Building & Construction Standards
With testing expertise across a wide range of building products and technologies, Intertek tests to both national and international standards and can help extend your brand's reach and recognition around the world.
Our scope of testing capabilities includes the following building standards: AAMA, ANSI, ANSI/NALFA, ASTM, CAN/ULC, CRRC, CSA, FM, ISO, NEMA, NFPA, NFRC, SSTD, SPRI, TAS and UL
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Acoustics, Air barriers, atriums, Cellular plastic insulation materials, Coping, Curtain Walls, Dimension Stone, Doors, Fascia and soffit, fire-retardant-treated wood shingles and shake, Glazing Systems, High-pressure decorative laminate, Laminate flooring, Mechanically attached, Adhered, and hybrid membrane, Metal and composite shingles, Metal Roof Covering, Roofing Covering, Storefronts, skylights, Vapor barriers, Weather resistant barriers and windows, and standing seam metal roof coverings.
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AAMA 101: North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and skylights
AAMA 501.1-17: Water Penetration of Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors Using Dynamic Pressure
AAMA 501.2-15: Quality Assurance and Water Field Check of Installed Storefronts, Curtain Walls and Sloped Glazing Systems
AAMA 502-12: Field Testing of Newly Installed Fenestration Products
AAMA 503-14: Field Testing of Newly Installed Storefronts, Curtain Walls, and Sloped Glazing Systems
AAMA 507: Determining Thermal Performance in Commercial Buildings
AAMA 515: Voluntary Procedure for Determination of Fenestration Surface Temperatures by THERM Finite Element Modeling
AAMA 910: “Life Cycle” testing specification for Architectural Class windows and doors
AAMA 1503: Thermal Transmittance and Condensation Resistance of Windows, Doors and Glazed Wall Sections
ANSI/CRRC S100: Standard Test Methods for Determining Radiative Properties of Materials
ANSI/NALFA LF-01 Section 3.1: Static Load
ANSI/NALFA LF-01 Section 3.2: Thickness Swell
ANSI/NALFA LF-01 Section 3.3: Light Resistance
ANSI/NALFA LF-01 Section 3.4: Cleanability and Stain Resistance
ANSI/NALFA LF-01 Section 3.5: Large Ball Impact Resistance
ANSI/NALFA LF-01 Section 3.6: Small Ball Impact Resistance
ANSI/NALFA LF-01 Section 3.7: Wear Resistance
ANSI/NALFA LF-01 Section 3.8: Dimensional Tolerances
ANSI/NALFA LF-01 Section 3.9: Castor Chair Resistance
ANSI/NALFA LF-01 Section 3.10: Surface Bond
ANSI/NALFA LF-01 Section 3.11: Formaldehyde
ASTM B117: Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
ASTM C97: Standard Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific Gravity of Dimension Stone
ASTM C99: Standard Test Method for Modulus of Rupture of Dimension Stone
ASTM C170: Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone
ASTM C418: Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Concrete by Sandblasting
ASTM C423: Standard Test Method for Sound Absorption and Sound Absorption Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method
ASTM C482: Test Method for Bond Strength of Ceramic Tile to Portland Cement Paste
ASTM C484: Standard Test Method for Thermal Shock Resistance of Glazed Ceramic Tile
ASTM C485: Standard Test Method for Measuring Warpage of Ceramic Tile
ASTM C501: Standard Test Method for Relative Resistance to Wear of Unglazed Ceramic Tile
ASTM C518: Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties
ASTM C522: Standard Test Method for Airflow Resistance of Acoustical Materials
ASTM C609: Standard Test Method for Measurement of Light Reflectance Value and Small Color Differences Between Pieces of Ceramic Tile
ASTM C627: Standard Test Method for Evaluating Ceramic Floor Tile Installation Systems
ASTM C648: Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength of Ceramic Tile
ASTM C650: Standard Test Method for Resistance of Ceramic Tile to Chemical Substances
ASTM C880: Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Dimension Stone
ASTM C1026: Standard Test Method for Measuring the Resistance of Ceramic and Glass Tile to Freeze-Thaw Cycling
ASTM C1153: Standard Practice for Location of Wet Insulation in Roofing Systems Using Infrared Imaging
ASTM C1199: Standard Test Method for Measuring the Steady-State Thermal Transmittance of Fenestration Systems Using Hot Box Methods
ASTM C1289: Standard Specification for Faced Rigid Cellular Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation Board
ASTM C1353: Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Dimension Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic
ASTM C1363: Thermal Performance of Building Materials and Envelope Assemblies by Means of a Hot Box Apparatus
ASTM C1371: Standard Test Method for Determination of Emittance of Materials Near Room Temperature Using Portable Emissometers
ASTM C1378: Standard Test Method for Determination of Resistance to Staining
ASTM C1401-14: Standard Guide for Structural Sealant Glazing
ASTM C1505: Standard Test Method for Determination of Breaking Strength and Modulus of Rupture
ASTM C1521-13: Evaluating Adhesion of Installed Weatherproofing Sealant Joints
ASTM C1549Standard Test Method for Determination of Solar Reflectance Near Ambient Temperature Using a Portable Solar Reflectometer
ASTM C1583: Tensile Strength of Concrete Surfaces and the Bond Strength
ASTM C1601-10: Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Water Penetration of Masonry Wall Surface
ASTM C1715-15: Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Water Leakage Performance of Masonry Wall Drainage Systems
ASTM D143: Standard Test Methods for Small Clear Specimens of Timber
ASTM D198: Standard Test Methods of Static Tests of Lumber in Structural Sizes
ASTM D635: Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position
ASTM D751: Standard Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
ASTM D1005: Standard Test Method for Measurement of Dry-Film Thickness of Organic Coatings Using Micrometers
ASTM D1037: Standard Test Method for Evaluating Properties of Wood-Base Fiber and Particle Panel Materials
ASTM D1435: Standard Practice for Outdoor Weathering of Plastics
ASTM D1761: Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Fasteners in Wood
ASTM D1929: Determining Ignition Temperature of Plastics
ASTM D2244: Standard Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances and Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates
ASTM D2394: Standard Test Methods for Simulated Service Testing of Wood and Wood-Based Finish Flooring
ASTM D2395: Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Wood and Wood-Based Materials
ASTM D2565: Standard Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Outdoor Applications
ASTM D2843: Standard Test Method for Density of Smoke from the Burning or Decomposition of Plastics
ASTM D3161: Standard Test Method for Wind Resistance of Steep Slope Roofing Products (Fan-Induced Method)
ASTM D3201: Standard Test Method for Hygroscopic Properties of Fire-Retardant Wood and Wood-Based Products
ASTM D4329: Standard Practice for Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Apparatus Exposure of Plastics
ASTM D4442: Standard Test Methods for Direct Moisture Content Measurement of Wood and Wood-Based Materials
ASTM D4541-17: Standard Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coatings Using Portable Adhesion Testers
ASTM D4761: Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Properties of Lumber and Wood-Base Structural Material
ASTM D5957-98: Standard Guide for Flood Testing Horizontal Waterproofing Installations
ASTM D6109: Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastic Lumber
ASTM D6381: Standard Test Method for Measurement of Asphalt Shingle Mechanical Uplift Resistance
ASTM D7158: Standard Test Method for Wind Resistance of Asphalt Shingles (Uplift Force/Uplift Resistance Method)
ASTM D7877-14: Standard Guide for Electronic Methods for Detecting and Locating Leaks in Waterproof Membranes
ASTM E8: Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
ASTM E84: Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
ASTM E90: Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements
ASTM E108: Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
ASTM E119: Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
ASTM E136: Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°C
ASTM E283: Standard Test Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen
ASTM E330: Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
ASTM E331: Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
ASTM E336: Standard Test Method for Measurement of Airborne Sound Attenuation between Rooms in Buildings
ASTM E445: Standard Test Method for Stopping Distance on Paved Surfaces Using a Passenger Vehicle Equipped with Full-Scale Tires
ASTM E488: Standard Test Method for Strength of Anchors in Concrete Elements
ASTM E492: Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Impact Sound Transmission Through Floor-Ceiling Assemblies Using the Tapping Machine
ASTM E547: Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference
ASTM E648: Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
ASTM E662: Standard Test Method for Specific Optical Density of Smoke Generated by Solid Materials
ASTM E695: Standard Test Method of Measuring Relative Resistance of Wall, Floor, and Roof Construction to Impact Loading
ASTM E783-02: Field Measurement of Air Leakage Through Installed Exterior Windows and Doors
ASTM E814: Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop Systems
ASTM E903: Standard Test Method for Solar Absorptance, Reflectance, and Transmittance of Materials Using Integrating Spheres
ASTM E907-04: Standard Test Method for Field Testing Uplift of Adhered Membrane Roofing Systems
ASTM E966: Standard Guide for Field Measurements of Airborne Sound Attenuation of Building Facades and Facade Elements
ASTM E1007: Standard Test Method for Measurement of Tapping Machine Impact Sound Transmission Through Floor-Ceiling Assemblies and Associated Support Structures
ASTM E1014: Standard Guide for Measurement of Outdoor A-Weighted Sound Levels
ASTM E1050: Standard Test Method for Impedance and Absorption of Acoustical Materials Using a Tube, Two Microphones and a Digital Frequency Analysis System
ASTM E1105-15: Field Determination of Water Penetration of Installed Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls
ASTM E1186-17: Air Leakage Site Detection in Building Envelopes and Air Barrier Systems
ASTM E1222: Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of the Insertion Loss of Pipe Lagging Systems
ASTM E1354: Standard Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter
ASTM E1414: Standard Test Method for Airborne Sound Attenuation Between Rooms Sharing a Common Ceiling Plenum
ASTM E1527-21: Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process
ASTM E1592: Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Sheet Metal Roof and Siding Systems
ASTM E1646: Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Metal Roof Panel Systems by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
ASTM E1680: Standard Test Method for Rate of Air Leakage through Exterior Metal Roof Panel Systems
ASTM E1886: Standard Test Method for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors, and Impact Protective Systems Impacted by Missile(s) and Exposed to Cyclic Pressure
ASTM E1903: Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)
ASTM E1918: Standard Test Method for Measuring Solar Reflectance of Horizontal and Low-Sloped Surfaces in the Field
ASTM E1980: Standard Practice for Calculating Solar Reflectance Index of Horizontal and Low-Sloped Opaque Surfaces
ASTM E1996: Standard Specification for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors, and Impact Protective Systems Impacted by Windborne Debris in Hurricanes
ASTM E2018: Baseline Property Condition Assessment Process
ASTM E2128-12: Standard Guide for Evaluating Water Leakage in Building Walls
ASTM E2140: Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Metal Roof Panel Systems by Static Water Pressure Head
ASTM E2178: Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate and Calculation of Air Permeance of Building Materials
ASTM E2179: Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of the Effectiveness of Floor Coverings in Reducing Impact Sound Transmission Through Concrete Floors
ASTM E2188: Standard Test Method for Insulating Glass Unit Performance
ASTM E2190: Insulating Glass Unit Performance and Evaluation
ASTM E2264: Standard Practice for Determining the Effects of Temperature Cycling on Fenestration Products
ASTM E2307: Standard Test Method for Determining Fire Resistance of Perimeter Fire Barriers Using Intermediate-Scale, Multi-story Test Apparatus
ASTM E2322-03: Standard Test Method for Conducting Transverse and Concentrated Load Tests on Panels used in Floor and Roof Construction
ASTM F410: Standard Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resilient Floor Coverings by Optical Measurement
ASTM F510: Standard Test Method for Resistance to Abrasion of Resilient Floor Coverings Using an Abrader with a Grit Feed Method
ASTM F925: Standard Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Flooring
ASTM F970: Standard Test Method for Measuring Recovery Properties of Floor Coverings after Static Loading
ASTM F1037: Standard Test Method for Visual Rating of Appearance of Resilient Floors
ASTM F1233: Standard Test Method for Security Glazing Materials and Systems
ASTM F1265: Standard Test Method for Resistance to Impact for Resilient Floor Tile
ASTM F1304: Standard Test Method for Deflection of Resilient Floor Tile
ASTM F1514: Standard Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color Change
ASTM F1515: Standard Test Method for Measuring Light Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color Change
ASTM F1914: Standard Test Method for Short-Term Indentation and Residual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
ASTM F2055: Standard Test Method for Size and Squareness of Resilient Floor Tile by Dial Gage Method
ASTM F2199: Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stability of Resilient Floor Tile after Exposure to Heat
ASTM F1642: Standard Test Method for Glazing and Glazing Systems Subject to Airblast Loadings
ASTM F2927: Standard Test Method for Door Systems Subject to Airblast Loadings
ASTM F3561: Standard Test Method for Forced-Entry-Resistance of Fenestration Systems After Simulated Active Shooter Attack
ASTM G154: Standard Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
ASTM G155: Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials
CAN/ULC S101: Standard Methods of Fire Endurance Tests of Building Construction Materials
CAN/ULC S102: Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials and Assemblies
CAN/ULC S104: Standard Method for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
CAN/ULC S134: Standard Method of Fire Test of Exterior Wall Assemblies
CAN/ULC S138: Standard Method of Test for Fire Growth of Insulated Building Panels in a Full-Scale Room Configuration
CAN/ULC S770: Standard Test Method for Determination of Long-Term Thermal Resistance of Closed-Cell Thermal Insulating Foams
CSA A123.21-14: Standard Test Method for the Dynamic Wind Uplift Resistance of Membrane-Roofing Systems
CSA A277: Procedure for Certification of Prefabricated Buildings, Modules, and Panels
CSA A440.2: Fenestration Energy Performance
CSA A440-17: North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and skylights
CSA Z240 - Manufactured Homes
CSA Z240: Recreational Vehicles
CAN/CSA Z241: Park Model Trailers
EN 1036-2: Glass in building - Mirrors from silver-coated float glass for internal use - Part 2: Evaluation of conformity; product standard
EN 1125: Building Hardware - Panic exit devices operated by a horizontal bar, for use on escape routes - Requirements and Test Methods
EN 1154: Building Hardware - Controlled door closing devices - Requirements and Test Methods
EN 1155: Building Hardware - Electrically powered hold-open devices for swing doors - Requirements and test methods
EN 12209: Building Hardware - Mechanically operated locks and locking plates - Requirements and test methods
EN 13162: Thermal Insulation Products for Buildings - Factory made mineral wool (MW) products - Specification
EN 13241: Industrial, commercial, garage doors and gates - Product standard, performance characteristics
EN 13830: Curtain Walling - Product Standard
EN 14351-1: Windows and doors - Product standard, performance characteristics - Part 1: Windows and external pedestrian doorsets
EN 14846: Building hardware - Locks and latches – Electromechanically operated locks and striking plates - Requirements and test methods
EN 16034: Pedestrian doorsets, industrial, commercial, garage doors and openable windows - Product standard, performance characteristics - Fire resisting and/or smoke control characteristics
ANSI/FM 1-52: Field Verification of Roof Wind Uplift Resistance
ANSI/FM 4450: Insulated Steel Deck Roofs
ANSI/FM 4470: Single-Ply, Polymer-Modified Bitumen Sheet, Built-Up Roof (BUR) and Liquid Applied Roof Assemblies
ANSI/FM 4471: Panel Roofs
ANSI/FM 4473: Impact Resistance of Testing of Rigid Roofing Materials by impacting with Freezer Ice Balls
ANSI/FM 4474: Standard for Evaluating the Simulated Wind Uplift Resistance of Roof Assemblies
ISO 140-18: Method of Measurement of the Impact Sound Insulation of Roofs, Roof/Ceiling Systems
ISO 3741: Acoustics – Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources using sound pressure
ISO 15665: Acoustics - Acoustic insulation for pipes, valves and flanges
NFPA 80: Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives
NFPA 252: Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
NFPA 255: Standard Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
NFPA 256: Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
NFPA 257: Standard on Fire Test for Window and Glass Block Assemblies
NFPA 268: Standard Test Method for Determining Ignitability of Exterior Wall Assemblies Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
NFPA 285: Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components
NFPA 288: Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Horizontal Fire Door Assemblies Installed in Horizontal Fire Resistance-Rated Assemblies
NFRC 100: Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product U-Factors
NFRC 101: Procedure for Determining Thermophysical Properties of Materials for Use in NFRC-Approved Software
NFRC 102: Procedure for Measuring the Steady-State Thermal Transmittance of Fenestration Systems
NFRC 200: Determining Fenestration Product Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
NFRC 201: Standard Test Method for Measuring the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient of Fenestration Systems
NFRC 202: Procedure for Determining Translucent Fenestration Product Visible Transmittance at Normal Incidence
NFRC 203: Procedure for Determining Visible Transmittance of Tubular Daylighting Devices
NFRC 500: Fenestration Product Condensation Resistance
SSTD 11-99: Determining Wind Resistance of Concrete or Clay Roof Tiles
SPRI ES-1: Test Standard for Edge Systems Used with Low Slope Roofing Systems
SPRI GD-1: Structural Design Standard for Gutter Systems Used with Low-Slope Roofs
TAS 100: Standard Test Method for Wind and Wind Driven Rain Resistance of Discontinuous Roof Systems
TAS 100A: Standard Test Procedure for Wind and Wind Driven Rain Resistance and/or Increased Windspeed Resistance of Soffit Ventilation Strip and Continuous or Intermittent Ventilation System Installed
TAS 101: Test Procedure for Static Uplift Resistance of Mortar or Adhesive Set Tile Systems
TAS 102: Test Procedure for Static Uplift Resistance of Mechanically Attached, Rigid Roof Systems
TAS 102A: For Mechanically Attached, Rigid Roof Systems Accompanied by a Clip
TAS 103: Test Procedure for Self-Adhered Underlayments for Use in Tile Roof Systems
TAS 104: Test Procedure for Nail-on Underlayment for use in Tile Roof Systems
TAS 110: Testing Requirements for Physical Properties of Roof Membranes, Insulation, Coatings and Other Roofing Components
TAS 112: Standard Requirements for Concrete Roof Tiles
TAS 114: Test Procedures For Roof System Assemblies In The High Velocity Hurricane Zone Jurisdiction
TAS 124: Test Procedures For Field Uplift Resistance of Existing Membrane Roof Systems
TAS 125: Standard Requirements for Metal Roofing Systems
TAS 131: Standard Requirements for Unreinforced Thermoplastic Olefin Elastomer Based Sheet Used in Single-Ply Roof Systems
TAS 201: Impact Test Procedures
TAS 202: Criteria for Testing Impact & Non-impact Resistant Building Envelope Components Using Uniform Static Air Pressure
TAS 203: Criteria for Testing Products Subject to Cyclic Wind Pressure
UL 9: Fire Tests of Window Assemblies
UL 10B: Safety Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
UL 10C: Standard for Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
UL 10D: Standard for Fire Tests of Fire-Protective Curtain Assemblies
UL 263: Fire Tests of Building Construction and Material
UL 580: Safety Testing for Uplift Resistance of Roof Assemblies
UL 723: Surface Burning Characteristic of Building Materials test
UL 752: Standard for Bullet-Resisting Equipment
UL 790: Fire Tests of Roof Coverings (Building Integrated Photovoltaics products only)
UL 900: Safety Requirements for Air Filter Units
UL 1703: Standard for Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels
UL 1784: Standard for Air Leakage Tests of Door Assemblies and Other Opening Protectives
UL 1897: Standard for Safety, Uplift Tests for Roof Covering Systems
UL 2043: Standard for Fire Test for Heat and Visible Smoke Release for Discrete Products and Their Accessories Installed in Air-Handling Spaces
UL 2162: Standard for Commercial Wood-Fired Baking Ovens – Refractory Type
UL 2218: Impact Resistance of Prepared Roof Covering Materials
UL 2390: Standard for Safety Test Method for Wind Resistant Asphalt Shingles with Sealed Tabs
