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<p align="left"><b><font face="Garamond, Times New Roman, Arial" size="7" color="#660000">HPVA
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<p align="left">An industry leader because of our considerable expertise,
the HPVA technical laboratory includes wood science, fire, and analytical
chemistry professionals and can handle many of your laboratory testing
and R&D needs. The average technical staff member has more than twelve
years of experience.</p>
<p><font color="#000000"><b>HPVA is a leader in providing laboratory and
technical services. To contact our laboratory and testing service personnel,
visit our <a href="contact.htm">contacts page</a> and <a name="Top"></a>select
the proper individual.</b></font></p>
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<p align="center"><font color="#ff0000"><b><font color="#000000"><a name="hpvatesting"></a>HPVA
TESTING SERVICES</font></b></font></p>
<p>The emphasis of the HPVA laboratory is on the application of our unique
capabilities in conducting certain product tests for R&D and for compliance
with national codes and standards. Our clients include industry, government,
and other laboratories.</p>
<p>The HPVA testing laboratory has been in operation for nearly 40 years.
The 6,000 square foot laboratory in Reston, Virginia was established for
determining important performance properties of hardwood plywood and other
materials.</p>
<p>Throughout the years, HPVA has developed a series of specialized services
available on a commercial basis. HPVA, working with the Composite Panel
Association, helped develop the ASTM D 5582 Two-Hour Desiccator Test for
Small Scale Testing and the ASTM E 1333 Large Chamber for Formaldehyde
Testing. <a href="#Top">Top</a></p>
<p align="center"><b><font color="#000000"><a name="firetesting"></a>Fire
Testing</font></b></p>
<p align="left">The laboratory fire testing capability is based on ASTM
test standards. Our specialized testing services include general flammability,
smoke, gas analysis, and rate of heat release. Products tested include
wood, paper, plastics, metal, textiles, masonry, and composite materials.</p>
<p>HPVA’s technical staff participates in ASTM standards committees E-05
on Fire and F-07 on Aerospace and Aircraft. <a href="#Top">Top</a></p>
<p align="center"><b><font color="#000000"><a name="flamespread"></a>Flame
Spread and Smoke Testing</font></b></p>
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<li> 	ASTM E 84<br>
25-Foot Tunnel Furnace<br>
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<li>ASTM E 162 <br>
Radiant Panel <br>
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<li> ASTM E 648 <br>
Flooring Radiant Panel <br>
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<li>ASTM E 662<br>
Smoke Density Chamber<br>
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<p align="center"><font color="#000000"><b><a name="faa"></a>FAA Approved
Testing</b></font></p>
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<li>OSU Rate of Heat Release <br>
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<li> ASTM F 814<br>
Smoke Density<br>
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<li> 	FAR 25.853<br>
Vertical Flammability<br>
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<li>	Designated Engineering Representative on Staff<br>
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<p align="center"><b><font color="#000000"><a name="formaldehyde"></a>Formaldehyde
Testing</font></b></p>
<p>HPVA is a leader in formaldehyde test method development.</p>
<p>Our services include product emission and occupational exposure measurements:<br>
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<li>ASTM E 1333<br>
Large Chamber</li>
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<li>ASTM D 5582</li>
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Two-Hour Desiccator Test
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<li>	3M Dosimeter Service for Occupational Exposure to Formaldehyde<br>
<a href="#Top">Top</a><br>
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<p align="center"><b><font color="#000000"><a name="general"></a>General
Testing</font></b></p>
<p>HPVA performs an array of general testing services including large-scale
ASTM E 72 wall racking strength, moisture content, linear expansion, specific
gravity, permeability, and glue bond integrity of plywood, flooring, and
doors. <a href="#Top">Top</a></p>
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<p align="center"><b><font color="#000000"><a name="standards"></a>STANDARDS</font></b></p>
<p>HPVA develops and publishes voluntary product standards for the industry,
including:</p>
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<li>	ANSI/HPVA HP-1-2000 American National Standard for Hardwood and
Decorative Plywood</li>
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<li>HP-SG-1996 Structural Design Guide for Hardwood Plywood Wall Panels</li>
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<li>	ANSI/HPVA LF 1996 American National Standard for Laminated Wood
Flooring</li>
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<li>	DFV-1 1995 Voluntary Standard for Sliced Decorative Wood Face
Veneer<br>
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<p align="center"><b><font color="#000000"><a name="recognition"></a>RECOGNITION</font></b></p>
<p>HPVA laboratory technicians are approved by the Federal Aviation Administration
to perform flammability testing of aircraft components. Several national
building code organizations (BOCA, ICBO, and SBCCI) recognize HPVA through
the National Evaluation Service Committee Report No. NER-TL329. The Department
of Defense includes HPVA on its Defense Logistics Agency Qualified Laboratory
List for fire testing (QLL No. 9927). <a href="#Top">Top</a></p>
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<p align="center"><b><font color="#000000"><a name="inspection"></a>INSPECTION
AND PRODUCT CERTIFICATION</font></b></p>
<p>As part of an industry testing, inspection, and product listing program,
HPVA’s field inspectors visit plants nationwide to verify flame spread
performance, formaldehyde emission, and structural properties of hardwood
plywood panels. Products that conform to requirements <b><i>can earn HPVA’s
nationally recognized verification stamp. </i></b><a href="#Top">Top</a></p>
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<p align="center"><font color="#FF0000"><b><font color="#000000"><a name="regulatory"></a>REGULATORY
INFORMATION</font></b></font></p>
<p> Association members often call on the technical staff with questions
about regulatory issues or when they need information about product grades,
performance, or properties. HPVA frequently provides input to government
agencies that develop or modify regulations.</p>
<p><b>HPVA educates its members about key regulatory issues, including:</b></p>
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<li>	Plant emission requirements</li>
<li>Wood dust</li>
<li>	Formaldehyde regulations</li>
<li>Hazard communication</li>
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<p>The technical staff, which has often played a significant role in shaping
industry policy, meets periodically with other associations and regulatory
agencies. To keep members informed of critical developments, the Association
publishes technical research studies and prepares position papers that
are submitted to organizations considering regulatory actions. <a href="#Top">Top</a>
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