OAR 918-306-0350
Checklist for Field Evaluation Firm Applicants
(1)
Is an independent, third-party inspection company with no direct or indirect affiliation with manufacturers, suppliers or vendors of the products it evaluates;(2)
Is primarily engaged in the business of testing electrical products, equipment and systems;(3)
Does not engage in the promotion or design of the product being evaluated;(4)
Has sufficient diversity of clients or activity and financial net worth, so loss or award of an evaluation contract would not be a material factor in the financial well-being of the firm;(5)
Operates in accordance with generally accepted professional and ethical business practices; and(a)
Performs inspections, tests and evaluations required under the field evaluation programs in accordance with the referenced recommended practice in OAR 918-306-0010 (Overview);(b)
Assures that reported values accurately reflect the inspection measurement data and final evaluation assessment; and(c)
Limits its work to that for which it has the competence and capacity to fulfill.(6)
Provides in its client agreement that it may report to appropriate jurisdictions information concerning safety hazards and failures to meet applicable product safety standards and to provide any information requested by regulatory agencies;(7)
Maintains a consumer complaint file dealing with written complaints and resolve complaints contesting test results and evaluations fairly and promptly;(8)
Is able to do all examinations, tests, evaluations and inspections for field evaluating and labeling of products for which it is approved;(9)
Maintains an independent relationship between its clients, client affiliates or other organizations so the firm’s ability to issue reports and certifications objectively and without bias is not adversely affected;(10)
Has a quality control manual as provided in OAR 918-306-0380 (Field Evaluation Firm Quality Control Manual);(11)
Has personnel meeting the requirements of OAR 918-306-0390 (Field Evaluation Firm Personnel);(12)
Has test and measurement equipment meeting the requirements of OAR 918-306-0400 (Field Evaluation Firm Electrical Equipment Evaluation);(13)
Maintains records according to OAR 918-306-0410 (Field Evaluation Firm Records); and(14)
Maintains an up-to-date library of all product safety standards as defined in OAR 918-306-0005 (Standards for Product Evaluations) relating to each product being evaluated.
Source:
Rule 918-306-0350 — Checklist for Field Evaluation Firm Applicants, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=918-306-0350.