What is BS EN 17416 - Glass in building about?
BS EN 17416 provides specific rules for the assessment of the release of dangerous substances from glass products into the indoor air of buildings in complement to the horizontal rules given in EN 16516. BS EN 17416 addresses the release of dangerous substances into indoor air from construction products, although it can also be applied to glass products used in other applications such as furniture.
BS EN 17416 addresses specifically products as mentioned in TC 129 Mandate - M135 Amendment 1 EN (2012), i.e. products covered by the following European Standards: EN 1036‑2 and EN 16477‑21.
BS EN 17416 can also be applied to other glass products containing volatile organic compounds (VOC) such as: EN 1279‑5, EN 15755‑1, and EN 14449.
Note: Glass products that do not contain organic compounds are not in the scope of BS EN 17416.
Who is BS EN 17416 - Glass in building for?
BS EN 17416 on the release of dangerous emissions into indoor air from glass products is applicable to:
- Glass manufacturers
- Contractors
- Designers
- Installers
- Safety authorities
Why should you use BS EN 17416 - Glass in building?
On average we spend 90% of our time indoors. For this reason, indoor air quality is an important health concern. Everyone's health can be adversely affected by problems of indoor air quality.
BS EN 17416 provides specific rules for flat glass products used in buildings to support the assessment of the release of dangerous substances into indoor air. This assessment will help you understand if dangerous substances are being emitted into your indoor air and with this information handy it will enable you to take the necessary steps to reduce the risk of health caused by the release of dangerous substances from glass products
