1、Designation: E651/E651M 01 (Reapproved 2008) An American National StandardStandard Practice forEvaluating Capabilities of Agencies Involved in SystemAnalysis and Compliance Assurance for ManufacturedBuilding1This standard is issued under the fixed designation E651/E651M; the number immediately follo
2、wing the designation indicates the yearof 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. Scope1.1 This practice is
3、intended as a companion standard toSpecification E541, Specification for Agencies Engaged inSystem Analysis and Compliance Assurance for ManufacturedBuilding. Specification E541 covers criteria by which thetechnical resources of agencies may be evaluated for theircapability to perform the system ana
4、lysis or complianceassurance function, or both, in the evaluation and inspection ofmanufactured building. This standard2includes questions thatshould be asked of system analysis and compliance assuranceagencies in order for the administrative agency to evaluate theircompetency. Personnel matters are
5、 not highlighted in thisstandard since they are covered in detail in Specification E541.This is not meant to imply that they are not important.1.2 The preferred method for utilizing this practice is forqualified personnel of the administrative agency to visit thesystem analysis and compliance assura
6、nce agencies headquar-ters to speak to qualified personnel and examine pertinentrecords and documentation. Alternatively, the evaluation maybe done at any location provided the agency being evaluated isfully informed as to the material and personnel they will needto have on hand for the evaluation.1
7、.3 Some of the following will not be applicable in theevaluation of an agency that has not had prior experience as abuilding-evaluation organization. It is not the intent of thispractice to preclude acceptance of such an agency provided itcan otherwise demonstrate that its organizational proceduresa
8、nd experience in other product categories and experience ofkey personnel reflect a keen awareness of the problems andprocesses involved in manufactured building evaluation andthus warrant acceptance. In such instances the administrativeagency may wish to consider extending provisional acceptanceover
9、 a definite period of time, during which it is expected thatthe agency will have opportunity to gain the requisite experi-ence and demonstrate its capabilities and compliance assurancefunctions for manufactured building.1.4 Failure of an agency to respond satisfactorily to one ormore criteria in the
10、 following should not be sole cause forrejection. Such failure should be brought to the agencysattention and be subject to close scrutiny during subsequentreevaluations.1.5 This practice is intended to achieve uniformity in theregulation of manufactured building. It may be necessary tomake changes a
11、nd modifications in order to adapt to legislativeor other regulatory requirements of some jurisdictions.1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and
12、health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:3E541 Specification for Agencies Engaged in System Analy-sis and Compliance Assurance for Manufactured Building3. System Analysis“6.2.1 Drawings, calculations, and speci
13、fications of manu-factured building shall be reviewed by agencys engineeringstaff and details compared with provisions of applicable1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E36 on Accredi-tation & Certification and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E36.70 onAgencies Perf
14、orming Construction Inspection, Testing and Special Inspection.Current edition approved May 1, 2008. Published October 2008. Originallyapproved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as E651 01. DOI:10.1520/E0651_E0651M-01R08.2In preparation of this practice, much assistance was gained by r
15、eferring toBuilding Science Series 87, “Model Documents for the Evaluation, Approval, andInspection of Manufactured Buildings,” prepared by the Center for BuildingTechnology, Institute for Applied Technology, National Bureau of Standards, issuedJuly 1976.3For referenced ASTM standards, visit the AST
16、M website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United
17、 StatesNOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information1requirements. The construction of assemblies or components orboth, including material identification, shall be compared withpublishe
18、d descriptions of listed, approved, or recognized de-signs where applicable.”43.1 Questions:53.1.1 Does the system analysis agency have on hand copiesof the standard(s), codes(s), specification(s), etc., against whichthe product is being evaluated?3.1.2 Does the system analysis agency have on hand “
19、howto” manuals such as UPC Plumbing Code InterpretationsManual, NFPA Handbook of the National Electrical Code, etc.,and similar manuals which provide the agency with usefulbackground information? Does the agency maintain copies ofcurrent product directories, lists, certification directories, etc.,pu
20、blished or issued by independent organizations, tradeassociations, and other groups?3.1.3 Ask to see checklists and other evaluation aids devel-oped by the system analysis agency, or developed by othersand used by the agency, in their evaluation process. Does theagency have: (a) a data collection ch
21、ecklist for determining theadequacy of data submitted by the manufacturer for review(that is, how does the agency know when it has sufficient datato start a review?); (b) a comprehensive review checklist fordetermining compliance with applicable standards and proce-dures that cover the full range of
22、 architectural, structural,mechanical, etc., features to be reviewed? Does the reviewchecklist include provisions for convenient notation of thoseitems found to be and not to be in compliance with the code(s)?3.1.4 Ask the system analysis agency to explain the criteriaupon which they base their acce
23、ptance or rejection of acomponent, material, device, etc., used in the building system.3.1.4.1 Is the product specifically identified as to make,model, type designation, etc.?3.1.4.2 Is the code or standard that forms the technical basisfor certification of a product known, such as by being markedon
24、 the product, or included in the certifiers seal, label, or mark,or referenced in the certifiers test report or other availabledocuments?3.1.5 Ask the system analysis agency to explain the criteriaupon which they base their acceptance or rejection of tests onindividual products used in the building
25、system. Does thecriteria include at least the following elements:3.1.5.1 Identification of the specimen tested (manufacturer,type, model number, source of supply, etc.).3.1.5.2 A detailed description or drawing of the physicalcharacteristics of the specimen, including condition (age,repair, etc.).3.
26、1.5.3 Number of tests and sampling technique used inselection of specimens.3.1.5.4 Identification of test method used (if a standard testmethod) or a detailed description of the test procedure,equipment, and instrumentation used.3.1.5.5 Tabulation of numerical values associated with test,such as loa
27、dings, voltage, etc., and corresponding resultreadings (for example, deflections), giving the time scaleinvolved.3.1.5.6 Listing or identification of any significant test con-ditions not indicated above (such as ambient air temperature,humidity, etc.).3.1.5.7 Date of test.3.1.5.8 Name and address of
28、 testing organization or labora-tory.3.1.5.9 Signature of the laboratorys officer or authorizedrepresentative (generally a test engineer in charge who is aprofessional engineer), and date of signature.3.1.6 Does product bear the seal, label, or mark of productcertifying agency or organization? If “n
29、o” for some or allproducts, ask agency to explain basis of acceptance. If “yes”:3.1.6.1 Is seal, label, or mark of product certifying agencyregistered?3.1.6.2 Does the product certifying agency have strict pro-cedures for controlling the use of its seal, label, or mark?3.1.6.3 Does product certifyin
30、g agency or organization con-duct routine factory audit of products bearing its seal, label ormark?“6.2.2 Where production has been instituted, and subse-quent to the review of drawings and specifications, qualifiedpersonnel from the system analysis agency (or complianceassurance agency) shall visit
31、 the factory of the producer ofmanufactured building to:6.2.2.1 Compare the actual construction with the drawingsand specifications.6.2.2.2 Examine and record all features required by thecodes and standards if not included in the drawings andspecifications.6.2.2.3 Evaluate all required production te
32、sts to ascertainthat the correct equipment, instruments, and procedures arefollowed and to determine that the building, assembly, orsubassembly is capable of meeting the test requirements.6.2.2.4 Discuss items of noncompliance with the manufac-turers representative, identify the source of the requir
33、ement,and explain the requirement.”3.2 Questions:53.2.1 Confirm that building evaluation agency (systemanalysis agency or compliance assurance agency) arranges forits personnel to visit a manufacturers factory after review ofdrawings and specifications to perform the steps enumerated inthe evaluatio
34、n process outlined in 6.2.2.1 through 6.2.2.4above.3.2.2 Ask to see representative reports prepared by thebuilding evaluation agency subsequent to such factory visits asevidence of documenting the replies to the following, asappropriate:3.2.2.1 Does the agency examine manufactured buildings invariou
35、s phases of construction to ascertain that they are beingconstructed in accordance with the drawings and specificationssubmitted by the manufacturer?3.2.2.2 Does the agency examine the manufactured build-ings for the purpose of disclosing and recording features of4Criteria in italics are extracted w
36、ithout change from ASTM Standard E541,Specification for Agencies Engaged in System Analysis and Compliance Assurancefor Manufactured Building.5Questions to be asked of the building evaluation agencies (system analysisagency or compliance assurance agency) by the administrative agency.E651/E651M 01 (
37、2008)2construction, workmanship, etc., not shown in the drawings orspecifications that may be at variance with the codes andstandards?3.2.2.3 Does the agency have a written procedure or check-list for review of manufacturers test methods and frequency?3.2.2.4 Does the agency procedure or report cont
38、ain ad-equate documentation of the applicable standards that are to beused in each manufacturers test?3.2.2.5 Are all manufacturers test methods reviewed byqualified agency technical staff?3.2.2.6 Does the agency require the manufacturer to main-tain a record of all tests?3.2.2.7 Does the agency req
39、uire the manufacturer to main-tain a record documenting periodic calibration of inplant testequipment?3.2.2.8 Does the agency discuss with the manufacturersrepresentative how the material or component used, the assem-bly or installation procedure followed, or the workmanshipaccepted can or does resu
40、lt in a failure to conform to thecode(s), standard(s), or specification(s)?3.2.2.9 Does the agency determine through discussion withthe manufacturers representative how the failure to conformwill be corrected on the deficient unit or units and avoided insubsequent production?3.2.2.10 Does the agency
41、 require that the nature of thedeficiency and the corrective action taken be so documentedthat the compliance assurance agency can readily anticipateand detect future deficiencies of like nature?“6.2.3 The system analysis agency shall issue a writtenreport to the manufacturer confirming all items of
42、 noncompli-ance from the applicable requirements and summarizing thesteps needed to proceed with the system analysis.”3.3 Questions:53.3.1 Ask the system analysis agency to provide examplesof written reports they have prepared on manufactured build-ings. Do the reports:3.3.1.1 Clearly state the feat
43、ures found to be innoncompliance, with reference to the specific source of therequirement?3.3.1.2 Summarize the steps needed to proceed with thesystem analysis (that is, provide corrected drawings andspecifications, additional test reports, revised compliance as-surance manual, etc.)?3.3.1.3 Include
44、 the date and place of the factory visit, ifconducted, list the agency and manufacturers personnelinvolved, and delineate between the features found to be innoncompliance as a result of the review of drawings andspecifications versus those found to be in noncompliance as aresult of the factory visit
45、?“6.2.4 The system analysis agency shall verify that all itemsof noncompliance are corrected by the manufacturer.”3.4 Questions:53.4.1 Ask the system analysis agency to explain the proce-dures they employ to verify that all items of noncompliance arecorrected by the manufacturer.3.4.2 Does the syste
46、m analysis agency include provision fora second factory visit to verify that corrections have been madeby the manufacturer when (1) items of noncompliance arenumerous, or (2) may relate to workmanship, or (3) correctionsare comparatively complicated and corrections cannot bereadily verified by revie
47、w of corrected drawings or specifica-tions?“6.2.5 The system analysis agency shall prepare a finalreport describing the manufactured building, confirming thetests performed, stating the basis for judgement of acceptibilityof assemblies and components, and itemizing the edition of thecodes and standa
48、rds against which the building was evalu-ated.”3.5 Questions:53.5.1 Ask the system analysis agency to provide copies ofreports it has prepared that cover manufactured buildings theagency has evaluated.3.5.2 Is the report signed and dated by responsible systemanalysis agency personnel?3.5.3 Does the
49、report contain a clear statement of theapplicable standards to which the evaluation has been madeand the approval is issued?3.5.4 Does the report accurately and clearly state the variouszones for which the units are approved (that is, wind, snow,heating, etc.)?3.5.5 Does the report contain a complete index?3.5.6 Does the report clearly identify the manufacturer andwhich manufacturing facility locations are covered by thereport?3.5.7 Does the report contain system analysis agency pro-cedures for coordinated continuing revision and updating of thedocument?3.5.8
