Elevate the integrity and competence of your laboratory by becoming an Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA), International accredited laboratory.
Accredited Laboratory Program
The AMCA International Laboratory Accreditation Program uses testing methods recognized by AMCA Publication 111 and conducts strict audits of test equipment and laboratory procedures to ensure reliability and competence.
The average path to laboratory accreditation takes nine months and requires significant resources and time. Before considering laboratory accreditation, purchase and review the AMCA Publication 111-13 I Laboratory Accreditation Program.
Accreditation remains valid for three years, during which the quality of equipment and testing procedures must be maintained to ensure continued compliance.
Review more than 60 AMCA Accredited Laboratories.
Eligibility
Manufacturing companies that regularly design, fabricate, assemble, and sell products within the scope of AMCA air systems can participate in the program as either a member or affiliate. AMCA is a not-for-profit organization that offers knowledge, expertise, and certification resources exclusively to its members and affiliates through an application process.
Member or Affiliate Application
Determine if your company would like to apply as an AMCA member or affiliate.
Manufacturers from all over the world join AMCA as a member to take advantage of the effectiveness of industry associations. This includes gaining access to valuable market intelligence and the ability to help shape codes, standards, and regulations.
Companies that prefer to focus on testing choose the affiliate path to laboratory accreditation. Review AMCA member benefits.
Phase One: Application
Step |
Phase One Application |
Business Days |
1. Submit |
Manufactuing company submits the complete and accurate member or affiliate application package.
|
Day 1 |
2. Verify |
AMCA reviews and verifies documentation. |
Day 10 |
3. Financial Evaluation |
AMCA conducts a financial risk evaluation. |
Day 10 |
4. Site visit |
AMCA schedules and conducts and informal site visit of the manufacturing facility. |
Day 55 |
5. Vote |
AMCA Board of Directors formal vote. |
Day 75 |
6. Approval |
AMCA notification of board vote. If approved, an invoice will be issued. |
Day 95 |
7. Payment |
Receive access to AMCA resources with paid invoice and certification enrollment information. |
Day 125 |
Phase Two: Laboratory Accreditation Enrollment
Step |
Description |
Timeframe |
8. |
Submit the complete application package by attaching the following via email to [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected] , subject: AMCA Lab Accreditation
|
Day 1 |
9. |
AMCA reviews and verifies documentation. |
Day 10 |
10. |
After the application is approved, AMCA technical staff will select a suitable product(s) for testing and arrange a mutually convenient date for the witness test. AMCA will issue an invoice for the site visit and make travel plans upon payment. |
Day 14 |
11. |
The applicant’s laboratory will perform the witness test, if necessary, a second witness test will be performed. |
Day 60 |
12. |
Applicant will ship the witness test product to AMCA for a check test. |
Day 70 |
13. |
AMCA will perform the check test and after completion, issue an invoice for the check test. |
Day 90 |
14. |
Upon payment,
|
Day 120 |
15. |
Upon payment, AMCA will include the applicant to the list of Accredited Laboratory, issue the Laboratory Accreditation Plaque, and submit an AMCA signed Laboratory Accreditation License Agreement. |
Day 150 |
AMCA Product Scope
Air Control & Movement |
Fans |
Ventilators |
Acoustical duct silencer |
Agricultural |
Energy-recovery |
Air-curtain unit |
Arrays |
Heat-recovery |
Airflow-measurement station |
Axial |
Positive pressure |
Axial impeller |
Centrifugal |
Power roof |
Damper |
Circulating |
Residential ceiling |
Duct |
Induced flow |
|
Evaporative cooler |
Jet |
|
Louver |
Large-diameter ceiling |
|
Single room air-handler |
Mixed flow |
|
Spiral gravity roof ventilator |
Propeller |
Accredited vs Certified
It is important to understand that the AMCA Laboratory Accreditation Program and the AMCA Certified Ratings Program (CRP) are two separate entities. Manufacturers should not consider product performance data, which is based on tests conducted in an accredited laboratory, as authorization to use the AMCA Seal. It's worth noting that obtaining laboratory accreditation is not mandatory for manufacturers to obtain AMCA CRP for their products.
Application Tips
Your company can expedite your time by adhering to these tips:
Phase One: Member or Affiliate Application
- Application package submission attachments:
- complete an accurate 9-page application
- brochures, catalogs, or product specification sheet(s)
- copy of the application fee transaction
- Have your AMCA product scope offerings on your website with an image and brief description.
- Prepare to have an informal site visit within 55 days of applicant submission.
- Pay all invoices upon receipt.
Phase Two: Laboratory Accreditation Enrollment
- Application package submission attachments:
- complete application for Accreditation of Laboratory
- compiled documentation on the laboratory
- copy of the application fee transaction
- Send products to test on time or ahead of the due date.
- Pay all invoices upon receipt.
AMCA Laboratory Headquarters, USA
30 West University Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Phone: +1 (847) 394-0150 | Fax: +1 (847) 253-0088
Questions? Fill out the inquiry form and follow instructions and send via email to [email protected]. Only complete forms accompanying the application fee will be processed.
Whom Do I Contact?Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc.