NSF /ANSI 347 Sustainability Assessment for Single Ply Roofing Membranes
ANSI Project Initiation Notification System (PINS) # issued – June 18, 2007
ANSI Standards Writing Organization: NSF International
789 N. Dixboro Road
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105
Chair of NSF 347 Joint Committee –
Dr. Ralph M. Paroli, National Research Council Canada, Ottawa, ONT, Canada
Standard Published – February 14, 2012
Standard Scope – “This standard establishes an approach to the evaluation of the sustainability
of single ply roofing membranes. The Standard includes criteria across the product life cycle from
raw material extraction through manufacturing, use and end-of-life management”
Use of this Standard – This standard is available for use by purchasers and consumers of single
ply roof membranes, including building owners and designers who wish to ensure the accuracy of
claims relative to the sustainable nature of these products. This standard provides a means to
track incremental changes to the products sustainability profile, and provides a framework to
compare and assess the sustainable nature of different single ply roofing membrane products
performing similar functions.
Elements of Standard- Product Design
Product Manufacturing
Membrane Durability
Corporate Governance
Innovation
Conformance Levels: Conformant
Silver
Gold
Platinum
Manufacturers with Certified Products - Click on this web-site for a list of manufacturers
certified to this standard:
www.nsf.org
Educational Programs -Continuing Education Program (CEU) – Architectural Record (October
2011)
Purchase of Standard Document – NSF International
789 N. Dixboro Road
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105
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