Testing and certification for integrated building products and systems
Building products and systems must comply with an increasing number of safety requirements as well as specifications for performance, energy efficiency and quality. Working with an experienced service provider can help streamline the testing and certification process, leading to significant time and cost savings.
We offer testing and certification services to help demonstrate the safety and compliance of integrated building products and systems across appliances and HVAC/R, wire and cable, lighting, energy storage and more. In addition, our reputable UL Verified Mark program can help substantiate the accuracy of product marketing claims.
40%
The approximate percentage of a building’s total energy consumption accounted for by HVAC/R systems. (Source)
30%
The average percentage of energy used in commercial buildings that is wasted. (Source)
5.9%
The projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the HVAC/R market from 2021 to 2028. (Source)
24%
The projected CAGR of the global market for ESS in buildings from 2021 to 2026. (Source)
We help manufacturers, architects, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) engineers:
Improve building resource efficiency
We can help you demonstrate appliances’ energy efficiency and integrate compliant alternative energy sources, leading to cost savings.
Identify compliant products
The widely recognized UL Mark provides a key market differentiator and helps designers and specifiers identify high-quality products.
Determine product claims’ accuracy
Substantiate product claims with our reputable, independent UL Verified Mark program.
Verify emergency equipment will work when needed
We test and certify emergency lighting and exit systems to applicable codes and standards.
Bring building products to market efficiently
Reduce testing and certification time and costs by working with a single, experienced provider.
Our capabilities for safer building products and systems
Appliance and HVAC/R Safety, Performance and Energy Efficiency Testing
Appliance and HVAC/R manufacturers must provide innovative product features without sacrificing safety, sustainability, security and regulatory compliance. We can help you meet these imperatives and comply with evolving environmental and safety regulations.
Lighting Testing and Certification
The lighting industry has undergone major changes in recent years as technology has emerged and matured. We continue to innovate to meet lighting market needs, including offering services for human-centric, emergency and connected lighting.
Wire and Cable Testing, Certification and Compliance Services
We evaluate wire and cable products to national and international standards for safety, performance, quality, environmental impact and regulatory compliance for North America, Latin America, the Middle East, Europe and Asia markets.
Water and Plumbing Services
We take a holistic look at plumbing products, offering electrical safety, interoperability, cybersecurity, sustainability health and performance services to help you keep pace with the industry while delivering products your customers can trust.
Services for Energy Storage Systems
As a leader in safety testing and certification for battery technology, we offer competitive benchmarking, charge/discharge and overcharge tests, as well as environmental and altitude simulation for system integrators. We also offer sustainable sourcing, recycled content validation and recycling validations for batteries.
Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) Services
We offer testing and certification services to help support the safe use of BIPV in compliance with National Electric Code, International Building Code and International Residential Code requirements.
Services for safer building products and systems
HVAC/R Safety and Energy Efficiency Testing
Streamline testing for safety, performance and energy-efficiency testing with one central point of contact.
Testing and Certification for Commercial Appliances
Test and certify commercial appliances to international, national and regional standards for safety, energy efficiency and performance.
Lighting Safety Testing
Work with a dedicated partner to help you navigate certification complexities and efficiently bring innovative lighting products to market.
Emergency Lighting and Exit Signs
Evaluate emergency lighting equipment for fire and electric shock risk and verify that it will work as intended when the need arises.
Building Wire Safety and Performance Testing
Demonstrate the compliance of wire and cabling products with safety standards and industry specifications for performance and quality.
CPR Compliance Evaluation Services for Cables
Streamline your cable products’ path to the EU and U.K. markets with CPR compliance testing, quality assessments and certification services.
Energy Storage System Testing and Certification
Our ESS safety testing and certification services help system integrators and OEMs address unique safety considerations for large batteries.
Building products, systems and energy sources are evolving
So are the applicable codes, standards and requirements. Navigate the shifting compliance landscape with a trusted testing, inspection and certification partner.
Explore our other capabilities for buildings and construction
Building Infrastructure Safety and Performance
Demonstrate the safety and compliance of building infrastructure through code compliance, fire safety, testing and inspection services.
More Sustainable Building Materials and Construction
Stand out in a growing market through environmental product certifications that satisfy the buildings and construction industry.
Healthy and Sustainable Buildings
Tools, frameworks and guidance to help you address health and sustainability metrics and achieve third-party green building certifications.
Effective Utility Management and Optimization
Understand and improve your building’s resource efficiency and performance and reduce its environmental impact.
Smart and Secure Building Technologies
Access accurate performance data that guides strategic improvement to maximize sustainable operations.
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