Testing Laboratories Program Documents
Click for a complete list of Accredited Testing Laboratories.
Rules, Applications, Fees, etc.
- Rules of Procedure for Laboratory Accreditation

- Application for Laboratory Accreditation

- Application for Branch Laboratory

- Fee Schedule for Testing Laboratory Accreditation

Other Important Documents
- A Laboratory's Introduction to IAS

- Laboratory Accreditation Process Flowchart

- Policy on Calibration, Traceability & Measurement Uncertainty

- Guidelines on Calibration Providers

- Guidelines for Internal Audits & Mgmt Reviews

- Policy on Testing at Off-site Locations

- Policy on Proficiency Testing

- Policy on Authorized Signatories

- Policy on the Expansion of Scope

- Writing the Quality Manual for a Laboratory

- Accreditation Criteria for Testing Laboratories (AC89)

- Assessment of Minimally Staffed Laboratories

- Guide for Evaluation of Uncertainty in Calibration

- Green Building Standards
- ENERGY STAR® Accreditation Program for Testing Laboratories
- California DOT (Caltrans) Accreditation Requirements
- U.S. Coast Guard Accreditation Requirements
Articles and Related Information
- The Effect of Accreditation on International Trade

Article in Building Safety Journal, October-November 2008 issue. Written by C.P. Ramani, P.E., C.B.O. IAS President and David S. Nelson, PH.D., P.E., IAS Senior Policy Advisor. - A Day at the Lab with Building Official Roy Fewell

Do you know what goes on in an accredited materials testing laboratory to validate compliance of construction materials on the projects your department regulates? By Patrick McCullen and Greg West.
Article first appeared in the ICC eNews August 4, 2009. - A Day at the Lab - Article

- FM Global Expands European Presence with IAS Edge
Article appeared in May 2006 IAS eNews. - Advanced Bridge Materials' Efficacy Tested at lab accredited by International Accreditation Service
Article appeared August 2005 on www.physorg.com - IAS Testing Laboratory Accreditation – Flyer

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APLAC News Notes, March 2010

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