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RCP Block and Brick
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Description: Concrete masonry units consist of natural aggregates (sand, coarse aggregate, and cement) that provide structural properties. Concrete masonry units contain cells (large voids inside the concrete masonry unit) which contain the reinforcing steel and grout. CMU are available in varies colors and textures, weights and strengths.
MasterFormat Number(s): 04 22 00

Manufacturer:

RCP Block and Brick
8240 Broadway
lemon grove, CA 91945

gadams@rcpblock.com
(619) 4607250 (main)

PRODUCT DETAILS2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS • 2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA • 2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT

2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS

2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

2.2.99 Additional Product Performance

List essential performance and physical characteristics: (ie. Fire resistance rating, vapor permeability, strength, etc.)

Characteristic:

fire resistance

Measurement test (UL, ASTM, FM, etc):

Chapter 7 ICC

Results (value,units):

1-4 hours

Characteristic:

Structural

Measurement test (UL, ASTM, FM, etc):

ASTM C90, ASTM C140

Results (value,units):

1900 psi min

Characteristic:

thermal

Measurement test (UL, ASTM, FM, etc):

ASHRAE/IES Std 90.1

Results (value,units):

r value

Characteristic:

energy

Measurement test (UL, ASTM, FM, etc):

COMcheck, USDOE

Results (value,units):

energy compl

Characteristic:

acoustical

Measurement test (UL, ASTM, FM, etc):

ASTM E90

Results (value,units):

STC

2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT

2.3.1 Composition

List the primary materials in a representative sample of the reported product. (List actual material - not trade name)

Portland cement, 8%
washed concrete sand, 70%
volcanic cinder, hard rock, or pumice, 22%

2.3.2 Toxicity

Does the product contain any California Proposition 65 chemicals?	Yes No
Does the product contain any Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic pollutants (PBTs) as listed on the EPA Priority PBT List?	Yes No
Is the MSDS and/or a list of toxics available on company website?	Yes No

2.3.3 Recycled Content

Does the product contain any recycled content material?								Yes No

PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE3.1 LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS • Manufacturer Comments • 3.2 Material Extraction and Transportation • 3.3 MANUFACTURING • 3.4 CONSTRUCTION • 3.5 FACILITY OPERATIONS • 3.6 DECONSTRUCTION / RECYCLING PHASE

3.1 LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS

Is there other relevant LCA data, for example, pertaining to a major constituent material? (In some cases a trade association or other entity may have conducted an industry average LCA on a common material. Please note if this is the case, and also if there are ways in which the process used for this product significantly deviates from that generic LCA.)								Yes No


Is an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) available for this product, or any products in this category? (An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) provides Life Cycle Information in a standardized format as described generally by ISO 14025, and specifically for building products by ISO 21930.)								Yes No
Was the EPD third party verified?

Manufacturer Comments

3.2 Material Extraction and Transportation

3.2.1 Regional Materials

Location(s) of manufacturing facility(s) producing the reported product
City, State/Province, Zip, Country: Santee	City, State/Province, Zip, Country: California
City, State/Province, Zip, Country: 92071	City, State/Province, Zip, Country: San Diego
City, State/Province, Zip, Country: California	City, State/Province, Zip, Country: 92154





List Primary Raw Materials in Product: (ie. sand, cement, water, recycled glass, clay, wood, biofiber, etc.): (If a significant percent of the raw materials for this product (excluding water) are sourced from a specific location, please also list percent by weight of material in the product and material source location (town, state, country zip code, country). Be as specific as possible regarding each raw material in the product, but leave the location blank if the material is sourced from many different locations.)
Material: Concrete sands	Location: San Diego
Material: volcanic cinders	Location: Lucern Valley
Material: cement	Location: Riverside
Material: pumice	Location: Frazier Park

3.2.2 Supply Chain

What approximate percent of materials and/or assemblies by weight are sourced from ISO 14001 certified suppliers?
don't know
How has the company worked with suppliers on reducing the environmental footprint of your supply chain?
TXI Cement?

3.3 MANUFACTURING

3.3.1 Manufacturing and Support Facilities

Does the company maintain ISO 14001 registration for some or all manufacturing facilities, including international locations?
none
Does the company generate energy on-site from renewable resources?								Yes No

Does the company purchase any thermal energy or electricity from renewable sources? (for electricity this refers to sources that meet the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e Energy National Standard)								Yes No

3.3.2 Manufacturing Process

What is the company's specified goal for reducing energy consumption?
	What steps has the company taken to reduce energy consumption of the manufacturing process? changed to cool water mist cure
Enter Base year for period. began doing it in 1984
What is the company's specified goal for GHG reduction?
	What steps has the company taken to reduce GHG emissions of the manufacturing process? 85% reduction of natural gas
Enter Base year for period. 1990
Does the company participate in any recognized voluntary programs to increase energy efficiency and/or reduce GHG emissions in manufacturing?								Yes No

Does the company report greenhouse gas emissions?
Is the company listed on The Climate Registry, and/or is GHG reporting done according to a recognized protocol? (a) listed on The Climate Registry
What is the company's specified goal for reducing potable water use?
	What steps have been taken to reduce potable water consumption of the manufacturing process? use well water
	Enter Reporting year for period. since 1960
What is the company's specified goal for reducing solid waste?

	Enter Reporting year for period. since 1990

3.4 CONSTRUCTION

3.4.1 Construction Waste Management

Shipping and Packing Materials (select all that apply for each)

Pallets:

Manufacturer/Installer accepts back

3.4.3 Contract Closeout

Final Cleaning: Do recommended final cleaning materials emit any known airborne toxins or VOCs?								Yes No

Testing, Adjusting, and Commissioning: Briefly describe any activities recommended to assure optimal performance of the product or that are required to achieve its specified contribution to sustainable performance of the system.
By conforming to ASTM C90 verified by lab test results (ASTM C140) CMU will provide sustainable design construction for 75 plus years of life for the building.

3.5 FACILITY OPERATIONS

3.6 DECONSTRUCTION / RECYCLING PHASE

3.6.2 Product Reuse

Is the entire product reusable?								Yes No
Are components of the product reusable?								Yes No
If yes to either of the above, do installation techniques allow it to be easily removed/disassembled without damage?								Yes No

3.6.3 Product Recycling / Disposal

Is the product currently being recycled into another product?

Yes No

If yes, describe what new product(s):

other concrete block, keystone units, pavers

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION4.1 Stewardship • 4.2 Transparency of Information • Manufacturer Comments

4.1 Stewardship

Are any of the company's buildings/sites certified under a green building rating system?								Yes No


Briefly describe the organizations environmental policies or programs and provide link to them on company website.
Must complay with CA Air Pollution Control District
What awards and recognition has the company achieved or received for its environmental stewardship?
2000 - CSI San Diego "Daniel A. Perkins Environmental Sensitivity Award"; 2002 - ASCE/County of San Diego Drop Structure Award
Please describe what Design-for-Environment (DfE) strategies were used in design of this product (including such practices as dematerialization, and design-for-disassembly), company-wide approach to DfE, and other aspects that you feel exemplify commitment but have not been quantified elsewhere in this form.
RCP Block has never taken its manufacturing waste to the landfill. Our recycle aggregate usage amounts to approx. 312,000 tons over each year. Raw natural aggregates are reduced by 15% by weight due to use of recyced content.

4.2 Transparency of Information

Is the environmental information reported in this form available on the website?								Yes No
If yes link to webpage(s): Must comply with BMP of Storm Water Runoff Controls
Does the company have an environmental policy or sustainability plan available on its website?								Yes No

Does the company produce a corporate sustainability report for public review?								Yes No

Ingredients or materials that comprise the product are fully disclosed on product packaging or in materials accompanying the product								Yes No

Manufacturer Comments

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