CA Dept of Consumer Affairs, BEARHFTI - Thermal Insulation

NVLAP Lab Code: 200690-0

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Address and Contact Information:

Bur. of Home Furnishings & Thermal Ins.
3485 Orange Grove Avenue, Suite A
North Highlands, CA 95660-5595
Contact: Ms. Carrie Cathalifaud
Phone: 916-574-2056
Fax: 916-574-2449
E-Mail: carrie_cathalifaud@dca.ca.gov
Send E-Mail to Laboratory: CA Dept of Consumer Affairs, BEARHFTI
URL: http://www.bhfti.ca.gov

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NVLAP Accreditation Information

Listed below is the scope of accreditation for this laboratory as of February 10, 2012. For additional information, contact NVLAP at (301) 975-4016.

Send E-Mail to NVLAP at: NVLAP@nist.gov

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Thermal Insulation Materials

Accreditation Valid From: April 1, 2011 Through: March 31, 2012

[01/ANOTE] Note:
All NVLAP-accredited test methods under the TIM Program apply only to thermal insulation materials or assemblies of materials used to provide resistance to heat flow, including any accessories, vapor retarders, and facings.

• Corrosiveness

[01/C01] ASTM C739 (Sec. 9)
Cellulosic Fiber (Wood-Base) Loose-Fill Thermal Insulation (Corrosiveness)

[01/C02] 16 CFR-Part 1209.5
Cellulose Insulation Test Procedures for Corrosiveness (Loose-Fill)

• Flammability

[01/F07] 16 CFR-Part 1209.6
Critical Radiant Flux (Radiant Panel, Cellulosic Fiber)

[01/F08] 16 CFR-Part 1209.7
Smoldering Combustion (Smolder Box, Cellulosic Fiber)

[01/F09] ASTM C739 (Sec. 10) by ASTM E970
Cellulosic Fiber (Wood Base) Loose-Fill Thermal Insulation (Critical Radiant Flux)

[01/F10] ASTM C739 (Sec. 14)
Cellulosic Fiber (Wood-Base) Loose-Fill Thermal Insulation (Smoldering Combustion)

• Mass, Density, and Dimensional Stability

[01/D02] ASTM C167
Thickness and Density of Blanket or Batt Thermal Insulations

[01/D08] ASTM C302
Density and Dimensions of Preformed Pipe-Covering-Type Thermal Insulation

[01/D09] ASTM C303
Dimensions and Density of Preformed Block and Broad-Type Thermal Insulation

[01/D26] 16 CFR-Part 1209.4
Settled Density (Specimen Container Cellulosic Fiber Loose-Fill)

[01/D27] ASTM C739 (Sec. 8)
Cellulosic Fiber Loose-Fill Thermal Insulation (Design Density)

• Thermal Resistance

[01/T05] ASTM C335
Steady-State Heat Transfer Properties of Horizontal Pipe Insulation

[01/T06] ASTM C518
Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus

[01/T10] ASTM C687
Thermal Resistance of Loose-Fill Building Insulation

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