Each ETL, which already has the appropriate certificate of registration with Rostechnadzor, can easily carry out all the necessary measurements, tests, and checks of electrical devices for compliance with their regulatory and technical documentation. After this, the electrical laboratory has every legal basis to issue a conclusion on the readiness of a particular object for operation or to eliminate all detected faults.

What is an electrical laboratory?

Now electricity has entered our lives so deeply that we do not appreciate it until the moment it disappears. For high-quality and uninterrupted operation of an electrical line, you need to thoroughly know many subtleties. They concern each of the electrical network services. Therefore, periodic monitoring of all electrical equipment should be carried out. It is produced thanks to a special electrical laboratory (ETL).

It checks all devices to which controllers, electricians, dispatch services and control operators have access. More precisely, the electrical laboratory determines the condition of all protective devices. With its help, you can also detect such a problem as constant voltage on the equipment body.

The electrical laboratory also carries out routine checks of control and measuring equipment. Thanks to the normal operation of the devices, you can be confident in the high-quality supply of electrical energy and in accurate accounting of its losses and consumption.

All protocols that are drawn up after the relevant tests are carried out are very significant. They are required, for example, when handing over a construction project. They will be able to help quickly replace electrical wiring during the reconstruction of a building and, what is very important, ensure the safety of the health of all people in it.

Opening of ETL

How to properly open an electrical laboratory up to 1 kV? This question is asked by many who would like to check the normal functioning of various electrical supply elements, conduct tests and diagnose problems. Today, it can be opened not only by large companies, but also by any small organization.

Each such laboratory provides its services solely on the basis of its existing license. This means that the main stage is the registration process. Only thanks to experience and the presence of this license, we can talk about the professionalism and quality of work performed by an employee of such a company.

Throughout Russia, the operation of an electrical laboratory is possible after obtaining a special SRO permit.

But how to open a non-destructive testing laboratory? After all, not every company can obtain a license, but only those whose activities are carried out using high-quality, serviceable equipment, subject to all existing rules and regulations. Specially created registration companies constantly monitor all these important points.

If an electrical laboratory opens for the first time, it is granted a license for only one year. But when renewing the license, the period increases to three years. You should prepare for the fact that collecting all the necessary documents will take you about one month. But, despite this fact, the services of such companies are always in demand. Therefore, you should not hesitate, but open your own business in this industry.

Registration process

How to register an electrical laboratory? This question worries many business managers who are planning to put their construction project into use without performing various contract work. Having your own personal electrical laboratory will allow you to save money and time, but will require some effort when registering it.

Absolutely any legal entity can register an ETL. To do this, he needs to collect and submit a certain package of documents to Rostechnadzor. Then comes the stage of employee training, during which they must thoroughly study their job responsibilities and learn how to perform them accurately. Employee training is carried out once every five years. They must have an appropriate electrical safety certificate, in which the tolerance group is not lower than fourth and there is a special mark indicating permission to carry out measuring work in the electrical network.

The number of employees in this structural organization must be at least three people:

• head of ETL;
• his deputy;
• engineer.

In addition, everyone is required to undergo a medical examination.

To register ETL, you will need to buy special protective equipment: helmets, masks and dielectric gloves. They must be tested with high voltage, as evidenced by a quality certificate.

The head of the electrical laboratory needs to collect relevant documents about the personnel working for him:

• copy of diploma;
• original certificate of advanced training;
• a copy of the electrical safety certificate.

To register with Rostekhnadzor you will need the following:

• certificate of creation of ETL;
• a document identifying the person responsible for the electrical facilities;
• confirmation of the appointment of the head of the ETL;
• certificate of creation of a commission to test knowledge and skills;
• ensuring safe working conditions and operating condition of measuring instruments;
• responsible for the serviceability of PPE;
• a document confirming the specialist’s permission to perform the work.

Also, it is necessary to create technological instructions:

• for all employees of the electrical laboratory,
• on labor protection.

To this entire list you will also need to attach the following papers: a copy of documents certifying that you are a legal entity, a seal impression, a sample of your signature and the application for registration itself. It is worth remembering that each copy of documents must be certified with the blue seal of the ETL.

The application review period is one month. After this, you will be able to receive your registration or your documents will be returned to you for revision (presence of errors, absence of any documents, etc.).

Promotion of ETL

How can I check the registration certificate of an electrical laboratory? This is done by submitting an application to Rostekhnadzor.

Many production managers are faced with the question of how to promote their electrical laboratory? To do this, you can place advertisements on your own website or third-party Internet resources. The more people know about it, the greater the likelihood of receiving orders.

The ProfEnergia engineering center has all the necessary tools for high-quality measurements of insulation resistance, a well-coordinated team of professionals and licenses that give the right to carry out all the necessary tests and measurements. By choosing the ProfEnergia electrical laboratory, you are choosing reliable and high-quality operation of your equipment!

Construction business: why is a construction laboratory needed?

The construction laboratory is an important part of any construction campaign. It is necessary to ensure that the requirements regarding the quality of construction equipment and materials are fully met. Without solving this problem, there is no need to talk about implementing the plan.

Laboratory base

This laboratory consists of several components:

• good material base. Equipment is of great importance at this point. It must be not only professional, but also proven and of very high quality. It is the quality of the equipment that will determine how accurately the tests will be carried out;
• staff. To carry out processes correctly, specially trained personnel are required. Considering that the field of construction is constantly evolving (and at a very fast pace), people's knowledge must improve. That is why employees of good laboratories annually undergo advanced training courses, learn new testing machines and the principles of working with them;
• database of documents that meets legal standards. No laboratory can operate without all the necessary documents. Such institutions must undergo certain certification by higher authorities - only after that they can issue official, valid conclusions.

What do construction laboratories do?

Before construction of a new facility begins, the laboratory carefully examines all materials used. With the help of special devices, real conditions are created in which these materials will exist later. Conclusions on this process help not only to weed out low-quality materials, but also to avoid significant financial losses. Also, this precautionary measure allows us to protect those people who are or will be directly related to the facility being constructed.

Construction laboratory specialists can also examine the quality and wear resistance of not only objects under construction, but also ready-made objects that have been put into operation. This also allows you to identify design flaws and correct these flaws in a timely manner, avoiding negative consequences.

Without construction laboratories, the construction process itself is impossible and unsafe. Each material must be checked to prevent defective or simply low-quality goods from reaching the construction site.

Thank you for the kind words. There is nothing easier than giving advice that you are not supposed to follow. Moreover, there is no need to treat my words as the ultimate truth. I may be wrong in my judgments.

Regarding qualification tests, there is also GOST R 15.201-2000. "The system for developing and putting products into production. PRODUCTS FOR PRODUCTION AND TECHNICAL PURPOSE. The procedure for developing and putting products into production." it says there

8.10 qualification tests are carried out according to a program developed by the manufacturer with the participation of the product developer and agreed with the customer (if any). The program indicates:

The number of product units subjected to testing and inspection based on their complexity, cost, reliability and other factors necessary for reliable assessments;

All types of tests corresponding to the periodic tests specified in the technical specifications, as well as other tests and inspections that allow achieving the purpose of qualification tests;

Test location.

The qualification testing program may not include verification of individual design documentation requirements that cannot change during production launch.

8.11 Qualification tests are organized and carried out by the manufacturer (supplier) of the product. Qualification tests are carried out by a commission consisting of representatives of the manufacturer, product developer, developers and suppliers of components and, if necessary, government supervisory authorities and other interested parties (for example, insurance organizations, public organizations for the protection of consumer rights, etc.).

Not a word about accreditation here. But, because Your products must meet the requirements of the TR, then the commission should have representatives of Rostechnadzor.

You can justify your refusal of accreditation by the absence of such a requirement in the RD, but, unfortunately, in market conditions, the customer can make his demands even if they are not justified.

Because You will have to be accredited according to the TR requirements, and they are mandatory, then I think you will not be able to pass by the Federal Accreditation Agency. I can't say anything about prices.

Because For accreditation you will have to create a whole package of documents, then turning to intermediaries would be quite reasonable.

P.S. I keep waiting for someone more competent to enter into our dialogue, but it’s either summer or something else... Some time ago people responded to similar questions with offers of their services, or advice on who to turn to for help.

Can you rephrase the question? Who can help with accreditation of a testing laboratory?

Before starting the testing laboratory accreditation process, a number of preliminary steps must be completed. Further actions will depend on their results.

Such events include:

• defining the goals of accreditation. It is necessary to clearly define what accreditation is for. The purpose of accreditation is directly related to the scope of accreditation. Accreditation of a testing laboratory is a costly undertaking, therefore, an erroneous definition of the purpose of accreditation can either unjustifiably narrow the scope of accreditation, or, conversely, include in the scope of accreditation those areas of activity that will not be in demand;
• determination of the scope of activity of the testing laboratory. The areas of activity of the testing laboratory may vary. It is not always appropriate to include all areas of activity within the scope of accreditation. Accreditation of a testing laboratory should be carried out for those types of economic activities, the products of which will be tested in the laboratory and will meet the goals of accreditation. The scope of activity may influence the form of accreditation. Depending on the field of activity, accreditation of a testing laboratory may be mandatory or voluntary;
• identification of laboratory service consumers. The composition of consumers of testing laboratory services has a significant impact on the scope of accreditation. The wider the composition of consumers, the wider the scope of accreditation should be. However, it is not advisable to include all possible consumers in this composition. Consumers can be one-time with a minimum order value. In this case, maintaining an open accreditation area in this area will not be economically profitable;
• determination of regions of work of service consumers. The region where consumers work influences the choice of accreditation system. If the majority of consumers operate in a limited region, then it is necessary to choose an accreditation system that is recognized in that region. If consumers operate in several regions or internationally, then accreditation of the testing laboratory must be carried out in large regional or international systems.

After carrying out preliminary activities, you can move on to the next stage - determining the scope of accreditation of the testing laboratory.

Scope of accreditation of the testing laboratory

The scope of accreditation of a testing laboratory determines the types of work that the laboratory can perform based on the accreditation issued. For testing laboratories, the scope of accreditation may contain two groups of testing and control methods: destructive and non-destructive methods. The composition of the methods depends on the control parameters that are established in regulatory documents for a specific type of product or material.

Correct indication of the scope of accreditation is a key condition for accreditation of a testing laboratory. Different accreditation systems may define the scope of accreditation differently. However, the procedure for determining the scope of accreditation of a testing laboratory has a similar set of actions.

To determine the scope of accreditation of a testing laboratory you must:

• establish activities for testing and control. Activities are directly related to the scope of work of the testing laboratory. They can be determined according to various reference books and classifiers (depending on the system in which the testing laboratory is accredited). For example, for accreditation in the Russian national accreditation system, types of activities are established according to All-Russian Classifier of Types of Economic Activities (OKVED). If the accreditation of a testing laboratory is carried out in one of the EEC accreditation systems, then the types of activities are determined by Statistical classification of types of economic activities of the UES and so on.
• establish control and test objects. Each type of economic activity has its own set of products, materials or services that are processed, created and used in this type of activity. It is quite problematic to include the entire range of products in the scope of accreditation. Accreditation of the testing laboratory is carried out for a limited range of products. Product and service directories are used to determine this composition. Product directories are interconnected with activity directories. To establish control and test objects for accreditation in the "Rosaccreditation" system, All-Russian Product Classifier (OKP) and classifier Commodity nomenclature of foreign economic activity of the Customs Union (HS CU). Other accreditation systems use their own reference books and classifiers;
• determine the composition of regulatory documents regulating the parameters of control and test objects. In most cases, for each group of control and test objects, there are regulatory documents that define the requirements for their safe application and use. Such requirements are contained in standards, regulations or norms. Examples of documents are technical regulations, GOSTs, SNiPs, EEC Directives, ISO/IEC standards, etc. Accreditation of a testing laboratory is carried out taking into account the use of such documents. They are indicated in the scope of accreditation of the testing laboratory and must be applied in the course of carrying out activities. If the necessary regulatory documents are not specified in the scope of accreditation, the laboratory will not be able to conduct tests for compliance with the requirements of these documents;
• determine the composition of parameters or indicators that will be monitored by the testing laboratory. A large number of control parameters can be established in regulatory documents. To determine the scope of accreditation, it is necessary to establish which specific parameters, specified in a separate regulatory document, will be monitored by the testing laboratory. The scope of accreditation may include all parameters or only part of them;
• determine the types of monitoring and testing for each of the monitored parameters. Control of selected parameters requires the use of your own methods. There are situations when a parameter can be controlled using several methods. To accurately determine the scope of accreditation, it is necessary to select appropriate control methods for testing objects and samples. The choice of necessary control and testing methods will influence the composition of regulatory documents for the accreditation of a testing laboratory;
• determine the composition of regulatory documents regulating the use of selected control and testing methods. Many control and testing methods are regulated in regulatory documents. They establish a uniform procedure and rules for testing and control. Accreditation of the testing laboratory is carried out for compliance with the requirements of these documents. They set the level of technical competence of the laboratory.

Each accreditation system has its own “set” of elements, which are specified in the scope of accreditation of the testing laboratory. The above steps allow you to accurately determine the scope of accreditation. In most cases, the results of these activities are documented and reported during the accreditation of the testing laboratory. They can be given in the application for accreditation or in the accreditation certificate.

Criteria for accreditation of a testing laboratory

To be successfully accredited, a testing laboratory must fully meet the accreditation criteria for the selected scope of accreditation. When accreditation of a testing laboratory is carried out, the authorized organization verifies full compliance of the declared scope of accreditation with the established criteria. If the criteria are violated, then most likely the laboratory will not be able to obtain accreditation.

The accreditation criteria for a testing laboratory in most accreditation systems include three groups: technical equipment and competence of the laboratory, competence of personnel, and effectiveness of the quality system. Each of these groups can be divided into several subgroups in relation to which a number of activities should be carried out in preparation for accreditation of the testing laboratory.

Criteria for accreditation of a testing laboratory in relation to technical equipment

This group of criteria can be divided into four subgroups. In each accreditation system they can be detailed to the level of more specific criteria.

Criteria for the technical equipment and competence of the laboratory include:

1. Laboratory premises and environment.

Accreditation of a testing laboratory can only be carried out if it has the necessary facilities to conduct tests. The premises may be owned or leased. The requirements for testing laboratory premises differ from the requirements for industrial or domestic premises. The composition of these requirements depends on the test methods that are established in the scope of accreditation of the testing laboratory.