PFS Services
Third Party Plan Review –
Providing code consulting and review services to governmental agencies
professional engineers and designers in the development of commercial,
industrial and residential construction. Let our professional engineers
and ICC Certified plans examiners provide your staff with the support
to guarantee on-time plan review and consulting needs.
Engineered
Wood – PFS
is the undisputed leader in engineered wood
evaluation and certification. A major portion of all engineered
wood products
and components manufactured in the U.S. bear our certification
mark.
Industrialized Building Systems – Serving
as the leading third party agency
for both modular building systems evaluation and HUD Code
homes, we are
audited, certified, and recognized by the federal government
and over 40 states to provide in-plant inspection and design
approval. In addition, we provide on-site inspection for
residential and commercial structures.
Structural Insulated
Panels – As the agency of choice
for most manufacturers requiring building code approval,
we perform a large number of different tests needed to certify
that structural insulated panels meet the model codes that
apply to them. The PFS logo on a SIP panel means that the
manufacturer is under contract with PFS Corporation for follow-up
quality control services.
Fire Testing – PFS is one of the few providers
of fire testing to the wood
products industry. We test interior finish products for flame
spread and test
walls, floors, ceiling assemblies and fire doors for fire
resistance. Our staff includes experienced fire protection
engineers who are familiar with wood construction and its
unique fire code requirements.
Adhesives
and Sealants – We test adhesives and sealants
for conformance
to applicable national and federal standards. We also test
adhesives for use
on treated lumber and can assist in qualifying adhesives
to meet FHA/HUD
criteria.
Wood Panels – PFS evaluates and certifies
hardwood plywood panels
and composite assemblies.
Treated Wood/Wood Foundations – We
provide quality control inspections of lumber and plywood
which has been treated by pressure impregnation, and provide
testing for fabricators of panels used for Permanent Wood
Foundations, both with and without certified installers.
PFS is accepted
and audited by ALSC to provide these services.
Additional Services
Quality Assurance/Training – Besides the quality assurance services already listed, PFS participates in ISO 9000 auditing to help manufacturers conduct business in the European market. Our training services include at least two national seminars per year, as well as on-site custom training.Consulting/Forensics – We often provide consulting in the establishment
of quality assurance programs and plant start-ups, as well as analysis of
design-specific fire protection and building code compliance, and review
of architectural designs and plans. Our capabilities include legal consultation and expert witness services in fire cause and origin, fire protection analysis of buildings that have suffered fire events, and building code compliance for a broad range of post-construction building use problems.
Information Systems/Technology Transfer – An integral element of our commitment to the industries we serve is to help them stay informed, with publications such as our Encore® newsletter, the PFS Listing Directory, and a variety of educational materials on emerging products and markets.