Field Evaluation:
This is a practical and
acceptable alternative to traditional product certification. Our service provides you with on-the-spot
testing, evaluation and labeling of your products. The testing and evaluation is non-destructive, and is based on
published requirements accepted by the Authorities having Jurisdiction
(AHJ). Complying products will be
immediately labeled with a distinctive, serialized label per the AHJ
requirements. For the U.S., the
technical requirements are described in the National Electric Code (NEC) and
other applicable requirements specified by the AHJ.
In Canada, the technical
requirements are described in the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA Model Code
SPE-1000 and for medical/lab/x-ray equipment, the applicable parts of the
relevant CSA standards.
Field Certification:
This is a customized field
certification service performed at your location. Products are evaluated to the full requirements of the applicable
USA and/or Canadian standards(s). A
Certificate of Compliance and a controlled number of serialized labels bearing
the NRTL certification mark will be issued for products found compliant to the
applicable requirements. Additional
labels may be issued upon confirmation that the additional batches are
identical to the tested sample(s).
Advantages:
* Faster
– Less Expensive – More Convenient – Less Paperwork – No Annual Fees *
When should I choose Field Evaluation?
Choose Field Evaluation if any one or more of the
following situations are:
- The
equipment is already shipped or installed.
- You
receive the equipment in limited quantities or batches.
- Cost
of certification is impractical.
- Time
is of the essence.
- You
are testing the market and may not continue production.
- You
want to make sure the product complies with the essential requirements
before submitting it for certification.
When should I choose Field Certification?
Choose Field Certification if in addition to one or more
of the above conditions, one or more of the following is also applicable:
- You or
your customer requires a Certification Mark on the product.
- The
quantities, although limited, are high and the shipments are repetitive,
making this a more cost-effective service.
When should I choose Field Certification over
Traditional Certification?
- You
are an importer/exporter and are unwilling or unable to arrange the
required access to the factory for unannounced inspection visits
- You
are an importer/exporter and cannot control changes or component
substitutions by the factory
- You
wish to take advantage of having your product tested and certified on the
spot, at the location of your choice
- You
wish to take advantage of the cost savings of Field Certification