Inspector's Procedures for the

PVC Coated Conduit Verification Program

1.0 Definitions
The following words and phrases shall have the following definitions when used in this Procedure.

1.1 Manufacturer
A person, firm, corporation, or other business entity that manufactures PVC Coated Conduit.

1.2 Participant
Any person, firm, corporation, or other business entity which manufactures, assembles, or markets PVC Coated
Conduit. If a participant does not manufacture one or more of its verified products, the participant shall be
responsible for compliance with all requirements of the Procedural Guide to be performed by the manufacturer and
for the manufacturer's failure or refusal to comply with any such requirements.

1.3 Selection Sample

The samples shall be randomly selected by the inspector. If in production, the samples shall be selected from regular
production, after final test. If it is not in production, samples may be selected from stock.

1.3.1 Three 8 inch sections of PVC Coated Conduit taken from the threaded ends.
1.3.2 Three 8 inch sections of PVC Coated Conduit (without threads) taken from other than the threaded ends.
1.3.3 Three 8 inch sections of PVC Coated Conduit taken from the threaded ends and cut in half longitudinally to
allow access to the interior coating for evaluation.

1.3.4 Three 8 inch sections of PVC Coated Conduit (without threads) taken from other than the threaded ends and
cut in half longitudinally to allow access to the interior coating for evaluation.

1.4 Priority Selection

A written request made by Intertek to the inspector indicating that a special selection is required. This commonly
occurs during the qualification of a product to bear the ETL Verified Mark.

2.0 Periodic Follow-up Inspections

2.1 Inspection Frequency

The inspector shall make unannounced visits to the manufacturing facility on a quarterly basis (4 times per year).

2.2 Inspection Criteria

At each visit the inspector shall review the following criteria:

2.2.1 Inspection Checklist

Use the Quality Program Audit (Form PVC-001A) as a guideline for the inspection. Note all deviations or
comments on the Inspection Report (Form PVC-001B). See Appendix A.

2.2.2 Test Equipment

The inspector shall review the test equipment used, to ensure that all are in current calibration.

2.2.3 ETL Verified Mark

The participant and the manufacturer shall use the ETL Verified Mark only when its use has been expressly
authorized by Intertek. The particular product part numbers that shall be marked with the ETL Verified

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 Mark are to be designated by Intertek and are listed on the inspector’s selection sheet. The entire
production of a product which has the same design as the product that has been verified to meet the
requirements of the Intertek ETL SEMKO PVC Coated Conduit Verification Program shall bear the ETL
Verified Mark.

2.2.4 Safety Listing Mark

All verified products shall, if appropriate, be listed for compliance to nationally recognized safety standards by
a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory and shall bear the mark of the test laboratory.

2.2.5 Private Brand Names and Catalog Numbers

Promptly upon beginning or discontinuing the use of a private brand name or part number on a private brand or
unbranded verified product, the participant is required to notify the Intertek Program Administrator. The
notification will include the private brand name and part number of the verified product.

If products are produced with the ETL Verified Mark that are not listed on the Sample Selection Sheet, the
inspector shall notify the Program Administrator by phone and in writing of the brand name and the part number
using the Non-Compliance Report (Form PVC-001C).

2.2.6 Inspection of labels

The inspector shall inspect the surface printing on the ETL Verified PVC coated conduit or the label on the
verified products during the quarterly inspection. While inspecting these labels, the inspector shall carefully
observe the size, configuration and location of the ETL Verified Mark. The inspector shall report promptly to
the Program Administrator any unauthorized use of the ETL Verified Mark.

2.3 Sample Selection

The inspector will work from a list prepared by Program Administrator indicating the part numbers of product due
for selection.

2.3.1 Selection Frequency

Each quarter one sample of each verified product type is to be selected.

2.4 Selection Guidelines

A selection sample shall be taken from the latest available production and should not duplicate previous sample
dates unless this exception is specified by Intertek. Products being produced on the day of the inspector's visit shall
be taken randomly from the production line. Products not being produced at the time of the visit shall be randomly
selected from stock, but only stock which has been manufactured subsequent to the date of the previous selection.

2.5 Preparation of Samples for Shipment

2.5.1 Labeling
Each inspector is supplied with selection labels and/or ETL adhesive tape, and an Intertek Order Number for
each Participant. The Order Number and date of selection shall be written on the label, or visibly on the product
container. The labels, or tape, shall be applied so that opening of the product container would destroy the
integrity of the label. Also, the label information and the information on the product type are readily
recognized.

2.5.2 Record of Selection

The inspector shall make a record of the selection using the Inspection Report (Form PVC-001B). A copy of
the Inspection Report shall be included with the shipment of samples to Intertek.

2.5.3 Shipping of the Selection

The inspector will direct the manufacturer to ship the selection samples, freight prepaid to Intertek within 10
days from the date of the selection.

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 2.6 Inspector's Report to Intertek
The Inspection Report (Form PVC-001B) shall include the manufacturer name, location and contact at the
inspected plant, a record of the sample selection, the date of the inspection, the location of selection and a
general view of the inspection visit. On the report, the inspector shall note any of the following occurrences:

- If a new product is (or will be) manufactured in the visited plant.

- If any unusual experiences are encountered during his selection
- The name of the manufacturer in the case of private labeling (multiple listing)

The Program Administrator will review all inspectors’ reports noting any variances and will direct inspectors to
verify corrections of these variances.

3.0 Facility Audit

3.1 Audit Frequency

Audits are performed at the initiation of participation in the program and then on an annual basis. Facility Audits
will be scheduled in writing with the inspector by Intertek.

3.2 Audit Criteria

Intertek developed a document entitled Quality Program Audit (Form PVC-001A) to use as an audit checklist.

3.3 Sample Selection

It may be necessary to perform a sample selection during a Facility Audit. If required, Intertek will notify the
inspector of the part numbers and the number of samples to be selected.

When performing the selection, the inspector shall follow the procedure indicated in Sections 2.4 and 2.5 of this
procedure.

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Holding Areas

Incoming Receiving/Inspection/Storage
Identified with a sign
Segregated
Secured with a latched gate

Incoming "Reject" area

Identified with a sign
Segregated
Secured with a latched gate & locked

Examine Rejected material within the area

Distinctly labeled with a REJECT tag
Pertinent information entered on the tag

In-Process "Reject" area

Identified with a sign
Segregated with distinct area enclosures

Examine Rejected material within the area

Distinctly labeled with a REJECT tag
Pertinent information entered on the tag

Final Inspection "Reject" area

Identified with a sign
Segregated
Secured with a latched gate & locked

Examine Rejected material within the area

Distinctly labeled with a REJECT tag
Pertinent information entered on the tag

Scrap
Identified with a sign
Segregated

Production

Production Machines
All test/measuring equipment calibrated and have calibration label affixed (some equipment is acceptable as
"For Reference Only" labeled)

Operators Stations
Measuring devices calibrated, calipers, micrometers, etc

Calibration
Is all test/measuring equipment in the following areas in current calibration?

Inspection
Incoming receiving
In process
Final
Calibration Laboratory
QC Laboratory
Functional/Operating machines

Final Test
Electrical characteristics

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 Dielectric (hipot)

Shipping Area
Scales

Reviews of Calibration Files

Random selection of test/measuring equipment and review of documentation.

Items Selected:

Comments:

Test Data Review

QC records
Data sheets
Logs
Final test (electrical & hipot)

Visual Inspection of PVC Coated Conduit

Lettering on outside of PVC coated conduit
Clarity
Quality
Should contain "ETL Verified"

Periodic Selection for Follow-up Testing at Intertek

One Random selection from at least 3 samples

After Selection
Affix Intertek Inspector seal to protective wrapper seam
Observe PVC Coated Conduit while being prepared for shipment
Affix Intertek Inspector seal(s) to outside shipping "envelope"
Include in report to Intertek, product, certificate of conformance number of sample selected, and when shipped

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Date: _________________________________
ETL Order Number: _________________________________
Supplier: _________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
To: Kathy Heath
Program Administrator
Intertek ETL SEMKO
3933 US Route 11
Cortland, NY 13045

From: ETL Representative ________________________________________

INSPECTION REPORT

ETL Representative: __________________________________________

Participant Representative: __________________________________________

Form PVC-001B
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Date: ___________________________________
ETL Order Number: ___________________________________
Supplier: ___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________

To: Kathy Heath

Program Administrator
Intertek ETL SEMKO
3933 US Route 11
Cortland, NY 13045

From: ETL Representative ____________________________________

NON-COMPLIANCE REPORT

Product and Type of Non-Compliance:

Resolution to Non-Compliance (including additional follow-up):

ETL Representative: __________________________________________

Participant Representative: __________________________________________

Form PVC-001C