ASTM E541-08

Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in System Analysis and Compliance Assurance for Manufactured Building

ABSTRACT
This specification covers agencies engaged in system analysis and compliance assurance for manufactured building. The administrative agency may utilize the services and facilities of building-evaluation agencies in carrying out its responsibilities for evaluating manufactured building systems. By providing criteria for evaluating these agencies, this standard's objective is to (1) utilize the voluntary standards system to provide a common base for the various regulatory approaches employed by the authorities having jurisdiction, and (2) make provision for varying degrees of optional technical support for the certification of manufactured building. The system analysis agency is responsible for determining whether a building system, including the design, materials, and fabrication process, is in conformance with applicable requirements. The documents of the system analysis function are: product description document, compliance assurance manual, and installation documents. The general procedures for system analysis are presented in details. The tasks of system analysis project manager, technical staff evaluating building systems, technical staff evaluating compliance assurance manuals, and project manager evaluating building systems are presented in details. The requirements and criteria for compliance assurance agencies are presented. The task of compliance assurance agency project manager, technical staff preparing compliance assurance manuals, compliance assurance supervisor of inspection, and compliance assurance inspector are presented in details.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification was initiated to meet the needs of regulatory programs for the certification of manufactured building. The various statutes differ somewhat in the responsibilities assigned to the administrative agency responsible for implementing the rules and regulations for manufactured building. The administrative agency may utilize the services and facilities of building-evaluation agencies in carrying out its responsibilities for evaluating manufactured building systems. By providing criteria for evaluating these agencies, this specification's objective is to (1) utilize the voluntary standards system to provide a common base for the various regulatory approaches employed by the authorities having jurisdiction, and (2) make provision for varying degrees of optional technical support for the certification of manufactured building.
1.2 To establish an appropriate degree of intra- and inter-state credibility regarding building system evaluations made through governmental or private agencies, the authorities having jurisdiction may wish to utilize an accreditation program for such agencies.
1.3 Building-evaluation organizations examined under this specification may include both governmental and private agencies qualified to act on behalf of the public as designee agents (that is, agencies) of the government office having jurisdiction.
1.4 This specification covers criteria by which the technical resources of agencies, both governmental and private, may be evaluated for their capability to perform the system analysis or compliance assurance function, or combination thereof, in the evaluation and inspection (certification) of manufactured building. Practice E 651  may be used for the evaluation of such agencies.
1.5 These criteria set forth the minimum personnel requirements and the technical and organizational procedures required for agencies engaged in evaluating manufactured building. Other criteria such as independence, financial stability, and objectivity may need to be considered.  
1.6 Criteria are included for agencies evaluating innovative as well as conventional building systems, against applicable requirements.  
1.7 Agencies involved in testing, quality assurance and evaluating building components can be evaluated by using Practice E 699.
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, ass...

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Dec-2008
• ICS: 03.120.20 - Product and company certification. Conformity assessment
• Technical Committee: E36 - Accreditation & Certification
• Drafting Committee: E36.70 - Agencies Performing Construction Inspection, Testing and Special Inspection

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E541-01 - Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in System Analysis and Compliance Assurance for Manufactured Building
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E651/E651M-22 - Standard Practice for Evaluating Capabilities of Agencies Involved in System Analysis and Compliance Assurance for Manufactured Building
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E699-16 - Standard Specification for Agencies Involved in Testing, Quality Assurance, and Evaluating of Manufactured Building Components
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2008

Standards Content (Sample)

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An American National Standard
Designation: E541 – 08
Standard Specification for
Agencies Engaged in System Analysis and Compliance
1
Assurance for Manufactured Building
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E541; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* for agencies engaged in evaluating manufactured building.
Other criteria such as independence, financial stability, and
1.1 This specification was initiated to meet the needs of
objectivity may need to be considered.
regulatory programs for the certification of manufactured
1.6 Criteria are included for agencies evaluating innovative
building. The various statutes differ somewhat in the respon-
as well as conventional building systems, against applicable
sibilities assigned to the administrative agency responsible for
requirements.
implementing the rules and regulations for manufactured
1.7 Agencies involved in testing, quality assurance and
building. The administrative agency may utilize the services
evaluating building components can be evaluated by using
andfacilitiesofbuilding-evaluationagenciesincarryingoutits
Practice E699.
responsibilities for evaluating manufactured building systems.
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the
By providing criteria for evaluating these agencies, this speci-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
fication’s objective is to (1) utilize the voluntary standards
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
system to provide a common base for the various regulatory
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
approaches employed by the authorities having jurisdiction,
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
and (2) make provision for varying degrees of optional
technical support for the certification of manufactured build-
2. Referenced Documents
ing.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.2 To establish an appropriate degree of intra- and inter-
E651/E651M Practice for Evaluating Capabilities of Agen-
state credibility regarding building system evaluations made
cies Involved in System Analysis and Compliance Assur-
through governmental or private agencies, the authorities
ance for Manufactured Building
having jurisdiction may wish to utilize an accreditation pro-
E699 Practice for Evaluation of Agencies Involved in Test-
gram for such agencies.
ing, Quality Assurance, and Evaluating of Building Com-
1.3 Building-evaluation organizations examined under this
ponents
specification may include both governmental and private
agencies qualified to act on behalf of the public as designee
3. Terminology
agents (that is, agencies) of the government office having
3.1 Definitions:
jurisdiction.
3.1.1 administrative agency—(user agency)—a generic
1.4 This specification covers criteria by which the technical
name for the authority having jurisdiction charged with admin-
resources of agencies, both governmental and private, may be
istering the legislation, act, or other responsibility.
evaluated for their capability to perform the system analysis or
3.1.2 agency—an organization acting as designee agent of
compliance assurance function, or combination thereof, in the
the administrative agency in the regulation of manufactured
evaluationandinspection(certification)ofmanufacturedbuild-
building.
ing. Practice E651/E651M may be used for the evaluation of
3.1.3 applicable requirements—the specific material and
such agencies.
performance specifications included in designated codes, stan-
1.5 These criteria set forth the minimum personnel require-
dards, and approved documents. They may include special
mentsandthetechnicalandorganizationalproceduresrequired
requirements adopted by the administrative agency or other
jurisdictions.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E36 on
Accreditation & Certification and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
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E36.70 on Construction and Building Testing/Inspection Agencies. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2008. Published January 2009. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1975. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as E541 – 01. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/E0541-08. the ASTM website.
*ASummary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
An American National Standard
Designation:E541–01 Designation: E 541 – 08
Standard Specification for
Agencies Engaged in System Analysis and Compliance
1
Assurance for Manufactured Building
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 541; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This standardspecification was initiated to meet the needs of regulatory programs for the certification of manufactured
building. The various statutes differ somewhat in the responsibilities assigned to the administrative agency responsible for
implementingtherulesandregulationsformanufacturedbuilding.Theadministrativeagencymayutilizetheservicesandfacilities
of building-evaluation agencies in carrying out its responsibilities for evaluating manufactured building systems. By providing
criteria for evaluating these agencies, this standard’sspecification’s objective is to ( 1) utilize the voluntary standards system to
provide a common base for the various regulatory approaches employed by the authorities having jurisdiction, and (2) make
provision for varying degrees of optional technical support for the certification of manufactured building.
1.2 To establish an appropriate degree of intra- and inter-state credibility regarding building system evaluations made through
governmental or private agencies, the authorities having jurisdiction may wish to utilize an accreditation program for such
agencies.
1.3 Building-evaluation organizations examined under this standardspecification may include both governmental and private
agencies qualified to act on behalf of the public as designee agents (that is, agencies) of the government office having jurisdiction.
1.4 This standardspecification covers criteria by which the technical resources of agencies, both governmental and private, may
be evaluated for their capability to perform the system analysis or compliance assurance function, or combination thereof, in the
evaluation and inspection (certification) of manufactured building. Practice E 651 may be used for the evaluation of such agencies.
1.5 These criteria set forth the minimum personnel requirements and the technical and organizational procedures required for
agencies engaged in evaluating manufactured building. Other criteria such as independence, financial stability, and objectivity may
need to be considered.
1.6 Criteria are included for agencies evaluating innovative as well as conventional building systems, against applicable
requirements.
1.7 Agencies involved in testing, quality assurance and evaluating building components can be evaluated by using Practice E
691E 699.
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E 651/E 651M Practice for Evaluating Capabilities of Agencies Involved in System Analysis and Compliance Assurance for
Manufactured Building
E 699 Practice for Evaluation of Agencies Involved in Testing, Quality Assurance and Evaluating Building Components in
2
Accordance with Test Metyhods Promulgated by ASTM Committee E-6 Practice for Evaluation of Agencies Involved in
Testing, Quality Assurance, and Evaluating of Building Components
1
This standard is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E36 on Laboratory Accreditation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E36.70 on Construction
and Building Testing/Inspection Aencies.
Current edition approved Dec. 10, 2001. Published March 2002. Originally published as E541–75. Last previous edition E541–84 (1998)e1.
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee E36 on Laboratory and InspectionAgencyAccreditation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
E36.70 on Construction and Building Testing/Inspection Agencies .
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2008. Published January 2009. Originally approved in 1975. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as E 541 – 01.
2
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.02.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volu
...

This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
An American National Standard
Designation:E 541–01 Designation: E541 – 08
Standard Specification for
Agencies Engaged in System Analysis and Compliance
1
Assurance for Manufactured Building
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E541; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This standardspecification was initiated to meet the needs of regulatory programs for the certification of manufactured
building. The various statutes differ somewhat in the responsibilities assigned to the administrative agency responsible for
implementingtherulesandregulationsformanufacturedbuilding.Theadministrativeagencymayutilizetheservicesandfacilities
of building-evaluation agencies in carrying out its responsibilities for evaluating manufactured building systems. By providing
criteria for evaluating these agencies, this standard’sspecification’s objective is to (1) utilize the voluntary standards system to
provide a common base for the various regulatory approaches employed by the authorities having jurisdiction, and (2) make
provision for varying degrees of optional technical support for the certification of manufactured building.
1.2 To establish an appropriate degree of intra- and inter-state credibility regarding building system evaluations made through
governmental or private agencies, the authorities having jurisdiction may wish to utilize an accreditation program for such
agencies.
1.3 Building-evaluation organizations examined under this standardspecification may include both governmental and private
agencies qualified to act on behalf of the public as designee agents (that is, agencies) of the government office having jurisdiction.
1.4 This standardspecification covers criteria by which the technical resources of agencies, both governmental and private, may
be evaluated for their capability to perform the system analysis or compliance assurance function, or combination thereof, in the
evaluation and inspection (certification) of manufactured building. Practice E 651 E 651E651/E651M may be used for the
evaluation of such agencies.
1.5 These criteria set forth the minimum personnel requirements and the technical and organizational procedures required for
agencies engaged in evaluating manufactured building. Other criteria such as independence, financial stability, and objectivity may
need to be considered.
1.6 Criteria are included for agencies evaluating innovative as well as conventional building systems, against applicable
requirements.
1.7 Agencies involved in testing, quality assurance and evaluating building components can be evaluated by using Practice E
691E699.
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E651651/E651M Practice for Evaluating Capabilities ofAgencies Involved in SystemAnalysis and ComplianceAssurance for
Manufactured Building
E699 Practice for Evaluation of Agencies Involved in Testing, Quality Assurance and Evaluating Building Components in
2
Accordance with Test Metyhods Promulgated by ASTM Committee E-6 Practice for Evaluation of Agencies Involved in
Testing, Quality Assurance, and Evaluating of Building Components
1
This standardspecification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E36 on Laboratory and Inspection Agency Accreditation and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee E36.70 on Construction and Building Testing/Inspection Aencies.
Current edition approved Dec. 10, 2001. Published March 2002. Originally published as E 541–75. Last previous edition E 541–84 (1998)e1.on Construction and Building
Testing/Inspection Agencies.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2008. Published January 2009. Originally approved in 1975. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as E541 – 01. DOI:
10.1520/E0541-08.
2
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.02.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*ASummary of Changes s
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