Annexure: TEST DEMONSTRATIONS AND REVIEW
As part of the IAS accreditation criteria and ISO/IEC 17025 standard, test demonstrations must be observed and reviewed.
Please have the following procedures/records for review:
- Copy of standards and test procedures
- Training and qualification records of the staff demonstrating the test
- Calibration records of the relevant equipment for the corresponding test
Test methods for demonstration:
Test Standard/Method* | Title* | Comments (if any) |
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ASTM D3273 | Standard test method for resistance to growth of mold on the surface of interior coatings in an environmental chamber | |
ASTM C241 | Standard test method for abrasion resistance of stone subjected to foot traffic | |
ASTM C609 | Standard test method for measurement of light reflectance value and small color differences between pieces of ceramic tile | |
ASTM C1026 | Standard test method for measuring the resistance of ceramic tile to freeze-thaw cycling | |
CPSC 16 CFR Part 1632 | Standard for the flammability of mattresses and mattress pads | |
California TB 129 | Flammability Test Procedure for Mattresses for Use in Public Occupancies | |
CSFM 12-7A-1 | Exterior wall siding and sheathing | |
UBC 26-3 | Room fire test standard for interior of foam plastic systems | |
UL 1887 | Fire test of plastic sprinkler pipe for flame and smoke characteristics | |
ASTM D543 | Standard practices for evaluating the resistance of plastics to chemical reagents | |
ASTM E759 | Standard test method for effect of deflection on sprayed fire-resistive material applied to structural members | |
ICC-ES AC29 | Cold, liquid-applied, below-grade, exterior dampproofing and waterproofing materials | |
ASME A112.1.3 | Air gap fittings for use with plumbing fixtures, appliances, and appurtenances | |
ASSE 1010 | Waterhammer arresters | |
ASTM F446 | Standard consumer safety specification for grab bars and accessories installed in the bathing area | |
CSA B64.2.1 | Hose connection vacuum breakers (HCVB) with manual draining feature | |
EPA WaterSense | Shower heads | |
IAPMO PS 59 | Wastewater diverter valves and diversion systems | |
ASSE 1061 | Performance requirements for push-fit fittings | |
MaP Toilet Testing | Maximum performance (MaP) testing toilet fixture performance testing protocol |
Test methods for equipment review:
Test Standard/Method* | Title* | Comments (if any) |
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ASTM C518 | Standard test method for steady state thermal transmission properties by means of the heat flow meter apparatus |
Note:
- Where test methods require samples to be conditioned for certain duration, test samples should be prepared prior to the assessment. Demonstration of the laboratory’s ability to condition samples to specified parameters will be required.
- Test demonstrations may be accomplished by using test specimens specifically prepared by the laboratory for this purpose, or the demonstration tests may be actual tests conducted for a client. If the demonstration tests are actual tests for clients, please complete the conditioning of the samples or sample preparation, as needed, prior to our review.
- All testing witnessed by the IAS assessors will be held in strict confidence.
- A sampling of project files will be reviewed for all tests that are to be demonstrated. Please have these available for review by the assessors.