1、Designation: E541 10An American National StandardStandard Specification forAgencies Engaged in System Analysis and ComplianceAssurance for Manufactured Building1This standard is issued under the fixed designation E541; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal ad
2、option or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope*1.1 This specification was initiated to meet the needs ofregulatory progr
3、ams for the certification of manufacturedbuilding. The various statutes differ somewhat in the respon-sibilities assigned to the administrative agency responsible forimplementing the rules and regulations for manufacturedbuilding. The administrative agency may utilize the servicesand facilities of b
4、uilding-evaluation agencies in carrying out itsresponsibilities for evaluating manufactured building systems.By providing criteria for evaluating these agencies, this speci-fications objective is to (1) utilize the voluntary standardssystem to provide a common base for the various regulatoryapproach
5、es employed by the authorities having jurisdiction,and (2) make provision for varying degrees of optionaltechnical support for the certification of manufactured build-ing.1.2 To establish an appropriate degree of intra- and inter-state credibility regarding building system evaluations madethrough go
6、vernmental or private agencies, the authoritieshaving jurisdiction may wish to utilize an accreditation pro-gram for such agencies.1.3 Building-evaluation organizations examined under thisspecification may include both governmental and privateagencies qualified to act on behalf of the public as desi
7、gneeagents (that is, agencies) of the government office havingjurisdiction.1.4 This specification covers criteria by which the technicalresources of agencies, both governmental and private, may beevaluated for their capability to perform the system analysis orcompliance assurance function, or combin
8、ation thereof, in theevaluation and inspection (certification) of manufactured build-ing. Practice E651/E651M may be used for the evaluation ofsuch agencies.1.5 These criteria set forth the minimum personnel require-ments and the technical and organizational procedures requiredfor agencies engaged i
9、n evaluating manufactured building.Other criteria such as independence, financial stability, andobjectivity may need to be considered.1.6 Criteria are included for agencies evaluating innovativeas well as conventional building systems, against applicablerequirements.1.7 Agencies involved in testing,
10、 quality assurance andevaluating building components can be evaluated by usingPractice E699.1.8 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 health pract
11、ices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2E651/E651M Practice for Evaluating Capabilities of Agen-cies Involved in System Analysis and Compliance Assur-ance for Manufactured BuildingE699 Practice for Evaluation of Agencies
12、 Involved in Test-ing, Quality Assurance, and Evaluating of Building Com-ponents3. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 administrative agency (user agency)a generic namefor the authority having jurisdiction charged with administer-ing the legislation, act, or other responsibility.3.1.2 agencyan organiza
13、tion acting as designee agent ofthe administrative agency in the regulation of manufacturedbuilding.3.1.3 applicable requirementsthe specific material andperformance specifications included in designated codes, stan-dards, and approved documents. They may include specialrequirements adopted by the a
14、dministrative agency or otherjurisdictions.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E36 onAccreditation 8.1.1.2 Engineering calculations;8.1.1.3 Test reports, which may relate to particular sub-system or subassembly within the structure;8.1.1.4 Materials and product specificat
15、ions; and8.1.1.5 Site and climate-related load data.8.1.2 Requirements:8.1.2.1 Knowledge of Codes and StandardsKnowledge ofthe applicable codes and standards, including geographicrequirements for various load conditions.8.1.2.2 Knowledge of EngineeringUnderstanding of con-ventional engineering princ
16、iples and practices.8.1.2.3 Ability to Interpret DrawingsAbility to read andinterpret drawings for code compliance, completeness, andcoordination with calculations.8.1.2.4 Analytical AbilityAbility to evaluate calculationsfor compliance with applicable codes and standards.8.1.2.5 Ability to Evaluate
17、 ReportsAbility to evaluate testreports for validity and compliance with applicable require-ments.8.1.2.6 Knowledge of the System Analysis ProcessUnderstanding and appreciation of the system analysis func-tion.8.2 Structural:8.2.1 TaskTo assess the structural aspects of the submis-sion against the a
18、pplicable requirements for compliance.E541 1038.2.2 Criteria:8.2.2.1 EducationA bachelors degree in engineering orarchitecture with specialized course work in structures, orservice equivalent.8.2.2.2 ExperienceOne year of structural engineering ex-perience related to buildings.8.3 Mechanical:8.3.1 T
19、askTo assess the mechanical aspects of the sub-mission against the applicable requirements for sufficiency.8.3.2 Criteria:8.3.2.1 EducationA bachelors degree in engineering orarchitecture with specialized course work in HVAC systems, orservice equivalent.8.3.2.2 ExperienceOne year of mechanical engi
20、neeringexperience related to buildings.8.4 Electrical:8.4.1 TaskTo assess the electrical aspects of the submis-sion against the applicable requirements for compliance.8.4.2 Criteria:8.4.2.1 EducationA bachelors degree in engineering orarchitecture with specialized course work in electrical engi-neer
21、ing, or service equivalent.8.4.2.2 ExperienceOne year of electrical engineering ex-perience related to buildings.8.5 Plumbing:8.5.1 TaskTo assess the plumbing aspects of the submis-sion against the applicable requirements for compliance.8.5.2 Criteria:8.5.2.1 EducationA bachelors degree in engineeri
22、ng orarchitecture with specialized course work in hydraulics, orservice equivalent.8.5.2.2 ExperienceOne year of plumbing experience re-lated to buildings.8.6 Building Planning:8.6.1 TaskTo assess the building planning aspects of thesubmission against the applicable requirements for compli-ance.8.6.
23、2 Criteria:8.6.2.1 EducationA bachelors degree in engineering orarchitecture, or service equivalent.8.6.2.2 ExperienceOne year of experience related tobuilding planning.8.7 Fire Safety:8.7.1 TaskTo assess the fire safety aspects of the submis-sion against the applicable requirements for compliance.8
24、.7.2 Criteria:8.7.2.1 EducationA bachelors degree in engineering orarchitecture, or service equivalent.8.7.2.2 ExperienceOne year of experience in fire protec-tion engineering related to buildings.9. Project Manager Evaluating Innovative BuildingSystems9.1 Task (All Disciplines)To assess the adequac
25、y of theinnovative design specifications to carry out the intent of theapplicable requirements.9.1.1 Subtask 1To assess the applicable requirements foradequacy, using the following:9.1.1.1 Code Intent StatementAn explicit statement of theintent of the applicable requirements with regard to safety an
26、dserviceability.9.1.1.2 Performance SpecificationsComparison with ex-isting performance specifications.9.1.1.3 Reference MaterialsApplicable reference materi-als such as other codes and standards, similar specifications,technical books, and journals.9.1.1.4 Interface with Conventional MaterialsArevi
27、ew ofconventional materials and their environment.9.1.2 Subtask 2To assess the proposed tests for adequacyin demonstrating compliance with the proposed criteria, usingthe following:9.1.2.1 Detailed test method write-ups of each proposedtest.9.1.2.2 Proposed theoretical method of calculation.9.1.2.3
28、Texts on the rationale and history of simulationmethods.9.2 Requirements:9.2.1 Subtask 1:9.2.1.1 Knowledge of CodesKnowledge of the intent ofthe applicable codes. Thorough understanding of the intent ofthe particular provisions of the applicable codes, as well as anunderstanding of the general conce
29、pts of health and safetyrequirements.9.2.1.2 Knowledge of Research MethodsAccess to relatedreference material and understanding of reference researchmethods.9.2.1.3 Advanced ConceptsKnowledge of state-of-the-artadvanced concepts in the particular discipline(s) involved.Awareness of current research
30、relative to the material andprocess.9.2.1.4 Design PerceptionSufficient design perception toanticipate potential areas of incompatibility and areas ofpotential failure relative to the structure, other systems, and theoccupants.9.2.1.5 Building ProcessUnderstanding of how variousconstraints of sequen
31、tial assembly operations influence thedesign selection of components and their interface connections.9.2.2 Subtask 2:9.2.2.1 Proposals for Performance Testing Knowledge oftesting, equipment, and methods, and evaluation of testing toperformance specifications. An understanding of test methodsand thei
32、r applicability to different materials is essential.9.2.2.2 Accepted Engineering Procedures Knowledge ofaccepted engineering procedures and their applicability toinnovative materials. The appropriateness of analysis by cal-culations versus physical testing for these materials is a criticaldeterminat
33、ion.9.3 Criteria:9.3.1 EducationA bachelors degree in engineering withspecialization in the particular discipline(s) involved.9.3.2 ExperienceThree years of building plan evaluationor building design experience with an additional one year inevaluating or designing innovative materials and systems. A
34、masters degree may be substituted for one year of the requiredexperience.E541 1049.4 In addition to the above, the requirements and criteriafor the technical staff evaluating innovative building systemsshall be identical to those detailed in Section 8.10. Technical Staff Evaluating Compliance Assura
35、nceManuals10.1 TaskTo assess the following aspects of the compli-ance assurance manual relative to the applicable requirementsfor the product being produced and to assess the manufactur-ers capabilities to implement and to manage the proposedprocesses:10.1.1 Integrity of Raw Material Supply Procedur
36、es foracceptance or rejection of incoming materials for damage andcompliance with purchase documents.10.1.2 Integrity of Raw Materials Storage and HandlingAvailability of equipment and facilities for storage and han-dling of raw materials, including weatherproof space formaterials susceptible to dam
37、age by weather or whose moisturecontent must be controlled.10.1.3 Assembly/FabricationAppropriateness of inspec-tion locations for monitoring fabrication or assembly sequenceand availability of systems for tests and inspections.10.1.4 Replacement and RepairAbility to replace or re-pair unacceptable
38、materials to limit damage of previouslyaccepted portions.10.1.5 Unit Storage and HandlingAdequacy of storageand handling of accepted units prior to shipment, includingweatherproofing of units to be stored outside, the means oftransporting the units from the assembly area to the storagearea, and the
39、means of rechecking the units integrity duringstorage.10.2 Requirements:10.2.1 Understanding of Materials in Proposed SystemExperience with the specific materials proposed, includingunderstanding of their characteristics and attributes.10.2.2 Understanding of Production Techniques Applicableto Speci
40、fic SubmissionKnowledge of construction assemblyand fabrication.10.2.3 Ability to Read and Interpret Drawings and OtherDocumentsUnderstanding of engineering design drawings,specifications, and other documents (inspection manual, etc.).Ability to evaluate such manuals and drawings for sufficiency.10.
41、2.4 Applicability of Production Verification Inspectionsor TestsReview of proposed production verification inspec-tions or tests for appropriateness as well as frequency, type ofsampling, and test parameters.10.2.5 Understanding of Compliance Assurance TheoryGeneral appreciation and understanding of
42、 compliance assur-ance methods and concepts and an understanding of theirapplication to the specific compliance assurance process pro-posed.10.2.6 Ability to Anticipate Modes of FailureThe under-standing of process design, enabling identification of likelyfailure locations and appropriate monitoring
43、 and inspectionmeasures.10.2.7 Understanding of Process ManagementThe abilityto evaluate an organizations capability to perform, based on itsmanagement and administrative structure.10.3 Criteria:10.3.1 EducationA bachelors degree in engineering orarchitecture, with course work in quality control and
44、 manufac-turing processes, or service equivalent.10.3.2 ExperienceOne year of experience in quality con-trol or inspection relating to buildings.11. Requirements and Criteria for Compliance AssuranceAgencies11.1 The compliance assurance agency is responsible for thedevelopment and implementation of
45、a compliance assuranceprogram with the objective of ascertaining that the manufac-turers product complies with the applicable requirements. Anunderstanding of the elements of the manufacturers compli-ance control program is essential for identifying the activitiesof the compliance assurance agency.
46、It is necessary to identifythem at this point as a basis for establishing an acceptable levelof criteria for the compliance assurance agency.11.2 The compliance assurance agency shall be capable ofevaluating the following elements:11.2.1 An organization identifying the person(s) responsiblefor the o
47、verall administration and functioning of the program.11.2.2 A method of identifying the units produced and theinspections made on each unit.11.2.3 The fabrication task descriptions identifying theitems to be checked at the various stages of manufacture.11.2.4 Methods for verifying that only approved
48、 materialsand equipment are purchased and used.11.2.5 Amethod for the control and storage of materials andequipment to be incorporated in the manufacture of each unit.11.2.6 A method for controlling the use of approved docu-ments.11.2.7 Methods for making product verification measure-ments.11.2.8 Pr
49、ocedures for corrective actions for deficient con-struction and materials.11.2.9 Procedures for determining the sources of noncon-formances and implementing corrective actions.11.3 The compliance assurance agency shall demonstratespecific procedures as follows:11.3.1 The agency shall have a definite program for trainingof new agency inspectors and supervision of all inspectors.11.3.2 The agency shall arrange and conduct training pro-grams for all inspectors to ensure uniform interpretation andapplication of require
