Standard building materials reduce energy consumption by 50%

Sanandaj- Director General of Kurdistan Standard, referring to the role of the quality of construction materials in energy consumption management, said: Using standard materials in construction can be effective in reducing energy consumption by 50%.

According to Mehr reporter, Mehdi Sahari, before the sermons of this week's Friday prayers in Sanandaj Jame Mosque, emphasized the need to comply with standards in the building sector, saying: the quality of materials and heating equipment used in buildings is one of the factors affecting the amount of energy consumption, and choosing standard products can prevent energy wastage.

He added: Achieving the goals related to the development of clean energy is not only limited to the provision of infrastructure and equipment, but the quality of construction and compliance with technical requirements in the stages of construction and operation of buildings is also important in this field.

The Director General of Kurdistan Standard stated that the standard should be taken into consideration in different aspects of life and clarified: standardization is not only for production units and factories, but it is also necessary to comply with correct and valid standards in providing services, social activities and daily responsibilities.

Monitoring the quality of goods and services to protect people's rights

Referring to the duties of the General Directorate of Standards in the field of quality control and safety of goods and services, Sahari said: the implementation of standard requirements is done with the aim of increasing safety, improving the quality of products and protecting the rights of consumers, and monitoring the performance of equipment in various fields is a part of this responsibility.

He listed the monitoring of amusement park equipment, scales used in gold shops and fuel supply stations as among the areas under supervision and added: checking the correctness of the operation of this equipment and ensuring compliance with technical standards is important in protecting people's rights and increasing public trust.

The Director General of Kurdistan Standard also emphasized the role of laboratory facilities in improving the quality of inspections and said: The development of laboratory capacities provides the possibility of more accurate evaluation of products and checking their compliance with standard requirements.

The activity of 12 standard flour factories in Kurdistan

Referring to the importance of standards in the food production chain, Sahari said: Currently, 12 flour factories with approved standards are operating in Kurdistan province.

He considered the quality of flour as one of the effective factors in the production of desirable bread and added: compliance with the standard rules in the production of this product affects the quality of the final product and can help provide a higher quality product for consumers.

Director General of Standards of Kurdistan Province, referring to the place of accurate measurement and compliance with standards in religious teachings, stated: In the verses of the Holy Quran, compliance with the measure, size, and justice are emphasized; Concepts that indicate the importance of accuracy, fairness and avoiding violating the rights of others.

Sahari noted: In addition to improving the quality and safety of products and services, compliance with standards plays a role in reducing costs, managing energy consumption, and increasing people's trust in the goods offered in the market, and should be considered as part of public culture.