California Code of Regulations
Title 19 - Public Safety
Division 1 - State Fire Marshal
Chapter 1.5 - Construction Materials and Equipment Listings
Article 5 - Laboratory Accreditation
Section 213 - Approved Testing Organization

(a) Qualifications. It shall be incumbent upon persons, firms, corporations, or associations desiring approval as a testing organization to corporations, or associations desiring approval as a testing organization to initiate a request and present to the State Fire Marshal evidence of their qualifications which in the judgement of the State Fire Marshal is sufficient to grant approval. For the purposes of this article, an approved testing organization shall mean any person, firm, corporation, or association which conforms to al of the following:

(b) Discontinued Approvals. Approvals granted to any testing organization either prior to or after the effective date of this section may continue in effect unless rescinded by the State Fire Marshal for cause.

(c) Affidavit. The applicant requesting approval shall submit a notarized affidavit to the effect that:

(d) Sample Test Reports. The applicant shall submit sample copies of typical test reports to demonstrate their completeness and compliance with requirements of the test standard.

(e) Inspections. Test facilities shall be subject to periodic unannounced inspections to verify the adequacy of existing test equipment, test methods, certifications and personnel. If the inspection reveals noncompliance, the State Fire Marshal may rescind his approval and remove the laboratory from the list.

(f) Change of Status. Approved testing organizations shall notify the State Fire Marshal at his Sacramento address of any of the following occurrences within 30 days of such events. Notification shall be in writing.