Durability of thermal performance

The requirement

The publisher’s words are shown on request, below the limits.

The publisher’s words

How it is proven

Evidence required

Conformance with these requirements shall be demonstrated by providing a statement of thermal resistance for each product to be licensed. This statement must be supported by: • reports from independent testing and sampling, completed by a laboratory or testing agency competent to complete the required tests; records of quality checks which demonstrate on-going compliance with the stated R-value of the product; • documentation from the quality management system on the statistical basis of sampling and relevant production and quality controls; • results of any random market sampling by independent testing agencies; and • documentation to support a reasonable expectation of durability as required by (c). Test methods Sampling and testing must be completed using equipment and procedures that meet the requirements of: • Initial independent test: − For low density insulants (e.g. glass wool, w

Who checks it

Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake

How Klar Cite classifies it

Klar Cite’s reading of the clause, not the scheme’s own claim.

What it asks

Meet — a limit, condition or outcome the product must satisfy

Standing

Required — must be met for the credential

Impact area

Circular Economy — the CMF area the clause addresses

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