QAI offers many types of product testing services for different industries. QAI provides a complete array of ISO 17025 accredited testing services to support manufacturers – from full-scale assemblies to small-sized materials and properties or Electrical safety to wireless emissions. Our in-house capabilities include full-service laboratories offering testing for research, comparison testing, field and on-site testing, independent stand alone testing for compliance or legal investigations, engineering evaluation and testing to support certification. Our IAS accreditation is a signature of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) such that QAI’s test results are recognized world wide. See below for a more detailed list of our capabilities
Product Testing Services
Product Testing Services
FIRE TESTING SERVICES
- Flammability and Fire Resistance, small and large-scale
- Ignition, burn rate, smoke density, radiant panel, toxicity, combustibility, weight loss
FIRE DOOR TESTING SERVICES
- Fire Door Testing: (UL 10(c), UBC 7-2 (1997) Part 1, NFPA 252 and ASTM E2074-00, Standard Method of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies (Positive Pressure)
ELECTRICAL SAFETY TESTING SERVICES
- Compliance to UL and CSA standards. Our broad scope of accreditation covers approvals to many recognized Standards in many different industries.
PLUMBING
- Fixtures, Fittings, PVC Pipe and Fittings, Toilets, PEX Tubing, Showers
STRUCTURAL
- Transverse/Wind Load, Racking Shear, Axial Compression, Impact
PHYSICAL
- Flexural, Tension, Compression, Water Absorption, Water Vapor Permeance, Linear Expansion, Chemical, Corrosion and Fungi Resistance
- Insulation Testing – Spray Foam, Mineral Fiber, Fiberglass, Loose-Fill, Cellulose – Block, Batt, Blanket, Pipe & Board – ICC-ES AC377, AC12, ASTM C665, C612, C726, C547, C592, CAN/ULC-S702, S703, S704, S705, S712
- Thermal Properties – R-value, Long Term Thermal Resistance (thin slicing), K-Factor, U-Value – ASTM C518, ASTM C1303, CAN/ULC-S770
- Railing Testing – NBC and all provincial building codes, IBC, ICC AC 273/174, and ASTM E935
ENVIRONMENTAL & DURABILITY
- Salt Spray, UV, Xenon / Carbon Arc, Humidity, Aging, Freeze-Thaw, Vapor / Air Permeance
- Water Penetration Resistance
- Testing to AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, NAFS – North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for Windows, Doors, and Skylights to meet the National Building Code (NBC) or applicable provincial Building Codes.
- Energy Simulation to CSA A440.2 and NFRC 100 to meet ENERGYSTAR, BC Energy Efficiency Act (BCEEA), Ontario Energy Act (OEA), applicable provincial Energy Requirements and Vancouver Building Bylaw (VBBL) Energy criteria for Windows/Doors
EMC TESTING (Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing) SERVICES
- Testing of Wireless and Non-Wireless
- FCC, IC, CE and the International Market
Our team of qualified service reps will help you evaluate your manufacturing plant to assure quality and conformity. Our inspection services include:
- Fire Doors Field Labeling (NFPA 80, NFPA 252)
- Third-Party Quality Control Factory Audits (ISO 17020, ICC-ES AC10)
- Field-installed Roofing and Building Envelope
- Factory-built Housing and Recreational Vehicles
- Electrical Special Inspection
- Building Products Inspections
- Roof Inspection
- Windows & Doors Inspections
- Roofing Products
- FEE Field Electrical Evaluations for the US market
Support Services
Our team can help navigate through all the hurdles of meeting the Codes. Support service options we offer include:
- Identifying code requirements or test standards for your product
- Test Plan/Criteria development
- Quality Documentation preparation
- Professional Engineer sealed evaluation reports
- Code Agency submittal packages
- Communication with Engineers, Architects, and Code Authorities
Founded in 1994 by a group of experienced certification and testing experts, QAI is an independent third-party testing, inspection and certification organization which serves the building industry, government and individuals with cost effective solutions through our global, in-house capabilities / services.
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