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Test Laboratories

(Note: These laboratories are not endorsed or approved by MSHA, but are listed as a convenience.)


30 CFR Part 7, Subpart J

Laboratories for Explosion Testing of Electric Motor Assemblies

(Not endorsed or approved by MSHA; listed as a convenience)

  • CSA America Testing & Certification LLC
    8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
    Independence, OH 44131
    Contact: Jon Brooks
    Telephone: 216-536-2802
    Fax: 216-328-8101
    Email: jonathon.brooks@csagroup.org
  • FM Approvals LLC
    743 Reynolds Road
    West Glocester, RI 02814
    Contact: Andrew Lozinski
    Telephone: 401-567-5014
    Fax: 401-568-6241
    Email: andrew.lozinski@fmapprovals.com
    Website: FM Approvals Website
  • Mohler Technology, Inc.
    2355 Eby Road
    P.O. Box 669
    Boonville, IN 47601-0669
    Contact: Scott Mohler
    Telephone: 812-897-2900 or 800-258-5258
    Fax: 812-897-2686
  • CANMET (Natural Resources Canada)
    1 Haanel Drive, Bells Corners Complex
    Building 9, Room 117
    Nepean, ON K1A 0G1, Canada
    Contact: George Lobay
    Telephone: 613-996-1902
    Fax: 613-996-2597
    Email: globay@nrcan.gc.ca
  • DEKRA Testing and Certification GmbH
    Dinnendahlstraße 9
    44809 Bochum, Germany
    Contact: Michael Wittler
    Telephone: +49 234 3696 321
    Fax: +49 234 3696 301
    Email: michael.wittler@dekra.com
  • Flanders Electric Motor Service, Inc.
    8101 Baumgart Road
    Evansville, IN 47725
    Contact: David Mushrush
    Telephone: 812-867-7421
    Fax: 812-867-2687
    Email: dmushrush@flanderselectric.com
  • Explolabs Explosion Prevent Services
    Mailing: PO Box 467, Olifantsfontein, 1665
    Physical: 7 Spanner Road, Olifantsfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa
    Telephone: +27 11 316 4601
    Fax: +27 11 316 5670
    Email: admin-mgr@explolabs.co.za
  • CSA Group Testing UK Ltd
    Unit 6 Hawarden Industrial Park
    Hawarden, CH5 3US, United Kingdom
    Contact: Wayne Thomas
    Telephone: +44 1244 670900
    Fax: +44 1244 681330
    Email: wayne.thomas@csagroup.org

30 CFR Part 7.21

Flame Test Laboratories for Brattice Cloth and Ventilation Tubing

(Not endorsed or approved by MSHA; listed as a convenience)


30 CFR Part 7.401 Flame Test Laboratories

Electric Cables, Signaling Cables, and Splice Kits

(Not endorsed or approved by MSHA; listed as a convenience)

Flame Test Laboratories


30 CFR Part 75.333 (Stoppings, Overcasts, Sealants)

List of Testing Laboratories

(Not endorsed or approved by MSHA; listed as a convenience)

Flame Spread Index (ASTM E-162)

  • Govmark
    96 Allen Blvd, Suite D
    Farmingdale, NY 11735
    Contact: Bobby Brown
    Email: bobbyb@govmark.com
    Telephone: (631) 293-8944
  • Southwest Research Institute – Fire Technology Services
    6220 Culebra Road
    San Antonio, TX 78228-0510
    Telephone: (210) 684-5111
  • SGS U.S. Testing Services Company Inc.
    1341 North 108th East Ave.
    Tulsa, OK 74116
    Contact: J. Brian McDonald
    Telephone: (918) 437-8333
  • VTEC
    212 Manida Street
    Bronx, NY
    Contact: Neil Shultz
    Telephone: (718) 542-8248

Flexural Strength Walls (ASTM E-72)

  • National Concrete Masonry Association
    13750 Sunrise Valley Drive
    Herndon, VA 20171
    Contact: Jeffrey Stein
    Telephone: (703) 713-1900
    Fax: (703) 713-1910
  • NDT Group – Pittsburgh
    100 Industrial Blvd.
    Aliquippa, PA 15001
    Contact: Peter Merther
    Telephone: (877) 448-1515
  • Southern Illinois University
    Carbondale, IL 62901-6603
    Contact: Paul Chugh
    Telephone: (618) 201-3675

Fire-Resistance Testing (ASTM E-119)

  • Southwest Research Institute – Fire Technology Services
    6220 Culebra Road
    San Antonio, TX 78228-0510
    Telephone: (210) 684-5111
  • Underwriters Laboratories
    330 Pfingsten Road
    Northbrook, IL 60082
    Telephone: (847) 272-8800
  • VTEC
    212 Manida Street
    Bronx, NY
    Contact: Neil Shultz
    Telephone: (718) 542-8248