QAI Code Evaluation Report Service (CER)
A QAI Code Evaluation Report (CER) is a published report demonstrating that your building product complies with applicable sections of the building code for specific applications. It outlines the uses and limitations of a building product and is often used to show building officials and customers that complex or innovative building products meet specific code requirements. To apply for a QAI CER please click here and email your application to info@qai.org.
A Code Evaluation Report describes the applications in which the building product is considered code compliant.
QAI is an accredited one-stop-shop for Testing, Inspection, and Certification Services, which allows us to complete the majority of the process and tests in-house.
A building official, architect or engineer can read a CER and understand the applications in which a building product is approved for use.
A CER is commonly used to demonstrate compliance of products that do not have a clear set of compliance criteria outlined in the code.
Benefits of QAl’s Code Evaluation Report Service:
- Expert knowledge of test methods and code requirements.
- Support for both the USA and Canadian building codes.
- Engineer sealed CER available for most States and Canadian Provinces.
- Able to consolidate your testing, inspection, listing and code reports with a single agency to help reduce costs and disruptions.
- An experienced partner that will work with you to meet your overall compliance objectives.
- Professional support to get your product to market quicker.
What types of products/materials often have a CER?
In general, anything to do with the exterior envelope of the building is within QAI’s wheelhouse. A few examples include:
- insulation products
- underlayment
- building wraps
- weather barriers
- cladding
- roofing
- waterproofing
- sheathing
- structural and insulating panels
- finishes
Insulating Concrete Forms
Roof Coverings
Building Wraps and Underlays
Exterior Cladding
Transfer your Code Evaluation Report (CER) to QAI
Already have a CER with another third-party agency and need to make revisions? Bring your code report to QAI and we will work with you to complete your revisions and publish a new QAI Code Evaluation Report. As an accredited testing, inspection and certification body following the relevant ISO quality requirements, we have the ability to perform services quickly and efficiently in house!
Process for a new Code Evaluation Report (CER)
- Client submits an application including their existing evaluation report and requested revisions (if applicable)
- QAI reviews the application, product configurations, installation methods, test data and other pertinent information to create a statement of work
- The product is evaluated and a CER is drafted based upon product uses and limitations
- Quality manual is reviewed and an Inspection is performed
- CER report is published and routine follow-up inspections are scheduled
For more information about our services please contact us at:
📞 USA 888.540.4024 📞 CANADA 877.461.8378
Founded in 1995 by a group of experienced certification and testing experts, QAI is an independent third-party testing, inspection and certification organization which serves the building industry, government and individuals with cost effective solutions through our global, in-house capabilities / services.
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