b'Industry NewsRCMA and NSF International Develop First Product Category Rule (PCR) for Roof Coatings in North America2 coating materials, said Jessica Slomka, Manager of the The Roof Coatings Manufacturers AssociationNSF International National Center for Sustainability (RWCMasAh)i anngdto NnS, FD ICn t(eWrneadtnioensdala hy,a Dvee ccreematbeedrt1h4e ,firstStandards. By engaging RCMA members and other pr0o1d6u)ct category rule (PCR) in North America for roofstakeholders, we help ensure the most significant coating materials. PCRs enable product environmentalenvironmental impacts in the life cycle of a product are information to be more transparent and useful to therepresented. The result is a defined set of rules that marketplace. Products covered in this PCR include fluid- enable comparative data to be gathered and reported applied and adhered coatings used for roof maintenancein a standardized fashion. This is crucial in helping or roof repair, or as a component of a roof coveringbuilders source products that meet their environmental system or roof assembly. goals.Based on international environmental managementVerified environmental product declarations (EPDs) as guidelines (ISO 14025), a PCR defines how to conductdefined by this PCR may help building projects qualify a life cycle assessment for a particular product groupfor points through the LEED v4 Material and Resource and what to include in the resulting report. A life-cyclecredits and comply with the International Green assessment measures inputs, outputs and environmentalConstruction Code (IgCC)impacts of a product across its lifespan. TheAbout RCMA:RCMA is the national trade environmental product declaration (EPD) is the third- association representing manufacturers of party-verified report that explains the data generatedasphaltic and solar reflective roof coatings from a life cycle assessment. What is included in the EPDand the suppliers to the roof coatings is also defined by the PCR. industry. RCMA and the Reflective Roof The NSF International National Center forCoatings Institute (RRCI) have merged into Sustainability Standards (NCSS) utilized an openone industry association that continues to consultative process to develop the PCR withadvance, promote, and expand the national participation from an expert panel of RCMA members,and international market for roof coatings through education, suppliers, regulatory agencies, environmentaloutreach, technical advancement, and advocacy. For more organizations and end users. RCMA is the leadinginformation on RCMA activities, programs, and initiatives, please industry voice promoting the benefits of roof coatingsvisit us at www.roofcoatings.org.and representing manufacturers of asphaltic and solarAbout NSF International:NSF International reflective roof coatings as well as suppliers to the roof(nsf.org) is a global independent organization coatings industry. that develops standards, and tests and This product category rule developed by RCMAcertifies products to these standards for the and NSF International provides our industry a muchwater, food, health sciences and consumer needed guideline for calculating and reporting thegoods industries to minimize adverse health environmental attributes of roof coatings, said Jimeffects and protect the environment. Founded in 1944, NSF is Kirby, Executive Director of RCMA. The subsequentcommitted to protecting human health and safety worldwide. life cycle analyses developed by our members usingOperating in more than 165 countries, NSF International is a Pan the PCR can provide a basis for improvement to enableAmerican Health Organization/World Health Organization (WHO) reductions in environmental impacts over time. WeCollaborating Center on Food Safety, Water Quality and Indoor look forward to the positive impact this will have on theEnvironment.industry and those seeking more sustainable buildingNSF Internationals Sustainability Divisionoffers a products. range of standardized and proprietary methods of measuring As a manufacturer participating in the PCRsustainability for organizations, products, processes, supply development, we support our industry in providingchains and services. Through its National Center for Sustainability more transparent and science-based information toStandards, NSF International has created PCRs, verified EPDS our customers, said Douglas P. Mazeffa, Environmentaland developed animal welfare and sustainability standards for Project Manager at Sherwin Williams. Our companyproduct categories such as down, chemicals, building products is committed to helping customers make informed,and materials, and water quality. NSF International works with environmentally-based purchasing decisions. leading regulators, scientists, engineers, public health and Industries benefit from NSF Internationals open andenvironmental health professionals, and industry representatives transparent standards development process that wasto develop these transparent, science-based standards, protocols, used to develop the first PCR in North America for roofand product category rules.www.mrca.orgMidwest Roofer 19'