In the modular structure of the set of EPB standards the term overarching refers to the standards that deal with the overall energy performance of a building (module M1), while other modules deal with the building as such (M2) or with specific technical building systems or services (M3 etc.).
The five EPB standards ISO 52000-1, 52003-1, 52010-1, 52016-1 and 52018-1, listed in the revised EPBD (Annex I) and also called ‘overarching’, have in common that each of these describes an important step in the assessment of the energy performance of building.
In the modular overview of EPB standards ISO 52016-1 and 52018-1 belong to module 2 (M2, Building as such.
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2019.07.22