Principles
What Is an AHJ Inspection?
An AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) is the entity responsible for enforcing health and safety codes. It could be a city or county official, or it could be the EHS officer within the company to which you are delivering your product.
If your equipment is not listed or certified, it lacks the necessary approval to satisfy OSHA workplace rules and the AHJ may require a field evaluation by an NRTL (Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory) or FEB (Field Evaluation Body).
We help you resolve AHJ inspection issues fast and affordably.
Authority
How Eurofins MET Labs Supports AHJ Inspections?
With over six decades of electrical testing leadership in North America, Eurofins MET Labs provides AHJs, OEMs and facility managers with trusted field evaluation and labeling services:
Recognized by AHJs in all 50 states
First OSHA-recognized NRTL (since 1989)
Accredited Field Evaluation Body (FEB)
Fastest turnaround for onsite evaluations
Labels accepted by electrical inspectors nationwide
Same Day service on preliminary remote evaluations
Solutions
Common Scenarios That
Require AHJ Inspection
- Failed AHJ inspection due to missing UL or NRTL label
- Installing custom, modified, or imported equipment
- Moving/installing legacy (built pre-1970) equipment to a new location
- Installing unlisted devices in new construction
- Modifying previously-certified equipment (doing so renders the original certification void)
- Common equipment evaluated: Panels, industrial control systems, generators, lab equipment, automation units, modified switchboards, production equipment
Services
Our AHJ-Related Services
We provide targeted services for complex equipment challenges.
On-Site Evaluation & Labeling
We send a qualified engineer to inspect, test, and label your equipment for AHJ acceptance.
Remote Preliminary Evaluation
Catch showstoppers before our engineers even visit your site. We offer fast reviews and based on photos, schematics, and test data. This helps prepare you for success.
Lab-Based Evaluation
If you have components for which no pre-approved substitute exists, our NRTL can often run the testing necessary to accept an otherwise unapproved component.
Process
Field Evaluation Process
Your path to inspection.
01
Submit RequirementsContact us by calling 410-949-1930 or by clicking “Get a Field Evaluation Quote” to initiate your field evaluation.
02
Receive Your QuoteOur team prepares a detailed quote, typically delivered within a few hours.
03
Approve the QuoteReview and accept the quote so we can move forward without delay.
04
Schedule the EvaluationWe coordinate with you to schedule the on-site evaluation at a time that works best for your project.
05
Evaluation, Labeling & ReportAfter a successful field evaluation, an FEB-accredited label is applied to the equipment, and a full test report is issued within 10 days.
Bonus: We can coordinate directly with your inspector to avoid miscommunication.
Benefits
Key Benefits of Choosing MET Labs
Reduce approval time, control costs, and keep your production moving.
Avoid project delays and re-inspections
Lowest-cost path to AHJ compliance
Fastest lead times in the industry
Avoid delays in installation, inspections or occupancy permits
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Avoid downtime and keep your project moving with trusted field evaluation services.