EeBGuide

B-09 Inclusion of energy and materials for repair

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Aspect B-09 Inclusion of energy and materials for repair
Description
 The inclusion of energy and water use, material use, etc. is framed by standards EN 15804 and EN 15978. The EeBGuide provides additional information and guidance on how (and when) to include or exclude a given aspect of the study.

related study objective

 ☒ stand-alone LCA ☒ comparative assertion

related study phase

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goal and scope definition inventory analysis (LCI) impact assessment (LCIA) interpretation reporting

relevant for
new buildings existing buildings construction products screening LCA simplified LCA complete LCA
Provisions According to EN 15978, the boundary for repair should include:

  • production of the repaired part of the component and ancillary products;
  • transportation of the repaired part of the component and ancillary products, including production impacts;
  • aspects of any losses of materials during transportation;
  • the process of repairing the part of component and ancillary products;
  • waste management of the removed part of the component and of ancillary products;
  • the end-of-life stage of the removed part of the component and of ancillary products.

Water and energy usage related to the repair process should always be included. However, repair is considered optional. Please refer to the aspects ‘Repair with complete LCA’, ‘Repair with simplified LCA’ and ‘Repair with screening LCA’ for further detail.
Rules from:
 EN 15978:7.4.4.1 General

7.4.4.4 Boundary for repair (Module B3)

8.3 Time related characteristics

8.6.3 Scenarios for maintenance, repair, replacement
EN 15804:

6.3.3. Reference service life

6.3.4.4.2  – B3 Reparation

7.3.3.1 B1–B5 use stage related to the building fabric

Annex A
Guidance
 In the context of simplified and screening LCA, only the production of the replaced component or repaired part need be included.Please refer to the aspects ‘Repair with complete LCA’, ‘Repair with simplified LCA’ and ‘Repair with screening LCA’ for further detail.