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2013/SCSC/WKSP1/004
How Standards Are Developed to Support Needs in Building Codes
Submitted by: ASTM International
Workshop on Sharing Experiences in the Design and Implementation of Green
Building Codes Lima, Peru
5-7 March 2013
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How Standards
Are Developed to
Support Needs in
Building Codes
James OlshefskyDirector, External
Relations
5 March 2013
Founded in 1898, ASTM is aglobal forum for the developmentof voluntary consensus standards
30,000 technical expertsrepresenting producers, users,consumers, government andacademia from over 135economies.
Participation is open to all with amaterial interest, anywhere in theworld.
Focus on materials, products,systems, and services
Overview of ASTM International
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What is a Standard?
Technical document developed by consensus
A standard becomes mandatory when: Cited in a contract
Used in certificationReferenced by a
government agency
International Standards
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Types of Standards in the Building Codes
Materials: Address product quality characteristics such as composition, dimensions and uniformity.
Design & Addresses design procedures, engineering Engineering: formulas, and methods of testing to determine
the physical, functional, or performance characteristics of specific materials or products.
Installation: Governs installation of specific products or systems.
Testing: Identifies methods and procedures for evaluating structural strength, fire resistance and other performance criteria.
Relationship Between Codes and Standards
CODES» Building codes set forth a minimum set of
performance requirements for design, construction and subsequent inspection to ensure safety and building integrity.
STANDARDS» Standards are a referenced authoritative
resources which serve as extensions of the code requirements. By referencing standards, codes can take advantage of information which is based on experience, knowledge, testing, analyses and research.
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Main Committee
Subcommittee Subcommittee SubcommitteeSubcommittee Subcommittee
Task GroupTask Group
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Typical Standards’ Writing Technical Committee Structure
Comités técnicos ASTM
Imagen del Artículo “From the Ground Up” de Christopher Mathis de la revista de ASTM “Standardization News”
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How A Standard is Developed
The ProposalAnyone can propose the development of an ASTM standard.Is there a need?Is there adequate interest?Does a standard exist elsewhere?
The PreparationTask Group Prepares Draft StandardSubcommittee ApprovalMain Committee ApprovalFull Membership Approval
TASKGROUP
SUBCOMMITTEE
COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS
SOCIETY AND MAIN COMMITTEE
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Importance of Referenced Standards
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Attribute: Thermal Measurement (C16)
• ASTM C177 Standard Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Guarded –Hot-Plate Apparatus
• ASTM C518 Standard Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
• ASTM C1363 Standard Test Method for Thermal Performance of Building Materials and Envelope Assemblies by Means of a Hot Box Apparatus
ASTM International Standards for the Building Sector
Attribute: Air Tightness (E06)
• ASTM E741 Standard Test Method for Determining Air Change in a Single Zone by Means of a Tracer Gas Dilution
• ASTM E779 Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate by Fan Pressurization
• ASTM E1186 Standard Practices for Air Leakage Site Detection in Building Envelopes and Air Barrier Systems
ASTM International Standards for the Building Sector
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Requirements of Referenced Standards Used in Codes
The scope or application of a standard shall be clearly described.The standard shall not have the effect of requiring proprietary materials.Cited standards shall be published and available in their most current formStandards shall be developed and maintained through a consensus processText shall be written in mandatory language
Mandatory Language in Referenced Standards
Enforceability of a referenced standard requires that its application and intent are clear to all readers
Mandatory Terms Non-mandatory Terms
Must Could
Shall May
Shall not be required Is permitted
Is capable of Can
Advisory language to help the user can be placed in “Notes” or “Appendices” if clearly identified
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Market Transformation through Standards
Manufacturing According to Building Code Specifications &
Standards
Provides beneficial exposure when manufactures can advertise their compliance with the codesCan become an economic asset, facilitating product service and salesIncreases safety and quality of an industry, product or serviceWhen the code, and the cited standard within it, become law, products that meet the building code requirements will be demanded
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Code Change Proposals for Referenced Standards
Code bodies require that proposed code changes involving referenced standards be subject to the full code development processTwo types of code change proposals» Addition or withdrawal of a referenced standard
» Update to an existing referenced standard
All code change proposals must include information how the proposal is intended to affect the intent and application of the standard
Referenced Standards in “Green” Codes
• ICC International Green Construction Code
• ASHRAE 189.1 Standard for the Design of High-Performance, Green Buildings
• California Green Building Standards Code
• IAPMO Green Plumbing and Mechanical Code Supplement
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C01 on CementC09 on Concrete
and Concrete Aggregates
C16 on Thermal Insulation
D02 on Petroleum Products and
LubricantsD03 on Gaseous
Fuels
D04 on Road and Paving Materials
D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing
D18 on Soil and Rock D19 on Water D20 on Plastics
D22 on Air Quality D34 on Waste Management
E06 on Performance of Buildings
E35 on Pesticides and Alternative Control Agents
E44 on Solar, Geothermal and Other Alternative Energy Sources
E47 on Biological Effects and
Environmental FateE48 on
Biotechnology
E50 on Environmental
Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action
E60 on Sustainability F40 on Declarable
Substances in Materials
ASTM International and Sustainability
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Attribute: Green Roof Systems (E60)
• ASTM E2397 Standard Practice for Determination of Dead Loads and Live Loads associated with Green Roof Systems
• ASTM E2399-05 Standard Test Method for Maximum Media Density for Dead Load Analysis of Green Roof Systems
• ASTM E2400-06 Standard Guide for Selection, Installation, and Maintenance of Plants for Green Roof Systems
ASTM International Sustainability Standards
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Attribute: Roofing Product Sustainability (D08.24)
• WK29304 New Guide for Selection of Roofing/Waterproofing Membrane Systems for Vegetative (Green) Roof Systems
• WK24614 New Guide for Recycling Practices & Reporting Methodology
• WK26596 New Practice (Product Category Rule) for Preparing Environmental Product Declarations of Low Slope Roofing Membranes
ASTM International Sustainability Standards
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SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
AFGHANISTAN ALBANIA* BOLIVIA ANTIGUA & BARBUDA BAHRAIN BOTSWANA
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
BOSNIA CHILE BELIZE EGYPT CONGO
CHINA BULGARIA COLOMBIA CROSQ GCC (GULF STATES) ETHIOPIA
CHINESE TAIPEI CROATIA COSTA RICA DOMINICA IRAQ GHANA
INDONESIA KAZAKHSTAN ECUADOR DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
ISRAEL KENYA
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
MOLDOVA EL SALVADOR GRENADA JORDAN MAURITIUS
MALAYSIA ROMANIA* GUATEMALA GUYANA KUWAIT MAURITANIA
MONGOLIA RUSSIA HONDURAS JAMAICA MOROCCO MOZAMBIQUE
NEPAL SERBIA PANAMA ST. LUCIA OMAN NIGERIA
PAKISTAN PERU ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
PALESTINE RWANDA
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
NICARAGUA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO SAUDI ARABIA SADC
THE PHILIPPINES
URUGUAY TUNISIA SOUTH AFRICA
SINGAPORE TURKEY SWAZILAND
SRI LANKA U.A.E. TANZANIA
VIET NAM YEMEN UGANDA
ZAMBIA
ZIMBABWE
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Program
APEC Economies with ASTM International MoU Agreements
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Utilizing ASTM Information in Codes and Regulation
Codes should reference standards that provide the best technical guidance
Nations are free to use ASTM standards if they meet the needs of the end users
Multiple paths exist to facilitate the use of ASTM information in your respective jurisdictions
This Malaysian Standard is identical to ASTM D 635-06
Summary/Conclusion
Standards for the building sector are used as references in codes and help to define certain attributes that help level the playing field Referenced standards are developed and maintained through a consensus process and are written in enforceable languageThe use of high quality, universally accepted international standards as references is a benefit to industry, regulators and users
