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QAI is proud to announce that our Code Evaluation Report (CER) services now extend beyond the U.S. to include Canada. This milestone makes it easier than ever for building product manufacturers to demonstrate compliance with both U.S. and Canadian building codes through one streamlined process. What is a Code Evaluation Report (CER)? A Code EvaluationRead more

Dear Valued Client, Subject: Announcing the publication of the 2023 Alberta Edition of the National Building Code (NBC(AE) 2023). Effective date: The 2023 Alberta Edition of the National Building Code will be in effect starting May 1st, 2024. All building permits applied for on or after this date must comply with the requirements of theRead more

QAI Laboratories is pleased to announce the acquisition of ATRONA Test Labs, Inc. (ATL) based in Rockford, Illinois. ATRONA Test Labs is a highly regarded, independent, failure analysis, metallurgical testing, polymer testing, chemical analysis, mechanical testing, non destructive testing, and calibration testing facility servicing various sectors including aerospace, manufacturing, oil and gas, medical, heat treat,Read more

QAI Laboratories is pleased to announce the acquisition of Harrington Geotechnical Engineering, Inc. (HGEI) based in Orange, California. HGEI is a highly regarded, independent, geological engineering and testing business servicing private industry, municipalities, school boards, health authorities, property owners, architects, engineers, developers, and homeowner associations.   For 30 years, HGEI has built strong relationships with clientsRead more

Information about Transparency in Coverage Applicable: 7/1/22 In compliance with Transparency in Coverage Rule, issued in 2020 by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of the Treasury this is the link the general public can use to access the MRFs: https://www.cigna.com/legal/compliance/machine-readable-files This link leads to theRead more

QAI Laboratories (QAI) is pleased to announce the acquisition of EU Compliance Services (EUCS) based near Cleveland, Ohio. EUCS is a highly regarded, independent evaluation and testing agency servicing manufacturers of machinery that are required demonstrate compliance with electromagnetic compatibility, electrical safety, machinery, and environmental requirements before exporting their products to the global market (Europe,Read more

We are sharing a friendly notice of the upcoming amendments to the BC Energy Efficiency Act (BCEEA) and Vancouver Building By-Law (VBBL): British Columbia Energy Efficiency Standards Regulation (EESR) All residential windows and sliding glass doors manufactured after January 1, 2022 are to have a U-value ≤ 1.61 W/(m2∙K) in the province of British Columbia.Read more

Dear Valued Client,   We are sharing a friendly reminder that an amendment to Ontario’s Energy Efficiency regulation (O. Reg. 509/18) under the Electricity Act 1998 was filed on June 30, 2020 as O. Reg. 334/20. Changes in regulation require that windows, intended for low-rise residential buildings, must be tested to one of the followingRead more

QAI is pleased to announce the expansion of our recognition with OSHA as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) to include the AAMI ES60601-1 standard for electrical medical equipment. This NRTL scope expansion coincides with QAI’s recognition as a CBTL under the CB Scheme for medical electrical equipment and our in-house capability for EMC testing,Read more