manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse,
operation, maintenance, or disposal of the product
or service.
Factors to consider include, but are not limited to:
1) Ease of repairability and high durability. A
lesser frequency of replacement reduces landfill
(i.e., need for more natural resources and energy)
costs.
2) Manufacturer/fabricator programs in place
that reduce energy required or re-cycle energy,
water, by-products, or waste materials in production
methods.
3) Low VOC's and off-gassing in the production,
fabrication, assembly, and installation of materials
and components.
Evaluation of the sustainable efforts of a
manufacturer is subjective. There are no current
measurable aspects of a sustainable program for
casework materials which easily qualifies or
disqualifies a manufacturer or fabricator. The
submittal reviewer should use the information
provided in the Department of Army ETL 1110-3-491 in
conjunction with a common sense approach in making
the evaluation.
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REFERENCES
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NOTE: Issue (date) of references included in
project specifications need not be more current than
provided by the latest guide specification. Use of
SpecsIntact automated reference checking is
recommended for projects based on older guide
specifications.
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The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the
extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the
basic designation only.
AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)
ANSI A161.2
(1998) Decorative Laminate Countertops,
Performance Standards for Fabricated High
Pressure
ANSI A208.1
(1999) Particleboard
ANSI A208.2
(2002) Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) For
Interior Applications
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