NTEP Quick Guide
What is an NTEP certificate if Conformance? • issued by NCWM upon successful evaluation od a device . • Indicates the device tested us capable of meeting applicable Handbook 44 standards.
NTEP Approved vs. Legal for Trade NTEP Approved: The evaluation demonstrated that the device is capable of meeting Handbook 44 standards. Legal for Trade: The inspector has verified the device can be used as installed What does an NTEP evaluation cost?
All application fees are due at the time the application is submitted to NCWM. Applications will remain on hold until all funds are received. This fee is non-refundable. Excludes: Non-Technical Editorial Change, Private Label, Reactivation, and Sale of a Company applications.
NCWM Member Rate: $800 Non-Member Rate: $1,200
Certificate Processing Fees All fees are sure at the time the application is submitted to NCWM. This fee is refundable if a device fails a lab evaluation or the application is closed by request. NCWM Member Rate: $150 Non-Member Rate: $225 In addition, there are fees issued by the NTEP Authorized Laboratories listed at: https://www.ncwm.com/obtain-ntep-certification (under “fees”) How long does and evaluation take? It varies with the type of device type, any backlog that may exist in the laboratory, and if any corrective meausres are re- quired to achieve compliance. You will want to discuss progress and expectations directly with your assigned lab. What does active certificate staus mean? The devices are being manufactured or remanufactured for commercial use under an NTEP Certificate of Conformance. An NTEP Certificate if Conformance going inactive means that the manufacturer decided not to continue manufacturing the device associated with the CC. Devices already manufactured and installed, or in inventory but not yet sold, may be used, sold, repaired, and resold under the inactive CC as long as they were manufactured prior to the inactive status date. What are Maintenance Fees? NCWM charges an annual maintenance fee fro all active Certificates of Confomance. By paying the maintenance fee, the manufacturer declares intent to continue manufacturing the device and agrees to the terms and conditions for renewal of the National Type Evaluation Program Certificates of Conformance. Maintenance Fees are invoiced each year on October 1st. The CC is in good standing and all fees are paid. What does inactive certificate status mean?
More information can be found online at: https://www.ncwm.com/obtain-ntep-certification https://www.ncwm.com/ntep-faqs
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2023 Issue 2
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