems for cables and lines PCR-KTS-1.1
- Fan and ventilation systems PCR-LS-1.0
- Metal ceilings PCR-MD-0.1
- Building products made of burned clay PCR-PT-1.0
- Products for passive technical fire protection PCR-BE-2.1
- Steel plate secions PCR-PS-1.2
- Profiles for Windows, Doors, and Facades PCR-PR-2.1
- Piping systems including connection technology PCR-RS-1.0
- Locks and hardware PCR-SB-3.0
- System floors PCR-SYB-2.0
- Technical parts PCR-TTE-1.1
- Partitions PCR-TW-1.0
- Dry fills PCR-TS-0.1
- Doors and gates PCR-TT-2.1
- Loading systems PCR-VS-2.1
- Articles for windows and doors PCR-ZFT-1.0
The following members of the Expert Committee carry out the validation of the PCR documents and thus vouch for their accuracy
- Mr. Dr. Torsten Mielecke, Life Cycle Engineering Experts GmbH (Chairman)
- Mr. Frank Koos, Verband Fenster + Fassade e.V. (Association for Windows and Facades)
- Mr. Prof. Jörn P. Lass, ift Rosenheim GmbH
- Mrs. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sandra Krommes, Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences
- Mrs. Dr. Andrea Berglehner, OmniCert Umweltgutachter GmbH
Available model EPDs
You can transfer all previously available model EPDs to your company using the data entry form for Environmental Product Declarations.
The following model EPDs are currently available:
Model-EPDs of the BF (Bundesverband Flachglas e. V.)
- M-EPD Float glass and thermally toughened safety glass, heat soaked thermally toughened safety glass and heat strengthened glass
- M-EPD Laminated safety glass and insulating glass unit (double and triple configuration)
Model-EPDs of the VFF (Verband Fenster + Fassade)
- M-EPD Windows and lift-and-slide elements (German order form)
- M-EPD Curtain wall façade (German order form)
- M-EPD Exterior doors (German order form)
Model-EPD of the FeuerschutzTeam AG andSturm GmbH
- M-EPD Doors/systems made of timber and timber based materials (German order form)
Model-EPDs of the BVT (BVT-Verband Tore)
Model-EPDs of the System Schröders
- M-EPD Steel doors, gates and flaps of the Schröders system (German order form)
Model-EPDs of the Verbands Fensterautomation und Entrauchung e.V.
- M-EPD Electric drives and pneumatic cylinders
- M-EPD Electric control units and pneumatic valves/alarm stations
Model-EPDs of the heroal Systems
- M-EPD heroal Aluminium windows and lifting-sliding elements
- M-EPD heroal Aluminium curtain wallings and fire protection facades
- M-EPD heroal Aluminum doors and fire protection doors
- M-EPD heroal Aluminum roller shutter elements (German order form)
- M-EPD heroal External shading device (German order form)
Model-EPDs of the Bundesfachverband Betonkanalsysteme e.V
- M-EPD Concrete and reinforced concrete pipe and duct systems (German order form)
The order forms and/or data entry sheets and model EPDs can also be requested in other languages. Therefore, please contact us by mail at nachhaltigkeit@ift-rosenheim.de.
