BS EN 16687:2015

What is BS EN 16687 - Terminologies for assessing the release of dangerous substances from construction materials about?  

BS EN 16687 is a European Standard that discusses construction products.  

BS EN 16687 provides guidance on the terminology used in the assessment of dangerous substances within construction materials, you’re likely to encounter as you get to work on your construction project. 

BS EN 16687 defines terms used in the field of the assessment of the release, and the content, of dangerous substances from/in construction products. 

Who is BS EN 16687 - Terminologies for assessing the release of dangerous substances from construction materials for? 

BS EN 16687 on construction products is relevant to: 

• Builders  
• Architects 
• Civil engineers 
• Contractors 
• Manufacturers and suppliers of construction materials  
• Quality control and testing authorities 
• Construction Products Regulation Authority 
• Working Groups of CEN/TC 351 

Why should you use BS EN 16687 - Terminology used to assess the release of dangerous substances from construction products?  

Assessment of the release of dangerous substances is vital and is provided in guidance documents for the determination of the release and emission of dangerous substances and radiation from construction products as well as the content of dangerous substances and radioactivity of such products. 

In this regard, BS EN 16687 navigates you through the terminology related to the release of dangerous substances from or in construction products, including, 

• Terms related to products and substances (general; soil, groundwater and surface water; indoor air) 
• Terms related to sampling and sample preparation 
• Terms related to test procedures and test results (general; soil, groundwater and surface water; indoor air, radiation). 

An alphabetical index is also provided in BS EN 16687. 

The terms and definitions of BS EN 16687 are relevant for the standards being prepared by the working groups of CEN/TC 351 and support the consistent use of terminology throughout and within the different working groups. 

Thus, the uniform and consistent use of terms and definitions is critical to improve communication between stakeholders across the construction sector and avoid any misinterpretations. This could ultimately, contribute to seamless workflow processes, improved design and material selection and planning and effective risk mitigation during an emergency.