Electrical cables and wires (for construction sector) (c-PCR to PCR 2019:14)

PCR nameElectrical cables and wires (for construction sector) (c-PCR to PCR 2019:14) (Adopted from EPD Norway)
Registration number2019:14-c-PCR-019
Product categoriesConstruction products; Infrastructure & buildings; Electricity, steam & fuels
StatusRegistered
Valid until2026-06-30
EN 15804 compliantYes
Prepared byThe Norwegian EPD Foundation (EPD-Norge), Norcable, Tec-Con, Statnett, Elektroskandia, Ostfold Research

PCR description

“Part B for electrical cables and wires” (NPCR 027 version 2.0) of EPD Norway has been adopted as a c-PCR to PCR 2019:14 of the International EPD System, with the following additional specifications and restrictions:

  • All references to “NPCR part A” or “Part A” are replaced with references to PCR 2019:14.
  • If there is an applicable UN CPC code for the product, it shall be stated in the EPD (in the product description section).
  • Guidance and requirements of PCR 2019:14 and EN 15804:2012+A2:2019/AC:2021 not referenced to in the PCR also apply.
  • In Sections 7.2.6 and 7.2.7 there are references to additions that are missing. These references shall be ignored.

The PCR is downloadable at https://www.epd-norge.no/getfile.php/13161971-1741628082/PCRer/NPCR%20027%202022%20Part%20B%20Electrical%20cables%20and%20wires%20A2%20010322.pdf

The PCR (version 2.0) was adopted 2022-10-12 as a c-PCR under PCR 2019:14, after being reviewed and accepted by the Technical Committee of EPD International acting as PCR Review Panel for the adoption process. Review chair was Nasser Ayoub, DCarbon Egypt.