Article 406 Concrete Testing Laboratory License

Testing of concrete required by this code or other applicable laws or rules shall be conducted by a concrete testing laboratory licensed in accordance with this article.

All applicants for a concrete testing laboratory license shall maintain a laboratory within 50 miles (80 467 m) of the city and shall submit satisfactory proof establishing that the business is conducted by qualified personnel in accordance with procedures, safety requirements and professional standards as set forth in rules of the department. The department shall inspect an applicant's place of business and equipment and conduct an investigation of applicant's personnel in a manner to be set forth in department rules prior to the issuance or renewal of a license.

The following additional requirements shall apply to concrete testing laboratories:

Each laboratory shall have in responsible charge a director who shall be a full-time employee of the laboratory and shall not serve as the director of more than one licensed laboratory at a time. The director shall be a registered design professional, and shall personally supervise all technical functions of the laboratory relating to testing of concrete and concrete materials as required in this code and in rules of the department.

The director shall certify the truth and accuracy of all reports filed by the laboratory under the provisions of this code or other applicable laws and rules.

An examination shall not be required for a concrete testing laboratory license.