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Are manufacturers required to maintain a quality assurance program?

Q: Do manufacturers have to maintain a formal (written) quality assurance program under § 12-13-1556?

No. § 12-13-1556 is reserved and does not itself impose a formal written‑program requirement. However, manufacturers must describe their QA measures as part of the certification statement required by § 12-13-1555 and must cause testing under § 12-13-1553 .

Q: If the code doesn’t define “quality assurance program,” what must be included in the certification?

The certification must describe the basis for ensuring compliance — specifically the frequency of testing , any quality assurance program , and any third‑party inspections or testing used, plus test results and product identification. The code does not prescribe the exact content of a QA program; it requires a description of whatever QA measures the manufacturer uses. See § 12-13-1555 .

Q: Who is considered a “manufacturer” for these rules?

“ Manufacturer ” means anyone who produces insulating material in final composition or, for certain foams, produces primary components formed at the installation site. It excludes a building contractor whose sole activity is installation. See the definitions in § 12-13-1552 .

Q: Must tests be done at an accredited lab?

Yes — testing must be performed by approved laboratories ; after Sept. 30, 1982 laboratories must be accredited by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce NVLAP per § 12-13-1554 .

Section 12‑13‑1556 is reserved and contains no active QA mandate, but manufacturers must include a description of their quality assurance measures (including testing frequency and any third‑party inspection) in the required certification statement and must cause product testing; testing must be by approved labs.

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What the code requires — plain English

The controlling provision § 12-13-1556 is a placeholder: “QUALITY ASSURANCE (RESERVED)”, so it contains no active, stand‑alone requirement.

However, the California Referenced Standards Code does impose related obligations on manufacturers elsewhere: a manufacturer’s certification statement must describe the basis for ensuring product compliance — including the frequency of testing, the quality assurance program, and any third‑party inspections or testing used — and manufacturers must cause product testing to be performed. Those requirements are set out in § 12-13-1555 and § 12-13-1553.

The single most important point: § 12-13-1556 contains no active text — but manufacturers must still describe and carry out measures (testing and a QA basis) as part of the certification process under § 12-13-1555 and must cause testing under § 12-13-1553.

Requirements in detail

What § 12-13-1556 actually says

§ 12-13-1556 is titled “QUALITY ASSURANCE (RESERVED).” That means the section currently contains no operative language or definition. There is no standalone statutory text in § 12-13-1556 requiring a specific program in that location of the code.

Where the code does require information about a QA program

Certification requirement: Before selling or installing insulating material in California, a manufacturer must submit a certification statement for each type of insulating material. The statement must include, among other things, “a description of the basis for ensuring that all the insulating material of the type being certified complies with the requirements of this article,” specifically including the frequency of testing, the quality assurance program, and any third‑party inspections or testing the manufacturer uses — see § 12-13-1555.
Testing required: The manufacturer “shall cause the testing of samples of insulating material for conformity with the quality standards” — see § 12-13-1553. That section prescribes testing using representative samples and representative thickness, and allows grouping of products for testing under specific conditions.
Approved laboratories: Tests must be performed by approved laboratories (approval criteria and accreditation rules are in § 12-13-1554).

Decision‑relevant dimensions (quick reference table)

Decision question	What the Code requires / value	Code Reference
Does § 12-13-1556 itself mandate a QA program?	No — Reserved (no operative text).	§ 12-13-1556
Must a manufacturer include a quality assurance program description when certifying product?	Yes — certification statement must describe QA program and testing frequency.	§ 12-13-1555
Is the term “Quality assurance program” defined in the article?	No — the definition entry is (Reserved).	Definitions: “Quality assurance program.” (Reserved)
Must manufacturers cause product testing?	Yes — manufacturer shall cause testing of samples for conformity using representative samples/thickness.	§ 12-13-1553
Must tests be done by approved labs?	Yes — testing laboratories must be approved (NVLAP accreditation rules noted).	§ 12-13-1554
Is there a timeline for certification acknowledgment?	Executive Director must acknowledge receipt within 45 days; certification deemed on acknowledgment or 45th day.	§ 12-13-1555(d)-(e)

Practical effect

Because § 12-13-1556 is reserved, manufacturers will not find a separate, prescriptive QA program spelled out in that section. But the certification and testing provisions elsewhere effectively require manufacturers to have and be able to describe how they ensure ongoing compliance (testing regime, QA measures, third‑party checks).

Exceptions & special cases

“Manufacturer” excludes a building contractor or any person whose sole activity is to install insulation — those installers are not treated as manufacturers under the article. That affects who must submit certification and QA descriptions.
Historical lab‑approval exception: for a limited historical period (through Sept 30, 1982) some alternate lab approvals were allowed; after that date, labs must be accredited by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce NVLAP. This is an approval process matter rather than a QA‑program exemption.
The article permits grouping of uniform products for testing if the manufacturer documents a valid basis and the Executive Director agrees — otherwise individual testing is required. This affects how the QA/testing program can be organized.

Common mistakes

Saying “§ 12-13-1556 requires a QA program.” That’s incorrect — the section is reserved and contains no active requirement. Cite § 12-13-1556.
Assuming no QA expectations exist because § 12-13-1556 is reserved. In reality, certification and testing rules elsewhere require a QA description and demonstrable testing. See § 12-13-1555 and § 12-13-1553.
Failing to include a frequency of testing or any description of the QA measures in the certification statement: the certification must include that description (it must be dated and signed by the responsible official). See § 12-13-1555(b)(4) and (c).
Using unapproved labs or older tests without ensuring the lab approval/accreditation requirements are met. Check § 12-13-1554.

Worked example — a concrete scenario

Scenario: “Acme Insulation Co.” plans to sell a new fiberglass batt product type in California.

Before sale, Acme must submit a certification statement for that product type. The certification must include:
- Manufacturer name and product description,
- Test results from an approved laboratory,
- A description of the basis for ensuring ongoing compliance — this description must include the frequency of testing, the quality assurance program, and any third‑party inspections or testing used. (This is required by § 12-13-1555(b)(1)-(6).)
Acme must “cause the testing of samples” for conformity. Suppose Acme chooses:
- To test 5 representative samples per year at an NVLAP‑accredited lab, and
- To run one representative‑thickness thermal test per production lot and a flame spread test annually. Those chosen frequencies and methods must be documented in the certification statement; the Code does not prescribe exact numeric frequencies — it requires that the manufacturer describe the frequency used. (See § 12-13-1553 and § 12-13-1555.)
After the Commission’s Executive Director receives the certification statement, the Director will acknowledge receipt within 45 days; certification is deemed effective on that acknowledgement (or on the 45th day if no timely acknowledgement). Acme should keep the test records and the QA description available for inspection. (See § 12-13-1555(d)-(e) and § 12-13-1558 regarding Commission access for sampling/records.)

Result: Even though § 12-13-1556 itself is reserved, Acme is effectively required to have and describe QA measures and to cause testing to demonstrate compliance because of the certification and testing provisions elsewhere in the article.

Related provisions (CRSC sections)

§ 12-13-1553 — Manufacturer must cause testing of samples; general testing procedures and representative sample rules.
§ 12-13-1554 — Approval / accreditation requirements for testing laboratories.
§ 12-13-1555 — Certification requirements: what must be in the manufacturer’s certification statement (includes QA program description, testing frequency, signatures, and acknowledgement timing).
§ 12-13-1557 — Identification and labeling requirements for insulating material sold in California.
§ 12-13-1552 — Definitions (includes “Manufacturer” and shows “Quality assurance program.” (Reserved)).
§ 12-13-1558 — Inspection access: Commission may access manufacturers’ premises for sampling and records.

Code references

Grounded in the retrieved California Referenced Standards Code — click a citation to read the verbatim passage:

CRSC § 25921.1 High relevance — show source text
Reference: Sections 25921 and 25921.1, Public Resources Code.

HISTORY:
1. Amendment of subsections (a), (b) (4), (b) (6) and (f) filed 8-10-81; designated effective 9-22-81 (Register 81, No. 33).
QUALITY ASSURANCE (RESERVED)

Sec. 12-13-1556.

Authority: Section 25218 (e), Public Resources Code.

Reference: Section 25921.1, Public Resources Code.

HISTORY:
1. Repealer filed 8-10-81; designated effective 9-22-81 (Register 81, No. 33).
IDENTIFICATION

Sec. 12-13-1557.

(a) Except as specified in subsection (b), Item 3, of this section, no insulation shall be sold in California on or after September 22, 1981, unless the insulating material, container, bundle or similar packaging material bears a visible Commission approved statement certifying that a representative sample of the insulation material has been tested and approved by an approved laboratory and complies with the requirements of this article.

(b) The Commission-approved statement shall consist of either:
1. A design or statement approved by the Executive Director, or
2. An identification of the manufacturer and any statement that the material meets the quality standards of the State of California.
3. A statement that the material meets the quality standards of the State of California included in the bill of lading shall meet the requirements of this section only if the product is being shipped in bulk, or the container or product is not otherwise labeled by the manufacturer and the product is being sold to its ultimate user.
(c) Any representation of thermal performance which appear on any label, literature, advertising or any other writing intended for the public shall be consistent with the certification testing results and derating required by this article.

(d) Any insulation with facings and membranes for which the flame spread exceeds 25 when tested with facings and membranes exposed to the flame during the ANSI/ASTM E84-79 test must be clearly labeled with a statement that the product may be highly combustible if used in an exposed application. This subsection shall not apply to any product meeting the requirements of Sections 2602.1-2602.6 of the 1994 Uniform Building Code.

Authority: Section 25218(e), Public Resources Code.

Reference: Section 25921, Public Resources Code.

HISTORY:
1. Amendment of subsections (a) and (c) filed 8-10-81; designated effective 9-22-81 (Register 81, No. 33).
INSPECTIONS

Sec. 12-13-1558.

After September 22, 1981, the Commission may, upon the consent of the owner or lessee, or upon securing a search warrant, have access, during normal working hours, to the premises of manufacturers, distributors and retailers of insulating material sold for installation within the state for the purpose of determining compliance with the standards promulgated pursuant to Chapter 10.5 of the California Public Resources Code . Such access shall be for the purposes of obtaining representative samples of subject insulation and inspecting records and documents pertaining to tests by approved testing labs.

Authority: Section 25218 (e), Public Resources Code.

Reference: Section 25926, Public Resources Code.

HISTORY:
CRSC § 2104A.1.3.10.5 High relevance — show source text
2104A.1.3.10.5 TMS 602, Article 3.5 B Confinement. Add the following to TMS 602, Article 3.5 B: 1. Construct vertical grout barriers or dams of solid masonry across the grout space the entire height of the wall to control horizontal grout flow. Space grout barriers not more than 30 feet (9.14 m) apart.

2104A.1.3.11 Reinforced hollow unit masonry.

2104A.1.3.11.1 TMS 602, Article 2.3 A & 2.3 B Masonry unit materials. Add the following to TMS 602, Articles 2.3 A and 2.3 B: 1. In reinforced hollow unit masonry, place horizontal reinforcement in bond beam units. The depth of the bond beam channel below the top of the unit shall be 1 [1] / 2 inches (38.1 mm) minimum and the width shall be 3 inches (76.2 mm) minimum.

2104A.1.3.11.2 TMS 602, Article 3.5 B Confinement. Add the following to TMS 602, Article 3.5 B: 2. All cells shall be solidly filled with grout in reinforced hollow unit masonry. Exception: Reinforced hollow unit masonry laid in running bond used for freestanding site walls or interior nonbear- ing non-shear wall partitions may be grouted only in cells containing vertical and horizontal reinforcement. 3. [DSA-SS] Vertical cells to be filled shall have vertical alignment sufficient to maintain a clear grout space dimension of not less than that given in Section 2104A.1.3.5, Table 7.

SECTION 2105 A —QUALITY ASSURANCE

2105 A .1 General. A quality assurance program shall be used to ensure that the constructed masonry is in compliance with the approved construction documents.

The quality assurance program shall comply with the inspection and testing requirements of Chapter 17 A and TMS 602 and Sections 2105A.2 through 2105A.4.

2105A.2 Compressive strength, f ′ m . Testing of masonry shall be provided in accordance with TMS 602, Article 1.4 B.

Exception: Where values of f ′ m greater than 2000 psi (13.79 MPa) are used in the design of reinforced grouted multi-wythe masonry and reinforced hollow unit masonry, they shall be based on prism test results in accordance with TMS 602, Article 1.4 B.3 submitted by the architect or engineer to the enforcement agency which demonstrate the ability of the proposed construction to meet prescribed performance criteria for strength.
CRSC § 25921.1 High relevance — show source text
1. A declaration that the insulating material complies with the requirements of this article.
2. The wording of the certification seal, if such seal consists of a statement pursuant to Section 1557 (b) (2) of this article.
(c) Every certification statement shall be dated and signed by the manufacturer attesting to its truth and accuracy. Where the manufacturer is either a corporation or a business association, the certification statement shall be dated, signed and attested to by a responsible official thereof.

(d) Within 45 days after receipt of a certification statement, the Executive Director shall forward, to the manufacturer, an acknowledgment that the statement has been received and that it is complete and accurate on its face.

(e) Certification of the insulation material shall be deemed to occur upon forwarding of the acknowledgement by the Executive Director. If acknowledgment is not forwarded in a timely manner, certification shall be deemed to occur on the 45th day after receipt of the certification statement.

(f) The statement of test results required in the certification may be based upon tests conducted prior to the adoptive date of this article if: (1) the same test was conducted within two years of the date of adoption, (2) the laboratory at which the tests were

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conducted has been approved for those tests as of the date of the certification statement, and (3) the laboratory certifies that the test and product are the same as the test and product referred to in the statement of test results.

Authority: Section 25218(e), Public Resources Code.

Reference: Sections 25921 and 25921.1, Public Resources Code.

HISTORY:
1. Amendment of subsections (a), (b) (4), (b) (6) and (f) filed 8-10-81; designated effective 9-22-81 (Register 81, No. 33).
QUALITY ASSURANCE (RESERVED)

Sec. 12-13-1556.

Authority: Section 25218 (e), Public Resources Code.

Reference: Section 25921.1, Public Resources Code.

HISTORY:
1. Repealer filed 8-10-81; designated effective 9-22-81 (Register 81, No. 33).
IDENTIFICATION

Sec. 12-13-1557.

(a) Except as specified in subsection (b), Item 3, of this section, no insulation shall be sold in California on or after September 22, 1981, unless the insulating material, container, bundle or similar packaging material bears a visible Commission approved statement certifying that a representative sample of the insulation material has been tested and approved by an approved laboratory and complies with the requirements of this article.

(b) The Commission-approved statement shall consist of either:
1. A design or statement approved by the Executive Director, or
2. An identification of the manufacturer and any statement that the material meets the quality standards of the State of California.
3. A statement that the material meets the quality standards of the State of California included in the bill of lading shall meet the requirements of this section only if the product is being shipped in bulk, or the container or product is not otherwise labeled by the manufacturer and the product is being sold to its ultimate user.
CRSC § 1705.4 Medium relevance — show source text
5 shall be demonstrated by the mockup panels. The equipment used_ in preconstruction testing shall be the same equipment used in the work requiring such testing, unless substitute equipment is approved by the building official. Reports of preconstruction tests shall be submitted to the building official as specified in Section 1704.5.

1705.4 Masonry construction. Special inspections and tests of masonry construction shall be performed in accordance with the quality assurance program requirements of TMS 402 and TMS 602. [OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5] as set forth in Tables 3 and 4, Level 3 require- ments and Chapter 21. Testing shall be performed in accordance with Section 2105. Special inspection and testing of post-installed anchors in masonry shall be required in accordance with requirements for concrete in Chapters 17 and 19. Batch plant inspection of grout materials shall be in accordance with Section 1705.3.3.

Exception: [OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5] Not permitted by OSHPD. Special inspections and tests shall not be required for:
1. Glass unit masonry or masonry veneer designed in accordance with Section 2110 or Chapter 14, respectively, where they are part of a structure classified as Risk Category I, II or III.
2. Masonry foundation walls constructed in accordance with Table 1807.1.6.3(1), 1807.1.6.3(2), 1807.1.6.3(3) or 1807.1.6.3(4).
3. Masonry fireplaces, masonry heaters or masonry chimneys installed or constructed in accordance with Section 2111, 2112 or 2113, respectively.
1705.4.1 Glass unit masonry and masonry veneer in Risk Category IV. Special inspections and tests for glass unit masonry or masonry veneer designed in accordance with Section 2110 or Chapter 14, respectively, where they are part of a structure classified as Risk Category IV shall be performed in accordance with TMS 602 Level 2. [OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5] Not permitted by OSHPD.

[OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5] Glass unit masonry and masonry veneer in Risk Category II, III or IV. Special inspections and tests for glass unit masonry or masonry veneer designed by Section 2110 or Chapter 14, respectively, in structures classified as Risk Category II, III or IV, shall be performed in accordance with TMS 602 Tables 3 and 4, Level 2 Quality Assurance.

1705.4.1.1 TMS 602 Section 1.6 Quality Assurance. [OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5] Replace footnote (d) as follows: (d) Periodic special inspection is required for all veneer.

1705.4.2 Vertical masonry foundation elements. Special inspections and tests of vertical masonry foundation elements shall be performed in accordance with Section 1705.4.

1705.5 Wood construction. Special inspections of prefabricated wood structural elements and assemblies shall be in accordance with Section 1704.2.5. Special inspections of site-built assemblies shall be in accordance with this section.
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1705.2 Steel construction. The special inspections and nondestructive testing of steel construction in buildings, structures and portions thereof shall be in accordance with this section.

Exception: Special inspections of the steel fabrication process shall not be required where the fabrication process for the entire building or structure does not include any welding, thermal cutting or heating operation of any kind. In such cases, the fabricator shall be required to submit a detailed procedure for material control that demonstrates the fabricator’s ability to maintain suitable records and procedures such that, at any time during the fabrication process, the material specification and grade for the main stress-carrying elements are capable of being determined. Mill test reports shall be identifiable to the main stress-carrying elements where required by the approved construction documents.

1705.2.1 Structural steel. Special inspections and nondestructive testing of structural steel elements in buildings, structures and portions thereof shall be in accordance with the quality assurance inspection requirements of AISC 360. [OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5] and this code.

Exception: Special inspection of railing systems composed of structural steel elements shall be limited to welding inspection of welds at the base of cantilevered rail posts.

[OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5] The following provisions of AISC 360, Chapter N are not permitted: 1. N5, Item 3 (Coordinated Inspection). 2. N6 (Approved Fabricators and Erectors).

Notes: [OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5]

1. Quality assurance requirements in AISC 360, AISC 341, AISC 358, AISO S240, SDI QA/QC and AISC 370 are equivalent to special inspection and testing requirements in this code and are provided by approved agencies employed by the Owner. 2. Chapter 22 requires the steel fabrication and erection, including quality control, to be in accordance with the AISC 360, AISC 341, AISC 358, AISI S240, SDI QA/QC and AISC 370.

1705.2.2 Structural stainless steel. Special inspections and nondestructive testing of structural stainless steel elements in buildings and portions thereof shall be in accordance with the quality assurance inspection requirements of AISC 370. [OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5] and this code.

[OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5] The following provisions of AISC 370, Chapter N are not permitted: 1. N5, Item 3. (Coordinated Inspection). 2. N6 (Approved Fabricators and Erectors).

1705.2.3 Cold-formed steel deck. Special inspections and qualification of welding special inspectors for cold-formed steel floor and roof deck shall be in accordance with the quality assurance inspection requirements of SDI QA/QC. [OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5] and this code.

[OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5] SDI QA/QC Section D3 (Coordinated Inspection) is not permitted.
CRSC § 1.1 Medium relevance — show source text
1705 A .1 General. Special inspections and tests of elements and nonstructural components of buildings and structures shall meet the applicable requirements of this section.

1705 A .1.1 Special cases. Special inspections and tests shall be required for proposed work that is, in the opinion of the building official, unusual in its nature, such as, but not limited to, the following examples:
1. Construction materials and systems that are alternatives to materials and systems prescribed by this code.
2. Unusual design applications of materials described in this code.
3. Materials and systems required to be installed in accordance with additional manufacturer’s instructions that prescribe requirements not contained in this code or in standards referenced by this code.
1705 A .2 Steel construction. The special inspections and nondestructive testing of steel construction in buildings, structures and portions thereof shall be in accordance with this section.

Exception: Special inspections of the steel fabrication process shall not be required where the fabrication process for the entire building or structure does not include any welding, thermal cutting or heating operation of any kind. In such cases, the fabricator shall be required to submit a detailed procedure for material control that demonstrates the fabricator’s ability to maintain suitable records and procedures such that, at any time during the fabrication process, the material specification and grade for the main stress-carrying elements are capable of being determined. Mill test reports shall be identifiable to the main stress-carrying elements where required by the approved construction documents.

1705 A .2.1 Structural steel. Special inspections and nondestructive testing of structural steel elements in buildings, structures and portions thereof shall be in accordance with the quality assurance requirements of AISC 360 and this code.

Exception: Special inspection of railing systems composed of structural steel elements shall be limited to welding inspection of welds at the base of cantilevered rail posts.

The following provisions of AISC 360, Chapter N are not permitted: 1. N5, Item 3 (Coordinated Inspection). 2. N6 (Approved Fabricators and Erectors). 3. [DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC] Quality assurance application of: a. N5, Item 2 (Quality Assurance). b. N5, Item 4 (Inspection of Welding). c. N7 (Nonconforming Material and Workmanship).

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[DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC] Additionally, the requirements of Table 1705A.2.1 of the California Building Code shall apply.

[DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC] References to specified standards in Table 1705A.2.1 apply only to those structural systems and elements required to comply with those by this code.

[DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC] Replace AISC 360, Section N5.5(b), as follows:
CRSC § 8-10 Medium relevance — show source text
(b) Up to and including September 30, 1982, laboratories shall be approved either upon accreditation by the United States Department of Commerce National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program or as stated in the preceding paragraph, at the manufacturer’s option. After September 30, 1982, laboratories shall only be approved upon accreditation by the United States Department of Commerce National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program.

Authority: Section 25218(e), Public Resources Code.

Reference: Sections 25915(a) and 25921, Public Resources Code.

HISTORY:
1. Amendment filed 8-10-81, designated effective 9-22-81 (Register 81, No. 33).
CERTIFICATION

Sec. 12-13-1555.

(a) No insulating material shall be sold or installed in California on or after September 22, 1981, unless the manufacturer has certified that the material complies with the provisions of this article.

(b) The manufacturer shall submit a certification statement to the Executive Director for each type of insulating material. Such statement shall contain the following information:
1. Name of the manufacturer.
2. A description of the type of insulating material being certified in sufficient detail to permit its identification. The description may include information sheets, brochures, a sample label for the product or similar information.
3. Test results from an approved laboratory.
4. A description of the basis for ensuring that all the insulating material of the type being certified complies with the requirements of this article. Such description shall include, but not be limited to a description of the frequency of testing of the material, the quality assurance program, and any third-party inspections or testing used by the manufacturer.
5. A declaration that the insulating material complies with the requirements of this article.
6. The wording of the certification seal, if such seal consists of a statement pursuant to Section 1557 (b) (2) of this article.
(c) Every certification statement shall be dated and signed by the manufacturer attesting to its truth and accuracy. Where the manufacturer is either a corporation or a business association, the certification statement shall be dated, signed and attested to by a responsible official thereof.

(d) Within 45 days after receipt of a certification statement, the Executive Director shall forward, to the manufacturer, an acknowledgment that the statement has been received and that it is complete and accurate on its face.

(e) Certification of the insulation material shall be deemed to occur upon forwarding of the acknowledgement by the Executive Director. If acknowledgment is not forwarded in a timely manner, certification shall be deemed to occur on the 45th day after receipt of the certification statement.

(f) The statement of test results required in the certification may be based upon tests conducted prior to the adoptive date of this article if: (1) the same test was conducted within two years of the date of adoption, (2) the laboratory at which the tests were

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conducted has been approved for those tests as of the date of the certification statement, and (3) the laboratory certifies that the test and product are the same as the test and product referred to in the statement of test results.

Authority: Section 25218(e), Public Resources Code.

Reference: Sections 25921 and 25921.1, Public Resources Code.

HISTORY:
CRSC § 25920-25922 Medium relevance — show source text
Authority: Sections 25402(a) and 25920, Public Resources Code.

Reference: Sections 25920-25922, Public Resources Code.

HISTORY:
1. Amendment of subsection (a) (9) filed 4-2-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 14).
2. Editorial correction of subsection designations with subsection (l) (4) (Register 79, No. 17).
3. Amendment filed 8-10-81; designated effective 9-22-81 (Register 81, No. 33).
4. New subsection (m) (2) (J) filed 9-11-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 37).
5. Editorial correction of subsection (k) (3) (B) filed 1-13-82 (Register 82, No. 3).
6. Amendment of subsections (a) (5) and (a) (8) filed 5-5-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 19).
7. Editorial correction of subsection (m) printing error (Register 82, No. 44).
APPROVAL OF TESTING LABORATORIES

Sec. 12-13-1554.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), laboratories shall be approved using the procedures described in the Criteria for the Approval of Testing Laboratories, dated October 27, 1978. The Executive Director shall approve any laboratory that meets the standards described in the Criteria for the Approval of Testing Laboratories, dated October 27, 1978. A testing laboratory shall have the right to appeal to the full Commission any denial of approval by the Executive Director.

(b) Up to and including September 30, 1982, laboratories shall be approved either upon accreditation by the United States Department of Commerce National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program or as stated in the preceding paragraph, at the manufacturer’s option. After September 30, 1982, laboratories shall only be approved upon accreditation by the United States Department of Commerce National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program.

Authority: Section 25218(e), Public Resources Code.

Reference: Sections 25915(a) and 25921, Public Resources Code.

HISTORY:
1. Amendment filed 8-10-81, designated effective 9-22-81 (Register 81, No. 33).
CERTIFICATION

Sec. 12-13-1555.

(a) No insulating material shall be sold or installed in California on or after September 22, 1981, unless the manufacturer has certified that the material complies with the provisions of this article.

(b) The manufacturer shall submit a certification statement to the Executive Director for each type of insulating material. Such statement shall contain the following information:
1. Name of the manufacturer.
2. A description of the type of insulating material being certified in sufficient detail to permit its identification. The description may include information sheets, brochures, a sample label for the product or similar information.
3. Test results from an approved laboratory.
4. A description of the basis for ensuring that all the insulating material of the type being certified complies with the requirements of this article. Such description shall include, but not be limited to a description of the frequency of testing of the material, the quality assurance program, and any third-party inspections or testing used by the manufacturer.
5. A declaration that the insulating material complies with the requirements of this article.
CRSC § 8-10 Medium relevance — show source text
(g) “Insulating material” or “insulation” means any material listed in Section 1551 (b) of this article and placed within or contiguous to a wall, ceiling, roof or floor of a room or building, or contiguous to the surface of any appliance or its intake or outtake mechanism, for the purpose of reducing heat transfer or reducing adverse temperature fluctuations of the building room or appliance.

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(h) “Manufacturer” means any person who either:
1. Produces insulating material in the final composition either for use in the form sold or to be further dimensionally modified; or
2. In the case of polyurethane, polyisocyanurate and urea formaldehyde foam formed at the installation site, produces the primary components of the material.
“Manufacturer” shall not include any building contractor or any other person whose sole activity is to install insulation at the installation site.

(i) “Quality assurance program.” (Reserved)

(j) “Recommended wall density” means the density used for pressure fill retrofit wall applications to prevent settling.

(k) “Representative sample” means a sample of insulating material with the same characteristics (other than thickness) and using the same facing imposed on the insulating material manufactured for final use.

(l) “Representative thickness” means a thickness of insulating material at which the change in thermal performance per inch will vary no more than plus or minus 2 percent with increases in thickness.

(m) “TAPPI” means Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industry.

(n) “Thermal performance” means the tested thermal conductivity, thermal conductance or thermal resistance ( R -value), as appropriate, of an insulating material.

(o) “Urea formaldehyde foam” means a cellular plastic insulation material generated in a continuous stream by mixing the components which are a urea formaldehyde resin, air and a foaming agent.

Authority: Sections 25920 and 25922, Public Resources Code.

Reference: Sections 25915 (a), 25920, 25921 and 25922, Public Resources Code.

HISTORY:
1. Amendment filed 8-10-81; designated effective 9-22-81 (Register 81, No. 33).
QUALITY STANDARDS

Sec. 12-13-1553. The manufacturer shall cause the testing of samples of insulating material for conformity with the quality standards described in this section.

(a) General testing provisions. In testing any material pursuant to this section, the following general procedures shall be used.
1. All tests with the exception of the ANSI/ASTM E84-79 test shall be conducted using representative samples at the representative thickness of the insulation, except that when the final use of an insulating material entails a thickness less than the representative thickness, then the insulating material will be tested at the lesser thickness.
2. Where uniformity of product ensures consistency of test results across a product grouping, test results for one may be used for certification of other products within that product group. The manufacturer shall provide sufficient documentation to establish a valid basis for applying a particular test result to other products within the group. The Executive Director shall determine whether a valid basis exists for grouping products for testing pursuant to this subsection. If it is determined that a valid basis does not exist, individual tests shall be required.
CRSC § 11018.1 Medium relevance — show source text
(d) This section does not apply to any of the following:

(1) Transfers which are required to be preceded by the furnishing to a prospective transferee of a copy of a public report pursuant to Section 11018.1 of the Business and Professions Code.

(2) Transfers pursuant to court order, including, but not limited to, transfers ordered by a probate court in the administra- tion of an estate, transfers pursuant to a writ of execution, transfers by a trustee in bankruptcy, transfers by eminent domain or transfers resulting from a decree for specific performance.

(3) Transfers to a mortgagee by a mortgagor in default, transfers to a beneficiary of a deed of trust by a trustor in default, transfers by any foreclosure sale after default, transfers by any foreclosure sale after default in an obligation secured by a mortgage, or transfers by a sale under a power of sale after a default in an obligation secured by a deed of trust or secured by any other instrument containing a power of sale.

(4) Transfers by a fiduciary in the course of the administration of a decedent’s estate, guardianship, conservatorship or trust.

(5) Transfers from one co-owner to one or more co-owners.

(6) Transfers made to a spouse, or to a person or persons in the lineal line of consanguinity of one or more of the transferors.

(7) Transfers between spouses resulting from a decree of dissolution of a marriage, from a decree of legal separation, or from a property settlement agreement incidental to either of those decrees.

(8) Transfers by the Controller in the course of administering the Unclaimed Property Law provided for in Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 1500) of Title 10 of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure.

(9) Transfers under the provisions of Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 3691) or Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 3771) of Part 6 of Division 1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

(e) No liability shall arise, nor any action be brought or maintained against any agent of any party to a transfer of title, including any person or entity acting in the capacity of an escrow, for any error, inaccuracy or omission relating to the disclosure required to be made by a transferor pursuant to this section.

However, this subdivision does not apply to a licensee, as defined in Section 10011 of the Business and Professions Code, where the licensee participates in the making of the disclosure required to be made pursuant to this section with actual knowl- edge of the falsity of the disclosure.

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(f) Except as otherwise provided in this section, this section shall not be deemed to create or imply a duty upon a licensee, as defined in Section 10011 of the Business and Professions Code, or upon any agent of any party to a transfer of title, including any person or entity acting in the capacity of an escrow, to monitor or ensure compliance with this section.

(g) No transfer of title shall be invalidated on the basis of a failure to comply with this section, and the exclusive remedy for the failure to comply with this section is an award of actual damages not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100), exclusive of any court costs and attorney’s fees.

CRSC § 1203.1.2 Medium relevance — show source text

Adopting Agency	BSC	BSC- CG	SFM	Col5	HCD	Col7	Col8	DSA	Col10	OSHPD	Col12	Col13	Col14	Col15	Col16	BSCC	DPH	AGR	DWR	CEC	CA	SL	SLC
Adopting Agency	BSC	BSC- CG	T-24	T-19*	1	2	1/AC	AC	SS	1	1R	2	3	4	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Adopt Entire Chapter
Adopt Entire Chapter as amended (amended sections listed below)			X
Adopt only those sections that are listed below
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1]
Chapter / Section
1203.1.2			X
1203.1.3.1			X
1203.1.5.1			X
1203.2.11			X
1205.2.4			X
1205.3.4			X
1207.11.3			X
1207.11.4			X
Table 1207.11.4			X

The California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 19, Division 1 provisions that are found in the California Fire Code are a reprint from the current CCR, Title 19, Division 1 text for the code user’s convenience only. The scope, applicability and appeals procedures of CCR, Title 19, Division I remain the same. The state agency does not adopt sections identified by the following symbol: The Office of the State Fire Marshal’s adoption of this chapter or individual sections is applicable to structures regulated by other state agencies pursuant to Section 1.11.

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User notes:

CRSC § 12.7 Medium relevance — show source text
Bolts shall be solidly embedded in grout._ 5. Bent bar anchor bolts shall not be allowed. The maximum size anchor shall be [1] / 2 -inch (12.7 mm) diameter for 6-inch (152 mm) nominal masonry, [3] / 4 -inch (19.1 mm) diameter for 8-inch (203 mm) nominal masonry, [7] / 8 -inch (22.2 mm) diameter for 10-inch (254 mm) nominal masonry, and 1-inch (25.4 mm) diameter for 12-inch (305 mm) nominal masonry. 6. Bolts shall be accurately set with templates or by approved equivalent means and held in place to prevent dislocation during grouting.

2104.2.4 TMS 602, Article 3.5 F.1 Grout key. Replace TMS 602, Article 3.5 F.1 as follows: 1. Between grout pours or where grouting has been stopped more than an hour, a horizontal construction joint shall be formed by terminating grout a minimum of 1 [1] / 2 inches (38.1 mm) and a maximum of one-half the masonry unit height below a mortar joint, except at the top of the wall. Where bond beams occur, the grout pour shall be terminated a minimum of [1] / 2

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inch (12.7 mm) below the mortar joint. Horizontal reinforcement shall be placed in bond beam units with a minimum grout cover of 1 inch (25.4 mm) above reinforcing steel for each grout pour.

2104.3 Aluminum equipment. [OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5] Grout shall not be handled nor pumped utilizing aluminum equipment unless it can be demonstrated with the materials and equipment to be used that there will be no deleterious effect on the strength of the grout.

SECTION 2105—QUALITY ASSURANCE

2105.1 General. A quality assurance program shall be used to ensure that the constructed masonry is in compliance with the approved construction documents.

The quality assurance program shall comply with the inspection and testing requirements of Chapter 17 and TMS 602. 2105.2 Compressive strength , f ′ m . [OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5] Testing of masonry shall be provided in accordance with TMS 602, Article 1.4 B.

Exception: Where values of f ′ m greater than 2,000 psi (13.79 MPa) are used in the design of reinforced grouted multi-wythe masonry and reinforced hollow unit masonry, they shall be based on prism test results in accordance with TMS 602, Article 1.4 B.3 submitted by the architect or engineer to the enforcement agency which demonstrate the ability of the proposed construction to meet prescribed performance criteria for strength exceed 3,000 psi (20.7 MPa).

Frequently asked questions

Do manufacturers have to maintain a formal (written) quality assurance program under § 12-13-1556?

No. § 12-13-1556 is reserved and does not itself impose a formal written‑program requirement. However, manufacturers must describe their QA measures as part of the certification statement required by § 12-13-1555 and must cause testing under § 12-13-1553.

If the code doesn’t define “quality assurance program,” what must be included in the certification?

The certification must describe the basis for ensuring compliance — specifically the frequency of testing, any quality assurance program, and any third‑party inspections or testing used, plus test results and product identification. The code does not prescribe the exact content of a QA program; it requires a description of whatever QA measures the manufacturer uses. See § 12-13-1555.

Who is considered a “manufacturer” for these rules?

“Manufacturer” means anyone who produces insulating material in final composition or, for certain foams, produces primary components formed at the installation site. It excludes a building contractor whose sole activity is installation. See the definitions in § 12-13-1552.

Must tests be done at an accredited lab?

Yes — testing must be performed by approved laboratories; after Sept. 30, 1982 laboratories must be accredited by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce NVLAP per § 12-13-1554.

Can a manufacturer rely on older tests for certification?

The certification statement may rely on tests conducted prior to the article’s adoptive date only under specific conditions set out in § 12-13-1555(f) (e.g., same test within two years, lab was approved, lab certifies test/product equivalence).

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