1 Scope
This part of BS 8541 gives recommendations on the transmission of product declarations relating to construction
library objects and facility declarations (including buildings, infrastructure and
built assets). It applies primarily to manufacturers’ specific products, but the principles
and some examples are also applicable to facility declarations.
NOTE 1 Independent declarations are an increasingly important aspect of product and facility
data, covering environmental and other performance.
This part of BS 8541 gives recommendations on conveying declarations as part of a standard product data
set (supplementary to printed labels, annexes and document lodgement) and integrates
product and facility declarations into information-driven design, construction and
operational processes.
This part of BS 8541 is applicable to any independent declaration scheme and establishes principles for
the identification of declarations and their origin. It defines the level of information
appropriate for specific uses including confirmation, reporting, and analysis. The
intent is to allow any declaration to be communicated with indications as to the degree
of attestation offered. The specific values declared are given in the context of a
specific declaration scheme and supported with details of the relevant life cycle
stage and details of its scenario.
NOTE 2 Construction products regulations and CEN standards for buildings and products provide
the primary examples. This part of BS 854...