ASTM D7032 is the specification for establishing performance
ratings
for wood-plastic composite and plastic lumber deck board, stair treads
and guards. D7032 is referenced by the 2009, 2012 and 2015 International
Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IBC), which require all
products to be labeled to show conformance to ASTM D7032.
NTA certification program IM 008.1 for Wood Plastic
Composite Deck Board, Guardrail and Handrail fulfills all the requirements set
out by the building codes. Additionally, the inclusion of AC273 in our scope will
allow NTA to not only test and certify guards and handrails that are made of wood
plastic composites, but also a variety of other materials, including metal.
In addition to offering a deckboard, guard and handrail
certification program, the expanded scope goes along with the announcement by
NADRA that NTA is working in conjunction with their CPAC committee (Consumer
Product Awareness Charter) to develop a labeling program for outdoor products,
including deck boards, guards and railings. The labels will contain information
about the products various properties, like fade resistance and thermal
retention.
Are you a deck board, guardrail or railing manufacturer? Contact NTA to find out more
about our ability to test and certify your product.
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