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ACLASS Guidance on ISO/IEC 17020
Inspection Body Accreditation
ACLASS accreditation for inspection bodies and inspection
agencies allows you to assure your customers of your compliance
with international standards and international recognition of good
practices, and your technical competence to perform specific types
of inspections.
ACLASS accreditation provides a ready means for customers to
identify and select reliable inspection services to meet their
needs.
ACLASS uses ISO/IEC 17020 and IAF/ILAC-A4 for
accreditation of inspection bodies. Our management and technical
staff assure high-quality service, integrity, independence,
impartiality, confidentiality, highly-trained experts and
assessors, and unmatched customer service.
The application form includes
a list of inspection areas for which accreditation may be applied.
ACLASS provides inspection body accreditation services if ACLASS
has or can reasonably obtain the proper credentials and
resources.
ACLASS policies and the accreditation process are described in
ACLASS
Document 4 Requirements for Accreditation to ISO
17020.
This diagram outlines the ACLASS accreditation process:
Accreditation for Special Inspection Agencies
The ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board has expanded its
accreditation areas to include those of Special Inspection
Agencies, with specifics targeted to New York City.
ACLASS accreditation for inspection bodies and inspection
agencies allows you to assure your customers of your compliance
with international standards and international recognition of good
practices, and your technical competence to perform specific types
of inspections. ACLASS accreditation also provides a ready means
for customers to identify and select reliable inspection services
to meet their needs.
ACLASS uses ISO/IEC 17020 and IAF/ILAC A4 for accreditation of
inspection bodies. This program is also based on the requirements
of the International Building Code. The application form includes a
list of inspection areas for which accreditation may be
applied.
ACLASS welcomes the opportunity to accredit inspection agencies
within the New York City metropolitan area whose goal is to become
compliant with the rules of NY section 101-06.
The mission of ACLASS is to be a leader in guiding the
international development of accreditation processes that build
confidence and value for stakeholders worldwide and providing high
quality and reliable accreditation services with the most
professional value-added services for customers and end users.
ACLASS is one of the most respected accreditation bodies in the
United States and worldwide. As a signatory to the ILAC
multilateral recognition arrangement (MRA), ACLASS is held to the
strictest standards of assessment and accreditation.
To Learn More
To learn more about ACLASS inspection body accreditation to
ISO/IEC 17020, send e-mail or call toll free
877-344-3044.