Common use of INITIAL VALIDATION PROCEDURES Clause in Contracts

INITIAL VALIDATION PROCEDURES. 4.2.1 Following an official inspection, Participant shall submit a completed Request for Validation for all product models to be validated through the website interface. The documentation uploaded through this process shall include completed test report, component‐specific installation instructions, dated photos of structural integrity testing, and a photo of the entire model being submitted. The Participant may choose to submit complete test results from an A2LA, or equivalent, accredited lab to ISO Guide 17025 for all product models intended for certification to F1487 & CSA Z614, along with a copy of that labs Scope of Accreditation reflecting the Specification(s) outlined in this Procedural Guide. (Submitted test reports are still subject to approval by the XXXXX Equipment Certification Validator, regardless of test labs’ accreditation.) Tests shall have been performed to the Standard(s) At the request of Participant, Validator will schedule and execute official inspections at the facility(ies) where Participant testing and manufacturing was performed, provided Participant’s License Application and Agreement has been accepted by XXXXX. 4.2.2 Approval of the test/manufacturing facility (facility) is a prerequisite for product validation. During the initial inspection at Participant's facility, Validator will review for the purposes of approval:  test equipment (see Section 12)  calibration procedures  written test procedures and adherence to same  initial test data  structural integrity testing  review product change procedure to assure that changes follow through the manufacturing and shipping process  review documentation demonstrating compliance with the requirements found within the ASTM 1487 standard related to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA)  review recent layouts to assure Participant knowledge of the applicable portions of the Standard(s). During facility inspection, Validator, at its discretion, may inspect products from the production line or from inventory on a random basis. A limited number of product tests will be witnessed, of which Participant will be informed prior to the inspection visit. The Validator will be allowed access to those parts of Participant's premises, and to such materials as Validator may reasonably deem necessary, to determine compliance with the Standard(s). Participant shall render all reasonable and necessary assistance to Validator, during normal business hours, to enable the facility inspection to be carried out as promptly as possible. 4.2.3 The Validator is the sole judge as to whether the facility is approved. 4.2.4 Upon facility approval and product validation, Validator notifies XXXXX Administrator. Administrator provides Participant with approval to login to the website interface. Participant adds products electronically through this interface and uploads completed test report, along with photos of structural integrity testing dated within the past calendar year. 4.2.5 Products added electronically will be processed within 30 days of submittal. Upon Validator approval, product models are posted to the website listing of validated products.

INITIAL VALIDATION PROCEDURES. 4.2.1 Following an official inspection, Participant shall submit a completed Request for Validation for all product models to be validated through the website interface. The documentation uploaded through this process shall include completed test report, component‐specific installation instructionsalong with dated photos, dated photos or some other means of showing the date, of structural integrity testing, and a photo of the entire model being submitted. testing The Participant may choose to submit complete test results from an A2LA, or equivalent, accredited lab to ISO Guide 17025 for all product models intended for certification to F1487 & CSA Z614, along with a copy of that labs Scope of Accreditation reflecting the Specification(s) outlined in this Procedural Guide. (Submitted test reports are still subject to approval by the XXXXX Equipment Certification Validator, regardless of test labs’ accreditation.) Tests shall have been performed to the current Standard(s) At the request of Participant, Validator will schedule and execute official inspections at the facility(ies) where Participant testing and manufacturing was performed, provided Participant’s License Application and Agreement has been accepted by XXXXX. 4.2.2 Approval of the test/manufacturing facility (facility) is a prerequisite for product validation. During the initial inspection at Participant's facility, Validator will review for the purposes of approvalofapproval:  test equipment (see Section 12)  calibration procedures  written test procedures and adherence to same  initial test data  structural integrity testing  review product change procedure to assure that changes follow through the manufacturing and shipping process  review documentation demonstrating compliance with the requirements found within the ASTM 1487 standard related to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA)  review recent layouts to assure Participant knowledge of the applicable portions of the Standard(s). During facility inspection, Validator, at its discretion, may inspect products from the production line or from inventory on a random basis. A limited number of product tests will be witnessed, of which Participant will be informed prior to the inspection visit. The Validator will be allowed access to those parts of Participant's premises, and to such materials as Validator may reasonably deem necessary, to determine compliance with the Standard(s). Participant shall render all reasonable and necessary assistance to Validator, during normal business hours, to enable the facility inspection to be carried out as promptly as possible. 4.2.3 The Validator is the sole judge as to whether the facility is approved. 4.2.4 Upon facility approval and product validation, Validator notifies XXXXX Administrator. Administrator provides Participant with approval to login to the website interface. Participant adds products electronically through this interface and uploads completed test report, along with photos of structural integrity testing dated within the past calendar year. 4.2.5 Products added electronically will be processed within 30 days of submittal. Upon Validator approval, product models are posted to the website listing of validated products...

INITIAL VALIDATION PROCEDURES. 4.2.1 Following an official inspection, Participant shall submit a completed Request for Validation for all product models to be validated through the website interface. The documentation uploaded through this process shall include completed test report, component‐specific installation instructions, dated photos of structural integrity testing, and a photo of the entire model being submitted, and a copy of any private label agreements, if applicable. The Participant may choose to submit complete test results from an A2LA, or equivalent, accredited lab to ISO Guide 17025 for all product models intended for certification to F1487 & CSA Z614, along with a copy of that labs Scope of Accreditation reflecting the Specification(s) outlined in this Procedural Guide. (Submitted test reports are still subject to approval by the XXXXX Equipment Certification Validator, regardless of test labs’ accreditation.) Tests shall have been performed to the Standard(s) At the request of Participant, Validator will schedule and execute official inspections at the facility(ies) where Participant testing and manufacturing was performed, provided Participant’s License Application and Agreement has been accepted by XXXXX. 4.2.2 Approval of the test/manufacturing facility (facility) is a prerequisite for product validation. During the initial inspection at Participant's facility, Validator will review for the purposes of approval:  test equipment (see Section 12)  calibration procedures  written test procedures and adherence to same  initial test data  structural integrity testing  review product change procedure to assure that changes follow through the manufacturing and shipping process  review documentation demonstrating compliance with the requirements found within the ASTM 1487 standard related to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA)  review recent layouts to assure Participant knowledge of the applicable portions of the Standard(s). During facility inspection, Validator, at its discretion, may inspect products from the production line or from inventory on a random basis. A limited number of product tests will be witnessed, of which Participant will be informed prior to the inspection visit. The Validator will be allowed access to those parts of Participant's premises, and to such materials as Validator may reasonably deem necessary, to determine compliance with the Standard(s). Participant shall render all reasonable and necessary assistance to Validator, during normal business hours, to enable the facility inspection to be carried out as promptly as possible. 4.2.3 The Validator is the sole judge as to whether the facility is approved. 4.2.4 Upon facility approval and product validation, Validator notifies XXXXX Administrator. Administrator provides Participant with approval to login to the website interface. Participant adds products electronically through this interface and uploads completed test report, along with photos of structural integrity testing dated within the past calendar year. 4.2.5 Products added electronically will be processed within 30 days of submittal. Upon Validator approval, product models are posted to the website listing of validated products.

INITIAL VALIDATION PROCEDURES. 4.2.1 Following an official inspection, Participant shall submit a completed Request for Validation for all product models to be validated through the website interface. The documentation uploaded through this process shall include completed test report, component‐specific installation instructionsalong with dated photos, dated photos or some other means of showing the date the photographs were taken, of structural integrity testing, and a photo of the entire model being submitted. testing The Participant may choose to submit complete test results from an A2LA, or equivalent, accredited lab to ISO Guide 17025 for all product models intended for certification to F1487 & CSA Z614, along with a copy of that labs Scope of Accreditation reflecting the Specification(s) outlined in this Procedural Guide. (Submitted test reports are still subject to approval by the XXXXX Equipment Certification Validator, regardless of test labs’ accreditation.) Tests shall have been performed to the current Standard(s) At the request of Participant, Validator will schedule and execute official inspections at the facility(ies) where Participant testing and manufacturing was performed, provided Participant’s License Application and Agreement has been accepted by XXXXX. 4.2.2 Approval of the test/manufacturing facility (facility) is a prerequisite for product validation. During the initial inspection at Participant's facility, Validator will review for the purposes of approvalofapproval:  test equipment (see Section 12)  calibration procedures  written test procedures and adherence to same  initial test data  structural integrity testing  review product change procedure to assure that changes follow through the manufacturing and shipping process  review documentation demonstrating compliance with the requirements found within the ASTM 1487 standard related to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA)  review recent layouts to assure Participant knowledge of the applicable portions of the Standard(s). During facility inspection, Validator, at its discretion, may inspect products from the production line or from inventory on a random basis. A limited number of product tests will be witnessed, of which Participant will be informed prior to the inspection visit. The Validator will be allowed access to those parts of Participant's premises, and to such materials as Validator may reasonably deem necessary, to determine compliance with the Standard(s). Participant shall render all reasonable and necessary assistance to Validator, during normal business hours, to enable the facility inspection to be carried out as promptly as possible. 4.2.3 The Validator is the sole judge as to whether the facility is approved. 4.2.4 Upon facility approval and product validation, Validator notifies XXXXX Administrator. Administrator provides Participant with approval to login to the website interface. Participant adds products electronically through this interface and uploads completed test report, along with photos of structural integrity testing dated within the past calendar year. 4.2.5 Products added electronically will be processed within 30 days of submittal. Upon Validator approval, product models are posted to the website listing of validated products...