4.1 The inspection and testing of construction activities and the materials used in construction are important elements in obtaining quality construction in general compliance with the contract documents. An agency providing construction inspection, testing, or Special Inspection, must be selected with care after a comprehensive evaluation of their competency to perform the services properly and in compliance with the applicable building code.
4.2 This specification provides minimum criteria for use in assessing the qualifications of construction inspection, testing, and Special Inspection agencies. The criteria may be supplemented by more specific criteria and requirements for particular classes of testing or types of inspection agencies. An individual user can also use it to judge the competency of an agency.
4.3 The intent of this specification is to provide a standardized basis for requirements for a technically oriented construction inspection, testing, or Special Inspection agency, with respect to the agency's capability to objectively and competently provide the specific services without prejudice.
4.4 Typically, assessing an agency involves the following three essential sequential phases:
4.4.1 Submittal of basic information in accordance with the criteria of this specification to the accreditation body by an agency desiring to be accredited to this specification,
4.4.2 Assessment of the agency-submitted information by the accreditation body, and
4.4.3 On-site assessment of the agency by the accreditation body.
1.1 This specification defines the minimum requirements for agencies engaged in:
8199;8199;a.8199;Inspection of construction activities and materials used in construction,
8199;8199;b.8199;Testing of construction activities and materials used in construction, and
8199;8199;c.8199;Special Inspection.
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, or 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 equipm......
ASTM E329-13 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