ASTM E329-18
Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Materials Used in Construction
- Standard No.
- ASTM E329-18
- Release Date
- 2018
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM E329-20
- Latest
- ASTM E329-23
- Scope
- 1.1 This specification defines the minimum requirements for agencies engaged in any of the following: (a) Inspection of specified methods and materials used in construction, (b) Special Inspection, and (c) Testing of materials used in construction. 1.2 Criteria are provided for assessing the competence of an agency to properly perform designated inspections, tests, or Special Inspection services. This specification establishes essential characteristics pertaining to the organization, management, personnel, facilities, quality systems, responsibilities, duties, inspection and testing methods, records, and reports of the agency. This specification may be supplemented by more specific criteria and requirements, if required. 1.2.1 This specification specifically addresses factors relevant to an agency’s ability to produce precise, accurate test data or determine the conformity of construction activities and materials used in construction with regulations, codes, standards, and approved project plans and specifications containing the requirements against which the inspection or test, or both, will be performed. Specific or general requirements include: 1.2.1.1 Facilities and management of the agency, 1.2.1.2 Sufficiency and technical competency of personnel, 1.2.1.3 Suitability, calibration, and maintenance of equipment, 1.2.1.4 Quality system, audit, and review, 1.2.1.5 Responsibilities, duties, and authority of agencies, 1.2.1.6 Validity and appropriateness of sampling, testing, and inspection methods and procedures, 1.2.1.7 Management of records, 1.2.1.8 Reporting, review, and transmission of test and inspection data or findings, and 1.2.1.9 Specific requirements for identified fields (concrete, soil, etc.). 1.3 This specification can be used as a basis to assess an agency and is intended for use in accrediting agencies, public or private, engaged in inspection, testing, and Special Inspection of construction activities and materials used in construction. These services include but are not limited to reinforced concrete, precast concrete, structural steel erection, welding, bolting, soil and rock, foundations, masonry, sprayed fireresistive materials, fire stops, exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS), and Special Cases. Building officials can use Specification E329 to assess the competency of agencies in the fields covered by Specification E329. 1.4 A certificate of accreditation, including the scope of accreditation, is required to comply with this specification. 1.5 The users of an accredited agency must review the agency’s scope of accreditation to ensure the agency has been accredited for its technical competence to perform the specific inspections or tests requested by the user. 1.6 This specification is not intended to: (a) circumvent or replace the agreement between the agency and the owner that should clearly define the responsibilities and authorities of the agency; (b) address design requirements that supersede applicable codes, laws, and regulations; or (c) address construction means, methods, techniques, or sequences. 1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the 1 This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E36 on Accreditation & Certification and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E36.70 on Agencies Performing Construction Inspection, Testing and Special Inspection. Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2018. Published February 2018. Originally approved in 1967. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as E329 – 14a. DOI: 10.1520/E0329-18. *A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 1 Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM E329-18 Referenced Document
- ASTM C1077 Standard Practice for Agencies Testing Concrete and Concrete Aggregates for Use in Construction and Criteria for Testing Agency Evaluation
- ASTM C1093 Standard Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for Unit Masonry
- ASTM D3666 Standard Specification for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Testing and Inspecting Road and Paving Materials
- ASTM D3740 Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
- ASTM E1513 Standard Practice for Application of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials (SFRMs)
- ASTM E2174 Standard Practice for On-Site Inspection of Installed Firestop Systems
- ASTM E2393 Standard Practice for On-Site Inspection of Installed Fire Resistive Joint Systems and Perimeter Fire Barriers
- ASTM E4 Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
- ASTM E543 Standard Practice for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
- ASTM E605 Standard Test Methods for Thickness and Density of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Material (SFRM) Applied to Structural Members
- ASTM E736 Standard Test Method for Cohesion/Adhesion of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials Applied to Structural Members
ASTM E329-18 history
- 2023 ASTM E329-23 Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection, Testing, or Special Inspection
- 2021 ASTM E329-21 Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection, Testing, or Special Inspection
- 2020 ASTM E329-20 Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection, Testing, or Special Inspection
- 2018 ASTM E329-18 Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Materials Used in Construction
- 2014 ASTM E329-14a Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection, Testing, or Special Inspection
- 2014 ASTM E329-14 Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection, Testing, or Special Inspection
- 2013 ASTM E329-13c Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection, Testing, or Special Inspection
- 2013 ASTM E329-13b Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection, Testing, or Special Inspection
- 2013 ASTM E329-13a Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection, Testing, or Special Inspection
- 2013 ASTM E329-13 Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection, Testing, or Special Inspection
- 2011 ASTM E329-11c Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection, Testing, or Special Inspection
- 2011 ASTM E329-11b Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection, Testing, or Special Inspection
- 2011 ASTM E329-11a Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection, Testing, or Special Inspection
- 2011 ASTM E329-11 Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection, Special Inspection, or Testing Materials Used in Construction
- 2010 ASTM E329-10 Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection, Special Inspection, or Testing Materials Used in Construction
- 2009 ASTM E329-09 Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection and/or Testing
- 2008 ASTM E329-08 Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection and/or Testing
- 2007 ASTM E329-07ae1 Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection and/or Testing
- 2007 ASTM E329-07a Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection and/or Testing
- 2007 ASTM E329-07 Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection and/or Testing
- 2006 ASTM E329-06a Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection and/or Testing
- 2006 ASTM E329-06 Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection and/or Testing
- 2005 ASTM E329-05be1 Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection and/or Testing
- 2005 ASTM E329-05b Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection and/or Testing
- 2005 ASTM E329-05a Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Materials Used in Construction
- 2005 ASTM E329-05 Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Materials Used in Construction
- 2003 ASTM E329-03 Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Materials Used in Construction
- 2002 ASTM E329-02 Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Materials Used in Construction
- 2001 ASTM E329-01a Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Materials Used in Construction
- 2001 ASTM E329-01 Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Materials Used in Construction
- 2000 ASTM E329-00b Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Materials Used in Construction
