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NIST Special Publication 774

Directory of

U.S. Private Sector Product

Certification Programs

Maureen Breitenberg, Editor
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS &

TECHNOLOGY

Research Information Center

Gaithersburg, MD 20899

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NIST Special Publication 774

Directory of

U.S. Private Sector Product

Certification Programs

Maureen Breitenberg, Editor

Office of Standards Code and Information

Office of Standards Services

National Institute of Standards

and Technology

Gaithersburg, MD 20899

(Supersedes NBS Spec. Publ. 703)

December 1989

U.S. Department of Commerce

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National Institute of Standards and Technology

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FOREWORD

This document updates information contained in NBS SP 703, Private Sector Product

Certification Program in the United States . It is one of a series of

publications designed to provide information on national, regional, and

international organizations which participate in standards-related activities.

There are 132 entries included in this directory, 23 more entries than in the

first edition, which was published in 1985. The 132 organizations engage in

product certification activities. Entries describe the type and purpose of each

organization, the nature of the activity, products certified, standards used,

certification requirements, any accreditation or recognition by a U.S. or foreign

government agency or by the private sector, availability of services, methods of

cost determination, and other relevant details.

The information contained in this directory is based primarily on information

provided by each organization and therefore reflects the organization's view of

its own activities. Users of these certification services are encouraged to

review and compare the services being offered and to select the program most

appropriate to their needs.

This volume supports an effort by the National Institute of Standards and

Technology (formerly the National Bureau of Standards) to provide information

related to private sector activities in the area of certification. It is

designed to serve the needs of federal agencies and standards writers for

information on U.S. private sector certification programs. Manufacturers,

engineers, purchasing agents, and others may also find this volume of value.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I would like to thank all the organizations which provided information on their

activities. Without their assistance, this directory would not have been

possible.

While I have tried to be comprehensive, some organizations may have been missed.

Organizations which were emitted and which would like to be included in

subsequent editions are invited to send pertinent information to:

Maureen Breitenberg

Office of Standards Code and Information (OSCI)

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Administration Building A-629

Gaithersburg, MD 20899

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ABSTRACT

This document, a revision of NBS SP 703, Private Sector Product Certification

Program in the United States, presents information on 132 private sector groups

in the United States which engage in product certification activities. Entries

describe the type and purpose of each organization, the nature of the activity,

products certified, standards used, certification requirements, any accreditation

or recognition by a U.S. or foreign private sector or government agency,

availability of services, methods of cost determination, and other relevant

details

.

This directory is part of an ongoing NIST (formerly NBS) effort to establish and

maintain comprehensive information on standards, regulations, certification

programs and related topics. This material has been compiled to meet the needs

of government, industry, and the public for information on private sector product

certification programs in accordance with the requirements of the Trade

Agreements Act of 1979.

Key Words: certification; certifiers; grading; inspection; listing; product

approval; registration; specifications; standards; testing

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CONTENTS

PAGE

Foreword iii

Acknowledgement iv

Abstract v

Introduction 1

Format of Entries 4

Alphabetical Listing of Organizations 6

Indices and Related Listings

1. Organizational Index by Name 203

2. Acronym/Initials Listing 206

3. Organizational Index by Product Certified 213

Appendix I - Standards Related Information and Publications Available

from the Office of Standards Code and Information (OSCI) . 225

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INTRODUCTION

Background

The Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (also known as the "Standards Code")

was one of the major agreements under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade

(GATT) . It recognized the importance of standards and certification systems for

"improving efficiency of production and facilitating the conduct of international

trade."

In the United States, the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 implemented U.S.

government acceptance of the Standards Code. Title IV of The Act specifies

obligations for the Federal Government, including responsibilities bearing on

certification. Each federal agency must assure that foreign products are treated

in the same manner as domestic goods. Moreover, the Federal Government is to

take reasonable measures to promote similar practices by state governments and

the private sector. In addition to this general mandate, the Departments of

Agriculture and Commerce are charged with specific actions to be carried out with

regard to agricultural and non-agricultural, products respectively. As one of

its responsibilities, the Department of Commerce is required to maintain a center

for information on standards and such standards-related subjects as

certification.

Role of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Under the Act

The Department of Commerce has designated the International Trade Administration

and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (formerly the

National Bureau of Standards) to carry out the departmental responsibilities.

The NIST functions are carried out as part of the Office of Standards Code and

Information (OSCI)

.

The primary objective of OSCI ' s efforts related to certification is to improve

the accessibility and use of information on U.S. certification and certification

programs. OSCI believes that this directory will aid in recognizing the

diversity and therefore the complexity, of U.S. private sector product

certification activities, and will serve as a useful reference for identifying

specific programs operating in the United States.

Within OSCI, the National Center for Standards and Certification Information

(NCSCI) maintains a reference collection consisting of: U.S., foreign and

international voluntary standards; mandatory U.S. Government regulations; and

rules of certification for non-agricultural products. NCSCI serves as a referral

service and focal point in the United States for information about standards and

standards-related information, and responds to requests for such information from

governmental and private sector organizations, as well as from individuals in the

United States and abroad.

Scope of the Directory

This directory summarizes product certification activities of 132 nongovernmental organizations based in the United States, including organizations

which operate strictly within the United States as well as those which operate in

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part at an international level or as part of an international program. The

directory includes organizations which: administer a certification program and

certify that products meet some criteria; administer a program using an

independent, third-party certifier; or which serve as the independent, thirdparty certifier for a program administered by another organization.

This directory includes only product-related certification programs. It does not

attempt to address programs certifying services or professional skills. Nor does

it include programs that do not specify criteria or standards which a product

must meet in order to be approved. To be listed, programs must have a system

(such as a certification mark, approved product directory or certificate of

compliance) to show that a product meets the established criteria.

An effort was made to standardize the terminology used in this directory.

However, if an organization requested that a different set of terms be used in

its entry, its choice of terms was substituted. This highlights a need for

standardized terminology to be both accepted and used in the areas of

certification and laboratory accreditation. The many terms and definitions used

in describing certification and laboratory accreditation and the variety of usage

can and does create confusion, especially for those new to these fields. For

example, a recent report by the U.S. General Accounting Office on laboratory

accreditation activities in the Federal Government noted that different

government agencies use 10 different terms to refer to an "accredited"

laboratory. These terms ranged from an "approved" or "designated/delegated"

laboratory to a "recognized" or "qualified" laboratory. The same term, such as

"accredited," may be used by different organizations to mean very different types

of assessments and assessment procedures. An even greater variety of terms

describe certification activities. It is important that the reader be aware of

these differences when reviewing the entries for organizations listed in this

directory.

It should be emphasized that the entries in this directory are based primarily on

information provided by the submitting organizations. No attempt was made to

evaluate or to validate the information provided. In a few cases, information

from other sources was used to complete the entries. Users of these

certification services are advised to review and compare the offered services

when selecting a program appropriate to their needs.

Compilation of Information

Considerable effort was made to be comprehensive in compiling this directory.

More than 500 organizations were invited to provide general information on their

certification programs. The project effort was announced in industry newsletters

and in tbt news , published by OSCI. Information for the entries was provided

voluntarily by respondents. Despite these efforts, other organizations that

conduct certification type activities may have been overlooked. Such

organizations are invited to send pertinent information to:

Maureen Breitenberg

Office of Standards Code and Information (OSCI)

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Administration Building A-629

Gaithersburg, MD 20899

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Listed organizations are encouraged to keep NIST informed of any changes in their

name or address, or of changes in the nature of their programs. In addition to

this directory, NIST maintains a publicly accessible reference collection of

current materials that have been provided by private sector product certification

programs.

Other References

Additional NIST documents of possible interest, including a primer on

certification in the United States, are listed in Appendix I.

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FORMAT OF ENTRIES

ORGANIZATION NAME:

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

(Date Information Received)

Official organizational name, in English.

The initials or acronym(s) of the organization.

Whether the organization is a nonprofit organization, a trade

association, a professional/technical society, an independent

testing laboratory, or other type of organization.

ADDRESS, PHONE

NUMBER, FAX NUMBER, The address, telex, telephone, cable and fax numbers through

TELEX: which the organization has indicated that it can be reached.

LOCATIONS OF locations of the testing facilities used to evaluate the

TESTING FACILITIES: products for certification.

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

The principal objectives of the organizations as indicated in

their response or in supplementary materials published by the

organization.

Information on whether the organization administers the

program and certifies the product itself (program

administrator and certifier) , or whether the organization

runs the program (program a<±tdnistrator) and assigns the

testing and inspection functions involved in the

certification to another party (certifier)

.

Date the program (s) began.

Names of the organizations responsible for the standards used

in the certification program.

The methodology used by the program to ensure compliance

with certification criteria, such as initial or periodic

product inspection/testing, initial or periodic factory

inspection, evaluation of a manufacturer's Q. A. system, etc.

Information also included on whether the organization

accredits other parties to do the inspection/testing,

authorizes the use of a mark or certificate, has a formal

appeals procedure, develops standards to test new products,

etc.

Any recognition of the certification by federal or

state agencies, private sector organizations, foreign

governments, or international organizations.

Additional information provided on the program which was

not covered in other sections.

Availability of services to interested parties as well as

any restrictions on availability.

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COST OF SERVICES: Method of fee assessment, i.e., fixed fee schedule, based

on actual costs, free to members, etc.

FRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE

The types or categories of products covered by this program

Number of factories/firms or products which have been

listed or certified.

Availability of lists or directories of the products or

manufacturers certified by the organization.

Other information or documentation available on the program
Received 2/89

ORGANIZATION NAME: AIR-CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION INSTITUTE

ACRONYM: ARI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX:

Trade association founded in 1903 with a membership of 164

and a staff of 35.

1501 Wilson Blvd., Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22209

703-524-8800

703-528-3816

89 2351

LOCATIONS OF Uses ETL Testing Laboratory facilities located in Cortland,

TESTING FACILITIES: NY and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) testing facilities in

Northbrook, IL.

PURPOSE: To represent the central residential and commercial airconditioning and refrigeration industry.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

STANDARDS USED:

Program administrator

.

ARI standards available from ARI. Also uses UL, ASHRAE, ANSI,

and NFPA standards.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

1. Retains ETL and UL as the program's testing laboratory.

2. Requires preliminary random tests at ETL and UL.

3. Requires participation in a periodic, random testing

program by ETL and UL.

4. Requires self-certification by the manufacturer that he

meet all ARI requirements.

5. Requires additional testing in the event of a

substantiated complaint by a competitor or other party.

6. Authorizes use of its mark and publishes approved

directories of certified products annually.

7. Has a formal appeals procedure.

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES: Open to all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fees based on size of monthly shipments.

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Sound ratings of outdoor unitary air-conditioning and heat

pump equipment rated below 135,000 Btu; mechanical transport

refrigeration units; self-contained, mechanicallyrefrigerated drinking water coolers; air-cooling and airheating coils; central station air handling units; room fancoil air-conditioners; packaged terminal air-conditioners;

packaged terminal heat pumps; water-source heat pumps;

unitary air-conditioners; ground water-source heat pumps;

unitary large equipment; variable air volume terminals;

centrifugal and rotary screw chillers; automatic commercial

ice makers; unitary air-source heat pumps.

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NO. OF FACTORIES/ Coil lines (26) ; central station air-handling units (8)

;

FIRMS CERTIFIED: packaged terminal air-conditioners (10) ; package terminal

heat pumps (11) ; room fan-coil air-conditioners (10) ; watersource unitary heat pumps (14) ; unitary air-conditioners

(59) ; air-source unitary heat pump equipment (51) ; transport

refrigeration units (2) ; drinking water coolers (6) ; ground

water-source heat pumps (7) ; sound rating of outdoor unitary

equipment (39) ; unitary large equipment (4) ; centrifugal and

rotary screw chillers (5) ; variable air volume terminals (6)

.

PRODUCT "Directory of Certified Drinking-Water Coolers;" "Directory

DIRECTORIES: of Certified Transport Refrigeration Units;" "Directory of

Applied Mr-Conditioning Products;" "Directory of Certified

Unitary Mr-Conditioners, Unitary Air-Source Heat Pumps,

Sound-Rated Outdoor Unitary Equipment;" "Directory of

Certified Automatic Commercial Ice Makers." Available to the

industry free and to the public for a fee.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION Certification Program Operational Manuals for each product

AVAILABLE: are available free to the industry.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: AIR DIFFUSION COUNCIL

ACRONYM: ADC

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

Trade association founded in 1961 and composed of 15-20

members.

230 North Michigan Ave., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60601

312-372-9800

LOCATIONS OF Uses ADC-approved laboratories of members and ADC-approved

TESTING FACILITIES: independent testing facilities.

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

To administer industry wide testing and rating standards; to

encourage basic research into the behavior of air streams in

enclosed areas; to participate in activities related to air

terminal device standardization; to conduct research on sound

analysis of air distribution equipment.

Program administrator and certifier.

1962.

ADC standards available from ADC. Also uses ASME, ISO and

ANSI standards in laboratory accreditation.

1. Approves manufacturers' testing laboratories and

independent testing laboratories.

2. Requires that data obtained in an approved laboratory be

submitted and evaluated by a rating subcommittee of the

ADC Engineering Committee.

3. Has its own certification seal and publishes approved

manufacturer/product directories.

4. Requires that if there are substantiated challenges to

the ability of a product to meet ADC requirements that

the product be submitted for independent laboratory

testing.

5. Requires triennial check tests of certified products at

an ADC approved laboratory under the supervision of the

ADC Engineering Consultant.

6. Has formal appeals procedures.

Open to all.

Fixed fee schedule.

Grilles, registers, diffusers, wire terminal devices

(mixing boxes)

.

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PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"Directory of Certified Products" and "Membership Roster"

are available from ADC.

Publishes a textbook and test codes.

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Received 2/89

ORGANIZATION NAME: AIR MOVEMENT AND CONTROL ASSOCIATION

ACRONYM: AMCA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

Trade association founded in 1955 with a membership

of approximately 187 and a staff of 16.

30 West University Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

708-394-0150

708-253-0088

27 0650 (AMCA ARHT)

Uses AMCA laboratory in Arlington Heights, IL, as well as

registered independent laboratories and registered

laboratories of the manufacturers.

To develop accurate and reliable testing procedures, to serve

as a communications center on all matters related to the air

movement and control industry, and to compile information of

use to the industry.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES

Program administrator and certifier.

1963.

Uses AMCA Standards available from AMCA.

1. Registers testing laboratories and manufacturers' testing

facilities.

2. Reviews test data submitted from a registered laboratory

on preproduction or production samples.

3. Requires a precertification check at the AMCA Testing

Laboratory of one sample of each new product line from

the group of products initially tested.

4. Checks production system when preproduction sample is

tested.

5. Requires retesting of a sample of each licensed

product line at AMCA Testing Laboratory every 3 years.

6. Requires additional tests when test data from an AMCA

registered laboratory indicates that a product did not

perform within specified tolerances.

7. Authorizes the use of its mark and publishes an approved

product directory.

8. Has a formal appeals procedure.

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES: Open to all.

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COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

License fee based on dollar volume of licensed products

shipped. Fixed fees for AMCA Testing Laboratory tests.

Staff travel expenses based on associated costs incurred by

Staff Engineer.

Centrifugal fans, propeller fans, axial fans, power roof

ventilators, ceiling ventilators, evaporative coolers,

louvers, dampers and shutters, air curtains, ceiling fans.

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED: 106 firms.

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"Directory of Licensed Products," Publication 261, is free.

Publications 211, 311, and 511 are available for a fee.

These publications describe the certified ratings programs

for air performance, air moving devices, and air control

devices respectively. A publications list is also available.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: ALL-AMERICA ROSE SELECTIONS, INC.

Received 2/89

ACRONYM: AARS

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

RHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

Nonprofit research corporation founded in 1938 with a membership of 21.

221 North LaSalle St. , Chicago, IL 60601

312-372-7090

312-372-6160

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

FURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

AARS has 23 test gardens throughout the United States.

To improve roses for the gardening public.

Program administrator and certifier.

1938.

Uses AARS guidelines and official scoring forms.

Selects official test gardens and demonstration gardens.

Requires judges to be trained (with periodic refresher

courses) and to have served a two year apprenticeship.

Requires a two year growing test in 23 test gardens

throughout the United States.

Requires a two thirds affirmative ballot by membership to

receive "AARS" designation. Total roses designated

cannot exceed five per year.

Requires AARS approval of proposed names of new roses. Authorizes the use of the "AARS" designation and issues

appropriate other recognitions of the award.

Conducts a publicity campaign for winners.

Does not have a formal appeals procedure. Introducers donate

award winners to 137 AARS approved public rose gardens.

Open to varieties of roses which have not been sold in the

United States for outside planting and whose hybridizer or

grower is located in the United States.

Fixed fee schedule based on number of entries.

Tea and hybrid roses; floribunda and polyantha roses;

climbing, pillar, shrub and ground cover roses; grandiflora

roses; miniature roses.

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NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

21 current member firms.

Over 40% of the roses sold in the United States are "AARS"

designated varieties.

"All-America Rose Selections, Inc. : Rules and Regulations"

and "The History of All-America Rose Selection" are available

free from AARS.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: AIIr-AMERICA SELECTIONS

Received 2/89

ACRONYM: A:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

Nonprofit organization founded in 1932 with a staff of three

at the headquarters office.

1311 Butterfield Rd. , Suite 310, Downers Grove, IL 60515

312-963-6999

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Entries are tested at locations throughout North America.

To evaluate new seed-grown flowers and vegetables from around

the world for home garden performance.

Program administrator and certifier.

1932,

The evaluation of judges expert in the horticultural field.

1. Entries must never have been sold anywhere in the world.

2. Producers must submit seeds, photos and the name of the

variety that is closest to the entry.

3. Entries and comparison seed are sent to judges who grow

the seed side by side. Judges score entries and then

send results to an accounting firm for impartial tally.

4 c The AAS directors determine winners based on score.

5. Producers are allowed up to 3 years to produce an

adequate amount of seed.

6o Mien seed is adequate, winners are announced.

7. Conducts a publicity campaign for winners and authorizes

the use of its logo.

Does not have a formal appeals procedure.

Open to all.

Fixed fee schedule plus a percentage of the profits from

winning entries.

Seed-grown flowers, seed grown vegetables.

"AAS Proving Grounds" which is available free from AAS.

"AAS its Organization and Services" and the "AAS Proving

Grounds" brochure, which lists AAS Judges, trial grounds and

display gardens, as well as recent AAS winners.

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Received 1/89

ORGANIZATION NAME: AMERICAN ARCHITECTURAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

ACRONYM: AAMA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1936 with a membership of 250

and a staff of 14.

ADDRESS: 2700 River Road, Suite 118, Des Plaines, IL 60018

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

312-699-7310

312-299-7744

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES

HJRPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

Architectural Testing, York, PA; Bowser-Morner, Inc.

Dayton, OH; Associated Labs, Dallas, TX; Smith Emery

Co. , Los Angeles, CA; Construction Consulting Laboratory,

Inc., Ontario, CA; Miami Testing laboratory, Inc., Hialeah,

FL; Mid America Testing Laboratory, Catawissa, MO; Pacific

Inspection & Research Laboratory, Redmond, WA; Pittsburgh

Testing Laboratory, Pittsburgh, PA; Construction Research

Laboratory, Inc. , Miami, FL; E. Lewis Cook and Associates,

Chattanooga, TN; Fenestration Testing Laboratory, Pomona, CA;

Southwestern Laboratories, Forth Worth, TX; Twin City Testing

Corp., St. Paul, MN.

To promote the use of, to develop standards for, and to serve

as the technical information center on architectural,

fenestration and "envelope" products.

Program administrator,

program validator.

1962.

Associated Laboratories serves as

Uses ANSI/AAMA standards which are available from ANSI or

AAMA. Also uses HUD standards which are available from HUD

and AAMA standards available from AAMA.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

1. Sponsors a laboratory accreditation program.

2. Requires initial testing by an accredited laboratory and

periodic testing by the program validator.

3. Requires initial and periodic evaluation of a producer's

quality control system.

4. Authorizes the use of its label and publishes approved

product/manufacturer directories.

5. Issues certificates of approval.

6. Has a formal appeals procedure.

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

Recognized by HUD.

Accredited by ANSI,

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES: Open to all.

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OOST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Aluminum and vinyl prime windows, storm windows, storm doors

manufactured housing windows, manufactured housing doors.

250.

"Certified Products Directory" which is available from

AAMA to the general public for a fee.

See "Publications Catalog" available from AAMA.

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ORGANIZATION NAME:

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

RROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Received 2/89

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL MILK COMMISSIONS, INC.

AAMMC

Professional association founded in 1903 with a membership of

35.

1824 North Hillhurst Ave. , Los Angeles, CA 90027

213-664-1977

To develop and adopt uniform methods and standards for

certified milk.

Program administrator - individual medical milk commissions

certify.

1893. Organized into one association in 1903.

"Methods and Standards for the Production of Certified Milk,"

augmented by any requirements of local commissions. Also

uses USDA standards and test methods, and APHA methods.

1. Approves medical milk commissions and may itself serve as a medical milk commission.

2. Individual milk commissions require testing and

inspection on the manufacturer's premises.

3. Requires herd identification and has herd management

standards.

4. Requires employees to be under physical supervision.

5. Authorizes the use of its mark.

6. Has a formal appeals procedure.

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Open to all domestic producers.

Milk, cream, skim (nonfat) milk, cottage cheese, kefir,

buttermilk, and others as may be designated.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE: "Methods and Standards" is available free upon request.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING

Received 7/89

ACRONYM: ABS

Nonprofit ship classification society founded in 1862

with a staff of 1685 employees in 92 countries.

45 Eisenhower Ave. , Pararaus, NJ 07652

201-368-9100

201-368-0255

ITT 421966/428285

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX:

LOCATIONS OF Principal offices: NY Metro Area; San Francisco, CA;

TESTING FACILITIES: Newport News, VA; Cleveland, OH; New Orleans, LA; Genoa,

Italy; London, England; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Singapore,

Singapore; Yokohama, Japan; Sydney, Australia; Manana,

Bahrain; Toronto, Canada.

PURPOSE: To establish and administer standards (termed rules) for the

design, construction and periodic survey of merchant ships

and other marine structures.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES

COMMENTS:

Program administrator and certifier.

1870.

Uses ABS standards which are available from ABS. Also uses

ASTM, ATP, CSC, ISO, ANSI, CIM, UIC, IMDG, IMO, RID, ADR,

TCT, and ASME standards and requirements.

Certification programs consist of:

1) A review of detailed plans and design data for compliance

with rules or other appropriate standards.

2) Assurance of compliance of material and equipment for

vital structural and machinery components to the rules.

3) Surveys (inspections) during construction.

4) ABS attendance during testing.

5) In-service inspections at periodic intervals.

6) Damage and repair assessment.

A classification society establishes and administers

standards, known as rules, for the design, construction and

periodic survey of ships and other marine structures.

Classification certifies adherence to these rules, thus

representing that a vessel possesses the structural and

mechanical integrity required for its intended service.

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

Recognized by over 120 countries to issue certifications

and/or carry out surveys.

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AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES: Open to all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED*

Ships, mobile offshore drilling and production1 units, fixed

offshore structures, workboats, yachts, containers, cranes,

cargo handling equipment engines, industrial systems,

machinery and materials.

ABS certifications cover 14,

containers.

vessels and l,QuO,000 cargo

PROGRAM ABS publishes a classification register* rules for building

DOCUMENTATION and classifying vessels and other products and Structures,

AVAILABLE: rules for the certification of cargo containers and

nondestructive inspection of hull welds, as well as guides,

guidance manuals and other documents

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ORGANIZATION NAME: AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION

Received 2/89

ACRONYM: ADA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX:

PURPOSE:

Professional society of dentists founded in 1859 with over

133,000 members and a staff of 370.

211 East Chicago Ave. , Chicago IL 60611

312-440-2504

312-440-7494

247842 ADA-UR

To encourage inprovement in the health of the public and

to promote the art and science of dentistry.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES

Program administrator and certifier.

Uses ADA specifications which are available from ADA.

1. Requires submittal of an application which includes data

on: (a) the physical properties as obtained by standard

test methods, (b) a brief description of the test

apparatus (if different from that described in the

specification) , (c) information covering all provisions

of the original specification; with names of the

observers and test dates, (d) specimens of all labels,

guarantees and instructions.

2. Requires self-certification by the manufacturer that the

product meets the specification.

3. Requires testing of a sample obtained on the open market

by ADA.

4. Authorizes the use of the ADA Seal of Certification and

publishes approved product lists.

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Does not have a formal appeals procedure.

Open to U.S. manufacturers of products sold in the United

States and to U.S. distributors of imported products.

Dental materials, dental instruments, dental equipment.

Certified products are published in the "Lists of Certified

Dental Material, Instrument, and Equipment," the "Journal of

the American Dental Association," and in "Dentists Desk

Reference."

Copies of official specifications of the ADA and

certification forms are available free upon

request.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION

Received 2/89

ACRONYM: AGA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

RHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX:

Trade association founded in 1918 and composed of

approximately 300 gas transmission and distribution companies

accounting for 85% of all gas delivered in the United States.

8501 East Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland, OH 44131

216-524-4900

216-642-3463

263574 AGA

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES: Cleveland, OH and Los Angeles, CA.

PURPOSE: To serve as a clearinghouse for gas energy information for

the public, as a catalyst in technical and energy policy

matters for the gas industry, and as a spokesman on national

issues for its member companies.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

Program administrator and certifier.

1925.

Uses ANSI standards available from AGA or ANSI or AGA

standards developed for products not covered by a national

standards. Also uses NFPA, NEC, UL, HUD, and DOE standards.

1.

2.

3.

4.

6.

7.

Requires a review of construction and tolerance

information.

Requires testing.

Requires inspection of manufacturing facilities and

quality control procedures.

Requires annual inspection/product testing for renewal of

certification.

May require additional data submission/testing upon

modification of an AGA requirement.

Authorizes the use of the AGA mark and publishes

certified products in a directory.

Has a formal appeals procedure.

City of Chicago, IL; Los Angeles and San Francisco, CA;

States of Illinois, New York, Maryland, Minnesota,

Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, and Washington.

Application pending for NRTL status with OSHA.

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COMMENTS: Also issues engineering reports when requested which are

available from AGA. Also offers field safety testing of gas

utilization equipment, a certification program for adhesiveattached marking systems, and an appliance development

testing service.

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Open to all.

Fees based on actual costs of testing/inspection.

Gas-fired air-conditioners, gas-fired boilers, gas outdoor

heaters, gas-fired central furnaces, clothes dryers,

construction heaters, decorative gas appliances, deep fat

fryers, gas-fired duct furnaces, floor furnaces, hot plates,

laundry stoves, gas cooking appliances, gas illuminating

appliances, gas-fired infrared heaters, kettles, make-up air

heaters, outdoor gas cooking appliances, gas commercial

ovens, commercial gas ranges and unit boilers, recreational

vehicle gas cooking appliances, refrigerators using gas fuel

room heaters, gas-fired swimming pool heaters, gas-fired

toilets, unit heaters, gas-fired wall furnaces, gas water

heaters, gas controls and accessories.

Over 260 manufacturers.

"Directory - Certified Appliances and Accessories" is

available for a fee to the public.

"Application for Certification," "Application for

Engineering Report" and "Application for Certification under

AGA Requirements" are available free upon request.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: AMERICAN HARDBOARD ASSOCIATION

Received 2/89

ACRONYM: AHA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

RHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S) :

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Trade association founded in 1952 with a membership of nine

and a staff of four.

520 North Hicks, Palatine, IL 60067

312-934-8800

312-934-8803

To promote the use and consumption of hardboard products.

Program administrator.

Uses ANSI/AHA A135.6 Hardboard Siding, ANSI/AHA A135.4 Basic

Hardboard and ANSI/AHA A194.1 Cellulose Fiberboard.

1. Requires product testing at an independent laboratory.

2. Requires periodic factory inspections and evaluations of

a manufacturer's Q.A. system.

3. Authorizes the use of its mark.

4. Develops standards to test new products.

5. Has a formal appeals procedure.

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY: ICBO.

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

Open to all.

Based on fixed fee schedule or actual costs.

Hardboard siding; square edge panels; shiplap panels and lap

siding (7/16" and 1/2" nominal thicknesses) both smooth and

embossed; fiberboard - 1/2" and 25/32" regular sheathing.

10.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Publishes the "AHA Hardboard Sources of Supply" and other

related publications. Some publications are free and some

are available for a fee from AHA.

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Received 1/89

ORGANIZATION NAME: AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION

ACRONYM: AISC

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES

:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

Trade association founded in 1921 with a staff of

50 and 400 members.

400 N. Michigan Ave. , Chicago, IL 60611-4185

312-670-2400

312-670-5403

910-350-6816

Promote the use of structural steel in buildings and bridges.

Program administrator.

1975.

Uses AISC standards available from AISC.

1. Requires initial and periodic audit of a manufacturer's

Q.A. system.

2. Certifies that a plant has the personnel, organization,

experience, procedures, knowledge, equipment, capability,

and cxsmmitment to produce fabricated steel of the

required quality for a given category of structural

steel work.

3. Issues certificates of approval and publishes a listing

of certified plants.

4. Has a formal appeals procedure.

American Railway Engineering Association; American Society of

State Highway and Transportation Officials; Building

Officials and Code Administrators, Inc. ; various state

highway departments; various owners, architects and

engineers.

Open to all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Certifies that a plant can produce conventional steel

structures, complex steel building structures, major steel

bridges, metal building systems.

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED: 189.

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"AISC Register of Plants Certified under the AISC Quality

Certification Program" is available free from AISC.

"AISC Quality Certification Program: Description" is now

available from AISC along with application instructions and

inspection-evaluation checklists for the various categories.

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Received 2/89

ORGANIZATION NAME: AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF TIMBER CONSTRUCTION

ACRONYM: ATTC

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

RHONE NUMBER:

HJRPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES

:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

Technical trade association founded in 1952 with

a membership of approximately 200 and a staff of 10.

11818 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., #415, Vancouver, WA 98684

206-254-9132

To further the development, production and marketing of

timber products through the application of sound engineering

practices and research and by establishment of design and

product standards and a quality control and inspection system

to assure economical, efficient, reliable performance in

structural applications.

Program administrator.

1961.

Uses ANSI/ATTC standards available from ANSI or ATTC.

Also uses ASTM, WCLIB, WWPA, SPIB, and RIS standards.

1. Requires the inspection of a manufacturer's quality

control manuals and procedures to determine their

adequacy.

2. Requires the examination of the qualifications of lumber

graders and quality control personnel.

3. Requires inspection of plant facilities and equipment to

assess adequacy.

4. Requires periodic unannounced inspections.

5. Authorizes the use of the ATTC mark and issues

certificates.

6. Has a formal appeals procedure.

Open to all manufacturers of structural glued laminated

timber.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Structural glued laminated timber.

"Inspection Manual ATTC 200-83" available from ATTC for a

fee.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: AMERICAN LIMBER STANDARDS COMMITTEE

Received 1/89

ACRONYM: AISC

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

PURPOSE:

Industry organization founded in 1922 with 28 members

appointed by the Dept. of Commerce and a staff of nine.

P.O. Box 210, Germantown, MD 20874

301-972-1700

301-540-8004

To establish and maintain standards for size, grade and other

matters and to approve softwood grading rules, certify

agencies and sit in review of the adequacy, competency and

reliability of such agencies.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Program a<±riinistrator and certifier of inspection agencies.

Uses NIST Voluntary Product Standard 20-70. Also uses ASTM

standards and USDA terminology.

1. Certifies inspection agencies through the Board of Review

selected by ALSC. Requires agencies to be independent of

any firm whose products are subject to agency inspection;

to conduct quality assurance checks of their inspection

staff; to reinspect shipments subject to dispute; to

supervise inspection staff; to mark lumber with

appropriate identification information and agencies' own

marks; to not provide inspection services to mills whose

marking services have been warned, withdrawn, or

suspended by another certified agency; and to maintain

records on inspections for 2 years.

2. Board of review conducts field exams of certified or

grade-marked lumber at destination points or at the mill

using competent individuals to make such examinations.

Also conducts periodic random sample check inspections on

lumber grade-marked at mills utilizing the services of

an ALSC certified inspection agency.

3. Has a formal appeals procedure.

Fixed fee for agency certification. Inspection costs depend

on fee schedule of each ALSC certified inspection agency.

Softwood lumber, cedar, hemlock, larch, Douglas fir,

spruce, Southern yellow pine.

NIST VPS PS 20-70 available from NIST or GPO, and "American

Lumber Standards Committee Board of Review Enforcement

Regulations and Guidelines" available free from ALSC.

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Received 5/89

ORGANIZATION NAME: AMERICAN NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATION SERVICE

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

ANA

Nonprofit organization founded in 1891 with 34,000 members

and a staff of 50.

818 N. Cascade Ave. , Colorado Springs, CO 80903-3279

719-632-2646

719-634-4085

To educate collectors in all aspects of coins, paper money,

tokens and medals, and to maintain the ethical integrity of

collectors, dealers and investors of numismatic items.

Program administrator and certifier.

1979.

Uses ANA standards available from ANA.

1. Conducts product type testing.

2. Authorizes the use of a mark and issues certificates of

approval

.

3. Develops standards for new items.

4. Has a formal appeals procedure.

Chartered by Congress.

Open to all.

Fixed fee schedule.

Coins, numismatic items.

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Received 2/89

ORGANIZATION NAME:

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE

API

Trade association founded in 1919 with 230 companies and more

than 6000 individual members. The API staff consists of

approximately 600 individuals throughout the United States.

API Headquarters, 1220 L St, NW, Washington, DC 20005

API Production Office, 2535 One Main Place, Dallas, TX

75202-3904

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

API Headquarters: 202-682-8000

API Production Office: 214-748-3841

214-748-7962 (Dallas) 202-682-8036 (Washington, DC)

9102505031 (Dallas) 62771747 (Washington, DC)

To maintain cooperation between government and industry on

all matters of national concern, to foster foreign and

domestic trade in petroleum products, to promote the

interests of the petroleum industry, to promote the mutual

improvement of members and the study of the arts and sciences

connected with the petroleum industry.

To assure the API and users of API monograinmed products that

each licensee's facility is capable of producing products in

conformance with applicable specifications.

Original - 1924.

API Pipe Audits - 1980.

API Quality Audits - 1985.

Uses API Standards - available from API. These standards

reference ASTM, ASME, ASM, NACE, AWS, AISI, and other

standards.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Manufacturer's Activities

1. Have a functioning quality program in conformance with

applicable API Specifications, including API Spec. Ql.

2. Submit application with a copy of Manufacturer's Quality

Manual to API.

API Activities

1. Review applications for completeness.

2. Evaluate applicant's Quality Manual against the

requirements of the appropriate API specifications.

3. Survey applicant's facility to objectively verify that

the quality program described in the applicant's Quality

Manual is in place and functioning.

4. Make a decision on issuing a license based on extent

objective evidence substantiates applicant's conformance.

5. Continue to evaluate a licensee's performance with

repeated surveys.

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COMMENTS: Appeals - An interested party may appeal a decision by the

Institute to withhold monogram rights. Appeals shall be

directed to the Director, API Production Department with a

further right of appeal to the API Management Committee.

Competing suppliers or manufacturers of the product or

service to which the standard applies or might apply may not

be involved in appeals. The General Committee and the

Management Committee may convene appeals boards to hear and

act on appeals.

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

Open to all interested parties.

Fixed license fees with annual renewal charges.

PRODUCTS:

LICENSED: Oil field equipment and materials.

NO. OF LICENSED

API MANUFACTURING

FACILLTLES (ALL

SPECIFICATIONS)

:

Approximately 2,100 licensed manufacturing facilities.

PRODUCT "Catalog of Publications and Materials," and "Composite

DIRECTORIES: List of Manufacturers Licensed for Use of the API Monogram."

NOTE: All publications are available from API Publication and Distribution

Section, 1220 L St. , NW, Washington, DC 20005 for a nominal fee to cover

printing costs.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: AMERICAN PLYWOOD ASSOCIATION

Received 3/89

ACRONYM: APA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX:

Trade association founded in 1933 with 52 member companies

and 122 manufacturing plants and a staff of 176.

7011 So. 19th St. , Tacoma, WA 98411

206-565-6600

206-565-7265

327430 AMPLY TAC

LOCATIONS OF Tacoma, WA; Shreveport, LA; Coeur d'Alene, ID; Eugene, OR;

TESTING FACILITIES: Medford, OR; Dothan, AL; Florence, SC.

PURPOSE: To conduct trade promotion activities including cooperative

advertising and publicity; to develop a statistical service

of interest to the industry; to engage in research and

product certification/validation; to own and register

trademarks and also license them for use by its members; to

conduct other activities to promote the interests of the

industry.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

Program administrator.

1938.

Product Standard PSI-83 (available from NIST) and APA

Performance Rated Panels PRP-108.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Operates two quality assurance programs. Random audit

program requires inspection 3-5 times per week by APA

staff. Certified inspector program requires intensive

training of a mill employee who serves as the in-plant

inspector with APA audit inspections being conducted at

least once per week.

Authorizes use of APA registered trademarks to identify

products inspected and tested under certification/

validation program.

Has a dispute resolution procedure for buyers and

producers.

Approves new glue applications and adhesives for plywood.

Publishes product directories and use manuals.

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

The National Model Building Codes (ICBO, BOCA, and SBCCI) and

HUD.

COMMENTS: Has no formal appeals procedure.

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AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES: Open to members.

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Based on size of production.

Industrial plywood, construction plywood, waferboard,

oriented strand board, structural particleboard.

Approximately 122.

"APA Directory" available free upon request.

"Grading Policies," "Qualification Procedures for

Trademarking Privileges," "Adhesive Policy," "Trademark

License Agreement" and "American Plywood Association Quality

Assurance Program" are available upon request.

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Received 8/89

ORGANIZATION NAME: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX:

HJRPOSE:

ACCREDITATION

FUNCTION (S)

ACCREDITATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

ACCREDITATION

ACTIVITIES:

COMMENTS:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

COVERED:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION:

AVAILABLE:

ASME

Nonprofit professional/technical organization founded in 1880

with a membership of 117,000 and a staff of 350.

345 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017

212-705-7822

212-705-7674

710-581-5267

To promote technology transfer.

Program administrator.

1915.

Uses ASME standards available from ASME. Also use API, AWS

and other standards.

1. Evaluates manufacturer's Q.A. system.

2. Third-party inspections are conducted by ASME certified

inspectors/agencies

3. Authorizes the use of its mark.

4. Has a formal appeals procedure.

5. Develops standards to test new products.

ASME administers its accreditation programs uniformly

throughout the world in accordance with a consent decree

signed by attorneys for U.S.A. National Board and ASME.

Recognized by NRC, MMC, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Postal

Service, states and municipalities in the United States,

provinces of Canada, and a number of foreign agencies.

Open to all.

Based on actual costs.

Boiler and pressure vessel manufacturers, acrylic material

manufacturers, nuclear material manufacturers and suppliers,

nuclear component manufacturers and installers, valve

manufacturers, pump manufacturers, piping manufacturers,

elevator inspector certifying institutes.

ASME publishes a list of approved inspection/testing/

certifying agencies.

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Received 2/89

ORGANIZATION NAME: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SANITARY ENGINEERING

ACRONYM: ASSE

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

RHONE NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S) :

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES

:

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Technical organization founded in 1906 with a membership of

2700.

P.O. Box 40362, Bay Village, OH 44140

216-835-3040

Eleven official test labs in: Medford and Westbury, NY;

Norwood, MA; Fresno and Los Angeles, CA; Ann Arbor,

MI; Hoboken, NJ; Pittsburgh, PA; Tulsa, OK.

To conduct research on plumbing and sanitation, and to

develop performance standards for components of the plumbing

system.

Program administrator.

Uses ASSE Standards available from ASSE.

1. Requires product to pass ASSE approved laboratory

testing.

2. Requires a review of the product's detailed drawings and

installation information.

3. After 5 years, requires resubmission of detailed drawings

for ASSE review.

Has no formal appeals procedure.

Open to all.

Fixed initial fee with annual renewal fees.

Vacuum breakers, ball cocks, valves, dishwashing machines,

washing equipment, food waste disposers, water hammer

arresters, backflow preventers, handheld showers, wall

hydrants, drain air gaps, hot water dispensers, diverters,

flow restrictors, plumbing components.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION:

AVAILABLE:

"Authorization Procedure Information," and "Official

Testing Laboratories" are available free upon request.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: AMERICAN WOOD PRESERVERS BUREAU

Received 6/89

ACRONYM: AWPB

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

Quality control program for pressure treated lumber and

plywood.

P.O. Box 5283, Springfield, VA 22150

703-339-6660

703-339-6711

IOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Virginia.

To serve industry members, wholesalers, retailers, and users

of pressure treated wood by providing a third-party quality

control program.

Program administrator and certifier.

1971.

AWPB procedures available from AWPB. Also uses ASTM and AWPA

standards and federal specifications.

1.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Certifies inspection agencies, who in turn conduct an

initial inspection of the plant's equipment and approve

the resident quality control supervisor.

Inspection agencies must continually determine that

procedures and requirements of the standards are being

adhered to and inspect plant equipment at least once

every 6 months.

Inspection agencies or the resident quality control

supervisor must sample every lot and submit the samples

to AWPB for testing.

AWPB has a buyer/seller dispute settlement mechanism.

Conducts a random survey of 10% of each agency's plants

annually.

AWPB authorizes the use of its mark through the

inspection agencies to manufacturers and publishes a list

of licensed treaters.

Has a formal appeals procedure.

Open to all treaters.

Depends on inspection agency selected.

Pressure preserved lumber, pressure preserved plywood.,

pressure preserved pilings.

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NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAIIABLE:

Over 290.

"AWPB Qualified Treating Plants" available free from AWPB.

"Quality Control and Inspection Procedures," "The PressureTreated Industry's Quality Control and Certification

Program," "Bureau Facts No. 1 - Random Sampling in the Market

Place," "Bureau Facts No. 2 - Triple Tiered Inspection,"

"Bureau Facts No. 3 - AWPB's Board of Review: Referee for

Inspection Agencies," "Why you can count on quality."

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ORGANIZATION NAME: APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORIES

Received 2/89

ACRONYM: ARL

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX:

Independent testing laboratory founded in 1949,

5371 N.W. 161 St., Miami, FL 33014

305-624-4800

305-624-3652

293659 ARLFLUR

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES: Miami, FL.

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

To provide safety and performance testing and product

certification for consumer and commercial products.

Program administrator and certifier.

1960.

Does not develop standards,

recognized standards.

Uses UL, ANSI, ASTM, and other

1. Requires initial and periodic product testing by ARL.

2. Requires initial and periodic factory inspection and

evaluation of a manufacturer's Q A. system.

3. Requires proper labeling procedures.

4. Authorizes the use of its mark and issues approved

product/manufacturer directories.

Authorized by Japan to inspect electronics and electrical

appliances and medical equipment factories in the United

States for purposes of applying the T-mark to products.

Recognized by CABO and various official building

organizations, ASTM, and NFPA. Also by HUD, TVA, and all

states which have formal recognition programs.

Does not have a formal appeals procedure.

Open to all.

COST OF SERVICES: Individually determined.

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PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment and accessories,

factory made air ducts and connectors, electrical lighting

fixtures, central cooling air-conditioners, room air

conditioners, flammable liquid dispensing equipment, fire

door assemblies, elevator doors, electrical central airheating equipment, halon fire extinguishers, gas and electric

household appliances, commercial cooking appliances,

commercial dry-cleaning equipment, dehumidifiers, electric

aquarium equipment, electric boiler heating equipment,

electric coin-operated clothes washing equipment, electric

heating appliances, electric home laundry equipment, electric

motor-operated appliances, electric motors, electric

panelboards , electric power conservation devices, electric

signs, electric time-indicating and -recording devices,

energy management equipment and accessories, fan coil units

and room fan heater units, heat pump pool and spa heaters,

heat pump water heaters, heat pumps, household dishwashers,

household electric fans, ice makers and dispensers, indirect

hot water storage heaters, industrial control equipment,

kitchen and vanity cabinets, liquid fuel-fired portable space

heating equipment, medical and dental equipment, motor

control centers, motor-operated air compressors, vacuum pumps

and painting equipment, motor-operated water pumps,

personal hygiene and health care appliances, power outlets,

power ventilators, radio receivers, audio systems and

accessories , residential gas detectors, roof covering

materials, sanitary fixtures and equipment, swimming pool

pumps, filters and chlorinators, temperature-indicating and

and regulating equipment, transformers (class 2 and 4)

,

transient voltage surge suppressors, underwater light

fixtures, water circulating radiant heating equipment, water

conditioners and accessories, watt hour meters, X-ray

equipment and accessories.

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

Varies by product, although ARL is the second largest listing

and labeling agency in the United States.

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES: "ARL Listed Products Directory" is available upon request.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"You No Longer Need to Use UL for Product Certification,"

"ARL - Corporate Brochure," "Your Product's Passport to

the U.S.A. ," etc.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK INSTITUTE

Received 1/89

ACRONYM: AWI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

RHONE NUMBER:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S) :

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Trade association founded in 1953 with a membership of 700

and a staff of six.

2310 S. Walter Reed Drive, Arlington, VA 22206

703-671-9100

To elevate industry standards, to conduct research on new and

better materials and methods, and to publish technical data

helpful to architects and specification writers in the design

and use of architectural wood.

Program administrator and certifier.

AWI standards available from AWI. Also uses ASTM, NFPA, NWMA,

USDA and federal specifications.

1. Requires product inspection by two qualified inspectors

with product testing as necessary.

2. Requires self-certification by the manufacturer.

3. Has a buyer/seller dispute settlement mechanism.

4. Authorizes the use of its mark.

Has no formal appeals procedure.

Available to all U.S. manufacturers.

Based on actual costs incurred in the inspection/testing.

Lumber, plywood, particleboard, trim, casework, flush

paneling, high pressure laminate paneling, stile and rail

paneling, closet and storage shelving, miscellaneous

ornamental items, stairwork, handrails, exterior wood frames,

wood sashes, screens, blinds, shutters, architectural flush

doors, stile and rail doors, prefinished interior wood

products.

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

None.

"ArcMtectural Woodwork: Quality Standards, Guide

Specifications and Quality Certification Program'8 available

upon request.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: THE ASSOCIATED LABORATORIES , INC.

Received 7/89

ACRONYM: ALT

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

RHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

Administrator of third-party product certification programs.

P.O. Box 15705, 1323 Wall Street, Dallas, TX 75215

214-565-0593

214-565-1094

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES: Dallas, TX.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Program administrator and certifier.

1966 (sealed insulating glass) , 1962 (aluminum doors and

windows) , 1982 (vinyl windows) , 1966 (wood windows) , 1975

(carpets) , 1976 (manufactured housing windows and doors)

.

Uses AAMA/ANSI standards available from AAMA or ANSI, ASTM

standards available from ASTM, NWMA/ANSI standards available

from NWMA or ANSI, and HUD standards available from HUD or

GPO.

1. Provides accreditation of manufacturers' laboratories

for quality control testing.

2. Provides accreditation of commercial laboratories to

conduct required initial and periodic testing.

3. Authorizes the use of the ALL symbol.

4. Has a formal appeals procedure.

1. Programs are accredited by ANSI.

2. Conducts aluminum window and door and manufactured

housing window and door programs in cooperation with HUD

and AAMA, and its wood window and carpet programs in

cooperation with HUD.

3. Sealed insulating glass program is recognized by SIGMA.

Open to all.

Fixed fee schedule.

Aluminum, wood and vinyl windows and doors; carpets; sealed

insulating glass; manufactured housing windows and doors.

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NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

Aluminum windows and sliding doors (195 manufacturing

facilities and 14 laboratories) , vinyl windows (22

manufacturing facilities and 14 laboratories) , wood windows

(7 manufacturing facilities and 14 laboratories) , carpets (15

manufacturing facilities) , sealed insulating glass (188

manufacturers and 5 laboratories) , manufactured housing

windows and doors (48 manufacturing facilities and 14

laboratories)

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

"Fenestration Products- Windows and Door Sealed Insulating

Glass" and "AIT Carpet Certified Product Directory."

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"All Certification Program for Wood Windows/' "ALI

Certification Program for Carpets/' and "ALI Certification

Program for Sealed Insulating Glass."

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Received 7/89

ORGANIZATION NAME: ASSOCIATION OF HOME APPLIANCE MANUFACTURERS

ACRONYM: AHAM

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

Trade association founded in 1966 with a membership of over

100 and a staff of approximately 25.

20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606

312-984-5800

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES: ETL in Cortland, NY; ITT Research Institute in Chicago, IL.

PURPOSE: To represent the industry to the government and consumers; to

provide market research and reporting of industry statistics;

to develop standards and conduct certification programs; to

conduct consumer education and handle consumer complaints; to

assist appliance manufacturers conduct business in the world

market.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

Program sponsor.

Three programs (Room Air-Conditioner, Refrigerator-Freezer,

and Dehumidifier) were adopted when AHAM was formed in 1966.

Humidifier program initiated in 1972. Room air cleaner

program initiated in 1985.

ANSI/AHAM standards available from AHAM or ANSI.

DOE, UL, ASHRAE, and ANSI standards.

Also uses

1.

3.

4.

5.

6,

7.

Requires manufacturer's self-certification that products

meet AHAM standard.

Requires verification of self-certification through

testing of a fixed percentage of models by independent

Laboratory.

Has labeling requirements for all.

Requires an initial review of the manufacturer's testing

facilities and quality control procedures by independent

laboratory.

Requires that if a challenge test, which is performed by

a competing licensee, indicates that the licensee's

product does not conform, that the product in question be

retested by independent laboratory and appropriate action

taken if nonconformance is substantiated.

Authorizes the use of its mark and publishes certified

product directories.

Each program provides for testing of a second sample in

a case where the initial finding of non-compliance is

based on a single sample test.

Open to all models sold domestically and to exports which may

be selectively certified by each licensee.

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COST OF SERVICES: Based on size of production.

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Room air-conditioners, refrigerator-freezers, dehumidifiers

humidifiers, room air cleaners.

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERT] FEED:

Dehumidifiers (22) , refrigerator-freezers (53) , humidifiers

(11) , room air-conditioners (26) , room air cleaners (8)

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

Directories are available for each certified product for a

fee.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION Procedural Guides are available free for each product from

AVAILABLE: AHAM.

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Received 3/89

ORGANIZATION NAME: BAKING INDUSTRY SANITATION STANDARDS COMMITTEE

ACRONYM: BISSC

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES

:

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Trade association founded in 1949 with a membership

of 135 registered companies and a staff of five.

Ill E. Wacker Drive, Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60601

312-644-6610

312-565-4658

None.

To develop, publish, and promote the use of voluntary

sanitation standards covering the design and construction of

machinery and equipment used in the baking industry.

Program administrator.

1966.

BISSC standards as well as ANSI and NFPA standards.

1. Requires manufacturer's self-certification.

2. Authorizes the use of its symbol and issues certificates

of approval.

Does not have a formal appeals procedure.

Open to equipment manufacturers registered with BISSC.

Fixed fee.

Baking equipment and machinery covered by BISSC standards.

135 firms.

A list of certified equipment manufacturers is available free

upon request.

BISSC 1986 Revised Standards (next edition 1990) . BISSC

Lists of Registered and Authorized Companies.

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ORGANIZATION NAME:

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

RHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

IOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Received 3/89

BUILDERS HARDWARE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

BHMA

Trade association founded in 1926 with a membership of 64.

355 Lexington Ave. , 17th Floor, New York, NY 10017

212-661-4261

212-370-9047

ETL in Cortland, NY. Negotiation also underway with

Underwriters laboratories.

To provide statistical services, to conduct a standardization

program, and to offer educational services.

Program administrator.

1. Requires sample selection and testing by the laboratory.

2. Requires the witnessing of testing procedures at the

factory by the laboratory.

3. Requires annual testing by the laboratory for locks, lock

trim and door closers and periodic testing for cabinet

hardware.

4. Requires product retesting in a case where a complaint

appears to be substantiated.

5. Requires self-certification by the manufacturer.

6. Has a formal appeals procedure.

7. Authorizes the use of its mark and issues approved

product directories.

Currently working on a program for exit devices.

Open to all.

Fixed fee schedule.

Locks and lock trim, door closers.

Locks and latches (15) , Door Closers (9)

"Directories of Certified Locks and latches and Certified

Door Closers" available from BHMA for a fee.

Certification Program Operational Manuals 102 and 103

available from BHMA for a fee.

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Received 9/89

ORGANIZATION NAME: BUILDING OFFICIALS AND CODE ADMINISTRATORS , INTERNATIONAL,

INC.

ACRONYM: BOCA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

HJRPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

COMMENTS:

Service organization founded in 1915 with a membership of

approximately 11,000 and a staff of 54.

4051 W. Flossmcor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478

312-799-2300

To promote the establishment of minimum, unbiased building

codes and provide services for keeping them up to date.

Program adniinistrator and certifier.

BOCA Basic National Codes which are available from BOCA.

1. Requires submission and review of technical information

on the product.

2. Requires testing and inspection by a qualified,

independent laboratory.

3. Issues a preliminary draft report for applicant's

comments and finalizes report after further review.

4. Distributes report and authorizes applicant to use report

numbers or "See BOCA Research Report No. XXX" in

connection with the product.

5. Requires annual confirmation from the manufacturer that

the product has not changed.

6. Issues a periodic "Research Report Listing."

7. Has a formal appeals procedure.

Evaluates and writes a report regarding the compliance of the

product or agency to the BOCA National Codes.

availability

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Open to all.

Fixed fees plus varying costs for printing and distribution

of the report based on number of copies printed.

Adhesives; air supported structures; automatic sliding doors;

building system design; damper and door equipment and

devices; decking - floor and roof; ducts; elevator doors and

entrances; exterior doorways; exterior finishes; chimneys and

fireplaces; factory-built houses; fasteners and fastening

devices; fire cornmunication systems; fire detection systems;

fire doors; fire-resistive materials and systems; fire

retardant treatment of lumber; foundation systems; gas logs;

glass; HVAC systems and equipment; insulation; interior

finishes; joists and beams - steel and wood; lumber grading;

masonry and mortar - concrete; metal buildings and systems;

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plastics; plumbing materials, devices and systems; plumbing

fixtures; roofing systems; sandwich panels (composite

panels) ; sheathing systems; skylights; smoke and heat venting

systems; swimming pools; columns - steel and wood; truss

systems; unvented heating appliances; waterproofing

membranes; manufactured homes.

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED: Over 480 products.

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

"Research Report Listing" is available free to BOCA members

and the public.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"Procedures Manual for the BOCA Evaluation Services" is

available free from BOCA.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: CALIFORNIA LUMBER INSPECTION SERVICE

Received 6/89

ACRONYM: CHS

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

A wood products quality control agency founded in 1957 with a

membership of 143 and a staff of eight.

P.O. Box 6989, San Jose, CA 95125

408-297-8071

408-246-5415

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

San Jose, CA.

To maintain wood product industrial standards.

Program administrator and certifier.

1957.

Uses PS 20-80 available from ALSC. Also uses the Uniform

Building Codex and the standards of the American Wood

Preservers Bureau.

1. Requires product type testing and follow-up testing.

2. Requires initial and follow-up factory inspections

including an evaluation of the manufacturer's Q.A.

system.

3. Authorizes the use of its mark and issues certificates of

approval

.

Does not have a formal appeals procedure.

Open to all.

Fixed fee schedule.

Lumber, shakes and shingles, laminated timber, pressure

treated wood, roof trusses using metal connector plates,

machine stress rated lumber, in-factory prefabricated

construction.

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED: 143.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: CAST IRON SOIL PIPE INSTITUTE

Received 8/89

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

CISPI

Trade association founded in 1949 with a membership

of seven and a staff of nine.

5959 Shallowford Rd. , Suite 419, Chattanooga, TN 37421

615-892-0137

615-892-0817

To improve the collective welfare of the domestic cast iron

soil pipe industry: to improve and advance its service to the

public; and, in furtherance of such purposes, to carry on

such activities as may be proper and lawful.

Program administrator and certifier.

1949.

Uses ASTM A74, ASTM A888, and ASTM C564.

1. Conducts initial and periodic factory inspections.

2. Authorizes the use of its mark.

3. Develops standards to test new products.

Available to members only.

Based on fixed fee schedule.

Cast iron soil pipe and fittings.

11 firms.

None.

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Received 2/89

ORGANIZATION NAME: CELLULOSE INDUSTRY STANDARDS ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM

ACRONYM: CISEP

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

Nonprofit association founded in 1983,

1315 Talbot Tower, Dayton, OH 45402

513-222-1024

513-222-5794

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Use UL in Northbrook, IL.

Program overseer.

Uses ASTM C-739 and FTC requirements listed in 16 CFR Part

460.

1. Retains UL as a testing agency.

2. Specifies Q.A. program requirements.

3. Requires initial testing/inspection by UL. Tests

results from other laboratories may be accepted by UL

4. Requires quarterly follow-up inspections and monthly

testing by UL with samples collected from the marketplace. Testing may be conducted at the manufacturer's

testing facilities if acceptable and if witnessed by UL

staff.

5. Requires manufacturer to have product liability

insurance.

6. Authorizes the use of its seal and publishes a member

listing.

7. Has a formal appeals procedure.

Open to all cellulose insulation producers.

Fixed initiation fee plus cost of testing/inspection plus a fixed fee per bag produced.

Cellulose insulation.

See UL Listing.

"Code of Regulations" and various descriptive brochures.

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ORGANIZATION NAME:

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

Received 4/89

CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT

(FORMERLY NEBRASKA TRACTOR TESTING LABORATORY- TTL)

CAE

Nonprofit independent testing laboratory whose predecessor

(TTL) was founded in 1920.

University of Nebraska, AEL Building, East Campus, Lincoln,

NE 68583-0832

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

402-472-2442

402-472-6338

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES : Lincoln, NE.

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

To provide testing and assistance to industry in research and

development work in related areas.

Program administrator and certifier.

Original program begun in 1920.

Uses SAE, ASAE, OECD, ISO standards.

1. Requires product type testing.

2. Requires special standards performance tests (SAE, OECD,

DOD) as necessary.

3. Issues a performance report.

Recognized by SAE, ASAE, FIEI. Also recognized by the State

of Nebraska, the OECD, the Dept. of Commerce, and the Dept.

of Defense.

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

Available to all.

Based on actual costs.

Tractors, tractor components (shafts, couplers) , lawn and

garden equipment, fuel and oil additives, engine accessories,

aircraft and towing vehicles.

Publishes product performance reports.

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Received 9/89

ORGANIZATION NAME: CERTIFIED AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION

ACRONYM:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES

:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

CAPA

Suite 305, 1518 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005

202-737-0766

Uses Detroit Testing Laboratory (DTL) in Michigan.

Program administrator.

1986.

Uses CAPA standards 101, and 201-204.

1. Requires initial/periodic product testing by DTL.

2. Requires initial and periodic factory inspection and

evaluation of the testing portion of a manufacturer's

Q.A. system.

3. Requires audit tests in the United States.

4. Issues certificates of approval and CAPA authorizes the

use of its mark.

5. CAPA develops standards to test new products.

6. Has a formal appeals procedure.

Some state insurance companies.

Open to all.

Based on fixed fee schedule or actual costs.

Automotive aftermarket replacement crash parts (metal and

plastic)

.

20.

CAPA Procedural Manual and CAPA standards 101, 201, and 204

are available.

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Received 2/89

ORGANIZATION NAME: CERTIFIED BALLAST MANUFACTURERS (An Incorporated Association)

ACRONYM: cm

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Trade association founded in 1949 with a membership of six

manufacturers

772 Hanna Bldg. , Cleveland, OH 44115

216-241-0711

216-241-0713

ETL Testing Laboratories, Inc. in Cortland, NY.

To conduct a certification program requiring independent

laboratory testing and certification and to promote quality

performance in fluorescent lighting.

Program administrator.

1951.

Uses ANSI standards for fluorescent lamp ballasts standards

and related ANSI standards on lamp measurement methods, as

well as UL standards and the National Electrical Code.

1. Requires initial testing by ETL.

2. Requires periodic inspection and testing of random

samples selected by the ETL inspector.

3. Authorizes the use of the CBM mark and issues a monthly

directory of listed ballasts.

4. Procedural Guide outlines appeals procedure.

Open to any manufacturer who wishes to qualify.

Related to sales volume with a miniinum fee.

Fluorescent lamp ballasts.

6 manufacturers, 13 plants.

Issues monthly directory of listed ballasts.

"Facts about Ballasts for Fluorescent Lamps It Will Pay You

to Know" available free from CBM. Also Procedural Guide BIO,

available to interested manufacturers.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: COOLING TOWER INSTITUTE

Received 2/89

ACRONYM: cn

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Technical society founded in 1950 with 325 members and a staff of three.

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

P.O. Box 73383, Houston, TX 77273

713-350-1995

713-537-1721

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

Field testing and at customers facilities.

To improve technology, design, and performance of industrial

cooling towers.

Program administrator and certifier.

1962.

Uses CTI standards available from CTI.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

1. Requires the submittal and review of product

specifications and design details.

2. Requires field or laboratory testing of towers by CTI.

3. Conducts complaint testing when complaint appears valid.

4. Provides certificate and authorizes the use of its mark.

5. Systematic re-verification is described in CTI

Standard - STD-201.

6. Procedure for handling violations is described in

STD-201.

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

Open to all.

Based on and in line with costs of cooling tower testing.

Rates published in CTI Bulletin PRM-102 available from CTI,

Commercial water-cooling towers.

2 active.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"Certification Standard for Commercial Water-Cooling Towers"

STD-201 available for a fee from CTI.

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Received 8/89

ORGANIZATION NAME: CORPORATION FOR OPEN SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL

ACRONYM: COS

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX:

A nonprofit research and development consortium founded

in 1986 with a staff of 60 and a membership of 65.

1750 Old Meadow Road, Suite 400, McLean, VA 22102

703-883-2700

703-848-4572

WUI6503157578MCTUW

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

COS facilities in VA and accredited laboratories in other

locations. Contact COS for a current list.

To provide an international vehicle for accelerating the

introduction of interoperable, multi-vendor products and

services operating under agreed to Open System

Interconnection, Integrated Services Digital Network and

related international standards to assure acceptance of an

open network architecture in world markets.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

Program administrator and certifier.

March 1989.

Uses ISO/IEC Guides, ISO 9646, the ISO 9000 Series, CCITT,

and TEC standards.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES

1.

2.

3.

5.

6.

7.

Conduct product type testing and follow-up testing

according to a set of COS conformance tests.

Vendors have to be committed to resolving interoperability

problems between COS Mark products should they arise.

Operates a COS Interoperability Analysis Service to

develop a technical opinion if vendors cannot agree as to

the cause of the interoperability between COS Mark

products.

Offers post-sale assistance to vendors and user of COS

Mark products regarding product problems

Accredits testing laboratories to do testing.

Authorizes the use of its mark.

Has a formal appeals procedure.

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

AVAIIABILTTY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

Hopes to be accredited under requirements being established

by NIST/NVLAP.

Open to all.

Based on fixed fee schedule.

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PRODUCTS OSI - conformant implementation of Transport Class 4 over

CERTIFIED: Token Bus (TP4/802.4), Transport Class 4 over CSMA/CD

(TP802.3), Message Handling Service (MHS) over TP4/802.3 - Open System Interconnection (OSI) and ISDN computer

ccmmunications products.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION The "COS Mark" Backgrounder , Guide to COS Accreditation . AVAILABLE: and COS Mark Program Procedures are available from COS.

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ORGANIZATION NAME:

Received 1/89

COUNCIL OF AMERICAN BUILDING OFFICIALS/NATIONAL EVALUATION

SERVICE

ACRONYM: CABO/NES

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

CABO is a consortium of the three model code organizations

Building Officials and Code Administrators International

(BOCA) , International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO)

and the Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI)

whose combined membership is more than 10,000 cities, states

and towns.

5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 708, Falls Church, VA 22041

703-931-4533

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES: Evaluates testing facilities throughout the United States.

PURPOSE: To represent building officials at all levels of government

and to promote new product acceptance, uniform regulations,

and adoption of model codes.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Program administrator.

1975.

Uses BOCA, ICBO, and SBCCI model codes which are available

from those organizations.

1. Evaluates, for listing purposes, testing facilities

to ascertain whether they have necessary personnel and

equipment to perform tests in accordance with applicable

standards contained in the model building codes.

2. Requires inspection and/or testing of the product by a

listed agency.

3. Issues a draft report for the applicant's comments and

finalizes report after further review.

4. Distributes report and authorizes applicant to use "See

National Evaluation Service Report No. XXX For allowable

values and/or conditions of use concerning material

presented in this document" in connection with this

product.

5. Requires annual confirmation that the product has not

changed.

6. Issues periodic research report listings.

7. Has a formal appeals procedure.

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY: Recognized by many local/state building officials.

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COMMENTS: National Evaluation Reports (NER) are recognized as being equivalent to BOCA, ICBO and SBCCI reports.

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES: Open to all.

COST OF SERVICES: Basic fee plus varying costs for additional items and

branches to be listed.

S££L SS^dProdUCtS

' mterialS' "* ««9-niatia» are

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Received 8/89

ORGANIZATION NAME: CULTURED MARBLE INSTITUTE

ACRONYM: cm

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

Trade association founded in 1974 with a staff of two-five

and a membership composed of manufacturers and suppliers of

polyester resin-based synthetic marble products.

435 North Michigan Ave., Suite 1717, Chicago, IL 60611

(312) 644-0828

Uses NAHB National Research Center, Upper Marlboro, MD.

TESTING FACILITIES: For program information contact: Mr. Richard D. James, NAHB

NRC, 400 Prince George's Boulevard, Upper Marlboro, MD

20772-8731, Phone (301) 249-4000.

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

To promote the merits of cultured marble products; to expand

markets for the benefit of manufacturers, suppliers, and

sellers of these products; to develop and promote industrywide standards of product quality and acceptability; to

represent the industry before government, code bodies, and

regulatory agencies of all types; to guarantee supplies of

raw materials; and to carry out other activities designed to

protect and promote the industry's interests.

Program aoininistrator.

Use CMI standards available from CMI. Also uses ASTM, HUD

Use of Materials Bulletin 73a, ANSI, and ASME/ANSI standards.

1. Requires initial and periodic random testing of products

to assure their conformance to specified standards.

2. Requires initial and periodic unannounced inspections of

the manufacturing facilities, personnel, and quality

control systems of participating firms.

3. Issues certificates of approval and authorized the use of

its mark.

4. Has a formal appeals procedure.

Open to all.

Cultured marble and onyx bathroom fixtures, including

bathtubs, lavatories, shower receptors and surrounds.

91 firms representing around 60% of the industry.

Publishes a Membership/Product Directory.

"Cultured Marble Products Certification Program11 information

pamphlet is available free from CMI.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: DASH, STRAUS, AND GOODHUE, INC

Received 3/89

ACRONYM: DSG

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX:

Independent testing laboratory founded in 1980 with a staff

of 50.

593 Massachusetts Ave. , Boxborough, MA 01719

508-263-2662

508-263-7086

317632 DASH

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

Boxborough, MA.

To conduct testing and certification for product safety, EMC

and telecom standards.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

Program administrator and certifier.

1986.

Uses ANSI/UL, C8A, TEC, CISPR, FCC standards.

1. Requires initial and periodic factory inspection and

and evaluations of a manufacturer's Q.A. system.

2. Requires initial and periodic product testing.

3. Issues certificates of approval.

4. Authorizes the use of its mark.

5. Has a formal appeals procedure.

Accredited by the NIST/NVLAP program and the Canadian

Dept. of Communications. Recognized by OSHA as a "Nationally

Recognized Testing Laboratory" (NRTL)

.

Open to all.

Based on actual costs.

electronic data processing equipment, telecximmunications

equipment, electromedical devices, power supplies.

400.

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES: DSG Listed Products Directory.

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Received 7/89

ORGANIZATION NAME: DECORATIVE LAMINATE PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION

ACRONYM: DLPA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

Trade association and independent testing laboratory

founded in 1953 with a membership of 140.

600 South Federal St., Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60605

312-922-6222

312-922-2734

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

Dayton, OH.

To help promote the use of high pressure decorative

laminates.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

Program administrator and certifier.

1975.

Uses ANSI A. 161. 2-1979 R1987 which is available from ANSI.

1. Requires annual product testing and factory inspection by

DLPA.

2. Publishes approved product/manufacturers directories.

3. Has a formal appeals procedure.

Open to all.

Costs are individually determined.

High pressure decorative laminate countertops.

16.

"Top Quality Countertop Manufacturer," which is a list of

certified members available free from DLPA.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Also publishes a membership directory, "DLPA Membership

Directory," which is available from DLPA for a fee.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: DETROIT TESTING LABORATORY , INC.

Received 2/89

ACRONYM: DTL

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX:

Independent testing laboratory founded in 1903 with a staff

of 125.

8720 Northend Ave. , Oak Park, MI 48237

313-398-2100

589-0665

510-601-5345

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES

:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

Michigan.

To provide testing/inspection services, listing and labeling,

and certification program services for various industries

covering multiple disciplines.

PROGRAM 1

Certifier for JPMA.

1981.

High Chairs - ASTM F404; Play Yards - ASTM F406; Carriages

and Strollers - ASTM F833; Walkers - ASTM F977; Gates,

Enclosures - ASTM F1044.

1. Requires initial/periodic product testing.

2. Requires initial and periodic factory inspection and

evaluation of the testing portion of a manufacturer's

Q.A. system.

3. The JPMA authorizes the use of its mark.

4. Has a formal appeals procedure.

Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Open to all.

Based on fixed fee schedule or actual costs.

High chairs, play yards, carriages and strollers, walkers,

gates/enclosures

.

Over 30.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Procedural Manuals are available for each of the five JPMA

Certification Programs.

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CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES

PROGRAM 2

Program administrator and certifier.

1978.

UL 234 and FMVSS 302.

1. Requires initial/periodic product testing.

2. Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

3. Authorizes the use of its mark.

4. Has a formal appeals procedure.

RVTA and several state governments.

Open to all.

Based on fixed fee schedule or actual costs.

Range hoods for RV vehicles (lighting only) and tentage for

RV.

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED BY:

One.

"DTL Listing/Labeling Programs."

A sample procedural manual is available.

PROGRAM 3

Program administrator and certifier.

1978.

UL 87 available from Underwriters Laboratories.

1. Requires initial and periodic product testing.

2. Requires initial and periodic factory inspection and

evaluation of a manufacturer's Q.A. system.

3. Requires manufacturer audit tests.

4. Authorizes the use of its mark.

5. Has a formal appeals procedure.

Several state governments.

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AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

Open to all.

Based on fixed fee schedule or actual costs.

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED

BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Remanufactured gasoline pumps as defined in UL 87.

Two.

A sample procedural manual is available.

PROGRAM 4

Certifier.

Sponsored in 1986 by CAPA.

Certified Automotive Parts Association standards CAPA 101,

and 201-204.

1. Requires initial/periodic product testing.

2. Requires initial and periodic factory inspection and

evaluation of the testing portion of a manufacturer's

Q.A. system.

3. Requires audit tests in the United States.

4. Issues certificates of approval and CAPA authorizes the

use of its mark.

5. CAPA develops standards to test new products.

6. Has a formal appeals procedure.

Some state insurance companies.

Open to all.

Based on fixed fee schedule or actual costs.

Automotive aftermarket replacement crash parts (metal and

plastic)

.

20.

CAPA Procedural Manual and CAPA standards 101, 201, and 204

are available.

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Received 2/89

ORGANIZATION NAME: DRIED FRUIT ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA

ACRONYM: DFA of California

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

Trade association founded in 1908 with a membership

of 41 and a staff of 15.

P.O. Box 270A, 303 Brokaw Rd. , Santa Clara, CA 95052

408-727-9302

Fresno, CA.

To promote better understanding between growers and

processors of dried fruits and tree nuts. To encourage sound

trade practices which will benefit the producer, the

processor, the distributor, and the consumer.

Program administrator and certifier.

1908.

DFA standards available from DFA.

1. Requires type and periodic product testing by DFA.

2. Requires initial and periodic factory inspections and

evaluations of a producer's Q.A. system.

3. Issues certificates of approval and authorizes the use of

its mark.

4. Publishes approved product/manufacturer directories.

5. Has a formal appeals procedure.

DFA certifies each product prior to shipment.

Open to all dried fruit and tree nut processors in

California.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Dried fruits, tree nuts.

A DFA brochure listing producers is available free from DFA.

For information of DFA's special projects contact DFA.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: EOOIAB, INC. PACKAGE TESTING SERVICES

Received 2/89

ACRONYM: PI'S

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

Independent testing laboratory founded in 1981 with

a staff of 10.

940 lone Oak Road, Eagan, MN 55121

612-688-1672

612-688-1638

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES;

PURPOSE:

Eagan, MN.

To provide package testing and evaluation including

development of comprehensive test programs to predict

product/package performance. Certifies packages to industry,

government and international standards.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

Program administrator and certifier.

1983.

Uses ASTM, NSTA, TAPPI, NMFC UFC, DOT standards contained in

CFR Title 49, IMO, LMDG Code and ICAO technical instructions.

1. Requires initial and follow-up product testing.

2. Authorizes the use of its mark.

3. Issues certificates of approval.

NSTA Approved Laboratory and a Department of Transportation

recognized Packaging Certification Agency for international

(United Nations) standards.

Open to all.

Based on fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

Packaging.

One.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

A brochure entitled "ECOLAB Package Testing Services" is

available.

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Received 11/89

ORGANIZATION NAME: EIECTRONIC COMPONENTS CERTIFICATION BOARD

ACRONYM: ECCB

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TFT FX:

U.S. National Authorized Institution for the IECQ System

which is administratively supported by the Electronic

Industries Association. ECCB has a staff of 2 and a

membership of 18, and manages a U.S. National Electronic

Component Quality Assessment System called the NECQ System.

2001 Eye Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006

202-457-4962

202-457-4985

710-822-0148 (EIA-WSH)

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES: Underwriters Laboratories in Melville, NY.

PURPOSE: Encourage and conduct a program of testing and certification

of electronic products and components to aid in the

acceptance of those products by the public and specifically

by consumers of such products.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Program adndnistrator.

1985.

Uses IEC standards and specifications available from ANSI for

IECQ certification purposes. Uses EIA and other national

standards for NECQ certification purposes.

1. Requires factory inspection to approve the manufacturer's

facilities.

2. Requires initial product qualification testing.

3. Approves independent laboratories or manufacturers'

testing facilities.

4. Requires periodic inspection, Q.A. system review, and

audit testing.

5. Requires traceability of testing laboratories'

calibration services to NIST.

6. Requires that distributors also be approved.

7. Issues certificates of approval.

8. IECQ issues an approved products directory.

9. NECQ issues an approved product list and a qualified

manufacturers list (QML)

.

10. Has a formal appeals procedure.

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

IECQ is recognized by the IEC.

NECQ is recognized by ANSI.

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COMMENTS: UL serves as the National Supervising Inspectorate, while ETA

serves as the National Standards Organization for the IEOQ.

AVAILABILTTY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAIIABLE:

Open to all.

Fixed fee schedule with some costs being individually

determined.

Capacitors, resistors, switches, connectors, semiconductors,

other electronic components.

34.

IEOQ Publication QC 001005, "Qualified Products List" is

available for a fee.

"The IEOQ System," "Summary of Format and Content of IEOQSystem Specification/' "Join the Quality Assessment System

for Electronic Components (IEOQ)," "Guide for the Preparation

of Specification Using IEOQ System Format," "IEOQ

Specification Base," "Proceeding of IEOQ System Educational

Seminars on Quality Certification for Electronic Components

(IECQ)

r are available free or for a fee for larger documents.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: EMACO, INC.

Received 6/89

ACRONYM: EMACO

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

HONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

IOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

HJRPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

RROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Testing, consulting and certification organization for

electronic/electrical products for FCC, VDE, and MIL radio

frequency interference and electromagnetic compatibility

requirements.

7562 Trade Street, San Diego, CA 92121

(619) 578-1480

(619) 578-1467

San Diego, CA.

Principal: Herbert K. Mertel, P.E.

To test and certify equipment; to provide engineering

services; and to conduct seminars.

Program administrator and certifier.

1976.

FCC Part 15, 18; VDE 0875, 0871; EN 55022; MIL-STD-461/462,

IEC, NATO standards, etc.

1. Testing requirements tailored to product and customer

needs.

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Recognized by FCC in the USA; FTZ/ZZF and VDE in Germany; and

VCCI in Japan. Accredited by NIST/NVIAP and the FCC.

Design and testing services available to all.

Fixed fee schedule. Typically $60 to $125 per hour.

All electrical and electronic equipment from small household

appliances to large computer systems.

300 per year.

Available upon request.

Brochures and translation of West German VDE specification

available.

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OPSONIZATION NAME,:

Received 2/89

ENERGY TESTING LABORATORY OF MAINE/SOUTHERN MAINE VOCATIONAL

TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

ACRONYM: ETLM/SMVTI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

TELEX:

Nonprofit independent testing laboratory founded in 1975 with

a staff of six.

Fort Road, South Portland, ME 04106

207-799-7303

887274

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

South Portland, ME.

A safety testing, listing, and follow-up factory inspection

agency for manufacturers of heating appliances and related

equipment, which allows these manufacturers to sell listed

appliances within the United States.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

Program administrator and certifier.

1977.

Develops its own standards and also uses UL, ANSI, AGA, and

CSA standards, including: UL Standards 127, 296, 391, 726,

727, 731, 737, 896, 907, and 1482; ANSI/AGA standards Z21.ll,

Z21.13, Z21.17, Z21.47, and Z21.64 and CSA Standards B140 and

B366.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES

:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

1. Requires initial and periodic product testing.

2. Requires initial and periodic factory inspections and

evaluations of the manufacturer's Q.A. system.

3. Authorizes the use of its mark.

4. Develops standards to test new products.

Recognized by BOCA, ICBO and SBCCI and by the state

and local authorities which have adopted these codes. Also

recognized by Alberta, Canada as an approved testing

laboratory for oil burning equipment tested to required CSA

standards. An "Accreditation List" is available from ETIM.

COMMENTS: This organization has official ties with the government

of the State of Maine.

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES : Open to all.

COST OF SERVICES: Available by quotation.

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PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Wood, coal, oil, gas, electric and waste oil fired heating

equipment, including: multi-fuel furnaces and boilers; solid

fuel furnaces and boilers; solid fuel multi-application

appliances; radiant room heaters; circulating room heaters;

and fireplace inserts; multi-oil (waste oil) fired

appliances; oil fired central furnace; oil burning

stoves; gas and/oil fired boilers; blower assemblies; heat

reclaimers; protective products; etc.

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED: 40 listed manufacturers.

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

"ETIM/SMVTI Product Listing Directory" available for a fee

from ETIM/SMVTI.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

ETLM Standards 78-1 "Testing for Safety-Requirements and Test

Procedures for Solid Fuel Burning Central Heating Appliances

and Combination Oil and Solid Fuel Burning Central Heating

Appliances" and ETLM Standards 83-1 "Standards for SafetyTesting of Multi-Oil (Waste Oil Vaporation) Fire Appliances"

are available from ETLM for a fee.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: ETL TESTING LABORATORIES , INC.

Received 8/89

ACRONYM: ETL

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX:

An employee-owned, independent testing laboratory founded in

1896.

Industrial Park, Route 11, Cortland, NY 13045

607-753-6711

607-756-9891

510-252-0792

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES: Cortland, NY; Norcross, GA; and San Francisco, CA.

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

To provide an independent source of testing to determine the

quality, safety and performance of products and to verify

conformance to specifications and provide third-party

endorsements.

Serves as program administrator and certifier for some

products and as a certifier only for others.

Uses ARI, AHAM, ASTM, BHMA, GAMA, ANSI, UL, IEC, HUD, DOE,

DOT, CPSC, FM, IAPM0, NFPA, and other standards and federal

specifications depending upon product.

1,

2 c

4.

5.

6.

7

.

Requires initial testing and in-plant inspection.

Requires follow-up inspection and random testing.

Offers prototype evaluation.

Offers on-site testing where laboratory testing is not

feasible, but this cannot lead to labeling/listing.

Serves as the testing and inspection facility for IGCC's,

AHAM's, BHMA's, HECC's, ARI's, GAMA's, CAWM's, CBM's and

HUD's certification programs.

Has a formal appeals mechanism.

Authorizes the use of the ETL listing mark and issues

the "Directory of ETL Listed Products.

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

Is recognized by OSHA as a "Nationally Recognized Testing

Laboratory" (NRTL) , the Council of American Building

Officials (CABO) , the International Association of Plumbing

and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) and all states and local

jurisdictions with a formal recognition process.

Participates in no fewer than 34 certification programs.

Open to all.

Depends on the nature and number of tests/inspections

required.

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Refrigeration and air-conditioning condensing and compressor

units; central cooling air-conditioners; laboratory

equipment; electric industrial control equipment; portable

electric lamps; medical and dental equipment; room airconditioners; incandescent lighting fixtures; heat pumps;

oil-fired central furnaces; commercial-industrial gas-heating

equipment; electric signs and control centers for changing

message type electric signs; electric-motor-operated

appliances; electric heating pads; electric fans; apparatus

for use in hazardous locations; electric office appliances

and business equipment; fluorescent-lamp ballasts and

electric lighting fixtures; x-ray equipment; electric central

air-heating equipment; electric temperature-indicating and

-regulating equipment; direct gas-fired makeup air heaters;

fan-coil units and room fan-heater units; industrial control

equipment for use in hazardous (classified) locations;

portable sun/heat lamps; household electric ranges; hospital

signaling and nurse-call equipment; household burglar-alarm

system units; medical electrical equipment; door operators

and systems; information-processing and business equipment;

electric vacuum cleaning machines and blower cleaners; energy

management equipment; humidifiers; commercial gas baking and

roasting ovens; commercial electric cooking appliances;

musical instruments and accessories; gas-fired central

furnaces; gas unit heaters; oil-fired unit heaters;

electrical and electronic measuring and testing equipment;

power supplies; electrical attachment plugs and receptacles;

gas broilers; household drip-type coffee makers; motor

operated household food preparing machines; commercial

refrigerators and freezers; electric household cooking and

food serving appliances; electrostatic air cleaners; floor

finishing machines; refrigerated vending machines; stationary

and fixed electric tools; general use snap switches and

electric industrial control equipment; fluorescent lighting

fixtures; domestic gas conversion burners; electric hot tubs,

spas, and associated equipment; office furnishings;

electrical equipment for use in hazardous locations; personal

hygiene and health care appliances; telephone equipment;

electric baseboard heating equipment; commercial electric

dishwashers; industrial battery chargers; electric air

heaters; motor operated commercial food preparing machines;

household refrigerators and freezers; surface metal raceways

and fittings; special purpose wiring systems; garment

finishing appliances; electric home-laundry equipment;

electric personal grooming appliances; electrical cabinets

and boxes; electric photographic equipment; high intensity

discharge lighting fixtures; draft equipment; gas fired

infrared heaters; motor operated water pumps; gas water

heaters; water treatment appliances; refrigeration unit

coolers; gas-fired absorption summer air-conditioning

appliances; electric elevator components; data processing

equipment; motor operated massage and exercise machines;

household cooking gas appliances; refrigerating units; gasfired low-pressure steam and hot water boilers; electric

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heating appliances; coin and currency changers and actuators;

electric swimming pool pumps, filters and chlorinators;

anti-theft alarms and devices; direct gas fired industrial

air heaters; direct vent central furnaces; graphic arts

equipment; control equipment for use with flammable liquid

dispensing devices; commercial audio equipment; ice cream

makers; gas food service equipment; electrical power outlets;

dead-front electrical switchboards; sewing and cutting

machines; fittings and outlet boxes; transient voltage surge

suppressors; factory made air ducts and connectors; electric

heaters for use in hazardous (classified) locations; power

converters and power-converter systems for recreational

vehicles; electric power generating equipment; radio

receivers, audio systems, and accessories; electric heating,

water supply and power boilers; household electric

dishwashers; electric motors and generators for use in

hazardous (classified) locations; electric coin operated

clothes-washing equipment; electric vending machines;

electric wired cabinets; commercial electric personal

grooming appliances; vented decorative gas appliances; baling

equipment; electrocution type, insect-control equipment; gas

fired duct furnaces; emergency lighting and power equipment;

dry-type general purpose and power transformers; metal

enclosed bus operating above 600 volts; audible signal

appliances; type EB and a rigid PVC conduit and HDPE conduit;

decorative lighting outfits; television receivers and high

voltage video products; information technology equipment.

Also: fire and flammability certification of air filters;

wire and cable; air ducts; building materials.

Performance certification of hockey helmets, door latches and

hinges, brake hoses, insulating glass, safety glass,

calibration of instruments, IAN cable.

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED: 700 companies.

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

"Directory of ETL Listed Products," "Consumers' Directory

of Certified Efficiency Ratings for Residential Heating and

Water Heating Equipment," "Carpet Directory," Insulating

Glass Certified Products Directory," "Safety Glazing

Certified Products Directory," and "local Area Network Cable

Directory."

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Program documentation in the following areas is available by

contacting the Marketing Department at the above address:

- Acoustical - Glazing - Heating

- Air-Conditioning - Carpet - Design Services

- Electrical - Mechanical - Photometric

- Quality Control - Safety

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ORGANIZATION NAME: FACTORY MUTUAL RESEARCH CORPORATION

ACRONYM: FMRC (Sometimes referred to as FM)

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX:

Nonprofit testing and research organization incorporated in

1941.

1151 Boston/Providence Turnpike, Norwood, MA 02062

617-762-4300

617-762-9375

92-4415

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

Norwood, MA and West Glocester, RI.

To minimize industrial property damage through research,

standards development and product Approval activities.

Program admirdstrator.

1907.

Uses FMRC Approval Standards plus ANSI, ASME, ASTM, IEEE and

other standards.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

1. Requires product testing at FMRC facilities or witnessed

by an FMRC on-site employee.

2. Requires inspection of production and quality control

facilities.

3. Requires periodic unannounced reinspection

.

4. Authorizes the use of its mark and issues approved

product lists.

U.S. test lab for the Standards Association of Australia

on hazardous location electrical equipment. Is recognized by

OSHA as a "Nationally Recognized Testing laboratory" (NRTL)

.

Also recognized by various jurisdictions: federal, state,

local and international.

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

Open to all.

Based on actual costs incurred in inspection/testing.

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PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Automatic sprinkler systems, hydrants and hoses, fire pumps

and tanks, portable extinguishers, fixed extinguishing

systems, flammable liquid equipment, flammable gas equipment,

fuel and combustion controls, combustion safeguards, gas

measuring instruments, oil safety shutoff valves, gas safety

shutoff valves, industrial trucks, electrical equipment,

hazardous location electrical equipment, electrical

signaling, household protection, building materials and

construction

.

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED: Over 1800.

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

"Approval Guide" and "Specification Testing Products Guide"

are available for a fee from FMRC.

PROGRAM

DCCUMENTATION "Factory Mutual Approval Services" and "Approval Standards"

AVAILABLE: are available free from FMRC.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: FTTZSIMMONS & ASSOCIATES INC.

Received 2/89

ACRONYM: RVF & ASSOC.

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

Independent testing laboratory founded in 1974 with

a staff of four.

1860 Arthur Dr., West Chicago, IL 60185

312-231-0680

312-231-0811

IDCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S) :

CERTIFICATION

EROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

FROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

West Chicago, IL.

To provide services designed to solve quality control

problems; to provide information for new product development;

and to certify products.

Program administrator and certifier.

1982.

1. Conducts initial and follow-up product testing.

2. Issues certificates of approval.

ASTM, EPA, Bureau Veritas, GMC-Chevrolet-Pontiac-Canada

Group, GMC-Buick-Oldsmobile-Cadillac Group.

Open to all.

Based on fixed fee schedule.

Chemical formulations, polymers and plastic products for

use in automotive parts and other manufactured products.

One.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Testing of Chemical Formulations and Plastic Parts for

Verification and Certification.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: GAS APPLIANCE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

ACRONYM: GAMA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1935 with a membership of over

215 and a staff of 17.

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

1901 North Moore Street, P.O. Box 9245, Arlington, VA 22209

703-525-9565

703-525-8159

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

ETL Testing Laboratories in Cortland, NY.

To represent its members before legislative bodies, freightrate making bodies and consumer groups.

GAMA sponsors an efficiency certification program.

ETL Testing Laboratories, Inc. , administers the program and

conducts the testing.

1982.

Uses a heat pump type water heater test procedure which is

available from GAMA. Also uses DOE standards available from

DOE.

1.

2.

3.

4.

Requires periodic random selection and testing by ETL.

Requires self-certification by the manufacturer that he

has tested and rated product to the applicable efficiency

standards.

Requires retesting if another participant in the program

has evidence that the model was not correctly rated.

Authorizes use of the GAMA symbol and publishes product

efficiency listings.

Open to all manufacturers of residential gas and oil central

furnaces and boilers and gas, oil, and electric including

heat pump type heaters, and vented gas-fired room heaters,

floor furnaces and wall furnaces.

COST OF SERVICES: Fees based on production.

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Gas central furnaces; oil central furnaces; gas and oil

boilers; gas, electric, and oil water heaters; heat pump type

water heaters; vented gas-fired room heaters; floor

furnaces and wall furnaces.

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

42 furnace manufacturers and brand names;

24 boiler manufacturers and brand names;

38 water heater manufacturers and brand names; and

12 direct heating equipment manufacturers and brand names.

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"Consumers' Directory of Certified Efficiency Ratings for

Residential Heating and Water Heating Equipment" is available

free to participants and for a fee to the public from GAMA.

"Procedural Guide for GAMA Furnace, Boiler, Water Heater and

Direct Heating Equipment Efficiency Certification Program"

available free from GAMA. See also DOE applicable Federal

Register notices.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: GOOD HOUSEKEEPING MAGAZINE

Received 7/89

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES

:

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Publisher of magazines and other consumer communications.

959 Eighth Ave., New York, NY 10019

In 1885, publisher began programs to provide its readers

with information designed (among other things) to create what

is now referred to as an informed consumer. The outgrowth

of these programs is the present day subjection of

products and advertising offered to the magazine to standards

of good taste and strict editorial judgement as described on

page 6 of each issue.

1885.

See Certification Function (s)

.

A one-year limited warranty of refund or replacement is

offered by the magazine on products it accepts for

advertising. If such a product is found to be defective

within one year of purchase and verified by the magazine, a

refund or replacement is offered.

Only consumer magazine in the world offering consumers the

assurance of refund or replacement on products it accepts for

advertising and which are -defective. Products bear the Good

Housekeeping Seal of Approval.

Open to producers of consumer products wishing to advertise

their product in the magazine.

Consumer products - excluding insurance, realty, automotive

and camping vehicles, public transportation, travel

facilities, catalogues and merchandise portfolios, "Shopping

by Mail" items, premiums, advertisements for schools, hotels,

summer camps and similar institutions, and institutional

advertisements

.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

A description of the limited warranty program is published in

in each issue of Good Housekeeping Magazine on page 6.

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ORGANIZATION NAME:

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

Received 2/89

ARNOLD GREENE TESTING LABORATORIES

A Unit of Conam Inspection, Inc.

AGTL

An independent testing laboratory founded in 1947 with a

staff of 80.

6 Huron Drive, Natick, MA 01760

617-653-5950

508-651-2974

6 Huron Dr. , Natick, MA; 2 Millbury St. , Auburn, MA; 784 Bay

St. , Springfield, MA.

To test materials and products for safety.

Administrator and certifier.

1. Requires type and follow-up testing.

2. Requires initial and periodic follow-up factory

inspections including evaluations of the manufacturer's

Q.A. system.

3. Authorizes the use of its mark and issues certificates of

approval

.

4. Publishes approved product/manufacturer directories.

5. Has a formal appeals procedure.

Open to all.

Individually determined.

Furnaces, boilers, wood stoves, coal stoves, fireplace

inserts, factory built fireplaces, chimney liners,

prefabricated chimneys, kerosene heaters, gas heaters,

multi-fuel furnaces and boilers, heat exchangers, wall and

floor protectors, mattresses.

115.

"Directory of Furnaces and Boilers" and "Directory of Solid

Fuel Burning Appliances" are available free from AGTL.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: HARDWOOD PLYWOOD MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

ACRONYM: HPMA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

Trade association founded in 1921 with a membership of over

160, an office and lab staff of 12, and 12 field staff

throughout the United States.

P.O. Box 2789, Reston, VA 22090-2789

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

703-435-2900

703-435-2537

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

Reston, VA.

To provide public relations, advertising, marketing, and

technical services to its members; to represent industry in

legislative matters and to keep the industry informed on

tariff and trade matters.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Program administrator and certifier.

Uses HPMA standards available from HPMA. Also ANSI, ASTM,

DOT, NIST, NWMA, FAR and NFPA standards.

1. Requires initial product testing and plant inspection for

gluebond, flamespread, structural and formaldehyde

emissions.

2. Requires periodic inspection and testing by HPMA

personnel

.

3. Authorizes the use of its mark and publishes approved

product directories/member listings.

COMMENTS: 1. Does some smoke and fire testing under contract.

2. Has a "Formaldehyde Emission Property Inspection and

Disclosure Program."

3. Has a formal appeals procedures.

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

Open to all HPMA members and non-member hardwood plywood

manufacturers and prefinishers of hardwood plywood and other

panel products.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on actual costs incurred by HPMA.

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Cut-to-size hardwood plywood panels, laminated hardwood

plywood flooring, prefinished hardwood plywood panels, stock

hardwood plywood panels, hardwood plywood specialty items.

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED: 37 mills.

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PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

"Where to Buy Hardwood Plywood & Veneer" available free

from HPMA.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"Hardwood Plywood Manufacturers Association Testing and

Inspection and Listed Product Manual - 1989" available from

HPMA for a fee. "HPMA Your Partner in Progress" available

free from HPMA.

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ORGANIZATION NAME:

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

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THE HARTFORD STEAM BOILER INSPECTION & INSURANCE COMPANY

HSB

Authorized inspection agency founded in 1866 with a staff of

1957.

One State Street, Hartford, CT 06102

1-800-243-0090, or in CT call 203-722-1866

203-722-5106

6813125

To inspect boilers, piping, fired and unfired pressure

vessels to ensure compliance with ASME Code, National Board

Inspection Code, and the American Petroleum Institute Code

during fabrication, construction and installation and during

repair, alteration or modification.

Program administrator and certifier.

Early 1900 's.

Uses the ASME, NBIC, AWS, API, ANS, foreign, government and

manufacturer standards.

1. Requires initial and periodic factory inspection and

evaluation of a manufacturer's Q.A. system.

2. Signs documents stating compliance with codes and reviews

design drawings and calculations.

1. Is the largest provider of Authorized Inspection Agency

services required by ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code.

2. Has over 700 inspectors in U.S.A., Europe, South America

and the Far East.

Open to all.

Individually determined.

Boilers, pressure vessels, piping, tank trucks, railroad

cars.

Over 800.

"Quality Assurance/Expediting Service," "Quality Assurance:

Expediting Service: Technical Services," and "Quality

Assurance/Expediting Service: A Better Track to Run On" are

available free from the company.

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ORGANIZATION NAME:

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HOME VENTILATING INSTITUTE, DIVISION OF AIR MOVEMENT AND

CONTROL ASSOCIATION

ACRONYM: HVT

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX:

PURPOSE:

Trade organization founded in 1955 with a membership of 24

and a staff of two.

30 West University Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

312-394-0150

312-253-0088

27-0650

To provide voluntary self-regulation for the residential

ventilation industry. Also to provide product certified

rating information to builders, contractors, designers, and

consumers.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

Program administrator and certifier.

1960.

Uses HVI standards,

standards.

Also uses AMCA, ANSI and ASHRAE

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

1. Approves testing laboratories.

2. Requires initial and periodic product testing.

3. Requires product listing by UL or other nationally

recognized safety testing laboratory.

3. Offers a retesting procedure to resolve complaints made

against a product by other member companies.

4. Authorizes the use of the HVI trademark.

5. Develops standards to test new products.

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES;

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

BOCA and ICBO. Also by HUD and the DOE Bonneville Power

Administration

.

Does not have a formal appeals mechanism.

Open to all members.

Fixed fee schedule.

Bath fans, ceiling/wall exhaust fans, exterior mount room

ventilators, range hoods, power-packs for range hoods,

powered attic ventilators, whole house ventilating fans,

static ventilating devices, heat recovery ventilators (airto-air heat exchangers)

.

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NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED: 21 companies.

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"Certified Home Ventilating Products Directory" available

(single copy only) free from HVI.

"Product Certification Procedure," "Verification Procedure " "Air Flow Test Standard," and the "Home Ventilating Guide,"

are available for a fee from HVI.

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ORGANIZATION NAME:

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

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THE HYDRONICS INSTITUTE (formerly the Institute of Boiler and

Radiator Manufacturers)

HI or I=B=R

Trade association founded in 1915 with a membership of 59

companies and a staff of 14.

35 Russo Place, P.O. Box 218, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

201-464-8200

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES: Berkeley Heights, NJ.

PURPOSE: To serve as a trade association for the boiler and radiator

manufacturers

.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

COMMENTS:

Program adniinistrator and certifier.

1940 - Manufacturer testing only - Boilers.

1952 Radiators.

1977 Institute testing - Boilers.

Uses HI standards available from HI. Also uses DOE standards.

1. Requires initial type testing by HI or under HI

supervision.

2. Requires follow-up testing.

3. Authorizes the use of its mark and issues certificates

of approval.

4. Publishes approved product directories.

1. Does not have a formal appeals procedure.

2. Boiler testing is done at the manufacturer's laboratory

using Institute instrumentation and Institute personnel.

Radiation testing is done at the I=B=R Laboratory in the

HI building.

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

Open to all.

Based on a fixed fee schedule.

Steam boilers, hot water boilers, baseboard radiators, finned

tube radiators.

45.

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PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"Boiler Rating and Efficiencies, Jan. 1, 1989" and "I=B=R Ratings for Baseboard Radiation and Finned Tube (Commercial) Radiation-Aug. 1, 1988" are available from HI for a fee

1.

2.

3.

"Testing and Rating Standard for Heating Boilers" 5th

Edition, March 1986.

"Testing and Rating Code for Baseboard Radiation" 6th

Edition, Feb. 1984.

"I=B=R Testing and Rating Code for Finned Tube

(Commercial) Radiation" 4th Edition, July 1966.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: INDUSTRIAL TESTING LABORATORIES, INC.

ACRONYM: TTL

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent testing laboratory founded in 1923 with a present

staff of 38.

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

2350 South 7th Street, St. Louis, MO 63104

314-771-7111

314-771-9573

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

St. Louis, MO.

To test analyze, measure, and evaluate materials and

products, and to provide consultation.

Program administrator and certifier.

Certifier under HUD, IAHO, and NKCA programs.

1970.

Uses ASTM and ANSI standards which are available from ASTM

and ANSI. Also uses applicable federal standards.

1.

2.

3.

4.

Conducts type and periodic follow-up product testing,

initial and periodic factory inspections and evaluations

of the producer's Q.A. system.

Authorizes the use of its own mark, and issues

certificates of approval from HUD, IAPMO, and NKCA.

Has a formal appeals procedure.

Develops standards to allow testing of new products.

HUD, IAPMO and the National Kitchen Cabinet Association

(NKCA)

.

Open to all.

Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

Lavatories, bathtubs, shower receptors and surrounds, wall

and base kitchen cabinets, structural adhesives.

35.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

A faculty resume brochure is available, though there is no

specific literature on the certification program.

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ORGANIZATION NAME:

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

RHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Received 8/89

INSULATED STEEL DOOR SYSTEMS INSTITUTE

ISDSI

Trade association founded in 1975 with a membership

of seven and a staff of two to three.

30200 Detroit Rd. , Cleveland, OH 44145

216-899-0010

216-892-1404

98-5559

To promote the products of the industry.

Program administrator.

Uses ISDSI and ANSI standards.

1. Requires self-certification by the manufacturers of

compliance to applicable standards.

2. Authorizes the use of its mark.

Available to U.S. companies.

Free to members.

Insulated steel door systems.

Contact ISDSL at the above address.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: INSULATING GLASS CERTIFICATION COUNCIL

ACRONYM: IGCC

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Nonprofit industry certification organization founded in

1980.

Administrator, IGCC, c/o ETL Testing laboratories, Inc.

,

Industrial Park, Route 11, Cortland, NY 13045-0950

607-753-6711

607-756-9891

510-252-0792

Architectural Testing, Inc. in York, PA; ETL Testing

Laboratories in South San Francisco, CA & York, PA; Jim Spetz

Testing Laboratory in Wickliff , OH; and Northwest

Laboratories of Seattle, Inc. , Seattle, WA.

By periodic accelerated laboratory testing and unannounced

plant inspections to insure continuing product performance

through specified standards.

Program administrator.

1977.

Uses ASTM specifications E774-84A.

1. Accredits labs to conduct insulating glass testing under

the supervision of an approved administrator.

2. Requires initial and periodic product testing by an

accredited laboratory.

3. Requires product retesting in the event of a

substantiated complaint by any source.

4. Authorizes the use of its mark and publishes approved

product/manufacturer listings.

5. Has a formal appeals procedure.

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

Recognized by the Sealed Insulating Glass Manufacturers

Association (SIGMA) and the Department of Housing and Urban

Development (HUD)

.

Open to all.

Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

Sealed insulating glass.

"Certified Products Directory: Sealed Insulating Glass"

available for a fee from IGCC.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL

OFFICIALS

ACRONYM: IAPMO

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

A nonprofit association founded in 1926.

20001 S. Walnut Dr., Walnut, CA 91789-2825

714-595-8449

714-594-3690

To publish the Uniform Plumbing Code,* Uniform Solar Energy

Code; Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code; and

related directories and to assist inspectors in achieving

uniformity in plumbing and mechanical inspections.

Program administrator.

1938.

Uses all nationally recognized standards which are relevant

to the product.

1. Approves testing agencies.

2. Requires type testing by an approved agency.

3. Requires initial and periodic factory inspection by

IAPMO.

4. Issues certificates of approval.

5. Authorizes the use of its mark and publishes approved

product/manufacturer directories.

6. Has a formal appeals procedure.

Open to all.

Fixed fee schedule.

Solar energy products, swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, mobile

home and recreational vehicle plumbing products, clothes

washers, dishwashers, ice makers, refrigerators, refrigerator

freezers, washer-dryers, waste disposers, water conditioning

tanks, water heating devices, water purification systems

bathtubs, bidets, drinking fountains, lavatories, medical

dental units, service sinks, shampoo basins, shower

receptors, shower units, water closets, pipe, fittings,

valves, miscellaneous plumbing items, filters, chemical

feeders, flowmeters, pumps, aerators.

N/A.

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PRODUCT "Directory of Plumbing Research Recommendations" and a DIRECTORIES: "Directory of Trailer Research Recxanmendations" are available

from IAPMO for a fee.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION Application forms and procedures and a listing of approved

AVAILABLE: testing agencies are available free from IAFMO.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: INTERNATIONAL CARGO GEAR BUREAU, INC.

ACRONYM: ICGB or XNCARGEAR

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES;

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Nonprofit corporation founded in 1954 (reincorporated in

1966)

.

17 Battery Place, New York, NY 10004 (headquarters)

212-425-2750

Has representatives worldwide.

To provide certification services for materials handling

equipment ashore and afloat.

Certifies compliance by equipment owners with pertinent

government regulations.

1954.

Observes international, national and local standards.

1. Requires inspection by ICGB representatives and the

witnessing of testing by ICGB representatives for ICGB

certifications

.

Requires the submission and review by ICGB of detailed

design and specification information for ICGB design

approvals.

Provides periodic recertifications.

Issues certificates of compliance.

Issues Cargo Gear Registers which note certification

status at location of the equipment that has been

certified.

6. Recommends that equipment be marked for identification

purposes.

2,

2,

4

.

5.

Services are provided in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard

and U.S. Dept. of Labor standards, as well as standards

enforced by some state authorities and other governments.

Does not have a formal appeals system.

Open to all.

Published fee schedule.

Materials handling equipment ashore and afloat (including

derricks, cranes, containers, and road vehicles)

.

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NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED: Thousands.

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES: None.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"ICGB-LOO List of Representatives," "Summary of Services

Available for Cargo Containers and Road Vehicles," "Summary

of Services Available for Material Handling Devices Aboard

Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs) , " "Summary of Services

Available for Shipboard Cargo Gear," "Summary of Domestic

Services Available for Shore-based Material Handling

Devices," "Reference Manual for Cargo Gear Certification,"

"Burtoning Calculation Guide for Light Lift Coplaner Derricks

(Union Purchase) , " and "Schedule of Fees and General Terms

and Conditions for ICGB Services" are available from ICGB.

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ORGANIZATION NAME:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

AVAIIABIUTY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Received 8/89

JASON ASSOCIATES, INC.

Professional/technical society founded in 1961 with a

membership of 12 and a staff of four.

P. O. Box 42, Fort Collins, CO 80522

303-482-6550

To provide consulting services to users of wood products and

wood preservatives and to provide inspection services to

utility companies for their wood poles. Also provides expert

witness testimony and investigative services.

Program administrator and certifier.

Uses ANSI, AWPA, AWPB, and REA standards.

1. Requires initial and periodic product testing.

2. Requires initial factory inspection and evaluation of a

manufacturer's Q.A. system.

3. Issues certificates of approval.

Program is recognized by the Rural Electrification

Administration (REA)

.

Open to all.

Fee plus expenses.

Wood poles and crossarms.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: JUVENILE PRODUCTS MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

ACRONYM: JEMA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Trade association founded in 1962 with over 100 members.

66 East Main Street, Moorestown, NJ 08057

609-234-9155

609-234-1022

Detroit Testing Laboratory in Oak Park, MI.

To conduct trade promotion activities, trade research and

surveys, and a certification program as well as to provide

statistical information on the industry.

Program administrator.

Uses ASTM standards available from ASTM.

1. Requires initial and periodic product testing

by an independent laboratory approved by JEMA.

2. Authorizes the use of its label and issues approved

product/manufacturer listings.

3. Has a formal appeals procedure.

Program has been independently validated in accordance with

ANSI Z34.1 Standard for a Certification Program with Third

Party Validation.

Open to all.

High chairs, play yards, carriages, strollers, walkers,

expandable gates and enclosures.

"Directory of Certified Products" is available free from

JPMA.

A procedural guide is available for a fee.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: MAPLE FLOORING MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

ACRONYM: MFMA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Trade organization founded in 1897 with a membership of 110

companies.

60 Revere Dr. , Suite 500, Northbrook, IL 60062

312-480-9138

312-480-9282

To serve as an authoritative source of technical information

about hard maple flooring and to establish grades, standards,

guide specification on hard maple flooring and

recommendations on the installation, finishing and care of

hardwood maple flooring.

Program administrator and certifier.

1897.

Uses MFMA standards which are available from MFMA and

building code provisions as applicable.

1. Requires product type testing and follow-up testing.

2. Requires frequent mill inspections by third-party

inspectors.

3. Requires initial and periodic evaluations of a

manufacturer's Q.A. system.

4. Has established rules governing reinspection after

receiving a complaint.

5. Develops standards to test new products.

6. Issues certificates of approval and authorizes the use

of its mark.

7. Maintains a list of MFMA approved floor finish products.

COMMENTS: Prepares general specifications for hard maple sports

flooring systems.

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

Available to members only.

Free to members. Also uses a fixed fee schedule or bases

charges on actual costs depending on service requested.

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED: Floor finishes and sealants.

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES: "MFMA Floor Finish List."

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PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION "MFMA Membership Directory, " and the "MFMA Game Markings

AVAILABLE : Manual .

99
Received 2/89

ORGANIZATION NAME: MET ELECTRICAL TESTING COMPANY

ACRONYM: MET

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

*

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

Independent testing laboratory founded in 1959 with a

staff of 140.

916 W. Patapsco Ave. , Baltimore, MD 21230

301-354-2200

301-354-1624

Baltimore, MD.

To conduct FCC certification, safety certification, and

performance testing and certification.

Program administrator and certifier.

Uses ANSI, ISO, IEEE, FCC, UL and military standards.

1. Requires initial and periodic product testing.

2. Requires initial and periodic factory inspections and

evaluations of a manufacturer's Q.A. system.

3. Authorizes the use of its mark.

4. Has a formal appeals procedure.

GSA and DOD.

Will soon be recognized by OSHA as a "Nationally Recognized

Testing Laboratory" (NRTL)

.

Open to all.

Based on a fixed fee schedule.

Computers, telephones, lighting fixtures, electrical

products, industrial control equipment, air-conditioners.

MET. .. ."Listed Products Directory."

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ORGANIZATION NAME: NAHB NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTER

Received 7/89

ACRONYM: NAHB/NRC

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

Subsidiary of the trade organization, NAHB, which was founded

in 1942 and has over 158,000 members.

400 Prince Georges Blvd. , Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

301-249-4000

301-249-3906

Upper Marlboro, MD.

To conduct research on standards and test methods for

building products and to carry out a testing/inspection/

labeling program for selected building products.

Program administrator and certifier.

1964.

Uses ASTM, ANSI, ASME, NEMA, NFPA, and HUD/FHA standards.

1. Requires initial product testing and inspection

of manufacturing facilities.

2. Requires inspection, sampling and testing of products

every 30, 60, or 120 days depending upon product being

certified.

3. Authorizes the use of its label.

HUD UM73a, BOCA, SBCCI, IAPMO, NVLAP, City of Los Angeles.

Does not have a formal appeals procedure.

Open to anyone in light building industries.

Fixed fee schedule.

Residential window units, plastic bathtubs, plastic shower

stalls, plastic lavatories, whirlpool bathtubs, cultured

marble and onyx products, insulation-batt and blanket

material, insulation-loose fill, rigid board mat insulation,

fenestration products (including doors, windows, skylights,

and sealed insulating glass)

.

187.

101
PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Annual.

Information on NAHB/NRC, its activities, and all

certifications programs are available free from NAHB/NRC.

102
ORGANIZATION NAME: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ROCKETRY

Received 2/89

ACRONYM: NAR

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

Nonprofit consumer organization founded in 1958 with a

membership of 5200 and a staff of one.

2140 Colburn Dr. , Shakopee, MN 55379

612-445-2106

Boston, MA and Rancho Cordova, CA.

To provide a service organization for model rocket consumers.

Program administrator and certifier.

1965.

Uses NAR standards which are available from NAR and National

Fire Protection Association Standard, NFPA 1122.

1. Requires type testing and periodic recertification.

2. Motors tested for certification are obtained from the

manufacturer, and motors for periodic random testing are

taken from those for sale at retail or from mail orders.

3. Authorizes the use of its mark.

4. Publishes approved product/manufacturer directories.

Forty nine states require NAR certification of model rocket

motors prior to sale to consumers.

Does not have a formal appeals procedure.

Available to all.

Fixed fee schedule.

Model rocket motors (engines)

.

Approximately 10.

"Model Rocket Engine Certification List."

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ORGANIZATION NAME: NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

HJRPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

NAMA

Trade association founded in 1936 with 2367 members.

20 N. Wacker Dr., Suite 3500, Chicago, IL 60606

312-346-0370

312-704-4140

Chicago, IL.

To represent the merchandise vending machine and contract

food service management industry.

Program administrator and certifier.

1957.

Uses NAMA standards available from NAMA.

1. Requires initial and periodic product testing and

initial and periodic inspection of the manufacturing

facilities.

2. Authorizes the use of its mark and issues certificates of

compliance.

3. Develops standards to allow testing of new products.

4. Has a formal appeals procedure.

Food and Drug Administration' s Division of Federal-State

Relations; food service inspection programs of state health

departments.

Open to all.

Based on actual costs.

Food and beverage vending machines, vending machine auxiliary

equipment.

30 companies.

NAMA Listing of Certified Food and Beverage Vending Machines

is available free.

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PROGRAM Single copies of the following are available free from NAMA:

DOCUMENTATION "The NAMA Vending Machine Evaluation Program, What It Is and

AVAILABLE: What It Can Do For You;" "The NAMA Automatic Merchandising

Health-Industry Council Organization Plan and Procedures"

(the Council oversees the evaluation program) ; "Vending

Machine Evaluation Program Administrative Policies;" "NAMA

Standard for the Sanitary Design and Construction of Food and

Beverage Vending Machines."

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ORGANIZATION NAME: THE NATIONAL BOARD OF BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL INSPECTORS

ACRONYM: NBBI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

Organization composed of chief boiler inspectors in the

United States and Canada which was founded in 1919.

1055 Crupper Avenue, Columbus, OH 43229

614-888-8320

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES: Columbus, OH.

PURPOSE:

REGISTRATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

REGISTRATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

REGISTRATION/

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES

:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

To promote uniform administration of boiler and pressure

vessel safety laws.

Program administrator and registrar.

1919.

Uses ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ANSI, NRC

standards and The National Board Inspection Codes and Guides.

1. Registers boilers, pressure vessels and other products

and provides each with a registration number if

constructed in accordance with the ASME Code. The

National Board mark is the second symbol of quality

applied to the vessel after the ASME mark.

2. Accredits qualified inspectors through its testing/

education/experience evaluation system.

3. Conducts inspection, product evaluations with periodic

audits to assure compliance with ASME Code in

jurisdictions which do not possess adequate, qualified

inspectors.

4. Participates along with ASME and qualified local

inspectors in the evaluation of the manufacturing of

nuclear power plant components to assure compliance with

the ASME Code.

5. Accredits nuclear inspector supervisors through a testing

system.

6. Makes periodic visits to manufacturers' shops to observe

fabrication procedures and assure compliance with ASME

Code.

7. Accredits repair services.

8. Has a formal appeals procedure.

9. Publishes approved product/manufacturer listings.

Recognized in many Canadian provinces.

In many states, registration is a mandatory requirement.

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AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES: Open to U.S. and Canadian manufacturers.

PRODUCTS Boilers, pressure vessels, parts, safety valves, nuclear

REGISTERED: vessels, components, piping, pumps, line valves,

nuclear safety valves.

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS REGISTERED: Has 15,000,000 registrations.

PRODUCT "Manufacturers and National Board Repair Certificate Holders

DIRECTORIES: Directory," and "Pressure Relief Device Certifications," are

available from NBBI.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"National Board Bulletin," "Administrative Boiler and

Pressure Vessel Safety Rules/Regulations," "Preventative

Maintenance on Power Boilers," "National Board Authorization

to Repair ASME and National Board Stamped Boilers and

Pressure Vessels," "National Board Inspection Code,"

"National Board VR Repair Symbol Administrative Rules and

Procedures," "National Board Information Booklet,"

"Recommended Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Legislation,"

"Equal Safety for All," "The Ten Demandments, " "What

the National Board Means to You," "Guide for ASME Code

Sections I, IV, & VIII, Divisions 1 & 2, Reviews and Nuclear

Surveys," "National Board Authorization to Repair, Modify or

Replace Nuclear Components," "Recommended Rules for National

Board Boiler Blowoff Equipment," and "Manufacturers' Data

Reports Registered with the National Board" are available

from NBBI.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: NATIONAL CERTIFIED TESTING LABORATORIES

Received 1/89

ACRONYM: NCTL

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES

:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

FROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

Independent testing laboratory founded in 1977.

Five Leigh Dr., York, PA 17402

717-846-1200

717-767-4100

York, PA; Orlando, FL.

To perform independent testing and certification of

fenestration, sealed insulating glass, paint and polyethylene

and office products to appropriate specifications.

Program administrator and certifier.

1980.

ANSI and ASTM standards available from ANSI and ASTM.

1. Requires product type testing, follow-up product testing,

and initial/periodic factory inspections.

2. Requires evaluation of a manufacturer's Q.A. program.

3. Accepts test results from other accredited test labs.

4. Issues certificates of approval and authorizes the use of

its mark.

5. Publishes approved product/manufacturer directories.

6. Has a formal appeals procedure.

Recognized by HUD,

Also recognized by SPI and SIGMA.

Certification is available to members only.

Fixed fee schedule.

Windows, doors, foam, sealed insulating glass, office

furniture, polyethylene sheeting, lineals, paint.

10.

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PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

"NCTL Certified Products Directory for Fenestration

Products," "NCTL Certified Products Directory for Paint," and

"NCTL Certified Products Directory for Polyethylene Sheeting"

are available free to architects and code bodies and for a

fee to others.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE: Additional program information is available free from NCTL.

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ORGANIZATION NAME:

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

PURPOSE:

Received 6/89

NATIONAL DIMENSION MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

(Formerly Hardwood Dimension Manufacturers Association)

NDMA

Trade association of dimension manufacturers founded in 1929

with a membership of approximately 95.

1000 Johnson Ferry Rd. Suite A-130, Marietta, GA 30068

404-565-6660, 404-565-6663

To provide public relations, advertising, marketing, and

technical/educational services to members; to promote the

dimension industry; to act as a business referral

clearinghouse to dimension buyers, and to establish and

maintain standard rules for dimension products.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

STANDARDS USED:

Program administrator.

"Rules and Specifications for Dimension and Woodwork"

available from NDMA.

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

Open to all manufacturers of dimension products.

Hardwood, hardwood stair treads and risers, interior trim and

moldings.

None.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION "Rules and Specifications for Dimension and Woodwork"

AVAILABLE: is available from NDMA.

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ORGANIZATION NAME:

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

RHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

Received 2/89

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL TESTING ASSOCIATION, INC.

NETA

Trade association founded in 1973 with a membership of 30 and

a staff of three.

916 W. Patapsco Ave. , Baltimore, MD 21230

301-354-2200

301-354-1624

Accredited companies throughout the United States.

To promote free exchange of ideas and technical information

amongst member companies.

Program administrator.

Uses NETA, as well as NFPA, ANSI, and IEEE standards.

1. Approves testing laboratories. Requires submission of a detailed application supporting capability.

2. Authorizes the use of its logo.

Open to members.

Free to members.

Electrical products, including electrical machinery,

equipment, supplies and appliances, miscellaneous machinery

(engines, turbines) , scientific, optical and professional

instruments and supplies.

NETA WORLD.

Ill
ORGANIZATION NAME: NATIONAL FLUID POWER ASSOCIATION

Received 6/89

ACRONYM: NFPA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

Trade association founded in 1953 with a membership of over

200.

3333 N. Mayfair Rd. , Milwaukee, WI 53222

414-778-3344

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES : Requires manufacturer testing/self-certification.

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

'CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES

:

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

To develop technical standards; fluid power indices; to

conduct marketing and management studies; and to perform

other educational and related services for the industry.

Program administrator.

1978.

Uses NFPA standards available from NFPA. Also uses ANSI

standards.

1. Conducts a manufacturers' self-certification program

under which manufacturers attest that their products

conform to relevant standards, that they maintain a quality control system sufficient to ensure product

conformance, and that they conduct verification tests.

2. Authorizes the use of the NFPA trademark to NFPA members.

Does not have a formal appeals procedure.

Open to all NFPA members.

Membership fees only.

Valves, cylinders, pumps and motors, filters-hydraulic and

pneumatic, pneumatic regulators, pneumatic lubricators, quick

action couplings, accumulators.

None.

"NFPA Standards Tl. 21. 1-1978 (R 1983) - Procedure for Self

Certification by Fluid Power Manufacturers."

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ORGANIZATION NAME: NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION

Received 1/89

ACRONYM: NHLA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

Trade association founded in 1897 with a membership of

approximately 1400 companies.

P.O. Box 34518, Memphis, TN 38134-0518

901-377-1818

901-382-6419

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Inspects only, does not test.

To inspect, measure, grade, and certify hardwood lumber; to

conduct seminars and short courses and to maintain an

inspection training school, and to maintain and publish

uniform grading rules.

Program administrator.

Uses NHLA grading rules available from NHLA.

1. Inspects and grades lumber and issues certificates

of measurement and grade.

2. Financially guarantees certificate.

3. Has a buyer/seller dispute resolution procedure.

4. Bundles certified lumber with metal straps and seals with

NHLA mark.

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Does not have a formal appeals procedure.

Open to ail producers and sales organizations in the United

States and Canada.

Inspection services based on actual costs of inspection plus

a surcharge for non-members.

Hardwood lumber.

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

None.

"Rules for the Measurement & Inspection of Hardwood &

Cypress" available for a fee from NHLA. These rules are also

available in German, Mandarin, French, and Spanish. Italian

and Japanese translations are expected to be available in

1989.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: NATIONAL KITCHEN CABINET ASSOCIATION

ACRONYM: NKCA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

RHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

Trade association founded in 1955 with a staff of

five.

P.O. Box 6830, Falls Church, VA 22046

703-237-7580

703-237-2963

LOCATIONS OF Albuquerque, NM; St. Louis, MO; Birmingham, AL; Houston, TX;

TESTING FACILITIES: Columbus, OH; Portland, OR; Anaheim, CA; St. Paul, MN;

Stanford, CT.

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

To encourage the highest ideals and ethics among its members;

to encourage its members to be responsive to the industry's

needs; to present the industry's viewpoint to legislative and

regulatory bodies; to work with others to improve the quality

and value of the industry's products; to encourage the

development of research projects to achieve industry

improvements; to collect, interpret and disseminate

information of interest to the industry; to represent the

industry in the development of reasonable product standards;

to promote the industry's growth; to encourage participation

in activities of special value to the industry; to promote

friendly and lawful interchange among those engaged in the

industry; to conduct other activities of benefit to the

industry.

Program administrator and certifier.

1968.

ANSI standards available from ANSI.

1. Accredits testing and inspection agencies.

2. Requires type testing by an approved testing agency.

3. Requires follow-up testing and periodic audits of a

producer's Q.A. system by an approved agency.

4. Requires product testing by an approved agency in

response to substantiated complaints.

5. Issues certificates of approval and authorizes the use of

its mark.

6. Issues approved product directories.

7. Has a formal appeals procedure.

Recognized by HUD and DOD for military housing.

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AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

Open to all.

Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

Kitchen cabinets, bath vanities.

110.

"Directory of NKCA Certified Cabinets" available free from

NKCA.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

ANSI/NKCA A161. 1-1985 - Recommended Performance and

Construction Standards for Kitchen and Vanity Cabinets.

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ORGANIZATION NAME:

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

RHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

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NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURER'S ASSOCIATION

(Formerly Beating Industry Associations (BIA)

)

NMMA

Trade association founded in 1968 as a joint venture

of the National Association of Boat Manufacturers (NABM) , the

Association of Marine Engine Manufacturers (AMEM) , and the

National Association of Marine Products and Services (NAMPS)

.

401 N. Michigan Ave. , Chicago, IL 60611. Offices also

located in Washington, DC; Havertown, PA; St. Louis, MO; New

York, NY; Miami Beach, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Stamford, CT.

312-836-4747

312-329-9815

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES: See address/office listing.

PURPOSE: To provide certification of recreational boats, trailers and

two-cycle lubrication oil.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

Program administrator and certifier.

First program begun in 1968 by BIA.

Uses ASTM, ANSI, ASME, CGA, NEMA, UL, NEC, IEEE, NMMA, SAE,

ABYC standards, military specifications, and federal

standards including those issued by DOT and the U.S. Coast

Guard.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

1. Requires initial and periodic factory inspection by NMMA

and an evaluation of the manufacturer's Q.A. system.

2. Accredits other testing laboratories for use in testing.

3. Issues certificates of approval and authorizes the use of

its mark.

4. Lists approved products/manufacturers in a directory.

5. Has a formal appeals procedure.

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Open to all.

Fixed fee schedule.

Boats, yachts, trailers, two-cycle gasoline engine

lubricants.

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NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED: 350.

PRODUCT "BIA Type Accepted List" which is available free to members

DIRECTORIES: only from NMMA.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: NATIONAL OAK FLOORING MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

ACRONYM: NOFMA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

Trade association founded in 1909 and with a membership of

approximately 30.

Box 3009, Memphis, TN 38173-0009

901-526-5016

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES

:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S) :

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

Lnspects only, does not test.

To promote standardization; conduct a grade labeling and

inspection service; and maintain research programs in

grading, handling, packaging and installation.

Program administrator.

Uses NOFMA grading rules available from NOFMA.

1. Requires six months of observation by NOFMA staff and

production approval.

2. Authorizes the use of its mark and publishes approved

manufacturer/product lists.

3. Makes periodic checks of members' facilities.

4. Has a buyer/seller complaint resolution procedure.

Does not have a formal appeals procedure.

Membership is open to all U.S. manufacturers of strip

flooring.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on actual reports.

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DCCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Oak flooring, beech flooring, birch flooring, hard maple

flooring, pecan flooring.

23 firms.

"Buyer's Guide: Directory of Companies Manufacturing Quality

Hardwood Flooring and Other Products" is available free from

NOFMA.

"Official Flooring Grading Rules," "Hardwood Flooring

Installation Manual," "Hardwood Flooring Finishing/

Refinishing Manual" are available free from NOFMA.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: NATIONAL PARTICLEBOARD ASSOCIATION

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ACRONYM: NPA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

PURPOSE:

Trade association founded in 1960 and with a staff of

11 and a membership of 19.

18928 Premiere Court, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

301-670-0604

301-840-1252

To provide service to the particleboard and medium density

fiberboard (MDF) industries, including Q.A. programs,

statistics, technical research, product promotion, and

representation to governmental agencies.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

COMMENTS:

Program adniinistrator and certifier.

Uses NPA standards as well as ANSI A208. 1-1989, ANSI

A208. 2-1986, and HUD standards contained in 24 CFR 3280.

1. Requires monthly mill inspections and evaluations of the

manufacturer's Q.A. system.

2. Requires initial and periodic product testing.

3. Approves testing laboratories to conduct product testing.

4. Authorizes the use of its mark and issues certificates of

approval.

5. Has a formal appeals procedure.

The program offers third-party certification for physical and

formaldehyde properties.

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

Open to all.

Based on fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

Particleboard, MDF.

32 firms.

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

HUD, CPSC, the State of Minnesota, all national model

building code organizations.

A "Buyer's Guide" is available from NPA.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: NATIONAL SAFE TRANSIT ASSOCIATION

Received 2/89

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

NSTA

Trade association founded in 1940 with a membership

of 350 and a staff of three.

43 East Ohio St., Suite 914, Chicago, IL 60611

312-645-0083

312-645-1078

Throughout the United States and Canada. Also some in Europe

and the Far East.

To prepare and maintain procedures for preshipment testing of

packaged products and to certify labs as being qualified to

test so that packaging is improved, damages are reduced and

claim settlement is expedited.

Program administrator.

1948.

Uses NSTA and ASTM standards.

1. Evaluates, inspects and accredits equipment and personnel

involved in preshipment testing of packaged products.

2. Authorizes the use of its mark on products which pass

testing by accredited laboratories.

3. Issues certificates of approval.

Does not have a formal appeals procedure.

Open to all members.

Fixed fee schedule for membership.

Packaging, packaged goods.

140 laboratories.

Publishes a list of approved laboratories.

"Pre-shipment Test Procedures," "Overseas Test Procedures,"

and "Laboratory Technical Verification Procedures" which are

available for a fee from NSTA.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: NATIONAL SANITATION FOUNDATION

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ACRONYM: NSF

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX:

Nonprofit, international voluntary standards and

listing/certification organization founded in 1944.

3475 Plymouth Road, P.O. Box 1468, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

313-769-8010

313-769-0109

753215

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES

PURPOSE:

Ann Arbor, MI.

The mission of NSF is to provide clients and the general

public with objective, high quality, timely, third-party

services at acceptable cost. Services include development

of consensus standards, voluntary product testing and

certification with policies and practices which protect the

integrity of registered marks, education and training, and

research and demonstration, all relating to public health and

environmental sciences.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Program administrator, evaluator and certifier.

1951.

Uses NSF standards available from NSF. Also uses AWWA, ANSI,

CSA, ISO and ASTM standards and government regulations.

1. Requires initial product testing and inspection

by NSF staff.

2. Requires annual follow-up inspection and periodic

retesting.

3. Offers an assessment service for products which do not

fall within the scope of NSF's certification/listing

services.

4. Authorizes the use of its marks and issues

product/manufacturer listing or certification.

5. Has a formal appeals procedure.

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

ANSI, BOCA, SBCCI, IAPMO, and the Massachusetts Plumbing

Board, and the City of Los Angeles.

Open to all.

Varies based on service rendered.

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PRODUCTS Soda fountain and luncheonette equipment; food service

CERTIFIED: equipment; commercial spray-type dishwashing machines;

commercial cooking and hot food storage equipment; hot water

generating and heat recovery equipment; vacuum breakers;

plumbing fixtures; water pressure reducing valves; flush tank

ball cocks; water hydrants; shower control valves; mixing

valves; backwater valves; refuse compactors and compactor

systems; thermoplastic refuse containers; marine sanitation

devices; plumbing system components for mobile homes and

recreational vehicles; cabinetry and laboratory furniture for

hospitals; polyethylene refuse bags; individual aerobic

wastewater treatment plants; food equipment; wastewater

recycle/reuse and water conservation systems; bottled water;

flexible membrane liners and point-of-use and point-of-entry

water treatment devices; Class II (Laminar Flow) biohazard

cabinetry; pitless well adapters; special processes or

devices used in treating wastewater; Diatomite type filters;

sand type filters; recessed automatic surface skimmers;

centrifugal pumps; adjustable output rate chemical feeding

equipment; multiport valves; cartridge and high permeability

type filters; flow through chemical feeding equipment;

materials and piping systems for: potable water

applications; drain, waste and vent, and continuous waste

systems; corrosive waste system applications; sewers.

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED: 1800.

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

"Biohazard Cabinetry," Drinking Water Additives," "Drinking

Water Treatment Units," "Food Equipment," "Plastic Piping

Components and Related Materials," "Swimming Pool Equipment,"

"Special Categories," and Certification "Registry" are

available free from NSF.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"Facts About Listing Services," "Facts About Certification

Services," "Facts About Assessment Services," "Facts About

NSF," and various specific program brochures are available

free from NSF.

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ORGANIZATION NAME:

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

RHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

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NATIONAL WOOD WINDOW & DOOR ASSOCIATION

(Formerly NATIONAL WOODWORK MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION, INC.)

NWWDA

Trade association founded in 1927 with a regular membership

of 60 and an association membership of 80.

1400 East Touhy Ave., Suite G-54, Des Plaines, IL 60018

312-299-5200

312-299-1286

FURPOSE: To establish high quality standards; to promote, protect and

advance the interests of the wood window and door industry;

and to issue seals of approval for millwork products.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

Program administrator.

1976.

Uses NWWDA Standards available from NWWDA. Also references

applicable ANSI and ASTM standards in the text of the window

and door standards.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

1. Requires initial qualifying inspection/product testing by

inspectors retained by NWWDA.

2. Requires at least periodic follow-up inspections with

product sampling/testing

.

3. Requires initial and periodic evaluation of

manufacturer's Q.A. system.

4. Accredits laboratories to test products.

5. Has a formal appeals procedure.

6. Publishes a listing of approved manufacturers/products

and authorizes the use of its mark.

7. Develops standards to allow testing of new products.

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Recognized by VM 52 - HUD building products.

Open to all.

Actual cost for members, cost plus administrative fee for

non-members.

Wood flush doors, wood window units, wood sliding patio

doors, wood roof windows/skylights, treatment by water

repellant preservatives.

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NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED: 25.

FRODUCT

DIRECTORIES: Publishes the "NWWDA Membership and Product Directory.

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ORGANIZATION NAME:

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

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NATIONWIDE CONSUMER TESTING INSTITUTE

(SEE ALSO UNITED STATES TESTING COMPANY, INC.)

NCTT

A wholly owned subsidiary of the U.S. Testing Company, a member of the Societe Generale de Surveillance (SGS)

c/o Product Certification Division, United States Testing

Company, Inc. , 1341 No. 198th East Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74116

918-437-8333

Hoboken, NJ; Richland, WA; Tulsa, OK; and Los Angeles, CA.

SGS also affiliates in North and South America, Europe, the

Far East, Asia, Africa and Australia.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S) :

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

COMMENTS:

Program a<±xiinistrator - divisions of USTCo are the certifiers.

Uses specifications and procedures mandated by U.S.

government or standards organizations. Where no

specifications exists, the Institute develops a test program

to cover all phases of end-use performance.

1. Requires products (randomly selected from retail outlets

and/or from manufacturing and packaging facilities) to be

initially tested by USTCo along with plant follow-up

inspections and an evaluation of the manufacturer's Q.A.

system.

2. A quality audit program, including periodic product

retesting, is also required.

3. Authorizes the use of its mark and publishes listed

manufacturer/product directories.

NVLAP, California State Fire Marshall, Los Angeles City

Dept. of Building and Safety-Licensee, States of Oregon and

Washington.

Develops programs to assist marketers and advertisers in the

area of claim substantiation to assure the products live up

to all marketing claims for a specified time period.

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES;

Open to all.

Based on fixed fee schedule or actual costs.

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PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Ceiling material; plastic bathroom components; whirlpool

bathtub appliances; engines/generators for RVs; lighting and

appliances for RVs; gas detectors for RVs; foam plastic for

building systems; translucent curtain walls and roof panels;

pressure treated/fire retardant lumber, plywood, cedar shakes

and shingles, and scaffold planking; roofing products and

coverings; insulation; electrical/electronic apparatus; twoway radio transmitters; radio link data terminals; portable

communications equipment; oxygen generators.

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED: 50-60.

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

A Directory of Listed Products is published annually with

supplements as required.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

A brochure entitled, "Nationwide Consumer Testing Institute"

and other materials are available.

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ORGANIZATION NAME:

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

RHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

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NORTH AMERICAN DIE CASTING ASSOCIATION

(Formerly the American Die Casting Institute)

NADCA

Trade association founded in 1928 with a staff of 15 and a

membership of 3,600.

2000 N. 5th Ave. , River Grove, IL 60171-1992

312-452-0700

312-452-0147

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

Chicago Spectro Service Laboratory, Inc. , Chicago, IL.

To represent the die casting industry in legislative matters;

marketing areas; to create and provide current education

and technical training; and to foster research.

Program administrator.

1949.

Uses ASTM standards which are available from ASTM.

1. Requires type testing by an approved laboratory.

2. Authorizes the use of its mark and issues certificates of

approval.

Does not have a formal appeals procedure.

Open to members only.

Included in annual dues.

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

Die castings.

70.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: NORTHEASTERN LUMBER MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

ACRONYM: NeLMA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

FHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

Trade association/rules writing agency founded in 1933 with a

staff of eight and a membership of 200.

272 Tuttle Road, P.O. Box 87A, Cumberland Center, ME 04021

207-829-6901

207-829-4293

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

Inspects only.

To establish and maintain standards for size and grade; to

administer softwood grading rules and hardwood (dimension

only) rules? to certify graders in the manufacturing mills;

and to conduct inspections.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Program administrator and certifier.

1935.

Uses NeLMA standards and also administers rules of other

agencies used in the area.

1. Requires periodic factory inspections.

2. Authorizes the use of its mark and issues certificates of

approval

.

3. Has a formal appeals procedure.

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

Accredited by ALSC. Program recognized by U.S. and

Canadian federal agencies and by 11 states.

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Open to all.

Free to members. Members pay based on size of production.

Fixed fee for inspection conducted for non-members.

Eastern white pine, Eastern spruce, red pine, hemlock boards,

Eastern spruce, red pine, balsam fir dimension lumber,

hardwood dimension lumber.

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

Purchasers ' Guide, Pine brochures, Dimension brochure,

Eastern Pattern Chart, Siding Application Chart, and Rule

Book for NeLMA Standard Grading Rules.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: NORTHWEST LABORATORIES OF SEATTLE, INC.

ACRONYM: NWL

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

Independent testing laboratory founded in 1896.

1530 First Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98134

206-622-0680

206-622-0159

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES: Seattle, WA.

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

CERTIFICATION

FROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

To provide testing and technical services for the

architectural, automotive, building, chemical, fire

protection, glass, hazardous waste, insulation, marine, metal

fabrication, packaging, plastics, plumbing, safety equipment,

sports equipment, textiles, and toy industries as well as the

legal profession and the insurance industry.

Program administrator (for some products) and certifier.

1. Provides initial and follow-up testing.

2. Performs factory inspections and evaluations of

manufacturer's Q.A. system against industry standards.

3. Issues and authorizes use of NWL label.

4. Has a formal appeals procedure.

1956.

AAMA, AATCC, ABS, ABYC, ANSI, ASM, ASME, ASTM, AWS, BOCA,

CPSC, DOE, DOT, FTC, GSA, ICBO, ISDSI, ISO, NFPA, NIOSH,

NWWDA, OSHA, SBCCI, UBC, UL, USCG, and military, federal and

manufacturers' s standards applicable to specific products.

Open to all.

Based on a fixed fee schedule or individually

determined based on product type and services provided.

Architectural, automotive, building, chemical, fire

protection and glass products; hazardous waste; insulation;

marine products; metal fabrications; packaging; plastics;

plumbing products; safety equipment; sports equipment;

textiles; toys. Products tested include: doors, windows,

stoves, furnaces, fireplace inserts, solid fuel burning

appliances, textile products.

Test standards, NWL Scope of Services, and an NWL brochure

are available free from NWL.

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ORGANIZATION NAME:

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S) :

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DC)CUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

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OMEGA POINT LABORATORIES, INC.

(Formerly Southwest Certification Services, Inc.)

OPL

An independent, consulting, testing and certification agency

founded in 1985.

6868 Alamo Downs Pkwy. , San Antonio, TX 78238

512-647-5253

512-647-0615

9102400828 SWCS UQ

San Antonio or uses other independent testing labs.

To test and label building materials and products.

Program administrator and certifier.

1985.

ASTM, UL, UBC, NFiPA, FM and others as appropriate.

1. Provides initial engineering evaluation, testing and

follow-up factory testing and inspection services.

2. Requires follow-up inspection, testing and approval of

manufacturer's Q.A. program for listed products.

3. Issues certificates of approval and authorizes the use of

its mark.

4. Publishes a directory of certified/listed products.

5. Has a formal appeals procedure.

ICBO, SBCCI, CABO, HUD, TVA, state and local building code

agencies, and insurance services organizations.

Open to all.

Fees are based on services provided.

Building materials and products.

Available from OPL.

A Guide for listing and follow-up services for materials,

products and assemblies is available .

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ORGANIZATION NAME: OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT INSTITUTE, INC.

Received 2/89

ACRONYM: OPEI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

LDCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Trade association founded in 1952 with a membership of

approximately 75.

341 S. Patrick Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

202-296-3484

United States Testing Company (USTCo) in Hoboken, NJ.

To promote outdoor power equipment; to coordinate development

of voluntary standards; to collect and disseminate industry

statistical information; and to sponsor a third-party

certification program.

Program administrator.

1961.

Uses ANSI/OPEI standards available from ANSI.

1. Requires initial product testing and inspection by USTCo.

2. Requires periodic inspection/testing by USTCo at least

twice annually.

3. Authorizes the use of the OPEI seal.

Does not have a formal appeals procedure.

Open to all manufacturers.

Varies. Manufacturers must be members of OPEI or pay

nonmember fee to participate in OPEI certification program.

Additional cost to manufacturers based on USTCo charges for

inspection.

Lawn mowers, snow throwers, shredder/grinders, tillers, log

splitters.

"III. Certification of Compliance with Voluntary Safety

Standards for Powered Lawn Mowers" is available free from

OPEI.

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ORGANIZATION NAME:

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

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PACIFIC INSPECTION AND RESEARCH LABORATORY, INC.

PIRL

Independent testing laboratory founded in 1980 with a staff

of nine.

4076 148th Ave., N.E., Redmond, WA 98052

206-881-7668

206-881-2569

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

Redmond, WA.

To provide product testing, certification and consulting.

Program administrator and certifier.

1980.

Uses UL and ASTM standards.

1. Requires initial and follow-up testing.

2. Requires initial and follow-up factory inspections and

evaluations of a manufacturer's Q.A. system.

3. Issues certificates of approval and authorizes use of its

mark.

4. Publishes approved product/manufacturer directories.

5. Has a formal appeals procedure.

AAMA for structural and thermal performance of fenestration

products; Associated Laboratories for sealed insulating glass

units; ICBO; the Oregon State Dept. of Commerce, Building

i -?..',

I Lngton Stab Dept. of Labor and

Industries, Electrical Board; State of Connecticut, Dept. of

Public Safety; City and County of Denver, Dept. of Public

Works; City of Los Angeles, Dept. of Building and Safety;

HUD for solid fuel burning stoves.

Open to all.

Individually determined.

Solid fuel burning stoves, heaters, central furnaces and

related accessories, small electrical appliances, lighting

systems.

Six.

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PRODUCT "Catalog of Solid Fuel Burning Appliances" is available free

DIRECTORIES: upon request.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE: Provided by PIRL upon request.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: PFS CORPORATION

Received 2/89

ACRONYM: PES

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES

:

PURPOSE:

Independent testing laboratory and quality assurance agency

founded in 1959 with a staff of 55.

2402 Daniels Street, Madison, WI 53704

608-221-3361

608-221-2084

Madison, WI (Headquarters) ; and Dallas, TX; Bloomsburg, PA;

Los Angeles, CA; Greensboro, NC; Kissimmee, FL.

To provide quality assurance testing services — testing,

plan review, quality control inspections, product listing and

labeling, code consulting, inspector training seminars, and

research — to manufacturers.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Program administrator and certifier.

1959.

Uses PFS standards available from PFS. Also uses ASTM, ANSI,

UL, EPA, CSA, and other nationally recognized standards.

1. Requires initial and follow-up testing.

2. Requires initial and follow-up factory inspections and

evaluations of a producer's Q.A. system.

3. Authorizes the use of its mark and issues certificates of

approval

.

4. Publishes listed product/manufacturer directories.

5. Has a formal appeals procedure.

6. Provides inspector training seminars.

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

HUD, EPA, ICBO, BOCA, SBCCI, CABO, NCSBCS, NIBS, and 37

states in the United States.

Conducts engineering conferences.

Open to all.

Individually determined.

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PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Manufactured structures - modular, wet core, office units,

open and closed panels; mobile homes - building components

and assemblies, plywood and particleboard panels, trusses;

glue laminated beams; permanent wood foundations; fire tested

and fire rated products; formaldehyde emissions; heating

appliances (for safety, emissions, and efficiency)

.

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED: Approximately 420.

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES: "PES Listing Directory" is available from PES.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

PFS brochures and other information is available by calling

or writing to Kathleen Blair, Ass't. to the President, at the

address listed above.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: PITLESS ADAPTER DIVISION of the WATER SYSTEMS COUNCIL

ACRONYM: PAD

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

Trade association founded in 1966 with a membership today of

approximately 10.

600 South Federal Street, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60605

312-922-6222

312-922-2734

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

Allied Laboratory, Villa Park, IL.

The Pitless Adapter Division (PAD) was organized in 1966 to

deal specifically with the interests of sanitary pitless well

adapter manufacturers. The Division is concerned with

protecting public health by setting high standards for

design, manufacture and installation of adapters and units as

part of the complete water system. It has its own budget for

programs that includes workshops, code activities,

distribution of consumer literature and certification of

adapters and units meeting the PAS-1 and PAS-2 standards.

Program administrator.

1966.

Uses PAS-1 and PAS-2 standards available from PAD.

1. Accredits laboratories to do testing and observes first

series of tests that the lab conducts.

2. May periodically inspect the laboratory.

3. Requires initial product testing at accredited lab.

4. Authorizes the use of its symbol and issues certificates

of compliance.

5. Publishes listing of approved products/manufacturers.

6. Has a formal appeals procedure.

Open to members and non-members.

Based on cost of testing.

Pitless adapters, complete pitless units, pitless caps.

10 companies.

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PRODUCT Listing is contained in PAS-1 "Recommended Standards and

DIRECTORIES : Installation Procedures for Sanitary Water Well Pitless

Adapters and Units" and in PAS-2 "Standards for Watertight

Well Caps" which are available from PAD for a fee.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAIIABLE: See entry under Product Directories.

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ORGANIZATION NAME:

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PUJMBING AND DRAINAGE INSTITUTE

PDI

Received 3/89

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Trade association founded in 1928 with a membership of five.

1106 W. 77th St., S. Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46208-3318

317-251-6970

To publish standards and code books and to conduct a

certification program.

Program administrator.

Uses PDI standards available from PDI. Also uses ANSI and

ASSE standards.

1. Accredits laboratories to conduct testing.

2. Requires initial product testing by a PDI approved

laboratory.

3. Requires follow-up testing within 3 years and

annually thereafter.

4. Issues certificate of compliance and authorizes the use

of its mark.

Does not have a formal appeals procedure.

Open to all producers.

Water hammer arresters, grease interceptors.

Applicable PDI standards available from PDI for a fee.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: PRECAST/PRESTRESSED CONCRETE INSTITUTE

ACRONYM: PCI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

Trade association/professional society founded in

1954 with a membership of approximately 319 manufacturing

plants and 1600 professional members and a staff of 22.

175 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1859, Chicago, IL 60604

312-786-0300

312-786-0353

PURPOSE: To advance the design, manufacture and use of prestressed

concrete and precast concrete.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

Program administrator.

1967.

Uses PCI standards available from PCI. Also uses ACI and

ASTM standards.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

INSPECTED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

1. Requires three inspections a year of one to two days

duration by a PCI contracted inspection agency and

evaluation of a producer's Q.A. system.

2. Evaluates engineering drawings and designs and management

support.

3. Issues certificates of compliance and maintains a PCI

certified plant list.

4. Has a formal appeals procedure.

Programs recognized by the Federal Highway Administration,

Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFEC) , the Canadian

Standards Association (CSA) , a number of state depts. of

transportation, and the American Institute of Architects.

Open to all.

Fixed fee schedule.

Precast concrete, precast prestressed concrete, glass fiber

reinforced concrete (GFRC)

.

140.

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES: "PCI Certified Plant List" is available free from PCI,

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Beginning in 1988, the program is more product specific. It

recognizes four groups of products: (1) architectural precast

concrete; (2) glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) ; (3)

bridge products; and (4) cxsmmercial (structural) products.

The program is based on three publications: (1) Manual for

Quality Control for Plants and Production of Precast

Prestressed Concrete Products; (2) Manual for Quality Control

for Plants and Production of Architectural Precast Concrete

Products; and (3) Recommended Practice for Glass Fiber

Reinforced Concrete Products.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: PROFESSIONAL COIN GRADING SERVICE

Received 7/89

ACRONYM: PCGS

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

PURPOSE:

A for-profit service organization founded in 1986 with a

staff of 50 and a membership of 420.

P.O. Box 9458, Newport Beach, CA 92658

714-250-1211

714-250-0510

To provide third-party grading and authentication services to

investors and collectors of U.S. rare coins.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

Program administrator and certifier.

February 1986.

PCGS develops and publishes specifications to determine

coin's authenticity.

1. Conducts product type and follow-up testing.

2. A minimum of three PCGS grading experts grade each coin.

3. Authorizes the use of its mark and issues certificates of

approval.

4. Has an appeals procedure which permits blind regrading of

coins suspected of being overgraded.

5. Develops standards to test new products.

6. Is expanding service to include world coins.

Industry Council for Tangible Assets (ICTA)

Open to all.

Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED: Coins.

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED: One.

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES: "PCGS Authorized Dealer List" and "PCGS Population Report."

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ORGANIZATION NAME: PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES

PITTSBURGH TESTING LABORATORY DIVISION

Received 9/89

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

PSI/PTL

Independent testing laboratory founded in 1881 with

approximately 1300 employees.

850 Poplar Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

412-922-4000

412-922-4014

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES

:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S) :

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PSI has laboratories throughout the country.

To provide quality control, quality assurance, product

certification, forensic and materials engineering services.

Program administrator and certifier.

1959.

Uses nationally recognized standards, none of which are

PSI/PTL' s.

1. Requires initial type and follow-up testing.

2. Requires initial and periodic factory inspection and

evaluation of a manufacturer's Q.A. system.

3. Approves other testing laboratories.

4. Issues certificates of approval and authorizes the use of

its mark.

1. PSI requires the following prior to any certification:

(1) availability of technical standards or government

regulations;

(2) plant has an operational Q.A. program;

(3) plant survey, sampling and qualification have been

conducted prior to certification; and

(4) there is a follow-up system in place after

certification.

2. Does not have a formal appeals procedure.

Open to all.

Both fixed fee schedule and individually determined based on

product and services rendered.

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FRDDUCIS Plywood, particleboard , trusses, glue laminated members,

CERTIFIED: folding doors, safety shoes, safety eye protective devices,

industrialized buildings, building components, compressed gas

cylinders, compressed gas cylinder service stations, aluminum

windows, room dividers, flares and other Coast Guard

regulated products (marine products)

.

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED: Over 200.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: HJLVER LABORATORIES , INC.

Received 7/89

ACRONYM: PLI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

Independent safety and radio frequency interference (RFI)

testing laboratory, founded in 1979, for national and/or

international product certification. Also provides redesign

and product prototyping services.

415 S. 8th St., Boise, ID 83702

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

208-342-1000

208-342-5500

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES: Boise, ID and (Silicon Valley) San Jose, CA.

PURPOSE: To test, evaluate and certify electrical products. To help

manufacturers meet RF and safety standards by testing,

evaluating and certifying products, allowing manufacturers to

ship and sell products. PLI also gets certifications from

other agencies like UL, CSA, VDE, FCC and gives them to

manufacturers

.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

Program administrator and certifier.

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

1981 PLI-Safety and RF.

Uses FCC, MIL STD, CISPR, UL, IEC, CSA, CISPR, VDE and other

foreign national standards and the National Electrical Codes.

1. Provides initial testing to ensure compliance with

requirements of each country where marketing is

desireable.

2. Recommends design modifications to bring products into

compliance with applicable requirements.

3. Provides follow-up inspection every 3 months to assure

compliance.

4. Issues an Evaluation Report covering all testing aspects,

5. Authorizes the use of its label and issues certificates

of conformance.

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

COMMENTS:

Safety labs certified by State of Oregon and City of Los

Angeles. RFI is registered by FCC, VDE, VCCI, CISPR. Pulver

Laboratories Inc., is recognized in 56 countries.

PLI certification is accepted in the United States and 55

other countries. PLI will, however, assist manufacturers in

obtaining any international agency mark. Has a formal

appeals procedure and provides manufacturer with recommended

design modifications.

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AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES: Open to all.

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Fixed fees and/or based on actual costs of testing involved

depending on service requested.

All electrical products and assemblies. From the very small

product, to the very large installations: like 30,000 amp

substations.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"RFI/EMI/EMC Product Safety: Testing; Design; Certification;

Professional Services" available free from PIT. Free

estimated project costs; program management by PIT; and 27

other publications (depending on customer needs) are

available from PIT.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: HJLVER LABORATORIES , INC., TECHNICAL INFORMATION DIVISION

ACRONYM: PLI/TID

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent safety and product compliance engineering

organization, founded in 1985, with 19 members and a staff of

six.

ADDRESS: 150 South Autumn St. , San Jose, CA 95110

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

408-977-1600

408-288-5131

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES : Boise, ID and (Silicon Valley) San Jose, CA.

PURPOSE: To help product manufacturers meet product standards and

obtain certifications needed to ship and sell products in 148

countries. RF, safety testing, certification, and product

evaluation services are available.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S) : Program administrator and certifier.

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN: 1985.

STANDARDS USED: Uses all standards such as NEC, ANSI, CISPR, IEC, CSA, CISPR,

VDE, BSI, SAA, MIL and other foreign national standards from

148 countries.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES

:

1. Provides initial and follow-up testing to ensure

compliance with requirements of each country where

marketing is desireable.

2. Recommends design modifications to bring products into

compliance with applicable requirements.

3. Provides initial and periodic factory inspections and

evaluations of a manufacturer's Q.A. system.

4. Approves testing laboratories.

5. Authorizes the use of its mark and issues certificates

of conformance.

6. Has a formal appeals procedure.

7. PLI will develop a product certification strategy and

then implement after approved by PLI Client Management.

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

Safety labs accredited by State of Oregon and City of Los

Angeles for safety; and by FCC, VDE (Germany) , and DOC

(Canada) for RFI. Program is also recognized by TUV

(Germany) , SA (Australia) and New Zealand.

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES: Open to all.

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COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fees and/or based on actual costs of testing involved,

depending on service requested.

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Electrical and mechanical products, including medical;

electronic data processing; information processing; power

supplies; electronics used in hazardous locations.

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Over 1,000.

Approved product/manufacturers directories are available for

(1) safety, (2) radio frequency interference, and (3)

products used in hazardous environments.

"RFI/EMI/EMC Product Safety: Testing; Design; Certification;

Professional Services" available free from PLI. Free

estimated project costs; program management by PLI; and 27

other publications, depending on customer needs, are

available from PLI.

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ORGANIZATION NAME:

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

PURPOSE:

Received 2/89

RED CEDAR SHINGLE AND HANDSPLTT SHAKE BUREAU

(CEDAR SHAKE AND SHINGLE BUREAU)

RCSHSB

A trade association founded in 1915 with a membership of

approximately 360 and a staff of 23.

515-116th Ave. , NE, Suite 275, Bellevue, WA 98004

206-453-1323

206-455-1314

To provide an inspection service and trade promotion for the

mills that manufacture shakes and shingles; to distribute the

products and support the Bureau.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

COMMENTS:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Program administrator and certifier.

1915.

The three model building codes (SBCCT, UBC, and BOCA) list

grading criteria and applications based on the grading rules

of the Bureau, and the Bureau is referenced by name.

1. Requires periodic unannounced inspections and evaluations

of members' mills grading policies and Q.A. systems.

2. Authorizes the use of its labels and issues certificates

of approval.

3. Develops standards to test new products.

4. Has a formal appeals procedure.

The fire-treated products (permanent pressure impregnation

process) are marketed under the Certi-Guard program. All

other products are promoted under the Certi-Split,

Certigrade, Certi-Groove and Certi-Sawn labels.

Non-red cedar products are inspected by the Wood Shake and

Shingle Association, a subsidiary agency formed by the

Bureau.

Recognized by any state that has adopted one of the model

building codes (SBCCI, UBC, or BOCA) . The Bureau is also

registered with the British Columbia Societies Act (Canada)

.

Open to all members.

Based on actual costs using a fee schedule.

Shingles, shakes.

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Membership Directory and Buyers Guide.

"Red Cedar Shingle and Shake Design and Application Manual

for New Roof Construction" and other publications and videos

are available from RCSHSB.

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ORGANIZATION NAME:

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

Received 2/89

REDWOOD INSPECTION SERVICE (A Division of the California

Redwood Association - CRA)

RIS

Official redwood grading agency which operates under

standards written by the American Dumber Standards Committee.

405 Enfrente Drive, Suite 200, Novato, CA 94947

415-382-0662

415-382-8531

IOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Inspects only.

To assure the quality of redwood lumber products.

Program administrator

.

Uses RIS grading rules which are available from RIS, and

National Design Specifications available from NFPA. Also

uses VPS PS 20-70 (available from NIST) and ASTM standards.

1. RIS supervisors act as grading monitors of redwood

products produced by redwood mills in Northern CA.

2. RIS also trains graders for individual mill members.

3. Offers a buyer/seller dispute resolution procedure.

4. Authorizes the use of its mark and provides a certificate

of compliance.

Does not have a formal appeals procedure.

Open to all mills in Northern California.

Northern California whitewood lumber products, California

redwood lumber products.

"Standard Specification for Grades of California Redwood

Lumber" which is available for a fee from RIS and "NIST

Voluntary Product Standard PS 20-70" which is available free

from NIST.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: REPLICATION TECHNOLOGY, INC

ACRONYM: KIT

NATURE OF Independent testing and inspection organization founded in

ORGANIZATION: 1984. RTI is owned by Technical Inspection Service

Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of RheinischWestfalischer Technischer Uberwachungs-Verein (RWTUV)

,

founded in 1872 and located in Essen, West Germany.

ADDRESS: Suite 307, 2001 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX:

703-486-0227

703-892-8959

650-259-8217

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Primarily in Essen, West Germany. Some work subcontracted to

non-affiliated private materials testing laboratories around

the United States. In addition, there is an administrative

office in Palo Alto, CA and an affiliated company with its

own lab in North Bergen, NJ.

PURPOSE: To provide, with RWTUV's expertise and assistance, testing

and inspection services in the United States and

abroad for a wide variety of products and systems. Products

destined for export to the German market are tested

primarily for safety and compliance with German regulations;

products for export to other destinations are inspected for

conformance to client specifications. Also provides lifeextension services for power plants.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S) : Program administrator and certifier.

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN: April 1984.

STANDARDS USED: DIN, VDE, TEC and other German or European standards. In

addition, third-party inspection to assure product

conformance to client specifications. For power plant work,

U.S. standards and codes.

lc Requirements are based on type of product and relevant

safety regulations and standards of the country involved.

2 . Approves testing laboratories (affiliates) . Also uses

its own laboratory and those of TISC and RWTUV.

3. Has complete access to resources of RWTUV.

4. Can conduct full scope inspections, testing, analytical

and evaluation services in North America.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY: Appropriate West German organizations.

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AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Open to all.

Varies with projects. Proposals submitted on either a fixed

fee or hourly rate plus expenses.

Pressure vessels (individually and type approval) , valves and

materials.

Numerous.

Not available. A list of references provided upon request.

KIT'S standard brochure of services is available.

RWIUV brochures are available in certain product areas.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: RESOURCES APPLICATIONS , DESIGNS & CONTROLS, INC.

ACRONYM: RADOO

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent testing laboratory founded in 1968 with a staff

of 50.

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

P.O. Box 5506, Carson, CA 90749

213-532-3842

213-532-3179

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES: Gardena, CA.

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

COMMENTS:

To conduct tests to evaluate performance of products against

known standards; to set up quality control manuals; to

establish quality monitoring programs with manufacturers; to

work with code bodies as a listed quality assurance agency;

and to list products and audit/inspect manufacturers'

facilities periodically.

Program administrator and certifier.

Uses ASTM, UBC, HUD, VPS, ANSI, IAPMO and other nationally

recognized standards.

1. Requires follow-up testing by RADOO.

2. Requires initial and periodic factory inspection and

evaluation of a manufacturer's Q.A. system.

3. Authorizes the use of its mark.

4. Publishes approved product/manufacturer directories.

HUD, CABO, (NER-QA204) , ICBO (TD-121) , BOCA, SBCCI, IAPMO,

NVLAP, City of Los Angeles, City and County of Denver,

States of California (QD 60001) , North Carolina, and many

other state housing agencies.

1.

2.

RADOO is also an approved Quality Inspection Agency for

listing agencies such as ICBO, and CA State Fire

Marshall.

Does not have a formal appeals procedure.

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Open to all.

Individually determined.

Building materials such as roofing, roof shingles, roof

underlayment, wall panels, sheathing boards, roof trusses,

fireplaces, doors, windows, air ducts, EPS foam insulation

boards, formaldehyde emission in wood products, and related

materials, gas appliances, insulation.

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NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED: Approximately 65.

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES: "Directory of Listed Products" is available from RADOO.

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ORGANIZATION NAME:

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

EHONE NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

RROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

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C. M. ROU SERVICES, INC.

CMRSI

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

Independent testing laboratory founded in 1971.

3059 Ken Dale Drive, Mobile, AL 36606

205-473-6410

Mobile, AL.

To inspect wood products and the preservative treatment of

these materials and to provide consulting services for users

and producers of preservative treated wood products.

Certifier.

1971.

Uses AWRA, AWPB, ASTM, and REA standards which are available

from those organizations.

1. Provides follow-up testing, factory inspections,

evaluation of a producer's Q.A. system and periodic

follow-up Q.A. system evaluations as required by the

program administrator.

2. Authorizes the use of a mark and issues certificates of

approval

.

U.S. Navy, Rural Electrification Administration (REA),

and the American Wood Preservers Bureau (AWPB)

.

Does not have a formal appeals procedure.

Open to all.

Individually determined.

Utility poles; marine, freshwater, land and foundation

pilings; preservative treated lumber and timbers; cross ties;

crossarms; other timber products.

None.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: SAFETY EQUIPMENT INSTITUTE

Received 2/89

ACRONYM: SEI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

RHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

A nonprofit organization established to administer a nongovernmental, third-party certification program to test and

certify a broad range of safety equipment.

1901 North Moore Street, Suite 501, Arlington, VA 22209

703-525-1695

703-528-2148

LOCATIONS OF Clayton Environmental Consultants in Southfield, MI;

TESTING FACILITIES : Professional Service Industries, Inc., PTL Division,

Pittsburgh, PA; and the United States Testing Company in

Hoboken, NJ.

PURPOSE: The purpose of SEI's certification program is to assist

government agencies along with users and manufacturers of

safety equipment in meeting their mutual goal of protecting

the American worker with safety equipment that is in keeping

with recognized standards and the current state of the art.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

Program adniinistrator and certifier.

1981.

Uses ANSI, ASTM, NIOSH, NFPA and OSHA standards. SEI does not

develop standards.

1. Requires product testing to the most comprehensive

and current standards and factory inspection by

independent third-parties.

2. Requires periodic quality assurance audits and product

testing as needed.

3. Authorizes the use of the SEI logo when: (1) the testing

lab has determined that the product model has been tested

and successfully meets the appropriate product standards,

and (2) the quality assurance auditor has determined that

the manufacturer complies with SEI quality assurance

requirements

.

4. Has a formal appeals procedure.

The GSA requires SEI certification for all head protection

purchases by federal government agencies, SEI recognition

also includes, among other government entities, the DOD and

NASA as well as over 200 private sector corporations.

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COMMENTS: Professional Services Industries, Inc. , PTL Division, tests

protective eyewear and face protection equipment and

emergency eye wash and shower equipment. United States

Testing Co. tests protection equipment, firefighter's helmets

and disposable coveralls. Gas detector tube units are tested

by Clayton Environmental Consultants. Quality assurance

audits are conducted by W.A. Golomski and Associates.

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

SEI's programs are voluntary and available to any

manufacturer of safety equipment.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee plus initiation and product model fees.

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Head protection equipment, face shields, goggles, replacement

lenses, spectacles, spectacle replacement lenses, welding

goggles, welding helmets , replacement filter plates, cover

plates, emergency eye wash and shower equipment, structural

firefighter helmets, gas detector tube units, men's

limited use and disposable coveralls.

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED: 45 firms.

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

SEI "Certified Product List of Personal Protective Equipment"

available free from SEI.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"SEI - Your Symbol of Quality in Safety Equipment," is

a 10 minute audio visual presentation available on loan

from SEI at no charge.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: SAFETY GLAZING CERTIFICATION COUNCIL

Received 2/89

ACRONYM: SGCC

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

RHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

Nonprofit industry certification program founded in 1971.

Administrator, SGCC, c/o ETL Testing Laboratories, Inc.

,

Industrial Park - Route 11, Cortland, NY 13045-0950.

607-753-6711

607-756-9891

510-252-0792

Architectural Testing, York, PA; Bowser-Morner, Inc. , Dayton,

OH; Construction Consulting Laboratory, Ontario, CA; ETL

Testing Laboratories, Inc. , Norcross, GA and Cortland, NY;

Miami Testing Laboratory, Inc. , Hialeah, FL; Northwest

Laboratories, Seattle, WA; Patzing Testing Laboratories

Company, Inc. , Des Moines, IA; Southwestern Laboratories,

Inc., Ft. Worth, TX; U.S. Testing Co., Los Angeles, CA.

To assure adherence of manufacturers of safety glazing

materials to high standards of safety and quality.

Program a<±uinistrator.

1971.

Uses standards in 16 CFR 1201 which is available from CPSC,

and ANSI Standard Z97. 1-1984.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

1. Accredits laboratories to conduct safety glazing testing

under the supervision of an approved administrator.

2. Requires initial and periodic product testing by an

accredited laboratory.

3. Requires complaint testing in the event of a

substantiated complaint by any source.

4. Authorizes the use of its mark and publishes approved

product/manufacturer listings.

5. Has a formal appeals procedure.

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

Open to all.

Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

Tempered transparent glass, tempered pattern glass, laminated

glass, general plastics, exterior use plastics, interior use

plastics, organic coated glass.

"Certified Products Directory: Safety Glazing Material Used

in Buildings" is available for a fee from SGCC.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: SMITH-EMERY COMPANY

Received 2/89

ACRONYM: None

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

IOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

Independent testing laboratory founded in 1904 with a staff

of 475.

781 E. Washington Blvd. , Los Angeles, CA 90021

213-749-3411

213-746-7228

Los Angeles, CA.

To provide independent testing and inspection services for

the construction industry, chemical testing (including

wastewater and hazardous wastes) , geotechnical consulting,

and metallurgical laboratory services.

Program administrator and certifier.

1904.

Uses ASTM, UBC, IAPMO, CTI and other standards.

1. Conducts initial and periodic follow-up product testing.

2. Conducts initial and follow-up factory inspections and

evaluations of the manufacturer's Q.A. system.

State of California.

Does not have a formal appeals procedure.

Open to all.

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Fixed fee schedule.

Construction materials.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: SNELL MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

Received 2/89

ACRONYM: SMF

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

Nonprofit research and standards development organization

founded in 1957 with a membership of 11 and a staff of six.

P.O. Box 493, St. James, NY 11780

516-862-6440

516-862-6545

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES: St. James, NY; Sacramento, CA; and Farnham, United Kingdom.

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVTTIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

To aid, help, promote and insure the life, safety, well-being

and comfort of persons participating in or about any type of

or vehicular transportation; to investigate, develop, approve

and publicize articles which may possibly relate thereto; to

engage in research related to such articles directly or to

finance such research and take any other action related

directly or indirectly thereto, and to conduct and carry on

the work of the Foundation, not for profit, but exclusively

for scientific, educational and charitable purpose.

Program administrator.

1957.

Snell standards available from SMF.

1. Requires initial/periodic testing and factory inspection.

2. Authorizes the use of its mark and issues certificates

of certification .

California Highway Patrol, and some sanctioning bodies for

specific sporting events.

Open to all.

Fixed fee schedule.

Motorcycle, bicycle, equestrian, ski and special

application (automobile racing) helmets.

33 firms.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Certification requirements are contained in the appropriate

Snell standards which are available from SMF for a fee.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: SNOWMOBILE SAFETY AND CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE, INC.

ACRONYM: SSCC

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

FROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Industry organization founded in 1974 with membership open to

all interested parties.

3975 University Dr., Suite 310, Fairfax, VA 22030

703-273-9606

703-273-9271

United States Testing Co. in Hoboken, NJ.

To assure the safe manufacture and use of snowmobiles.

Program administrator.

First set of standards effective Feb. 1, 1975.

Uses SSCC standards available from SSCC. Also uses SAE

standards, Canadian Government Specification Board and U.S.

federal specifications.

1. Requires approval of manufacturer's initial product

testing by U.S. Testing Co.

2. Authorizes periodic follow-up testing by U.S. Testing Co.

3. Authorizes the use of its label.

4. Has a formal appeals procedure.

Canada; States of Connecticut, Maine, Maryland,

Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire,

Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin.

Canada, Michigan and New Hampshire require compliance with

all SSCC standards. Wisconsin accepts SSCC label as proof of

compliance with sound level, lighting and brake requirements.

Other listed states accept SSCC label as proof of compliance

with sound level requirements.

Open to all.

Fixed fee per snowmobile plus plant visitation fee based on

number of modules being certified plus testing company travel

related expenses.

Snowmobiles.

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NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED: Three firms.

PROGRAM "Safety Standards for Snowmobile Product Certification

DOCUMENTATION SSCC/10" is available for a fee from SSOC upon request.

AVAILABLE: "Safety Standards for Snowmobile Product Certification

SSCC/10: Supplement" is also available for a fee from SSOC

upon request.

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ORGANIZATION NAME:

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX:

PURPOSE:

FUNCTION (S) :

STANDARDS USED:

SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS

SAE

Received 8/89

Nonprofit association founded in 1905 with a staff of 250 and

a membership of 55,000.

400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096

412-776-4841

412-776-5760

866-355

To publish and disseminate standards on a worldwide basis.

Program administrator.

Uses SAE standards, ASTM standards, military standards, and

American Petroleum Institute standards.

REVIEW

ACTIVITIES

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

REVIEWED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM ONE: ENGINE OIL AND GEAR LUBRICANTS

1. Review performance data on lubricants.

2. Has a formal appeals procedure.

3. Develops standards to test new products.

4. SAE does not actually approve the products. The members

of the Lubricant Review Institute review the data on

engine oil and gear lube formulations and based on the

data make recommendations to the Army whether or not to

accept the data. The Army has the final say on product

approval.

U.S. Army.

Open to all.

Revenue for this program is generated through a government

contract with the Army and a fee structure.

Engine oil, gear lubricants.

SAE does not publish a directory, but the U.S. Army

publishes a list of products.

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PROGRAM TWO: ENGINE OIL LABEL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (OLAP)

REVIEW 1. Randomly tests products off the shelf.

ACTIVITIES : 2. Has a formal appeals procedure.

3. Develops standards to test new products.

4. The SAE Oil Assessment Program (OLAP) does not approve

or certify products. The program has a committee that

reviews analytical data on oil samples to determine if

the analytical data represents the claims made on the

label. These are engine oils sold in the market place

and labeled as meeting API service SF or SG.

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY: U.S. Army.

COMMENTS: If the committee believes an oil to be questionably labeled,

every effort is made to resolve the issue with the marketer.

If the issue cannot be resolved, the information is handed

over to the program's major sponsor, the U.S. Army. All data

that the committee sees is coded and kept confidential. The

only person who knows how the oil is coded is the staff

engineer at SAE.

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES: Open to all.

COST OF SERVICES: The OLAP program is funded by a government contract and

contributions from other trade associations.

PRODUCTS

REVIEWED: Engine oil.

OTHER PROGRAMS

There are two other verification programs getting underway at SAE. The first

program is called Truck Parts Verification Program. This program plans to have

the manufacturer of certain truck parts send the test results to SAE that verify

that the parts meet SAE standards. The manufacturer can then claim that he has

SAE verified parts. For further information, contact Jim Rumpf at SAE.

The second program is the National Aerospace and Defense Contractor's

Accreditation (NADCAP) . This program is also in the early stage. It is the

intent of this program to certify locations that supply parts to the aerospace

industry. SAE would actually publish a list of manufacturers who meet all the

requirements. For further information, contact Arshad Hafeez at SAE.

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ORGANIZATION NAME:

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

SOLAR RATING & CERTIFICATION CORPORATION

SRCC

Received 2/89

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

Nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to certify and

rate the performance of solar energy equipment.

1730 N. Lynn St. , Suite 610, Arlington, VA 22209

703-524-6045

Phoenix, AZ; Cape Canaveral, FL.

To develop and implement certification and rating programs

for solar energy products.

Program administrator.

1981.

Uses SRCC standards available from SRCC. Also uses ASHRAE,

NFPA, NSF, AGA, and UL standards.

1. Accredits laboratories for testing.

2. Requires initial product testing by an accredited

laboratory.

3. Requires follow-up testing every 3 years.

4. Authorizes the uses of its mark.

5. Requires complaint testing in the event of a

substantiated complaint by a third-party.

6. Has a formal appeals procedure.

Open to all.

Fixed fees plus variable fee based on volume shipped.

Solar collectors.

45 manufacturers, 150 products certified.

"Directory of SRCC Certified Solar Collector and Solar System

Ratings."

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PROGRAM "Solar Collector Certification Rating and Labeling Program:

DOCUMENTATION Executive Summary, " "OG-100: Operating Guidelines for

AVAILABLE: Certifying Solar Collectors," "Methodology for Determining

the Thermal Performance Rating for Solar Collectors,"

"Solar Water Heating System Certification Rating and

Labelling Program: Executive Summary," "OG-200: Operating

Guidelines for Certifying Solar Water Heating Systems,"

"Laboratory Accreditation Program: Executive Summary," and

"SRCC Document LAC-1: Accreditation Criteria for Testing

Laboratories Evaluating Solar Components, Subsystems, and

Systems" are available free from SRCC. "SRCC Standard

100-81, Test Methods and Minimum Standards for Certifying

Solar Collectors" and "SRCC Standard 200-82, Test Methods and

Minimum Standards for Certifying Solar Water Heating Systems"

are also available from SRCC.

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ORGANIZATION NAME:

ACRONYM:

Received 2/89

SOUTHERN BUILDING CODE CONGRESS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

SBCCI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

HJRPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

Model code writing organization with 1850 active and 5000

total members and a staff of 55.

900 Montclair Road, Birmingham, AL 35213-1206

205-591-1853

205-592-7001

Has approved labs nationwide and in Canada.

To provide members with current model code documents,

educational materials, product listing information, and

support services.

Program administrator.

1971.

Uses Standards Codes which are available from SBCCI.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

1. Lists testing laboratories, Q.A. and inspection

agencies which can be used in the program.

2. Requires initial and periodic re-evaluation of listed

products.

3. Requires the initial and periodic evaluation of a manufacturer's Q.A. system.

4. Requires periodic factory inspections.

5. Requires a detailed submission of information involving

design/product data as well as test data from a listed or

acceptable laboratory for SBCCI review to determine

conformance to the applicable standards/codes before

listing is granted.

6. Provides draft reports to applicants for review and

comment.

7. Publishes final compliance reports and authorizes the use

of the SBCCI Seal.

8. Issues certificates of listing.

9. Has a formal appeals procedure.

Approved by over 2,000 private, state, county and city

building organizations.

Open to all.

Fixed fee schedule.

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PRODUCTS

LISTED:

Alternate materials and methods of construction, building

products, building materials, prefabricated and factory built

components, chimneys and fireplaces, doors, windows, ducts,

exit systems, exterior finishes, factory built houses,

factory built structures, fire resistive construction,

fasteners, floor systems, wall systems, roof systems,

foundations, framing systems, gas logs, gas lighters,

glazing, hangers, support, insulation, interior finishes,

masonry products, mechanical systems, metal buildings,

plumbing fixtures, plumbing materials and systems, roofing,

roof decks, smoke and heat detectors, solar systems, swimming

pools, thermal barriers, truss plate connectors.

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED: Has over 600 listed firms.

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

"SBOCT Compliance Report Listing" is provided free to

members and for a fee to others.

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i
ORGANIZATION NAME: SOUTHERN PINE INSPECTION BUREAU

Received 2/89

ACRONYM: SPIB

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

Nonprofit inspection agency founded in 1940 with a membership

of 306 and a staff of 60

.

4709 Scenic Highway, Pensacola, FL 32504-9094

904-434-2611

904-433-5594

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

Pensacola, FL.

To serve as the southern pine lumber standards writing

organization; to provide supervisory grading service to

southern pine manufacturers subscribing to SPIB; to provide

supervisory quality control service and testing to pressure

treaters of southern pine products under AWPA/ASTM standards;

and to provide Component Quality Audit inspections to truss

fabricators under TPI and WTCA standards and/or inspection

procedures

.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

COMMENTS:

Program administrator.

1940.

PS 20-70 and SPIB Grading Rules available from SPIB.

Treating Standards available from AWPA.

AWPA

1. Requires initial evaluation of a producer's Q.A. system.

2. Requires periodic re-evaluations of Q.A. system.

3. Authorizes the use of its mark and publishes approved

product directories.

4. Has a formal appeals procedure.

National Evaluation Service of CABO, Board of Review of

the American lumber Standards Committee under PS 20-70,

developed by NIST.

Over 90% of the U.S. southern pine industry classifies and

sells its product under SPIB's grading rules. SPIB is managed

by an elected board of governors from subscriber mills.

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

Open to all U.S. producers.

Fixed fee.

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PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Southern pine lumber, pressure treated southern pine

products, glued lumber/plywood I-beams, component assemblies

with southern pine lumber.

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

Approximately 306 southern pine lumber producers,

approximately 133 pressure treating plants, seven machine

stress rating organizations, 93 component fabrication plants.

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES: "SPIB 1985 Roster" which is available free from SPIB.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: STEEL JOIST INSTITUTE

Received 6/89

ACRONYM: SJI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1928 with a membership

of 15.

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

Suite A, 1205 48th Ave. North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

803-449-0487

To develop, establish and maintain standards; to conduct

research activities for the joist industry on various aspects

of steel joist design and performance; to publish information

regarding the proper use of steel joists and accessories,

including handling and erection, in the interest of public

welfare and safety; and to promote the use of steel joists.

Program administrator.

1928.

Uses SJI standards which are available from SJI.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Requires submission and approval of complete design data.

For open web joists, H-Series, requires testing by an

independent laboratory and inspection of the plant by an

SJI approved inspection agency.

Requires periodic inspection by an SJI approved agency.

Issues certificates of approval and publishes approved

product/manufacturer lists.

Has a formal appeals procedure.

Open to all.

Fixed fee schedule.

K-series joists, LH-series joists, DLH-series joists, Joist

Girders.

Publishes the names of member companies and the products

which have been given certification on the back cover of the

publication entitled, "Standard Specifications, Load Tables

and Weight Tables for Steel Joists & Joist Girders," which is

available from SJI for a fee.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: STEEL TANK INSTITUTE

Received 3/89

ACRONYM: STI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

Trade association founded in 1916 with a membership of 102

and a staff of 21.

P.O. Box 4020, Northbrook, IL 60065

312-498-1980

312-498-3173

IDCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES : Utilizes independent testing labs.

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

To secure cooperative action in advancing by all lawful means

the common purposes of its members and to promote activities

designed to enable the industry to conduct itself with the

greatest economy and efficiency.

Program administrator and certifier.

1972.

Uses STI standards available from STI. Also uses UL, ASTM,

SSPC, NACE standards, as well as standards referenced by Fire

and Building Codes and by EPA.

1. Requires initial inspection of fabricator's production

and quality assurance programs prior to authorization

of its mark.

2. Requires periodic inspection by an STI approved

inspection service.

3. Makes periodic unannounced factory inspections using STI

quality assurance inspectors.

4. Requires attendance at STI sponsored Q.A. seminars.

5. Holds a triennial quality assurance audit program.

6. Authorizes the use of its mark and publishes approved

product/manufacturer directories.

6. Has a formal appeals procedure.

Open to members only.

Fixed fee schedule.

Corrosion resistant underground storage tanks and attendant

components.

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Available free from STT:

Cathode Protection and Tank Monitoring

sti-P3 Installation Instructions

sti-P3 Single Wall Steel Underground Tanks

Spec Data-Single Wall Steel and Dual Wall sti-P3 Protected

Underground Steel Storage Tanks

Tank Talk - monthly newsletter

STO RP for Corrosion Protection of Underground Steel Piping

Networks Associated with Underground Liquid and Dispensing

Systems

STO RP for Hold Down Strap Isolation.

sti-P3 Specification and Manual for External Corrosion

Protection of Underground Steel Storage Tanks

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Received 1/89

ORGANIZATION NAME: SUMP AND SEWAGE PUMP MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

ACRONYM: SSPMA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

Trade association founded in 1956 with a membership of

approximately 30.

P.O. Box 298, Winnetka, IL 60093-0298

312-332-4146

IDCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Does not test.

To develop and promulgate quality standards; to implement a

labeling and certification program for products conforming to

these standards; to investigate market size and activity; to

promote improved provisions in building codes.

Program administrator.

Uses SSPMA standards available from SSPMA. Also uses NEMA

standards and the National Electrical Code.

1. Requires manufacturers' self certification that his

products meet applicable standards.

2. Authorizes the use of its seal and publishes approved

product/manufacturer listings.

3. Has a formal appeals procedure.

Open to members and non-members.

Sump pumps, sewage pumps, effluent pumps.

"List of SSPMA Member Companies" is available for a fee upon

request.

"Sump, Sewage and Effluent Pump Standards" is available for a

fee from SSPMA.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: SUN-DIAMOND GROWERS OF CALIFORNIA

Received 3/89

ACRONYM: None

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES;

PURPOSE:

Growers cooperative marketing organization founded in 1910

with a membership of 6000 and a staff of 515.

P.O. Box 9024, Pleasanton, CA 95266

415-463-8200

415-463-7492

171-317

Yuba City, CA; Stockton, CA; Kingsburg, CA; Del Rey, CA;

Fresno, CA.

To process, package and market members commodities — prunes,

walnuts, raisins, figs, and hazelnuts.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

Program administrator and certifier.

Uses USDA standards and internal standards.

1. Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

2. Requires initial and periodic evaluations of a producer's

Q.A. system.

3. Authorizes the use of its trademark.

Does not have a formal appeals procedure.

Open to members only.

Free to members.

Prunes, walnuts, raisins, figs, hazelnuts, almonds, Brazil

nuts, pecans, dried peaches, dried apples, dried apricots,

dried pears.

28 firms.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: TIMBEROO, INC.

Received 3/89

ACRONYM: TEOO

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES

:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

EROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

Founded in 1933 with a staff of approximately 55.

12401 Middlebrook Road, Germantown, MD 20874

503-746-8271 Contact: M. L. Van Etten

503-747-1630

Eugene, OR; and in the factories themselves.

To provide product inspection and certification services in

the manufacture of wood products, such as plywood and other

structural use panels used primarily in building

construction.

Program administrator and certifier.

1958.

Uses nationally recognized standards such as NIST voluntary

standards, HUD, ANSI and ASTM standards.

1. Requires type and follow-up testing of a product.

2. Requires initial and periodic factory inspection and

evaluation of a producer's Q.A. system.

3. Authorizes the use of its mark and issues certificates.

1. Programs have good recognition and acceptance in the

United States and Canada.

2. Export demand for the types of products which TEOO

certifies is increasing.

3. Does not have a formal appeals procedure.

Open to all.

Individually determined based on volume.

Wood products, such as plywood, particleboard, waferboard,

OSB, hardboard, laminated wood products, etc.

Approximately 50 firms.

A client list is available free from TEOO.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: TILE COUNCIL OF AMERICA, INC.

Received 2/89

ACRONYM: TCA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

FHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S) :

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

rXXXJMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Trade association founded in 1945 with 19 regular members,

11 associate members and a staff of eight.

P.O. Box 326, Princeton, NT 08542

609-921-7050

609-452-7255

Princeton, NJ.

To promote the use of ceramic tile through advertising,

public relations and research on the installation of the

product.

Program administrator and licensor.

1959.

Uses ANSI and TCA standards available from ANSI and TCA.

1. Requires initial and follow-up testing.

2. Authorizes the use of its mark.

3. Lists licensed manufacturers.

Open to licensees only.

Free to licensees.

Dry set mortars and grouts, epoxy mortar and grout for glazed

and unglazed tile, epoxy adhesives, "Dot" tile.

20 firms.

See Page 35 in "Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation,"

which is available free from TCA in single copies.

See "Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation."

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ORGANIZATION NAME: TRACE LABORATORIES

Received 2/89

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX:

Independent testing laboratories founded in 1977.

Trace-East Trace-Central

1190 Winterson Rd. 4611 Olcott

Linthicum, MD 21090 Chicago, IL

301-859-8100 312-867-0400

301-859-3056 312-867-9120

898160

Trace-West

9320 Madison Ave.

60656 Chatsworth, CA 91311

818-886-8882

818-885-8293

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES: Maryland, Illinois and California.

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

To supply environmental, electrical, mechanical,

metallurgical and chemical testing of interconnecting

devices, materials, and related technical support services.

Also tests automotive electrical and electronic products.

Program administrator and certifier.

1978.

Uses its own standards as well as a quality manual and a

training manual. Also uses ANSI, EIA, IPC, ASTM, and

military standards.

1. Conducts product testing and inspection.

2. Performs factory inspections.

3. Evaluates manufacturer's Q.A. system.

The Defense Electronic Supply Center (DESC) . Also UL in

connection with the National Electronic Components Quality

Assessment System (NEOQ) for the purpose of officially

testing supplier's and manufacturer's products for QPL

(Qualified Products List) listing. (SEE ECCB entry.)

Also provides metallography, microbiology, radon analysis,

automotive electrical continuity testing, automotive

electronics and parts testing, connector testing.

Open to all.

Based on actual costs.

Printed circuits, raw materials, finished printed circuits,

discrete components, solder maskants, conformal coatings,

solders, fluxes, plastics, rubber, paper.

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Folder entitled, "Trace Laboratories, Independent Testing

Services," containing information on the program is available

from Trace Labs.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: TUV AMERICA, INC.

ACRONYM: TUV

Received 6/89

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

RHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES

:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S) :

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

COMMENTS:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

Testing, consulting and certification of products for the

European market. Wholly owned subsidiary of TUV Bayern,

located in Munich, FRG.

5 Cherry Hill Drive, Danvers, MA 01923

508-777-7999

508-777-8441

Danvers, MA; San Diego, CA.

o To test and certify equipment, i.e., office, medical,

industrial and electrical equipment,

o To assure and certify compliance with safety standards for

pressure vessels and tanks.

Program administrator and certifier.

1870 in Germany.

1987 in the U.S.A.

Uses EN, DIN, VDE, IEC, BSI, FTZ, FCC and CISPR standards.

1. Specific requirements are based on type of product.

2. Provides certification of various equipment to product

safety standards

3. Authorizes the use of its mark and issues certificates of

approval

.

Provides customer-oriented, high-quality testing and

certification.

West German government, MITT, BSI and the EC.

Open to all.

Based on fixed fee schedule.

Office, medical, industrial and electrical equipment and

appliances; mechanical and pressure equipment.

800.

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A list is available.

A corporate brochure, newsletter, annual report is

available. A more detailed list of tested products

is also available.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: TUV ESSEN

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ACRONYM: TUV-Essen

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX:

Independent testing laboratory whose parent organization

(RW-TUV) was founded in 1872 in Germany. TUV-Essen has a

staff of 1986 in the United States and a membership of 25.

7700 Maring Road, N. Bergen, NJ 07047

201-662-9252

201-662-9362

755579

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

COMMENTS:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

New Jersey.

To certify and test equipment, appliances, and components

for conformance to European and German safety requirements;

and to assure compliance with safety standards.

Program administrator and certifier.

DIN, VDE and TEC standards.

1. Specific requirements are based on type of product.

2. Requires initial and periodic product testing, factory

inspection, and evaluation of a manufacturer's Q.A.

system.

3. Approves testing laboratories.

4. Authorizes the use of its mark and issues certificates of

approval

.

Does not have a formal appeals procedure.

West German government.

Open to all.

Based on fixed fee schedule.

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PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Domestic and ccaranercial appliances, computers, monitors,

printers, work stations, computer peripherals, modems, data

PABX, multiplexers, sports equipment, laboratory and

measurement instruments, TV's, stereo and audio equipment,

electromedical equipment, laser equipment and devices, robots

and manufacturing units, control and monitoring equipment,

assemblies and subassemblies, electronic parts and

components, primary circuit components, telecommunications

equipment, microwave ovens, refrigerators, power supplies,

RFI filters, fans, motors, plastic, materials, tapes,

mechanical equipment, medical equipment.

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED: 1500.

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES: A list of approved products/manufacturers is available.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

A brochure entitled "West German Safety Certification with

Worldwide Acceptance" is available.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: TUV RHEINLAND OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Received 5/89

ACRONYM: TUV Rheinland

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

TUV Rheinland has been operating as an independent, private

organization since 1872, functioning as a German government

approved inspection and surveillance authority. As an

initial step in its long term international test and

certification commitment and to improve the services to its

American clientele, TUV Rheinland launched TUV Rheinland of

North America, Inc. in 1980.

108 Mill Plain Road, Danbury, CT 06811

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

203-798-0811

203-798-0694

LOCATIONS OF Danbury, CT; Marlborough,

TESTING FACILITIES: Ontario, Canada.

San Ramon, CA; Austin, TX; and

PURPOSE: To solve client problems with: safety, quality and

reliability of industrial plants and all types of technical

equipment; environmental protection; and economic use of

energy.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACITVETLES:

Program administrator and certifier.

Uses DIN, VDE, ECE, EN, ISO, IEC and other standards

as well as German and other regulations as appropriate.

1. Specific requirements are based on type of product.

2. Is authorized to test and certify over 1,500 different

products under the German Equipment Safety Law and to

issue the GS-Mark (Safety Tested)

.

3. Can test and certify compliance with the German ergonomic

requirements of ZH 1/618 for specific products. Can also

test for compliance with ANSI/HFS No. 100-1988, ISO DP

9241/3 and the Swedish ergonomic requirements.

4. Authorized by the Federal Ministry of Labor to test and

certify all medical equipment under the German Decree on

Medical Equipment.

5. Can certify compliance with German norm DIN V 66285 and

with the requirements of the GGS (Software Quality

Assurance Association, Frankfurt) . Approved software may

be eligible for the DIN-RAL Quality Mark or the OS

(Qualified Software) Mark.

6. Can test and certify compliance with DIN VDE 0871, limit

B and VDE 0875 on radio frequency interference (RFI)

.

Approved products are issued the TUV Rheinland RFICompliance Mark.

7. Can test and certify compliance with requirements for

built-in components and issue the Bauart Geprueft mark.

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8. Can certify steam and pressure materials, components, and

equipment for compliance with German Codes.

9. Can issue type approvals of complete automotive vehicles

and vehicle components to European EEC and ECE

regulations or to German national regulations in order to

obtain a GS-Mark or the TUV Rheinland test mark.

PROGRAMS West German government, the ECE for automotive components,

RECOGNIZED/ and the EC for products under the low Voltage Directive.

ACCREDITED BY: Also authorized by several Japanese ministries to serve as

a testing house in connection with applications for marks of

approval and factory approvals.

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES: Open to all.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on product or type of service performed.

PRODUCTS Boats; car accessories; computers and peripherals; electric

CERTIFIED: tools; computer display work stations and terminals; computer

monitors and keyboards; electrical appliances; electronic

data processing equipment; furniture; electronic measuring

instruments; gardening equipment; hi-fi and video equipment;

household appliances; laboratory equipment; ladders and

steps; lamps; lifting and conveying equipment; manual tools;

office machines; playground equipment; sports and leisure

equipment; toys; medical devices and equipment; components

(capacitors, line filters, magnetics, motors, power supplies

and switches, relays, subassemblies) ; motor vehicles and

components; steam and pressure materials, equipment, and

components; software.

PROGRAM A booklet entitled, "Advanced Technical Service Systems:

DOCUMENTATION Safety * Reliability * Quality," is available as well as

AVAILABLE: other specific information.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES, INC.

ACRONYM: UL

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

FHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES

:

RJRPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S) :

CERTIFICATION

FROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

Nonprofit independent testing laboratory founded in 1894

with a staff of over 3800.

333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062

312-272-8800

312-272-8129

201227

Northbrook, IL; Melville, NY; Research Triangle, NC; Santa

Clara, CA.

To establish, maintain, and operate laboratories for the

investigation of materials, devices, products, equipment,

constructions, methods, and systems with respect to hazards

affecting life and property.

Product design evaluation, program administrator and thirdparty certification validator.

1894.

Uses UL standards listed in the UL Catalog of Standards.

Also uses other national and international standards.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES

:

1. Provides initial engineering evaluation and follow-up

factory testing and inspection services.

2. Requires follow-up inspection/testing for listed

products.

3. Approves testing laboratories and manufacturers' testing

facilities for IECQ system.

4. Has its own listing mark and lists products.

5. Has a classification service with respect to specific

hazards, limitations or conditions of performance.

Classified products are published in directories.

6. Has a component recognition service, and publishes

recognized components in a directory.

7. Issues certificates for products where marking is

impractical

.

8. Has a formal appeals procedure.

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PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

Accepted in all 50 states and in many foreign countries,

including accreditation by MTTX in Japan for specified

products, and by VDE for the German Safety Mark. Also has

agreements with other laboratories in Japan and Europe for

the acceptance of UL data. Recent agreement concluded with

BSI for mutual recognition of a manufacturer's Q.A.

registration. UL is accredited under numerous

federal, state and municipal product test and certifier

accreditation programs.

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

LISTED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

Open to all.

Fees are based on cost of services provided.

Building materials; fire protection equipment; electrical

appliances; electrical construction materials; marine

equipment; gas and oil equipment; automobile, burglary

protection, and mechanical equipment; hazardous location

equipment; fire resistance in building assemblies.

Over 39 , 000 firms.

"Building Materials," "Fire Protection Equipment," "Fire

Resistance," "Recognized Component," "Electrical Appliance

and Utilization Equipment," "Electrical Construction

Materials," '•Marine Products;" "Automotive, Burglary

Protection, and Mechanical Equipment;" "Gas and Oil

Equipment" are available for a fee.

187
ORGANIZATION NAME: UNITED STATES AUTO CLUB, INC.

Received 7/89

ACRONYM: USAC

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

Nonprofit independent testing laboratory founded in 1955

with a membership of 6000 and a staff of 18.

4910 W. 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46224

317-247-5151

317-247-0123

USAC Certification Committee Headquarters in Indianapolis, IN

with numerous locations throughout the United States.

To insure the betterment of the sport of automobile racing by

by providing certified results of products used in major

motor sports competitions and international and national

automotive land speed records.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Program administrator and certifier.

1956.

Uses SAE, ASME, ASTM, and FIA standards.

1. Certifies that products are actually used in racing cars.

2. Certifies automobile land speed record attempts.

3. May require initial and follow-up car/product inspection.

4. Authorizes the use of its mark and issues certificates of

performance.

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

ACCUS-FIA.

Open to all entered in USAC sanctioned auto racing events and

licensed membership.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule based on time and nature of certification.

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Lubricating oils, spark plugs, oil additives, tires, engine

coolant, automotive safety devices, automotive batteries,

automobiles.

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Approximately 450.

Test results and documentation of product usage are available

from USAC office.

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ORGANIZATION NAME:

ACRONYM:

Received 7/89

UNITED STATES AUTO CLUB PROPERTIES, INC.

(A wholly owned subsidiary of the U.S. Auto Club, Inc.)

None

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent for-profit testing laboratory, incorporated in

1969, with a staff of 10 and access to 300 other licensed

officials and technicians.

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

4910 W. 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46224

317-247-5151

317-247-0123

IOCATIONS OF Headquarters is in Indianapolis, IN with actual testing sites

TESTING FACILITIES : at automotive proving grounds, the Indianapolis Motor

Speedway, and numerous locations throughout the United

States.

PURPOSE: To offer the automotive, trucking and related industries,

advertising agencies, and the private sector a proven

professional testing organization, having over 30 years

experience and utilizing the most current state-of-the-art

computerized testing equipment.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Program administrator and certifier.

1956 (through parent company)

.

Uses USAC standards. Also uses SAE, ASME, ASTM, and ACCUS-FIA

standards.

1.

2.

3.

4.

Requires product type and follow-up testing. Products to

be tested are selected at random from the manufacturer's

assembly lines or shipping departments and USAC seals

components to assure that the product tested is

representative of those offered to the general public.

Such products are then impounded by USAC until testing is

completed.

Requires initial and follow-up factory inspection and

evaluation of a producer's Q.A. system.

Authorizes the use of its mark and issues certificates of

approval

.

Develops standards for product testing and resulting

certifications

.

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY: ACCUS-FIA.

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES: Open to all.

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COST OF SERVICES: Irtdividually determined based on time and nature of

certifications

.

PRODUCTS Automobiles, trucks, earth moving equipment, golf carts,

CERTIFIED: tires, engine lubricants, oil additives, automobile engine

testing equipment, certified fuel economy tests, batteries

car rentals - as rented general condition of cars, farm

tractors, etc.

190
ORGANIZATION NAME: UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION

Received 2/89

ACRONYM: USGA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

RHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

Nonprofit athletic organization founded in 1894 with a staff

of 140.

Golf House, Liberty Corner Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931

201-234-2300

201-234-9687

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES

PURPOSE:

Far Hills, NJ.

To promote and conserve the best interests of the game of

golf as embodied in its ancient and honorable traditions.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Program administrator and certifier.

Uses USGA standards available from USGA.

1. Requires initial type testing.

2. Issues a certificate (letter) of conformance with the

rules of golf.

3. Permits the use of a mark.

Maintains and improves the USGA handicap and course-rating

system for use by golf clubs and golf associations throughout

the country.

Open to all.

Fixed fee per ball type for ball testing for conforming list.

Fixed fee per club for groove report evaluation. No charge

for club evaluation regarding compliance with rules.

Golf balls, golf clubs, golf tees, gloves, other golf

related devices.

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"List of Conforming Golf Balls."

Issues various publications related to golf courses and

related matters.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: UNITED STATES TESTING COMPANY, INC.

(SEE AISO NATIONWIDE CONSUMER TESTING INSTITUTE)

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

USTCo

Independent testing laboratory since 1880. USTCo is a member

of the SGS (Societe Generale de Surveillance) Group.

1415 Park Ave. , Hoboken, NJ 07030

201-792-2400 or 212-943-0488

LOCATIONS OF Hoboken, NJ; Richland, WA; Tulsa, OK; and Los Angeles, CA.

TESTING FACILITIES: SGS also affiliates in North and South America, Europe, the

Far East, Asia, Africa and Australia.

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

To test, evaluate and analyze products and materials for

their physical, mechanical, chemical, electrical, and burning

properties. Conducts certification, follow-up testing and

labeling programs for safety and performance.

Certifier with NCTL acting as the certification program

administrator, except for power mowers, lawn and garden

tractors, and snow throwers where the program is sponsored by

OPEI; snowmobiles and snowmobile components where the program

is sponsored by SSCC; and high chairs and playpens where the

program is sponsored by the JPMA.

Varies depending on the product.

Standards used include: ANSI, NFPA, UL, ASTM, MIL, FHA, CPSC,

and other national or international standards.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

1. Certification requirements of OPEI, SSCC, and JPMA

programs are set by those organizations. See their

entries. USTCo conducts the required testing/factory

inspections/and Q.A. program evaluations.

2. Certification requirements for NCTI listing and labeling

are listed under the NCTI entry. USTCo provides the data

from the required testing, factory inspections, and Q.A.

program evaluations to NCTI for use in its program.

NVLAP, California State Fire Marshall, Los Angeles City

Dept. of Building and Safety-Licensee, States of Oregon and

Washington.

USTCo conducts testing, factory and Q.A. program evaluations

for a wide range of products. Certification/listing

activities are conducted by its subsidiary, the Nationwide

Consumer Testing Laboratory or by OPEI, SSCC, or JPMA.

Open to all.

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COST OF SERVICES: Based on actual costs. Prices quoted depending on the type

of products and the requirements of the appropriate

standards.

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Power mowers, lawn and garden tractors, snow throwers,

snowmobiles and snowmobile components, high chairs, playpens.

See NCTI entry for additional products.

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED: 60-100.

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES: A Directory of Listed Products is published annually by NCTL.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Additional details and illustrated brochures on testing and

certification capabilities are available by calling or

writing USTCo.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: VASTEST INTERNATIONAL, INC.

TEXTILE TESTING SERVICES DIVISION

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

Independent testing laboratory founded in 1968 with a staff

of five.

32 West 40th Street, New York, NY 10018

212-840-7023

212-840-7055

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

New York.

To provide a broad range of programs for the physical,

chemical and microscopical evaluation of fibers, yarns,

fabrics, garments, home furnishings and other related

products.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES

:

Program administrator and certifier.

Uses ASTM, ANSI and Federal Standard 191. Also develops

standards for client use only.

1. Requires initial and periodic product testing.

2. Requires initial and periodic factory inspections and

evaluations of manufacturer's Q.A. system.

3. Evaluates rejected and/or defective products returned by

retailers and consumers.

4. Issues certificates of approval.

5. Develops standards to test new products.

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Open to all.

Based on fixed fee schedule.

Yarns; spun and filament fabrics; woven, knitted, printed

and nonwoven fabrics for apparel, home furnishings and

industrial end uses.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: WARNOCK HERSEY INTERNATIONAL, INC.

ACRONYM: WHI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

RHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

IOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES

An independent test laboratory founded in 1888 with a staff

of over 200.

1101 Loveridge

415-432-7344

415-432-3576

Pittsburg, CA 94565

Long Beach and Pittsburg, CA; Middleton, WI; Severna Park,

MD; Buffalo, NY; Mississauga, Ontario, Canada; LaSalle, PQ,

Canada; Coquitlam, BC, Canada.

To test and certify products, component systems, and services

for safety and performance.

Program adininistrator and certifier.

1954.

Uses ASTM, UL, ULC, ANSI, NFPA, NWWDA, AWPA, and UBC

standards.

1. Requires initial type testing and follow-up testing.

2. Requires initial and periodic factory inspections and

evaluation of a manufacturer's Q.A. system by WHI.

3. Issues certificates of approval and authorizes the use of

its mark.

4. Publishes approved product/manufacturer directories.

5. Has a formal appeals procedure.

PROGRAMS

RECOGNIZED/

ACCREDITED BY:

WHI has over 300 recognitions including ICBO, CABO, EPA, HUD,

and SCC.

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

Open to all.

Fixed fee schedules.

Vertical and horizontal fire rated assemblies, gas

appliances, solid fuel burning appliances, flame spread,

roofing materials, windows, doors, smoke control assemblies,

plumbing products, treated wood, skylights, sun rooms,

various other building materials and products.

800.

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PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES: Wamock Hersey Certification Listings.

PROGRAM

DOOJMENTATION Individual fliers and brochures on WHI's program are

AVAILABLE: available.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION

Received 8/89

ACRONYM: WQA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

RHONE NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

FURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

Trade association founded in 1974 with a membership of

approximately 2500.

4151 Naperville Road, Lisle, IL 60532

312-369-1600

4151 Naperville Road, Lisle, IL 60532.

To promote the acceptance and use of industry equipment,

products, and services; and to conduct such activities as

might improve economy and efficiency within the industry.

Program administrator and certifier.

Uses WQA standards available from WQA. Also uses NSF

standards, the National Electrical Code and FDA standards.

1. Initial product testing as voluntarily requested by

manufacturer

.

2. Requires follow-up testing every 5 years or as deemed

necessary for voluntary validation program.

3. Issues a certificate of compliance and authorizes the use

of its mark.

4. Publishes approved product/manufacturer directories.

5. Has a formal appeals procedure.

Open to all.

Based on annual fee schedule.

Water softeners -- domestic and commercial, water filters —domestic and commercial , reverse osmosis/distillation

devices.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"Guide for Product Validation Program" is available free from

WQA.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: WESTERN HARDWOOD ASSOCIATION

Received 2/89

ACRONYM: WHA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

PURPOSE:

Trade association founded in 1955 with a membership of 75 and

a staff of three.

133 S.W. 2nd, Portland, OR 97204

503-243-2094

To procure, conserve and promote Northwest hardwoods; to

elevate hardwoods of the Northwest to a position of high

demand for use in case goods, upholstered furniture,

cabinets, pallets, pulp for paper products and many other

uses.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

Program administrator.

1972.

Uses the National Hardwood Lumber Association grading rules

available from WHA.

1. Inspects and grades hardwoods through private agency.

2. Authorizes the use of its mark.

Open to members and non-members.

Fixed fee schedule.

Hardwoods.

Nine firms.

None.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: WESTERN WOOD PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION

Received 3/89

ACRONYM: WWPA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES

COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Trade association founded in 1964 with a membership of

approximately 250.

Yeon Building, 522 SW Fifth Ave. , Portland, OR 97204-2122

503-224-3930

Inspects only.

To develop technical data to describe the qualities and uses

of Western woods; to disseminate information on the merits

and applications of Western lumber; and to develop standards

of size and quality for Western lumber.

Program administrator.

Pre-1930.

Uses WWPA grading standards which are available from WWPA.

Also uses VPS standard 20-70, grading rules for the West

Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau (WCLIB) and the Pacific Lumber

Inspection Bureau (PLIB) , and ASTM standards.

1. Requires initial and periodic follow-up testing by WWPA

inspectors.

2. Has a buyer/seller dispute resolution procedure.

3. Authorizes use of its mark and issues certificates of

compliance.

Does not have a formal appeals procedure.

Open to any lumber manufacturer in the 12 Western states.

At cost.

Glued products, machine stress-rated Western lumber, Western

lumber.

WWPA inspects about 40% of all softwood lumber produced in

the United States.

"Western Lumber Grading Rules," "Glued Products: Procedures

for Certification and Quality Control," and "Machine Stress

Rated Western Lumber: Procedures for Certification and

Quality Control" are available from WWPA for a fee.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: WOOD MOUIDING & MILLWORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION

ACRONYM: WMMPA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

Professional/trade association founded in 1963 with a

membership of 48 and a staff of four.

1730 SW Skyline Blvd., Suite 128, Portland, OR 97221 or

P.O. Box 25278, Portland, OR 97225

503-292-9288

IOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

Fire-rated exterior wood door frames only are tested by

Warnock Hersey in Antioch, CA.

To represent manufacturers of wood moldings, door jambs,

and related products; to provide those functions that an

independent company cannot provide for itself; and to develop

and maintain all industry standards.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S)

:

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

Program administrator.

Fire-rated exterior wood door frames - May, 1983.

Wood moldings and jambs - 1981 certification for

non-structural laminated or finger jointed wood under

WM 5-81.

Vinyl-Wrapped Interior Moulding & Millwork - under WM 2-82.

Fire-rated exterior wood door frames - WM 8-83 and UBC 43.2.

Non-structural laminated or finger jointed wood - WM 5-81 and

ASTM D-3110-72.

Vinyl-wrapped interior moulding & millwork - WM 2-82 and

ASA Z34.1-47R-75.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

A. FIRE-RATED WOOD DOOR FRAMES UNDER WM 8-83

1. Requires testing by an approved laboratory.

Requires initial and periodic factory inspection

including evaluation of a producer's Q.A. system.

Authorizes the use of its mark for members only and

issues certificates of approval.

Publishes approved product/manufacturer list.

2.

3.

4,

B.

1.

2.

3,

NON-STRUCTURAL LAMINATED OR FINGER JOINTED WOOD, WM 5-81

Requires initial inspection and testing and two annual

products tests and inspections by an approved inspection

agency.

Authorizes the use of its registered trademark for

members only and issues certificates of approval.

Maintains a list of approved adhesives.

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COMMENTS:

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

C. VINYL-WRAPPED INTERIOR MOULDING & MILLWORK, WM 2-82

1. Requires initial inspection and periodic inspections and

testing every 6 months by an approved testing laboratory.

2. Authorizes the use of its registered trademark for

members only and issues certificates of approval.

3. Publishes approved product/manufacturer directories of

members only.

Each of the three programs has its own requirements.

There is no formal appeals procedure.

Certification under WM 3-83 is open to members only.

Certification under WM 5-81 and WM 2-82 is open to all.

Certification under WM 3-83 has individually determined

costs. Certification under WM 2-82 and WM 5-81 is free to

members and has a fixed fee schedule for non-members.

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT

DIRECTORIES:

Exterior wood frame doors, wood moldings, wood jambs.

A listing of approved exterior door frames, under WM 8-83, is

available free upon request. A directory of all WMMPA

members and services is available for $2.50.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Information on the certification systems is contained in the

appropriate WMMPA standards.

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ORGANIZATION NAME: THE WOOL BUREAU, INC.

ACRONYM: None.

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

LDCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

Trade association founded in 1937 with 942 licensees

and a staff of 85.

360 Lexington Ave. , New York, NY 10017-6572

212-986-6222 (Executive Office) or

516-364-0890 (Laboratory)

The Wool Bureau Inc. , Technical Services Center,

225 Crossways Park Dr., Woodbury, NY 11797.

To certify products for eligibility for the Bureau's

registered certification trademarks.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTION (S) :

CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM(S) BEGUN:

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Program administrator and certifier.

AVAILABILITY

OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS

CERTIFIED:

1963.

Uses internal standards.

1. Requires initial type testing and periodic follow-up

testing.

2. Requires periodic factory inspections.

3. Requires testing of retail purchases.

4. Issues certificates of approval.

5. Authorizes the use of its mark.

6. Has a formal appeals procedure.

Testing services are available to the entire wool industry,

but certification is limited to licensees.

Fabrics/garments composed of 100% Virgin Wool, fabrics/

garments composed of 60% or more Virgin Wool blended

with other fibers.

NO. OF FACTORIES/

FIRMS CERTIFIED: 942 licensees.

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1. ORGANIZATIONAL INDEX BY NAME

ORGANIZATIONAL NAME PAGE

Air-Ctonditioning and Refrigeration Institute 6

Air Diffusion Council 8

Air Movement and Control Association 10

All-America Rose Selections 12

All-America Selections 14

American Architectural Manufacturers Association 15

American Association of Medical Milk Commissions, Inc 17

American Bureau of Shipping 18

American Dental Association 20

American Gas Association 21

American Hardboard Association 23

American Institute of Steel Construction 24

American Institute of Timber Construction 26

American Lumber Standards Committee 27

American Numismatic Association Grading Service 28

American Petroleum Institute 29

American Plywood Association 31

American Society of Mechanical Engineers 33

American Society of Sanitary Engineering 34

American Wood Preservers Bureau 35

Applied Research Laboratories 37

Architectural Woodwork Institute 39

Associated laboratories, Inc 40

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers 42

Baking Industry Sanitation Standards Committee 44

Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association, Inc 45

Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. .. 46

California Lumber Inspection Service 48

Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute 49

Cellulose Industry Standards Enforcement Program 50

Center for Agricultural Equipment 51

Certified Automotive Parts Association 52

Certified Ballast Manufacturers 53

Cooling Tower Institute 54

Corporation for Open Systems International 55

Council of American Building Officials/Evaluation Service 57

Cultured Marble Institute 59

Dash, Straus, & Goodhue, Inc 60

Decorative Laminate Products Association 61

Detroit Testing Laboratory, Inc 62

Dried Fruit Association of California 65

ECOLAB Inc. Package Testing Service 66

Electronic Components Certification Board 67

EMACO, Inc 69

Energy Testing Laboratory of Maine/Southern Maine Vocational

Technical Institute 70

ETL Testing Laboratories, Inc 72

Factory Mutual Research Corporation 75

Fitzsimmons & Associates Inc 77

Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association, Inc 78

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Good Housekeeping Magazine 80

Arnold Greene Testing Laboratories 81

Hardwood Plywood Manufacturers Association 82

Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Co 84

Home Ventilating Institute 85

Hydronics Institute 87

Industrial Testing Laboratories, Inc 89

Insulated Steel Door Systems Institute 90

Insulating Glass Certification Council 91

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials . . 92

International Cargo Gear Bureau, Inc 94

Jason Associates, Inc 96

Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, Inc 97

Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association 98

MET Electrical Testing Co 100

NAHB National Research Center 101

National Association of Rocketry 103

National Automatic Merchandising Association 104

National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors 106

National Certified Testing Laboratories 108

National Dimension Manufacturers Association 110

National Electrical Testing Association, Inc. Ill

National Fluid Power Association 112

National Hardwood Lumber Association 113

National Kitchen Cabinet Association 114

National Marine Manufacturer's Association 116

National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association 118

National Particleboard Association 119

National Safe Transit Association 120

National Sanitation Foundation 121

National Wood Window & Door Association 123

Nationwide Consumer Testing Institute 125

North American Die Casting Institute 127

Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association 128

Northwest Laboratories of Seattle, Inc 129

Omega Point Laboratories, Inc. 130

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc. 131

Pacific Inspection and Research Laboratory, Inc 132

PFS Corporation 134

Pitless Adapter Division of the Water Systems Council 136

Pittsburgh Testing Lab See Professional Service Industries

Plumbing and Drainage Institute 138

Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute 139

Professional Coin Grading Service 141

Professional Service Industries 142

Pulver Laboratories, Inc 144

Pulver Laboratories, Inc. Technical Information Division 146

Red Cedar Shingle and Handsplit Shake Bureau 148

Redwood Inspection Service 150

Replication Technology, Inc 151

Resources Applications, Designs & Controls, Inc. . . — ..... . . 153

C. M. Rou Services, Inc 155

Safety Equipment Institute 156

Safety Glazing Certification Council 158

Smith-Emery Company 159

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Snell Memorial Foundation 160

Snowmobile Safety and Certification Committee, Inc 161

Society of Automotive Engineers 163

Solar Rating & Certification Corporation 165

Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc 167

Southern Pine Inspection Bureau 169

Southwest Certification Services, Inc See Omega Point Labs

Steel Joist Institute 171

Steel Tank Institute 172

Sump and Sewage Pump Manufacturers Association 174

Sun-Diamond Growers of California 175

TTMBERCO, Inc 176

Tile Council of America, Inc 177

Trace Laboratories 178

TUV America, Inc 180

TUV Essen 182

TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc . 184

Underwriters laboratories, Inc 186

United States Auto Club, Inc 188

United States Auto Club Properties, Inc 189

United States Golf Association 191

United States Testing Company, Inc 192

VARTEST International, Inc. Textile Testing Services Division ... 194

Warnock Hersey International, Inc 195

Water Quality Association 197

Western Hardwood Association 198

Western Wood Products Association 199

Wood Moulding & Millwork Producers Association 200

The Wool Bureau, Inc 202

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2. ACRONYM/INITIALS LISTING

AAMA AMERICAN ARCHITECTURAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

AAMMC —AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL MILK COMMISSIONS, INC.

AARS ALL-AMERICA ROSE SELECTIONS, INC.

AAS ALL-AMERICA SELECTIONS

AATCC— AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEXTILE CHEMISTS & COLORISTS

ABS— -AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING

ABYC- -AMERICAN BOAT & YACHT COUNCIL

ACI -AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE

ACXUS——-AUTOMOBILE COMPETITION COMMITTEE FOR THE UNITED STATES, FIA

ADA AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION

ADC— -AIR DIFFUSION COUNCIL

ADCI——AMERICAN DIE CASTING INSTITUTE — NOW CALLED NADCA

ADR—- •EUROPEAN AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE INTERNATIONAL CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS

GOODS BY ROAD

AGA- —AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION

AGTL— ARNOLD GREENE TESTING LABORATORIES

AHA— AMERICAN HARDBOARD ASSOCIATION

AHAM—-—--ASSOCIATION OF HOME APPLIANCE MANUFACTURERS

AIA——-AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS

AISC——AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION

AISI- —AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE

ATIC——--AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF TIMBER CONSTRUCTION

ALT———ASSOCIATED LABORATORIES , INC.

ALSC-—AMERICAN LUMBER STANDARDS COMMITTEE

AMCA—AIR MOVEMENT AND CONTROL ASSOCIATION

ANA——AMERICAN NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATION SERVICE

ANS AMERICAN NUCLEAR SOCIETY ANS—-AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD

ANSI AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE

APA— -AMERICAN PLYWOOD ASSOCIATION

APHA——AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION, INC.

API— AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE

ARE—— -AIR-CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION INSTITUTE

ARL— -APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORIES

ASAE——AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS

ASHRAE—AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING & AIR-CONDITIONING

ENGINEERS, INC.

ASM——AMERICAN SHEET METAL, ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION

ASM— -AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR METALS

ASME———AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS

ASSE —-AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SANITARY ENGINEERING

ASTM AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS

ATP -AGREEMENT ON THE INTERNATIONAL CARRIAGE OF PERISHABLE FOODSTUFFS AND ON

THE SPECIAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED FOR SUCH CARRIAGE

AWI ----ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK INSTITUTE

AWRA AMERICAN WOOD PRESERVERS' ASSOCIATION

AWPB AMERICAN WOOD PRESERVERS BUREAU

AWS AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY

AWWA-—AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION, INC.

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-BUILDERS HARDWARE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

BOATING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS, SEE NMMA

BAKING INDUSTRY SANITATION STANDARDS COMMITTEE

BUILDING OFFICIALS AND CODE ADMINISTRATORS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION

CABO COUNCIL OF AMERICAN BUILDING OFFICIALS (SEE NATIONAL EVALUATION

SERVICE)

CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT

[FIED AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION

—CERTIFIED BALLAST MANUFACTURERS

—INTERNATIONAL TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE OF THE ITU

CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS

—INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CONCERNING THE CARRIAGE OF GOODS BY RAIL

CISEP CELLULOSE INDUSTRY STANDARDS ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM

CISPI CAST IRON SOIL PIPE INSTITUTE

CISPR INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL (XM^TTTEE ON RADIO INTERFERENCE OF IEC

CLIS CALIFORNIA LUMBER INSPECTION SERVICE

CMI CULTURED MARBLE INSTITUTE

CMRSI CM. ROU SERVICES, INC.

FOR OPEN SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL

JSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

IFORNIA REDWOOD ASSOCIATION, SEE REDWOOD INSPECTION SERVICE

CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR SAFE CONTAINERS

COOLING TOWER INSTITUTE

DESC DEFENSE ELECTRONIC SUPPLY CENTER

DFA OF CA-DRIED FRUIT ASSOCIATION OF CA

DIN DEUTSCHE INDUSTRIE-NORMEN (GERMAN INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS)

DLPA DECORATIVE LAMINATE PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION

DOD DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

DOE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

DOT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

DSG DASH, STRAUS AND GOODHUE, INC.

DTL DETROIT TESTING LABORATORY

EC EUROPEAN COMMUNITY

ECCB ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS CERTLFICATION BOARD

ECE ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EUROPE

EIA ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION

EMACO EMACO, INC.

EMC ELECTROMAGNETIC CONDUCTIVITY

EMI ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE

EN EUROPEAN NORM (STANDARD)

EPA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

ELL ETL TESTING LABORATORIES, INC.

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4
ETLM/

SMVTI ENERGY TESTING LABORATORY OF MAINE/SOUTHERN MAINE VOCATIONAL

TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

F

FAR FEDERAL AIR REGULATION

FCC FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

FDA FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPT. OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

FHA FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION, DEFT. OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

FIA FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE L'AUTOMOBILE

FIEI FARM AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT INSTITUTE

FM FACTORY MUTUAL RESEARCH CORPORATION

FMRC FACTORY MUTUAL RESEARCH CORPORATION

FMVSS FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD, NHTSA, DOT

FTC FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

FIT FACING TILE INSTITUTE

FTZ FERNMELDETECHNISCHES ZENTRALAMT (TELECOMMUNICATIONS CENTRAL EXCHANGE

IN GERMANY)

G

GAMA -GAS APPLIANCE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

GMC GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION

GPO GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

GSA -GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

H

HDMA -HARDWOOD DIMENSION MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION, SEE NDMA

HECC HOCKEY EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION COUNCIL

HI HYDRONICS INSTITUTE

HFMA —HARDWOOD PLYWOOD MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

HSB- HARTFORD STEAM BOILER INSPECTION AND INSURANCE CO.

HUD DEPT. OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

HVI HOME VENTILATING INSTITUTE

I

IAPMO INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS

IBCC INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CLASSIFICATION COMMITTEE

I=B=R HYDRONICS INSTITUTE

ICAO- INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION

ICBO- INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS

ICGB INTERNATIONAL CARGO GEAR BUREAU, INC.

ICTA INDUSTRY COUNCIL FOR TANGIBLE ASSETS

IEC —INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION

IECQ IEC QUALITY ASSESSMENT SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS

IEEE INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS

IGCC INSULATING GLASS CERTIFICATION COUNCIL

IMOO SEE IMO

TMDG INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS CODE

IMO INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION (FORMERLY TMCG)

INCARGEAR-INTERNATTONAL CARGO GEAR BUREAU, INC.

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IPC INSTITUTE FOR INTERCONNECTING AND PACKAGING ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS

ISDSI INSULATED STEEL DOOR SYSTEMS INSTITUTE

ISEA- ---INDUSTRIAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION

ISO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION

ITL -INDUSTRIAL TESTING LABORATORIES, INC.

J, K & L

JPMA JUVENILE PRODUCTS MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

M

MET— MET ELECTRICAL TESTING CO.

MFMA MAPLE FLOORING MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

MIL STD MLLLTARY STANDARD

MIL SPEC—MILITARY SPECIFICATION

MITT MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY IN JAPAN

MMC MERCHANT MARINE COUNCIL

MMC MATERIAL MANAGEMENT CENTER

N

NACE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CORROSION ENGINEERS

NADCA NORTH AMERICAN DIE CASTING ASSOCIATION

NAHB NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS

NAHB/NRC—NAHB NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTER, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS

NAMA NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATION

NAR NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ROCKETRY

NASA NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

NATO NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION

NAVFEC NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND

NBBI NATIONAL BOARD OF BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL INSPECTORS

NBIC NATIONAL BOARD INSPECTION CODES

NBS NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS now the NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS

AND TECHNOLOGY

NCSBCS NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATES ON BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS

NCTT NATIONWIDE CONSUMER TESTING INSTITUTE, UNITED STATES TESTING COMPANY

NCTL NATIONAL CERTIFIED TESTING LABORATORIES

NDMA NATIONAL DIMENSION MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

NECQ NATIONAL ELECTRONIC COMPONENT QUALITY ASSESSMENT SYSTEM - SEE ECCB

NeLMA NORTHEASTERN LUMBER MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

NEMA NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

NER NATIONAL EVALUATION REPORTS

NES NATIONAL EVALUATION SERVICE, CABO

NETA NATIONAL ELECTRICAL TESTING ASSOCIATION

NFPA NATIONAL FLUID POWER ASSOCIATION

NFPA NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION

NGC NUMISMATIC GUARANTY CORP. OF AMERICA

NHLA NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION

NHPMA NORTHERN HARDWOOD AND PINE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

NHTSA- NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ADMIN., DEPT. OF TRANS.

NIBS NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BUILDING SCIENCES

NIOSH NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

NIST NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY (formerly the NATIONAL

BUREAU OF STANDARDS)

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NKCA NATIONAL KITCHEN CABINET ASSOCIATION

NMFC NATIONAL MOTOR FREIGHT CLASSIFICATION

NMMA NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURER'S ASSOCIATION

NOFMA NATIONAL OAK FLOORING MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

NPA NATIONAL PARTICLEBOARD ASSOCIATION

NRC NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTER, NAHB

NRC NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

NRTL NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED TESTING LABORATORY

NSF NATIONAL SANITATION FOUNDATION

NSTA NATIONAL SAFE TRANSIT ASSOCIATION

NVLAP NATIONAL VOLUNTARY LABORATORY ACCREDITATION PROGRAM, NIST

NWL NORTHWEST LABORATORIES OF SEATTLE, INC.

NWMA NATIONAL WOODWORK MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION, INC. , SEE NWWDA

NWWDA- NATIONAL WOOD WINDOW & DOOR ASSOCIATION

O & P

OECD ORGANIZATION FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT

OPEI OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT INSTITUTE, INC.

OPL— OMEGA POINT LABORATORIES, INC.

OSHA -OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPT. OF LABOR

PAD PITLESS ADAPTER DIVISION, WATER SYSTEMS COUNCIL

PCA PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION

PCGS PROFESSIONAL COIN GRADING SERVICE

PCI PRECAST/PRESTRESSED CONCRETE INSTITUTE

PDI PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE INSTITUTE

PFS PFS CORPORATION

PIRL PACIFIC INSPECTION AND RESEARCH LABORATORY, INC.

PLI PULVER LABORATORIES , INC.

PLI/TTD PULVER LABORATORIES, INC. , TECHNICAL INFORMATION DIVISION

PLIB PACIFIC LUMBER INSPECTION BUREAU

PSI —PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES

PTL PITTSBURGH TESTING LABORATORY DIVISION, SEE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

INDUSTRIES

PTS PACKAGE TESTING SERVICES/ECOLAB, INC.

Q & R

OA QUALITY ASSURANCE

QPL QUALIFIED PRODUCTS LIST

RADOO RESOURCES APPLICATIONS, DESIGN & CONTROLS, INC.

RCSHSB RED CEDAR SHINGLE AND HANDSPLTT SHAKE BUREAU

REA RURAL ELECTRIFICATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE

RFI RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE

RID INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY

RAIL

RIS REDWOOD INSPECTION SERVICE

RTT REPLICATION TECHNOLOGY, INC

RV RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

RVF &

ASSOC. FTTZSTMMONS & ASSOCIATES INC.

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RVRA/KVDA-RECREAJTON VEHICLE RENTAL ASSOCIATION, A DIVISION OF THE

RECREATION VEHICLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION — CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

CANCELLED

RWIUV RHEINISCH-WESTFALISCHER TECHNISCHER UBERWACHUNGS-VERETN , SEE RTI

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SAA STANDARDS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA

SAE SOCIETY OF ALTTOMOTTVE ENGINEERS

SBCCI SOUTHERN BUILDING CODE CONGRESS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

SCC STANDARDS COUNCIL OF CANADA

SEI— SAFETY EQUIPMENT INSTITUTE

SGCC —SAFETY GLAZING CERTIFICATION COUNCIL

SIB SOFTWOOD INSPECTION BUREAU, NORTHERN HARDWOOD AND PINE MANUFACTURERS

ASSOCIATION

SIGMA SEALED INSULATING GLASS MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

SJI STEEL JOIST INSTITUTE

SMF SNELL MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

SMVTT SOUTHERN MAINE VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE —SEE ETLM

SPI SOCIETY OF THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY, INC.

SPIB SOUTHERN PINE INSPECTION BUREAU —SOLAR RATING AND CERTIFICATION CORPORATION —SNOWMOBILE SAFETY AND CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE, INC.

—STEEL STRUCTURES PAINTING COUNCIL

—SUMP AND SEWAGE PUMP MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

—STEEL TANK INSTITUTE —SOUTHWEST CERTIFICATION SERVICES, INC. - NOW OMEGA POINT LABS

T —TECHNICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE PULP AND PAPER INDUSTRY —TILE COUNCIL OF AMERICA, INC.

—AUSTRALIAN DEPT. OF HEALTH WOOD TREATMENT REGULATIONS

TECO TTMBERCO, INC.

TEES TEXAS ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION, TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY

TID TECHNICAL INFORMATION DIVISION, PULVER LABORATORIES, INC.

TTR CUSTOMS CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT OF GOODS UNDER COVER

OF TTR CARNETS

TPI TRUSS PLATE INSTITUTE

TRI THE REFRACTORIES INSTITUTE

TTL NEBRASKA TRACTOR TESTING LABORATORY, SEE CAE

TUV TUV AMERICA, INC.

TUV-Essen-TUV ESSEN

TUV

Rheinlard-TUV RHEINIAND OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

TVA TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY

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UBC UNIFORM BUILDING CODE

UIC INTERNATIONAL UNION OF RAILWAYS

UL UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES, INC.

ULC UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES OF CANADA

USAC UNITED STATES AUTO CLUB, INC.

USCG UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

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USDA U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

USGA UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION

USCG U.S. COAST GUARD

USTCo UNITED STATES TESTING COMPANY, INC.

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VBP VINYL BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC. -CERTIFICATION PROGRAM WAS DISCONTINUED

VDE VERBAND DEUTSCHER ELEKTROTECHNIKER

VPS VOLUNTARY PRODUCT STANDARD

W. X. Y & Z

WCLIB WEST COAST LUMBER INSPECTION BUREAU

WHA —WESTERN HARDWOOD ASSOCIATION

WHA -—WOOD HEATING ALLIANCE — PROGRAM WAS DISCONTINUED

WHE———-WARNOCK HERSEY INTERNATIONAL, INC.

WMMPA— WOOD MOULDING & MILLWORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION

WQA —WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION

WSC— WATER SYSTEMS COUNCIL

WTCA —WOOD TRUSS COUNCIL OF AMERICA

WWPA WESTERN WOOD PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION

ZI -ZINC INSTITUTE -- DEFUNCT SINCE 1988

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3- CRatnSATION&L INDEX BY PRODUCT ObKl'lFUbl)

PRODUCTS ARE LISTED AND ENTRIES REFERENCED ACCORDING TO THE MANNER USED BY EACH

ORGANIZATION TO CATEGORIZE THE PRODUCTS THEY CERTIFY. TO DETERMINE ALL

ORGANIZATIONS WHICH MIGHT CERTIFY A SPECIFIC PRODUCT, IT IS NECESSARY TO LOOK

UNDER THAT PRODUCT AS WELL UNDER ANY MAJOR PRODUCT GROUPING TO WHICH THE PRODUCT

MAY BELONG. SOME ORGANIZATIONS, FOR EXAMPLE, INDICATED THAT THEY CERTIFY

PLUMBING PRODUCTS IN GENERAL AND ARE LISTED UNDER "PLUMBING FIXTURES, MATERIALS

AND SYSTEMS." OTHER ORGANIZATIONS MAY HAVE LISTED THE SPECIFIC PLUMBING PRODUCT

OR PRODUCTS THAT THEY CERTIFY AND THEY WOULD BE LISTED UNDER SUCH CATEGORIES AS:

"BACKFLOW PREVENTERS" OR "BATHTUBS."

PRODUCT PAGE

accumulators 112

acrylic material manufacturers 33

adapters, pitless 121, 131

additives, oil & fuel 51, 188, 189

additives, water 121

adhesives 31, 46, 89, 177, 200

aerospace parts 163

air cleaners 42 , 72

9 J TO CiA.1T. t »^ 1 JITS ••••••••••••••0*«*«««»*»**o«*8e9eoo9«»»o***ee*»««»«»»««oo»* 3-0 air filters 72

air supported structures ....... 46

air-conditioners 6, 21, 37, 42, 46, 72, 100

aircraft and parts 51, 163

alarms and devices .46, 72, 75, 129, 167, 186

apparel, fabrics for 129, 194, 202

apples, dried 175

appliances 21, 37, 69, 182, 184

appliances, commercial cooking 37 , 72

appliances, electrical 37, 69, 72, 111, 132, 144, 180, 184, 186

appliances, garment finishing 72

appliances, gas .....21, 37, 70, 72, 78, 153, 186, 195

appliances, heating ....37, 46, 70, 72, 134

appliances, multi-oil (waste oil) fired 70

appliances, personal hygiene and health care 37, 72

appliances, recreational vehicle ...21, 62, 125

appliances, solid fuel ........... .70, 81, 132, 129, 195

apricots, dried 175

aquarium equipment 37

architectural products 15, 129

arresters, water hammer 34, 138

audio equipment and systems 37 , 72 , 182

automobiles, equipment and parts .52, 62, 77, 129, 178, 184, 186, 188, 189

automobile racing helmets 160

automobile rentals • 189

automobiles 184, 188, 189

backflow preventers 34

baking equipment and irachinery 44, 72

213
baling equipment 72

ball cocks 34, 121

ballasts, fluorescent lamp . 53, 72

basins, shampoo 92

bathroom components, plastic 101, 125

bathroom fixtures, cultured marble and onyx 59

bathtubs . 59, 89, 92, 101, 125

bathtubs, whirlpool 101, 125

batteries 188, 189

battery chargers, industrial 72

beams 46, 134, 169

bicycle helmets 160

bidets 92

blinds 39

blower assemblies 70

blower cleaners 72

boats 18, 116, 184

boilers 21, 33, 37, 70, 72, 78, 81, 84, 87, 106

bridges, steel 24

broilers, gas 72

building materials & products ...4, 24, 31, 37, 46, 48, 57, 72, 75, 81, 96,

98, 101, 119, 123, 125, 129, 130, 134, 139, 142, 148, 153, 155, 158, 159,

167, 169, 172, 174, 176, 186, 192, 195, 200

burglary protection equipment 72, 75, 186

burners, domestic gas conversion 72

bus, electric metal enclosed 72

buttermilk 17

cabinetry, specialized 121

cabinets and boxes, electrical 72

cabinets, kitchen/bath/vanity 37, 89, 114

cable 72

calibration 72

capacitors 67, 184

car rentals 189

cargo handling equipment 18, 94

carpets » 40, 72

carriages 62, 97

castings, die 127

cedar 27, 125, 148

ceiling material 125

chemical feeders 92, 121

chemical formulations and products 77, 129

chimneys 46, 81, 167

circuits 178, 182

clothes dryers 21, 92

clothes washers 92

clothes washing equipment, electric coin-operated 37, 72

coatings 178

coffee makers — . —72

coils .6

coin changers and actuators 72

coins 28, 141

columns 46

combustion controls and safeguards 75

communications equipment 46, 55, 60, 125, 182

214
compactors and compactor systems, refuse 121

compressors . 37, 72

computer equipment and systems 55, 60, 69, 72, 100, 146, 182, 184, 186

concrete 46, 139

conduit 72

connectors ..37, 67, 72, 167

conservation devices 37, 85, 121

construction materials and products ...See Building Materials and Products

consumer products 80

containers 18, 94, 121

control and monitoring equipment 37, 72, 75, 100, 182

controls & accessories, gas 21

converters and power-converter systems for recreational vehicles 72

cooking appliances 21, 37, 72, 121

coolant, engine 188

coolers, evaporative 10

coolers, refrigeration unit 72

coolers, water 6

cooling towers, water 54

cottage cheese 17

countertops . 61

couplings, quick action 112

cover plates 156

coveralls, men's limited use and disposable 156

cranes 18, 94

cream 17

cross ties 155

crossarms 96, 155

currency changers and actuators 72

curtain walls 125

curtains, air 10

cylinders 112 , 142

dampers 10, 46

data processing equipment 55, 60, 69, 72, 100, 146, 182, 184, 186

decking, floor/roof ...46, 167

dehumidifiers 37, 42

dental instxurr^ts/ecjuipment/material 20, 37, 72, 92

derricks 94

detectors, gas 37, 125, 156

die castings 127

diffusers 8

dishwashers 34, 37, 72, 92, 121

disposals, food waste 34, 92

diverters 34

door closers 45

door equipment and devices 46 , 72

door systems, insulated steel 90

doors, aluminum, wood and vinyl .39, 40, 101, 108, 123, 129, 153, 167, 195

doors, sliding 40, 46, 123

doors, exterior wood frame 200

doors, fire 37, 46

doors, folding 142

doors, manufactured housing 15, 40

doors, storm 15

doorways, exterior 46

215
draft equipment 72

drain air gaps 34

drain systems 121

drilling & production units, mobile offshore 18, 94

dry-cleaning equipment, commercial 37

dryers, clothes 21, 92

ducts 37, 46, 72, 153, 167

earth moving equipment 189

electric appliances, equipment & machinery ..37, 69, 72, 75, 100, 111, 125,

132, 144, 146, 178, 180, 182, 184, 186

electric power conservation devices 37

electric power generating equipment 72

electric signs 37, 72

electrical installations 144

electromedical devices 37, 60, 72, 146, 180, 182, 184, 186

electronic components and equipment 37, 60, 67, 69, 72, 125, 146, 178,

182, 184, 186

electronic data processing 55, 60, 69, 72, 100, 146, 182, 184, 186

elevator doors and components 37, 46, 72

elevator inspector certifying institutes 33

emergency eye wash equipment 156

emergency lighting and power equipment 72

energy management equipment & accessories 37, 72

engine accessories 51

engine oil/lubricants 116, 163, 188, 189

engines 18, 111

engines for RVs 62, 125

engines, model rocket 103

equestrian helmets 160

exercise machines 72

exit systems 167

extinguishers and extinguishing systems 37, 75

eye protective devices, safety 142, 156

eye wash equipment, emergency 156

fabrics 129, 194

fabrics, wool or wool blended 202

face shields 156

factory-built houses 46, 167

fan coil units 6, 37

fans 10, 37, 72, 85, 182

fasteners and fastening devices 46, 167

fiberboard 23, 119

figs 175

filter plates, replacement 156

filters 37, 72, 92, 112, 121, 182, 184, 197

finishes 46, 98, 108, 167

fir 27, 128

fire coramunication and detection systems 46, 75

fire doors & assemblies 37, 46

fire extinguishers & systems 37, 75

fire protection equipment 129, 186

fire pumps and tanks 75

fire rated assemblies 195

fire-resistive materials & systems ...46, 72, 125, 134, 148, 167, 186, 195

firefighter helmets 156

216
fireplace inserts .70, 81, 129

fireplaces ....46, 81, 153, 167

fireplaces, factory built 81

flammable equipment . 37, 72, 75

flares 142

floor finishes and sealants .98

floor finishing machines 72

floor protectors 81

floor systems 46, 167

flooring, wood 82, 118

flow restrictors 34

flowers, seed-grown 14

flowmeters 92

fluorescent lamp ballasts 53, 72

fluorescent lighting fixtures 72

fluxes 178

foam plastic 108, 125, 153

food service equipment 72, 121

formaldehyde emissions 82, 134, 153

foundation systems 46, 134, 155, 167

fountains, drinking 92

fountains, soda 121

framing systems 167

freezers 72

fruits, dried 65, 175

fryers, deep fat 21

fuel controls 75

fuel economy tests 189

furnaces 21, 37, 46, 70, 72, 78, 81, 129, 132

furrdshings, office 72, 108

furniture 184, 194

furniture, laboratory for hospitals 121

garden equipment 51, 184, 192

garment finishing appliances 72

garments, wool or wool blended 202

gas and oil equipment 21, 186

gas appliances 21, 37, 70, 72, 78, 153, 186, 195

gas controls & accessories 21, 75

gas cylinder service stations 142

gas cylinders 142

gas detectors 37, 125, 156

gas lighters 167

gas logs 46, 167

gasoline pumps, remanufactured 62

gates and enclosures, juvenile 62, 97

generators 72, 125

girders 171

glass, insulating 40, 72, 91, 101, 108

glass products 46, 129, 158

glass, safety 72

glazing 167

gloves, golf 191

goggles 142, 156

golf equipment 189, 191

graphic arts equipment 72

217
grease interceptors 138

grilles 8

grinders 131

grouts 177

handrails 39

hangers 167

hardboard 23, 176

hardwood 110, 113, 128, 198

hardwood plywood 82

hazardous location equipment 72, 75, 113, 146, 186

hazardous waste 129, 159

head protection equipment 72, 156, 160

health care appliances 37, 72

heat detectors 167

heat exchangers 81, 85

heat lamps 72

heat pumps 6, 37, 72, 78

heat reclaimers 70

heat recovery equipment 85, 121

heater units 21, 37, 72

heaters 21, 37, 70, 78, 132, 186

heaters, construction 21

heaters, electric 72, 186

heaters, gas 21, 72, 78, 81, 186

heaters, pool & spa 21, 37

heaters, liquid fuel-fired 37, 70, 72, 78, 81

heating appliances and equipment 37, 46, 70, 72, 85, 134, 186

heating coils 6

heating equipment, water 21, 37, 70, 72, 78, 81, 87, 92, 165, 186

heating pads 72

helmets 72, 156, 160

hemlock 27, 128

hi-fi equipment 37, 72, 182, 184

high chairs 62, 97, 192

hinges, door 72

hoses, brake 72

hoses, fire 75

hospital signaling and nurse-call equipment 72

hot plates 21

hot tubs and equipment 72, 92

humidifiers 42, 72

hydrants 34, 75, 121

hygiene, personal appliances 37, 72

ice cream makers 72

ice makers 6, 37, 92

illuminating appliances, gas 21

industrial control equipment 37, 72, 75, 100, 182

industrial equipment 18, 180

industrialized buildings 142

insect-control equipment, electrocution type 72

insulation 46, 50, 101, 108, 125, 129, 153, 167

jambs, wood 200

joists 46, 171

kefir 17

kettles 21

218
laboratory equipment 72 , 182 , 184

ladders and steps 184

laminated wood products 26, 39, 48, 61, 82, 134, 142, 176, 200

lamps 184

lamps, sun/heat 72

lamps, portable electric 72

larch 27

laser equipment and devices 182

latches, door 45, 72

laundry equipment, electric home 37, 72

laundry stoves 21

lavatories 59, 89, 92, 101

lawn & garden equipment 51

lawn mowers 131, 192

lawn tractors , 51, 192

lenses 156

lifting and conveying equipment . . 94, 184

light fixtures, underwater 37

lighting fixtures and systems , 37, 72, 100, 132

lighting for KVs 125

lighting outfits, decorative 72

lineals 108

liners, flexible membrane 121

locks, door 45, 72

log splitters 131

logs, gas 46, 167

louvers 10

lubricants 51, 116, 163, 188, 189

lubricators, pneumatic 112

lumber products ..26, 27, 31, 35, 39, 46, 48, 57, 75, 82, 96, 98, 110, 113,

118, 119, 125, 128, 129, 130, 134, 142, 148, 150, 153, 155, 159, 167, 169,

176, 186, 195, 198, 199, 200

luncheonette equipment 121

machinery ...18, 44, 51, 69, 72, 75, 94, 100, 111, 121, 125, 131, 144, 146,

178, 180, 182, 184, 186

magnetics 184

manufactured construction 46, 48, 134, 167

manufacturing, automated 182

marble and onyx products, cultured 59, 101

marine machinery, materials, & systems 18, 116, 129, 142, 186

marine sanitation devices 121

masonry 46, 167

massage machines 72

materials handling equipment ashore and afloat 94, 184

mattresses 81

measuring instruments 72, 75, 182, 184

medical equipment 37, 60, 72, 92, 111, 146, 180, 182, 184, 186

metal building systems & structures 24, 46, 129, 167

meters, watt hour 37

microwave ovens 182

milk 17

mixing boxes 8

mobile home plumbing products 92, 121

mobile homes 134

modems 69, 100, 182, 184

219
mortar . 46, 177

motor control centers 37

motor vehicles, equipment and parts ...52, 62, 77, 129, 178, 184, 186, 188,

189

motorcycle helmets 160

motors 37, 72, 112, 182, 184, 186

motors, model rocket 103

mowers 131, 192

musical instruments and accessories 72

nuclear component manufacturers & installers 33

nuclear components 106

nuclear material manufacturers & suppliers 33

nuclear safety valves 106

nuclear vessels 106

numismatic items 28

nuts 65, 175

office equipment and appliances 72, 108, 180, 184, 186

offshore structures, fixed 18

oil, engine 116, 163, 188, 189

oil field equipment & materials 29, 186

optical instruments Ill

oriented strand board 31, 176

OSI computer communications products 55

osmosis, reverse & distillation devices 197

outlets 37 , 72 , 186

ovens, commercial 21, 72

ovens, microwave 182

oxygen generators 125

packaging 66, 120, 129

paint 46, 98, 108, 167

painting equipment 37

paneling 39

panels 23, 31, 46, 82, 134, 153, 176

particleboard ....31, 39, 119, 134, 142, 176

peaches, dried — 175

pears, dried 175

personal grcoming appliances 37, 72

petroleum equipment & materials 29, 186

photographic equipment 72

pilings 35, 155

pine 27, 128, 169

pipes and fittings, cast iron soil 49

piping ...84, 92, 106, 121, 172

piping manufacturers 33

pitless adapters 121, 136

plastic bathroom components 101, 125

plastic for building systems 125

plastic products for automotive parts & other manufactured products .... 52

,

62, 77

plastics 46, 129, 158, 178, 182

play yards 62, 97, 192

playground equipment 184

plugs, electric 72

plugs, spark 188

220
plumbing fixtures, materials & systems 34, 46, 92, 121, 129, 167, 195

plumbing products, mobile home and recreational vehicle 92, 121

plywood products 31, 35, 39, 82, 125, 134, 142, 169, 176

poles 96, 155

pool heaters, pumps, filters & chlorinators . 21, 37, 72, 121

pools 46, 92, 161, 167

power supplies 60, 72, 146, 182, 184

power-packs for range hoods . . 85

prefabricated construction . .46, 48, 134, 167

pressure vessel manufacturers 33

pressure vessels 84, 106, 151, 180, 184

protective products and equipment 70, 75, 129, 142, 156, 186

protectors, wall and floor . . 81

prunes . 175

pump manufacturers . .33

pumps and motors 37, 62, 72, 92, 106, 112, 121, 174

pumps, fire 75

pumps, gasoline remanufactured 62

raceways, surface metal and fittings 72

radiators 87

radio receivers 37 , 72

railroad cars •<••<<..••<..•••••••••••••.»•...............•...•...••.... 84

raisins . 175

range hoods for RV vehicles (lighting only) 62

ranges .21, 72

receivers, radio/television 37 , 72

recreational vehicle appliances 21, 62 , 125

recreational vehicle converters and power-converter systems 72

recreational vehicle plumbing products 92 , 121

redwood products 150

refrigeration equipment & accessories 37 , 72

refrigeration unit coolers 72

refrigeration units, mechanical transport 6

refrigerator-freezers 42 , 92

refrigerators .21, 72, 92, 182

refuse bags and containers 121

registers 8

regulators, pneumatic 112

relays 184

resistors 34, 67

robots 182

rocket motors, model 103

roofing materials and systems 37, 46, 48, 125, 148, 153, 167, 195

room dividers 142

roses 12

rubber 178

safety equipment 129, 142, 156, 188

sandwich panels 46

sanitary fixtures & equipment 34, 37, 121

sanitation devices, marine 121

sashes, wood 39

scaffold planking 125

scientific instruments ° Ill

screens 39

221
screw chillers .6

sealants, floor .98

sendconductors 67

service stations, compressed gas cylinder 142

sewage pumps 174

sewers 121

sewing and cutting machines 72

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shampoo basins • < 92

sheathing 23, 46, 153

sheeting, polyethylene 108

shelving, closet and storage 39

shingles ........37, 48, 125, 148, 153, 167, 195

ships . 18, 116, 184

shoes, safety 142

shower equipment , emergency 156

showers & components .......34, 59, 89, 92, 101, 121

shredder 131

shutters 10, 39

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signaling equipment 72 , 75

signs, electric 37 , 72

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skimmers, recessed automatic surface 121

skylights 46, 101, 123, 195

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snowmobiles and components ...... 161, 192

soda fountain equipment 121

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solar energy products and systems 92 , 165, 167

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sports and leisure equipment 72, 129, 160, 182, 184, 189, 191

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stereo equipment 37 , 72 , 182 , 184

storage tanks, corrosion resistant underground 172

stoves, laundry 21

stoves, oil, wood & coal ............... 70, 81, 129, 132, 195

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structures , air supported. 46

structures, complex steel building ... 24 , 46, 167

sump pumps 174

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suppressors, surge 37, 72

swimming pools 46, 92, 161, 167

switchboards, electric .......... . . 72

222
switches 67, 72, 184

tank trucks 84

tanks, corrosion resistant underground storage 172

tapes 182

telecxmnunications products 55, 60, 69, 72, 100, 146, 182, 184, 186

telephone equipment 72 , 100

television receivers 72

televisions 182 , 186

temperature-irriicating & regulating equipment 37 , 72

tentage for RV . . 62

terminal devices, wire 8

terminals 6, 184

terminals, radio link data 125

testing equipment, electrical and electronic 72, 189

textiles 129, 194, 202

thermal barriers 167

tile, "Dot" 177

tillers 131

time-indicating & -recording devices, electric 37

tires 188, 189

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towing vehicles 51

toys 129, 184

tractors & components 51, 189, 192

trailers, boat 116

transformers 37 , 72

transmitters, two-^way radio 125

truck parts f 163

trucks 75, 84, 189

truss plate connectors , 167

trusses .46, 48, 134, 142, 153, 169

turbines Ill

underwater light fixtures 37

vacuum breakers . . 34 , 121

vacuum cleaning machines 72

vacuum pumps 37

valve manufacturers 33

valves o 34, 75, 92, 106, 112, 121, 151

vegetables, seed grown 14

vehicles ...51, 75, 84, 94, 184, 188, 189

vending machines and auxiliary equipment 72 , 104

ventilators and ventilating systems .........10, 37, 46, 85, 121

video equipment and products .....72, 100, 182, 184, 186

waferboard .31, 176

walkers 62 , 97

wall systems • • • 125, 153, 167

washer-dryers 92

washing equipment 34, 37 , 72

waste disposals 34 , 92

waste systems • • 12

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wastewater systems 121

water, bottled • • 121

water closets 92

water conditioners & accessories 37 , 197

223
water conditioning tanks 92

water conservation systems 121

water coolers 6

water dispensers, hot 34

water filters .197

water hammer arresters 34 , 138

water heaters 21, 37, 72, 78, 92, 121, 165

water pumps 37 , 72

water purification systems 92

water treatment equipment 72, 121

water-cooling towers 54

waterproofing membranes 46

welding goggles and helmets 156

whirlpool bathtubs 101, 125

whitewood lumber products 150

windows .....15, 40, 101, 108, 123, 142, 167, 195

wire and cable 72

wiring systems, special purpose 72

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wood frames, exterior 39

wood, glued products 134 , 199

wood poles 96, 142 , 155

wood, treated ....35, 48, 123, 125, 148, 169, 195

wood products, misc .....39, 176

wood products, formaldehyde emission 134 , 153

wood trim & moldings ........... 39, 110, 200

workboats 18

x-ray equipment & accessories 37, 72

yarns . . 194

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APPENDIX I

INFORMATION AND PUBLICATIONS

AVAILABLE FROM

Office of Standards Code and Information (OSCI)

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Administration Building, Room A629

Gaithersburg, MD 20899

(301) 975-4029

o The ABC's of Standards-Related Activities in the United States (NBSIR 87-3576)

This report provides an introduction to voluntary standardization, product

certification and laboratory accreditation for a reader who is not fully familiar

with these topics. It highlights some of the more important aspects of these

fields; furnishes the reader with both historical and current information on

these topics; describes the importance and impact of the development and use of

standards; and serves as background for using available documents and services.

Order as PB 87-224309 from NTIS.

o The ABC's of Certification Activities in the United States (NBSIR 88-3821)

This report, a sequel to NBSIR 87-3576, The ABC's of Standards-Related Activities

in the United States, provides a further introduction to certification for a

reader who is not entirely familiar with this topic. It highlights some of the

more important aspects of this field, furnishes the reader with information

necessary to make informed purchases, and serves as background for using

available documents and services.

Order as PB 88-239793 from NTIS.

o Directory of Organizations and Standards that Affect the Movement of

Telecommunications Information for Ten Pacific Rim Countries (NISTTR 88-4015)

This directory contains information on foreign organizations and standards that

affect the movement of telecommunications data for ten Pacific Rim countries —

Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand,

Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand. The Information includes: the

name, address, phone, and fax numbers of each national organization having

telecom responsibilities; the type of authority assigned to the organization;

identification of the law or statute providing the authority; a description of

the telecom data flow functions and activities; identification of the significant

regulations or standards used; and information concerning other standards-related

responsibilities, such as licensing, testing, inspection, certification,

accreditation and registration.

o Functions of the NIST Associate Director for Industry and Standards

This paper describes the standardization and metrological activities of the

office of the Associate Director for Industry and Standards (ADIS) and its five

coordinated programs: the Office of Standards Code and Information, the Office of

Standards Management, the Office of Weights and Measures, the Office of Research

and Technology Applications and the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation

Program. Available upon request from SCI.

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o Directory of International and Regional Organizations Conducting StandardsRelated Activities (NIST SP 767)

This directory contains information on 338 international and regional

organizations which conduct standardization, certification, laboratory

accreditation, or other standards-related activities. It describes their work in

these areas, as well as the scope of each organization, national affiliations of

members, U.S. participants, restrictions on membership, and the availability of

any standards in English.

o Standards Activities of Organizations in the United States (NBS SP 681)

The directory summarizes the standardization activities of more than 750

organizations in the United States, including federal and state agencies and

approximately 420 private sector groups that develop standards. It also contains

listings of state procurement offices, sources of standards documents and

information, a subject index and related listings that cover acronyms and

initials, defunct bodies and organizations with name changes. Order as PB 85-

106151 from NITS. Copies may also be purchased from Global Engineering

Documents, 2805 MoGaw Ave. , P.O. Box 19539, Irvine, CA 92714; (714) 261-1455.

o Directory of U.S. Private Sector Product Certification Programs (NIST SP 774)

This directory presents information from private sector organizations in the

United States which engage in product certification activities. Entries describe

the type and purpose of each organization, the nature of the activity, product

certified, standards used, certification requirements, availability and cost of

services, and other relevant details.

o Directory of Federal Government Certification Programs (NBS SP 739)

This directory presents information on U.S. Government certification programs for

products and services. Entries describe the scope and nature of each

certification program, testing and inspection practices, standards used, methods

of identification and enforcement, reciprocal recognition or acceptance of

certification, and other relevant details. Order as SN 003-003-02852-5 from GPO.

o Barriers Encountered by U.S. Exporters of Telecommunications Equipment

(NBSIR 87-3641)

This report addresses the perceived institution of unreasonable technical trade

barriers by major European trading partners to the export of telecom products and

systems by U.S. companies. The GATT technical office, which has responsibilities

to assist U.S. exporters to take advantage of trade opportunities, informally

contacted over a period of 6 months, telecom companies and agencies to assess the

extent of unreasonableness in foreign national standards, regulations, testing

and certification requirements, and accreditation procedures. Order as PB 88-

153630 from NETS.

o A Review of U.S. Participation in International Standards Activities

(NBSIR 88-3698)

This report describes the role of international standards, their increasingly

significant importance in world trade, and the extent of past and current U.S.

participation in the two major international standardization bodies - 150 and

SEC. The degree of U.S. participation covers the 20-year period 1966-1986. A

coarse analysis of data indicates some correlation between U.S. participation and

recent export performance for several major product categories.

Order as PB 88-164165 from NTIS.

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o An Update of U.S. Participation in International Standards Activities

(NISTIR 89-4124)

This report presents updated information on the current level of U.S.

participation in the two major international standardization bodies; ISO and IEC.

Data on the new ISO/IEC Joint Technical Committee 1 (JTC 1) on Information

Technology are also presented.

o A Summary of the New European Community Approach to Standards Development

(NBSIR 88-3793-1)

This paper summarizes European Ccaranunity (EC) plans to aggressively pursue its

goal of achieving an "internal market" by 1992 and the standards-related

implications of such a program on U.S. exporters. Order as PB 88-229489/AS from

NITS.

o KWIC Index (Computer Output Microform (COM) produced)

The KWIC Index contains the titles of more than 28,000 U.S. voluntary product and

engineering standards. A standard can be located by means of any significant or

key word in the title. Key words are arranged alphabetically. A standard with

five key words, for example, would therefore be listed in five different places.

To purchase microfiche copies of the latest revision of the Index, contact the

National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA

22161; (703) 487-4600. Use order no. PB 88-145560, cost $14.50.

The following documents are available upon request from SCI,

o tbt news

This newsletter provides information on government programs and available

services established in support of the GATT Agreement on Technical Barriers to

Trade (Standards Code) . The tbt news reports on the latest notifications of

proposed foreign regulations; bilateral consultations with major U.S. trade

partners; programs of interest to U.S. exporters; and availability of standards

and certification information. Subscription is free upon request.

o Technical Barriers to Trade

This booklet explains the basic rules of the international Agreement on Technical

Barriers to Trade negotiated during the Tokyo Round of the Multilateral Trade

Negotiations (MTN) , and describes Title IV of the U.S. Trade Agreements Act of

1979 which implements the United States' obligations under the Agreement. Tne

Agreement, popularly known as the Standards Code, was designed to eliminate the

use of standards and certification systems as barriers to trade. The booklet

describes the functions of the Departments of Commerce and Agriculture, the

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and the State Department in carrying out

the U.S. 's responsibilities.

o GATT Standards Code Activities

This brochure gives a brief description of NIST's activities in support of the

Standards Code. These activities include operating the U.S. GATT inquiry point

for information on standards and certification systems; notifying the GATT

Secretariat of proposed U.S. regulations; assisting U.S. industry with traderelated standards problems; responding to inquiries on foreign and U.S. proposed

regulations; and preparing reports on the Standard Code.

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o GAIT Standards Code Activities of the National Institute of Standards and

Technology

This annual report describes the GAIT Standards Code activities conducted by the

Office of Standards Code and Information for each calendar year. NIST

responsibilities include operating the GATT inquiry point, notifying the GAIT

Secretariat of proposed U.S. federal government regulations which may affect

trade, assisting U.S. industry with standards-related trade problems, and

responding to inquiries about proposed foreign and U.S. regulations.

o Report to the United States Congress on the Agreement on Technical Barriers to

Trade - "Standards Code"

This triennial report describes the programs and activiti.es established to

implement the Standards Code in the United States by the four responsible U.S.

government agencies: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative; Department of

Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology, International Trade

Administration) ; Department of Agriculture and Department of State.

In addition to general inquiry services, the following assistance is also

available:

o GATT Hotline

A telephone hotline provides current information received from the GATT

Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland, on proposed foreign regulations which may

significantly affect trade. The recorded message is updated weekly and gives the

product, country, closing date for comments (if any) and Technical Barriers to

Trade (TBT) notification number. The hotline number is (301) 975-4041 (not tollfree)

o NCSCI provides assistance to U.S. and foreign exporters in obtaining current

standards, regulations and certification information for the manufacture of

products. To aid foreign exporters, NCSCI also provides directory information of

state offices prepared to respond to queries concerning conditions to be met by

goods for sale in their state.

Publication Ordering Information

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Springfield, VA 22161

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NBS-114A (rev. 2-

4. TITLE AND SUBTITLE

Directory of U.S. Private Sector Product Certification Programs

5. AUTHOR(S)

Maureen Breitenberg

6. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION (If joint or other than NBS, see instructions)

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY

(formerly NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS)

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

GAITHERSBURG, MD 20899

7. Contract/Grant No. N/A

1. 1 ype oi F sp 1 1

'* Period Covered

Final

U.S. DEPT. OF COMM. BIBLIOGRAPHIC DATA

SHEET (See instructions)

1. PUBLICATION OR

REPORT NO.

NIST/SP-774

2. Performing Organ. Report NoJ 3. Publication Date

December 1989

9. SPONSORING ORGANIZATION NAME AND COMPLETE ADDRESS (Street, City, State, ZiP)

Same as above,

10. SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES

This directory replaces NBS-SP 703.

Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 89-600785

I | Document describes a computer program; SF-185, FlPS Software Summary, is attached.

11. ABSTRACT (A 200-word or less factual summary of most significant information. If document includes a significant

bibliography or literature survey, mention it here) This document, a revision of NBS SP 703, Private Sector Product

Certification Program in the United States , presents information

on 13 2 private sector groups in the United States which engage in

product certification activities. Entries describe the type and

purpose of each organization, the nature of the activity,

products certified, standards used, certification requirements,

any accreditation or recognition by a U.S. or foreign private

sector or government agency, availability of services, methods of

cost determination, and other relevant details.

This directory is part of an ongoing NIST (formerly NBS) effort

to establish and maintain comprehensive information on standards,

regulations, certification programs and related topics. This

material has been compiled to meet the needs of government,

industry, and the public for information on private sector

product certification programs in accordance with the

requirements of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979.

12. KEY WORDS (Six to twelve entries; alphabetical order; capitalize only proper names; and separate key words by semicolons)

certification; certifiers; grading; inspection; listing; product approval;

registration; specifications; standards; testing

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