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Phase 1 Testing
Most products including Flooring Materials, Coatings and Treatments seeking certification as a High-Traction product must first pass a laboratory based test to determine traction levels when testing to the B101.1 and B101.3 standards for walkway surface testing.
Phase 2 Testing
Most products including Flooring Materials, Coatings and Treatments seeking certification as a High-Traction product must first pass a laboratory based test to determine traction levels when testing to the B101.1 and B101.3 standards for walkway surface testing.
Floor Mat Testing
Floor Mats seeking certification as a High-Traction product must meet or exceed traction levels when testing to the NFSI 101-C standard for Measuring Dry TCOF of Floor Mat Backing Materials.
Product Testing F.A.Qs
The NFSI Product Certification Process is composed of a two phase process. Each applicant’s products must successfully pass Phase 1 testing, followed by Phase 2 testing. After a product has succesfully met the requirements for both Phase 1 and Phase 2 testing, the product will be deemed NFSI Certified.
*Products that have passed Phase 1 testing may apply for Phase 2. (FLOORING MATERIALS, COATINGS, AND TREATMENTS.)
Auto-scrubber Certification only requires Phase 2 testing.
How much does Phase 1 Testing cost?
The cost for laboratory testing is $895 per product and is due with submission of a certification application.
What is required for Phase 1 Testing?
A minimum quantity of product already applied to a flooring material is required for testing. Apply the product to three (3) square feet of material or three (3) 12” x 12” tiles for submission.
How long does Phase 1 testing take?
The applicant can expect that the laboratory testing will be completed approximately 20 days from receipt of the product by the testing laboratory. The NFSI attempts to accommodate those is need of immediate test results if possible—but cannot guarantee immediate results.
How much does Phase 2 Testing cost?
The cost of certification is $3,950 per product and is due upon receipt. Testing will not begin until proper payment is received.
How long does Phase 2 testing take?
The NFSI now requires that the manufacturer provide the test site location in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area for Phase 2 testing. The product must be installed for a minimum of 30 days prior to Phase 2 testing. Travel costs will be added to the cost of Phase 2 testing for all locations outside the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. Prior to the product being installed, a member of the NFSI team must inspect the product testing location. After the product has been installed for a minimum of 30 days, a member of the NFSI technical team should be scheduled to return to the test site for testing in accordance with the NFSI standards. The applicant can expect that Phase 2 testing will be completed within 90 days.
The applicant can expect that the field testing will be completed in approximately 90 days.
How much material or supply of product is required for Phase 2 testing?
The testing area must be a minimum of 9 square feet for Phase 2 testing.
What happens after the minimum test period?
If the product meets or exceeds the minimum acceptable value it will become certified as “High Traction” by the NFSI.
See the “After Receiving Certification” tab for more information.
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Does Floor Mat testing involve Phase 1 and Phase 2?
No—Floor Mats are tested to a separate standard—therefore the testing procedures are different.
What standard are Floor Mats tested to?
Upon receipt of the product(s), an NFSI technician will test in accordance with NFSI 101-C standard.
How long does testing of Floor Mats take?
The applicant can expect that the testing will be completed in approximately 20 days.
How large of a sample size needs to be submitted?
A minimum of 2 feet x 2 feet of material is required—(larger is okay).
How much does it cost to have a Floor Mat tested?
The cost of certification on a floor mat is $1295 per product and is due upon receipt.
How much does it cost to have an Auto Scrubber tested?
The cost of certification for Auto Scrubbers is $3,950 per product and is due upon receipt. Testing will not begin until proper payment is received.
How is the Auto Scrubber tested?
Auto Scrubbers are used in the field per the manufacturers instructions. Coefficient of friction readings are recorded before and after a surface is treated.