CIAT rooftop EPDs set to expire December 2026

What is expiring in December 2026

CIAT has four product EPDs expiring in December 2026, all covering the Vectios packaged rooftop family running on R410A refrigerant. These are published under the PEP ecopassport program and use a 1 kW functional unit consistent with EN 14825. They include two entries for Vectios IPJ R410A and two for Vectios Power IPJ R410A, reflecting portfolio and language variants. CIAT’s certification overview and news confirm PEP coverage across these lines (CIAT Certification page, 2026; CIAT news, 2024).

Helpful links for specifiers:

• CIAT certification page with PEP context: https://www.ciat.com/en/eu/about-us/certification/
• Vectios IPJ R410A PEP entries: https://register.pep-ecopassport.org/pep/consult/mbesqrsCBZbWbKJq6-kJ3vF4zsVLzOxd-6GlYdAjRz8/mbesqrsCBZbWbKJq6-kJ3nXTEwaL2H-VUQApFU2-Q6g and https://register.pep-ecopassport.org/pep/consult/mbesqrsCBZbWbKJq6-kJ3rYVEMsFaejNSz3l33D7N54/mbesqrsCBZbWbKJq6-kJ3jTPs6GIA3BIjfWQNtpZDq0
• Vectios Power IPJ R410A PEP entries: https://register.pep-ecopassport.org/pep/consult/mbesqrsCBZbWbKJq6-kJ3imLC7b6FSU474_KoAbJE_0/mbesqrsCBZbWbKJq6-kJ3nXTEwaL2H-VUQApFU2-Q6g and https://register.pep-ecopassport.org/pep/consult/mbesqrsCBZbWbKJq6-kJ3tZbW7pTfrmk77CicJzPH8o/mbesqrsCBZbWbKJq6-kJ3nXTEwaL2H-VUQApFU2-Q6g

Are replacements already live

Yes for the refrigerant‑updated models. CIAT has published PEPs for the R454B versions of Vectios and Vectios Power, and promotes these as next‑gen alternatives. See CIAT’s product and news pages and the PEP registry entries for the R454B versions: Vectios Power R454B page lists the declaration, and the PEP registry records for CIAT‑10022 confirm coverage. These R454B EPDs are current as of today and carry typical program validity windows (CIAT product page, 2026; PEP registry, 2025).

Links for quick verification:

• Vectios Power R454B product page with PEP mention: https://www.ciat.com/en/uk/products-systems/rooftop-units-and-packaged-systems/rooftop-units/vectios-power-r-454b/
• R454B PEP entries: https://register.pep-ecopassport.org/pep/consult/mbesqrsCBZbWbKJq6-kJ3mP81yucTf7Pq8zbeXAvwiU/mbesqrsCBZbWbKJq6-kJ3nXTEwaL2H-VUQApFU2-Q6g

If no renewal lands in time, where specs may pivot

Specifiers typically look for a like‑for‑like rooftop or a packaged AHU with a current EPD so they can claim the credit cleanly in LEED v5 submittals. Three credible alternatives with live declarations today:

• Systemair Geniox GO packaged units with EPD Norway listing through late 2029, a clear, public operator record that eases documentation burdens (EPD Norway, 2024).
• Swegon GOLD and SILVER C RX sizes with current EPDs on EPD International, commonly used as outdoor packaged AHUs in similar roles to rooftops. Overview and document links are published on Swegon’s site and Environdec today (Swegon EPDs page, 2024).
• FläktGroup eQ compact AHUs, with new EPD Hub records published in 2025 that remain current and publicly downloadable, which is exactly what submittal reviewers want to see (FläktGroup, 2025).

What this means for bids, fast

An expired EPD can stall a spec or trigger a substitution request. Teams that sell rooftops know this moment well. If the R410A Vectios models remain in play after December 2026 without fresh declarations, many specifiers will either move to CIAT’s R454B versions that already have a PEP or pick a competitor with a current, verifiable document to avoid penalties from generic data in project carbon accounting.

Scope details specifiers ask about

The expiring Vectios EPDs follow PEP ecopassport rules for electrical and HVAC‑R equipment. They declare a functional unit of 1 kW heating or cooling, reference EN 14825 usage scenarios, and cover the manufacturing modules expected for Type III declarations. That keeps comparisons credible when owners benchmark rooftop options side by side. PEP and EPD International also signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement in February 2025, which helps align practices and recognition across markets (EPD International, 2025).

Renewal timing that actually works

Treat the December 2026 deadline like a flight departure, not a meeting invite. Back‑solve from the publish date to allow for data pulls, LCA modeling, review, and operator processing. Aim for internal approval in early Q4 2026 so the team is not scrambling during year‑end shutdowns. If product changes, especially refrigerant or component shifts, are underway, lock the bill of materials early and defintely align on which PCR and operator you will use.

Useful CIAT links for your folders

• Vectios R410A PEP PDFs hosted by CIAT’s brand portal, handy for quick submittal bundles: https://brandportal.carrier.com/m/48853c254ad9fa4b/original/PEP-file-10021.pdf
• CIAT news confirming PEP coverage across lines: https://www.ciat.com/en/uk/news/news-article/ciat-products-achieve-rigorous-pep-ecopassport-declaration.html
• CIAT announcement of R454B rooftop range with EPD context: https://www.ciat.com/en/uk/news/news-article/ciat-launches-new-vectiospower-packaged-rooftop-range-on-r-454b-refrigerant.html

For broader HVAC EPD context and how PEP is used across brands, see our related note on coverage patterns in VRF and unitary systems on EPD Guide: Mitsubishi Electric US: EPD coverage in focus.

Bottom line for specability

CIAT’s four R410A rooftop EPDs are scheduled to lapse in December 2026. R454B replacements for the same families already have PEPs, which keeps a path open inside the brand. If those do not fit the spec, packaged AHUs from Swegon, Systemair, and FläktGroup with current EPDs are likely to get the nod instead. The commercial play is simple. Renew early so sales never lose a week to paperwork while the project team is making final picks.