IAS Accreditation Overview Mark Johnson, ICC
What We Will Cover IAS Background Overview of IAS Programs IAS Accreditation and Building Codes IAS Laboratory Accreditation Program 2
About IAS: Company Profile A subsidiary of the International Code Council (ICC). A non-profit accreditation body providing services since 1975. Headquartered in Brea, California. Accredits a wide range of companies/organizations, including governmental entities, commercial businesses and professional associations. 3
About IAS: Mission To provide the highest quality accreditation services for all concerned with public safety and sustainability through the principle of "One Test, One Inspection, One Certification Worldwide. 4
About IAS: Key Achievements 1994 IAS becomes founding member and signatory to APLAC MOU. 2000 IAS is inaugural signatory to APLAC/ILAC MLA 2003 becomes wholly owned subsidiary of ICC 2011 IAS achieves IAF and PAC MRA recognition 2018 reaches 1000 accreditations worldwide (567 5
About IAS: Accreditation Oversight Fourteen full-time technical, management and administrative personnel Seventy-five Lead and Technical Assessors and Technical Experts HR, Marketing, Accounting and IT support staff 6
About IAS: Accreditation Oversight IAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS appoints all AC, TAC and staff members sitting on these committees AC is supported by TAC and IAS staff TAC is supported by IAS staff and management team IAS Staff/Assessors /Experts IAS BOARD Accreditation Committee (AC) 7 Technical Advisory Councils (TAC) 7
About IAS: JANAAC, ILAC & IAAC The Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) and IAS are full members of the Inter-American Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) IAS and JANAAC recognize each others accredited testing laboratories under their signatory arrangements with ILAC IAS will notify testing laboratories in the Caribbean that they have a local accreditation body. Testing labs may still select the accreditation body of their choice. 8
IAS Accreditation Programs 18 Separate Accreditation Programs Testing Laboratory* Calibration Laboratory Product Certification Agency* Inspection Agency* Special Inspection Agency* Metal Building Manufacturer Inspection Program Metal Building Erectors/Assemblers Management System Certification Bodies Personnel Certification Body Building Departments Building Department Service Provider Fire Prevention & Life Safety Department Manufacturers of Cold-Formed Steel Components Fabricator Inspection Program Commissioning Training and Certification Agencies Field Evaluation Body Training Agencies Curriculum Development *Key components to ICC s building regulatory conformity assessment system 9
U.S. Recognition IAS Programs are recognized by numerous regulatory and professional organizations, including: City, county and state building departments California Department of Transportation Chickasaw Nation U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) United States Marines United States Navy Metal Building Manufacturers Association International Fire Door Inspectors Association International Code Council ICC Evaluation Service Fire Stop Manufacturers Association 10
IAS Accreditation: Serving Customers IAS has accredited customers in 40 countries The average estimated time for accreditation for a new applicant is 90-120 days, including the assessment time on-site 11
IAS Accredited Customers 12
IAS and Building Codes IAS was originally established to manage all accreditation functions needed to support proper enforcement of building codes. Effective enforcement of building codes requires critical support services which include: Testing Laboratories Inspection Agencies Fabricators Product Certification Agency Technical shortcomings in the process used to qualify these entities could directly affect the safety of structures. 13
IAS and Building Codes Building Regulatory Conformity Assessment Schema 14
Laboratory (Testing & Calibration) Accreditation: US Model In the U.S. accreditation of laboratories is market driven and voluntary Free market system permits competition in the accreditation field Six U.S. based Accrediting bodies are ILAC MRA signatories In most other countries accreditation is mandatory and usually administered by national government 15
Laboratory (Testing & Calibration) Accreditation Based on ISO/IEC Standard 17025 Provides global recognition through APLAC and ILAC Program began in 1999 Current Number Testing organizations: 500 Current Number Calibration organizations: 50 16
IAS Testing Laboratory Accreditation Based on ISO/IEC Standard 17025 Verifies laboratories are technically competent Evidence that test reports meet the applicable testing requirements of codes and standards Provides global recognition through ILAC and APLAC 17
Fields of Testing IAS accredits laboratories in numerous fields- Here is a sample: Automotive Agriculture Bicycles Cannabis Construction Products and Materials Consumer Packaging Electrical Energy Fertilizers Fiber Optics Fire Detection and Protection Food Heaters Medical Metals Mining Petroleum Soils Transportation Water 18
Sample of IAS Accredited Labs 19
What is the IAS Accreditation Process? Laboratory submits application, fees and quality manual for accreditation. IAS reviews quality manual and schedules assessment. IAS sends team of assessors to laboratory to assess quality system and technical requirements to ensure it meets the requirements accreditation criteria.
What is the Accreditation Process? Once a company has proven it meets the requirements, it is issued a Certificate of Accreditation and added to list of IAS-accredited organizations on the IAS web site. Company maintains its accreditation status through ongoing and periodic assessments performed by IAS. Laboratories have options to renew their accreditations in 1 year, 2 years and 3 years 21
Benefits of IAS Laboratory Accreditation Demonstrates compliance with ISO/IEC Standard 17025. IAS offers prompt, personal service, including rapid scheduling of assessments to meet the needs of laboratories. Accreditation serves as an internationally recognized stamp of approval for industry and regulators. Accreditation increases the recognition and acceptance of test reports across borders. 22
Finding IAS Accredited Labs Online www.iasonline.org 23
Sample Accreditation Report 24
IAS Training for Laboratories IAS provides training for testing laboratories. Training is based on ISO/IEC Standard 17025 This ISO/IEC Standard was updated in 2017 Labs seeking accreditation or to renew their accreditation will need to comply with the new standard IAS provides training globally Training courses are listed online https://www.iasonline.org/training/ 25
Questions Email iasinfo@iasonline.org Phone +1 562-364-8201 Web www.iasonline.org 26