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Contact Details
Registration No. HOKLAS 032

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Castco Testing Centre Ltd.

佳力高試驗中心有限公司
ADDRESS : 6/F., Techno Centre, 33 On Kui Street, On Lok Tsuen, Fanling, New Territories, Hong
地址 Kong
香港新界粉嶺安樂村安居街 33 號得利中心 6 樓
ENQUIRY : Dr Stephen LEE Shu-hang, Executive Director

查詢李樹恆博士，執行總裁
TELEPHONE : 2597 8333

電話
FAX : 2597 8399

傳真
E-MAIL : [email protected]
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WEBSITE ADDRESS : www.castco.com.hk

網址
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服務對象公眾
Contact details last updated on: 20 February 2017

Scope of Accreditation
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ADDRESS
地址
Main Laboratory : 29A, On Chuen Street, On Lok Tsuen, Fanling, New Territories, Hong Kong
香港新界粉嶺安樂村安全街 29 號 A
Branch Laboratory : 6/F, Techno Centre, 33 On Kui Street, On Lok Tsuen, Fanling, New Territories, Hong
Kong
Test Location at : Pinbuda Road, Huashan Town, Huadu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province,
Guangzhou China
中國廣東省廣州市花都區花山鎮平步大道
Test Location at : Rooms 111, 112, 113, the first floor, No. 11, Haifu North Road, Hengmen, Nanlang
Zhongshan Town, Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, China
中國廣東省中山市南朗鎮橫門海富北路 11 號首層 111、112、113 室
ACCREDITED TEST : Calibration Services 校正服務

CATEGORY Chemical Testing 化學測試
認可測試類別 Chinese Medicine 中藥
Construction Materials 建築材料
Environmental Testing 環境測試
Food 食品
Miscellaneous 雜類
Pharmaceutical Products 藥物
Physical and Mechanical Testing 物理及機械測試
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29A, On Chuen Street, On Lok Tsuen, Fanling, New Territories, Hong Kong
Calibration Services 校正服務
SPECIFIC TEST OR CALIBRATION AND MEASUREMENT
ITEM TESTED OR MEASURED
PROPERTY MEASURED@ CAPABILITY (CMC)*
測試或量度項目
特定測試或量度的特性@ 校準和測量能力*
Construction materials testing equipment
- BRE screed tester Verification of following parameters

in accordance with in-house method CAL-BRE
for the requirements in
BS 8204: Part 1: 1987: App. B2
- travel distance 0.5 mm

- diameter of tool piece 0.02 mm
- mass of annular weight 2.1 g
- depth measuring device 0.02 mm
Verification of following parameters

in accordance with in-house method CAL-BRE
for the requirements in
BS 8204: Part 1: 1999: Annex C2
- travel distance 0.5 mm

- diameter of tool piece 0.02 mm
- mass of annular weight 2.1 g
- depth measuring device 0.02 mm
- Cement grout flow cone Verification of the time of efflux of water through 0.06 s
a standardised flow cone in accordance with
in-house method CAL-FLOW-CONE
for requirements in
ASTM C939-02 Cl. 8
Verification of the time of efflux of water through 0.06 s

a standardised flow cone in accordance with
in-house method CAL-FLOW-CONE
for requirements in
ASTM C939-10 Cl. 9
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Unless otherwise specified, accredited activities are conducted at the laboratory.
* The calibration uncertainty of a device under test, which is usually reported at 95% confidence level, depends on both the CMC of the laboratory and the
performance of the device during calibration.
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Construction materials testing equipment (cont’d)
- Compacting bar Verification of following parameters in accordance

with in-house method CAL-COMP-BAR
for requirements specified in
CS1: 1990: Vol. 1 (Amd. 1102) App. A9
- dimension of ramming face 0.02 mm

- length 1 mm
- mass 2.1 g
Verification of following parameters in accordance

with in-house method CAL-COMP-BAR
for requirements specified in
CS1: 2010: Vol. 1 App. A10
- dimension of ramming face 0.02 mm

- length 1 mm
- mass 2.1 g
- Covermeter Calibration of cover depth using the device

specified in BS 1881: Part 204: 1988 Cl. 6.2
method A in accordance with
in-house method CAL-COVER
over the following range :
12 mm to 100 mm 1.5 mm
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Construction materials testing equipment (cont'd)
- Cube mould Verification of following parameters in accordance

with in-house method CAL-MOULD
for requirements in
CS1: 1990: Vol. 1 App. A21 excluding
A21.2(e)
- dimension 0.03 mm
- flatness 0.007 mm
- perpendicularity 0.02 mm
- parallelism 0.06 mm

for requirements in
CS1: 2010: Vol. 1 App. A25
- dimension 0.03 mm
- flatness 0.007 mm

for requirements in
BS 4550: Part 3: Section 3.4: 1978 Cl. 2.3.1.3
- dimension 0.03 mm
- flatness 0.007 mm
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- Curing tank On-site verification of following parameters in

accordance with in-house methods
CAL-TANK-TEMP and CAL-TANK-CIR
for requirements in
CS1: 1990: Vol. 1 App. A24
- temperature distribution 0.4 K

- efficiency of circulation 0.5 min
On-site verification of following parameters in

for requirements in
CS1: 2010: Vol. 1 App. A28

On-site verification of following parameters in

for requirements in
HOKLAS SC-02 App. E

- Cylinder mould Verification of following parameters in accordance

with in-house method CAL-CYLMOULD
for requirements in
CS 1: 1990: Vol. 1 App. A23 excluding
A23.2 (e) and (f)
- dimension 0.05 mm
- flatness 0.007 mm
- straightness 0.007 mm
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- Cylinder mould (cont’d) Verification of following parameters in accordance

with in-house method CAL-CYLMOULD
for requirements in
CS 1: 2010: Vol. 1 App. A27
- dimension 0.05 mm
- flatness 0.007 mm
- straightness 0.007 mm
- Drying oven On-site verification of temperature setting,

temperature variation and evaporation rate
in accordance with
AS 1289.0: 2000 Cl. 4.2.1 and 4.2.3
- temperature: 105 °C to 110 °C 0.7 °C

- evaporation rate: 105 °C to 110 °C 0.5 g/hr
On-site verification of temperature variation

in accordance with
in-house method CAL-OVEN2
- temperature: 45 °C to 200 °C 0.5 °C to 1.0 °C
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- Flow table for determination of flow of Verification of following parameters in accordance

fresh concrete with in-house method CAL-FLOW-TABLE
for requirements in
CS 1: 1990 Vol. 2 (Amd. 1206) App. E1
- plan area 1 mm
- other essential dimensions 0.06 mm
- mass 5g

with in-house method CAL-FLOW-TABLE
for requirements in
CS 1: 2010 Vol. 1 App. A15.1
- plan area 1 mm
- mass 5g

with in-house method CAL-FLOW-TABLE
for requirements in
BS EN 12350-5: 2000 Cl. 4.1
- plan area 1 mm
- mass 5g
- Friction tester Verification of following parameters in accordance

(TRRL type portable skid- resistance tester) with in-house method CAL-FRICTION-TESTER
for requirements in
BS EN 1097-8: 2000 Cl. 7.3.2.1, 7.3.2.6,
7.3.2.8 to 7.3.2.11 and Annex D
- dimension 1 mm
- mass 0.6 g
- movement 0.07 mm
- static force/deflection 0.007 N/mm
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- Heat soak oven On-site calibration of following parameters in

accordance with BS EN 14179-1: 2005 Annex A
for requirements in
Section 18(e) of Buildings Department APP-37
(May 2012)
- temperature 1.5 °C
- time 8.2 min
On-site calibration of following parameters in

accordance with BS EN 14179-1: 2016 Annex A
for requirements in
Section 9.3.1(5) & section 9.3.2 of
Buildings Department Code of Practice for
Structural Use of Glass 2018
- temperature 1.5 °C
- time 8.2 min
- Metal mould for determination of flow of Verification of following parameters

fresh concrete in accordance with
in-house method CAL-FLOW-MOULD
for requirements in
CS 1: 1990: Vol.2 (Amd. 1206) App. E2
- thickness 0.03 mm
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- Metal mould for determination of flow of Verification of following parameters

fresh concrete (cont’d) in accordance with
for requirements in
CS 1: 2010: Vol 1. App. A15.2
- thickness 0.03 mm
Verification of following parameters

in accordance with
for requirements in
BS EN 12350-5: 2000 Cl. 4.2
- thickness 0.03 mm
- Mixer On-site calibration of rotation speed of mixing

blade and mixing bowl in accordance with
in-house method CAL-MIXER-SPD
100 rpm to 2000 rpm 1.2 rpm
- Rebound hammer Verification of rebound value using anvil 0.7 rebound count
complying with BS EN 12504-2: 2001 Cl. 4.2
in accordance with in-house method CAL-HAM
Verification of friction of rider in 0.016 N

accordance with in-house method CAL-HAM
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- Rolling type straightedge Calibration of depression in accordance with

for road surface irregularity measurement in-house method CAL-ROLLING
1 mm to 10 mm 0.22 mm
- Slump cone Verification of following parameters in accordance

with in-house method CAL-SLUMP-CONE
for requirements in
CS 1: 1990: Vol. 1 App. A4
- internal height 0.5 mm

- other essential dimension 0.07 mm

with in-house method CAL-SLUMP-CONE
for requirements in
CS 1: 2010: Vol. 1 App. A5
- internal height 0.5 mm

- other essential dimension 0.07 mm
- Tamping bar for determination of flow of Verification of following parameters in accordance

fresh concrete with in-house method CAL-FLOW-TAMPBAR
for requirements in
CS1: 1990: Vol. 2 (Amd. 1206) App. E3
- tamping face 0.02 mm

- length of bar 1 mm
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- Tamping bar for determination of flow of Verification of following parameters in accordance

fresh concrete (cont’d) with in-house method CAL-FLOW-TAMPBAR
for requirements in
CS1: 2010: Vol.1 App. A15.3


with in-house method CAL-FLOW-TAMPBAR
for requirements in
BS EN 12350-5: 2000 Cl. 4.3

- Tamping rod Verification of following parameters in accordance

with in-house method CAL-TAMP-ROD
for requirements in
CS1: 1990: Vol. 1 (Amd. 1102) App. A5
- diameter of rod 0.02 mm

- length of rod 1 mm

with in-house method CAL-TAMP-ROD
for requirements in
CS1: 2010: Vol. 1 App. A6
- diameter of rod 0.02 mm

- length of rod 1 mm
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- Test sieve Verification of following parameters in accordance

aperture size greater than 4 mm with in-house method CAL-SIEVE-PER
for requirements in BS 410: 1986
- aperture size: 4 mm to 125 mm 0.03 mm

- pitch of hole: 5.8 mm to 160 mm 0.03 mm
- bridge width: 0.9 mm to 17.5 mm 0.03 mm
- plate thickness: 0.8 mm to 4.0 mm 0.03 mm

with in-house method CAL-SIEVE-PER
for requirements in BS 410-2: 2000
- hole: 4 mm to 125 mm 0.03 mm

- pitch: 4.9 mm to 184 mm 0.03 mm

with in-house method CAL-SIEVE-PER
for requirements in ISO 3310-2: 1999
- hole: 4 mm to 125 mm 0.03 mm

- pitch: 4.9 mm to 184 mm 0.03 mm
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Electrical measurements
- Time and frequency measuring instruments
- Stop watch / Timer Calibration of time in accordance with

in-house method CAL-TIMER
over the following ranges :
1 s to 1800 s 0.1 s
above 1800 s to 3600 s 2s
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Length and related measurements
- Angle measurements
- Try square Calibration of squareness of edges of blade to

working faces of stock in accordance with
in-house method CAL-SQUARE
- square with inner length of blade: 9 μm

25 mm to 160 mm
- square with inner length of blade: 25 μm

above 160 mm to 600 mm
- Form measurements
- Straight edge Calibration of straightness of working area

in accordance with
in-house method CAL-STR-EDGE
- length of straightedge: 50 mm to 600 mm 11 μm
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Length and related measurements (cont’d)
- Length measurements
- Calliper Calibration of length in accordance with

in-house method CAL-CALLIPER-DVR
external measurement: 0.5 mm to 600 mm

internal measurement: 10 mm to 600 mm
- Dial type :
External measurement 25 μm
Internal measurement 41 μm
- Digital type :
- Vernier type :
- Coating thickness measuring device Calibration of length in accordance with

in-house method CAL-ELCO
12.5 m to 100 m 0.7 μm

above 100 m to 1.5 mm 1.7 μm to 2.5 μm
- Dial gauge Calibration of length in accordance with

BS 907: 2008 Cl. 9 and Annex B
0.002 mm to 13 mm 1.4 m
above 13 mm to 25 mm 6.2 m
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- Length measurements (cont’d)
- Displacement transducer Calibration of length in accordance with

GEOSPEC 3: 2001 App. A Cl. A.3.4
0.5 mm to 13 mm 1.4 m
- LVDT Calibration of length in accordance with

in-house method CAL-LIN-DISP
0.5 mm to 10 mm 1.4 m to 7 m
above 10 mm to 100 mm 1.9 m to 8 m
- Engineer’s steel measuring rule Calibration of length in accordance with

in-house method CAL-ST-RULE
0.01 m to 2 m 0.3 mm
- Extensometer On-site calibration of displacement using

calibration rig in accordance with
BS 3846: 1970 (excluding the determination of
calibration factor)
- Grade A with gauge length at 500 mm 0.025 mm to 20 mm 1.0 μm to 5.1 μm

- Grade B with gauge length from 0.025 mm to 20 mm 1.0 μm to 5.1 μm
250 mm to 500 mm
- Grade C with gauge length from 0.025 mm to 20 mm 1.1 μm
125 mm to 500 mm
- Grade D with gauge length from 0.025 mm to 20 mm 1.0 μm
50 mm to 500 mm
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- Extensometer (cont’d) On-site calibration of displacement using

- Class 1 with gauge length from calibration rig in accordance with
25 mm to 500 mm BS EN ISO 9513: 2002
0.0175 mm to 20 mm 0.7μm to 5 μm
On-site calibration of displacement using

ISO 9513: 1999
0.0175 mm to 20 mm 0.7μm to 5 μm
On-site calibration of displacement using

GB/T12160-2002
0.0175 mm to 20 mm 0.7μm to 5 μm
- External micrometer Calibration of length in accordance with

BS 870: 2008 Annex. A Cl. A.6 & A.7
0.5 mm to 100 mm 2 m
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- Feeler gauge Calibration of mean thickness in accordance with

in-house method CAL-FEELER-ACC
0.03 mm to 5.00 mm 3 m
- Levelling staff Calibration of length in accordance with

in-house method CAL-LEVEL-STAFF
0.1 m to 5 m 1.0 mm
- Measuring tape Calibration of length in accordance with

in-house method CAL-MTAPE
0.1 m to 150 m 0.3 mm per 5 m
- Microscope Calibration of length in accordance with

in-house method CAL-MICROSCOPE
0.1 mm to 8 mm 13 μm
- Plastic calibration foil Calibration of thickness in accordance with

in-house method CAL-ELCO-FOILS
12.5 m to 100 m 3.0 m

above 100 m to 1500 m 3.4 μm to 4.1 μm
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- Steel measuring tape Calibration of length in accordance with

in-house method CAL-MTAPE
0.1 m to 150 m 0.3 mm per 5 m
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Mass and related measurements
- Force measurements
- Compression testing machine On-site verification of compression force using

Graded 0.5 / Grade 1.0 load cells in accordance
with BS 1610: Part 1: 1985 (Amd. 6175)
(constant true force method or indicated
force method) over the following range :
0.05 kN to 3000 kN 0.04 % to 1.2 % of reading
On-site verification of compression force using

Graded 0.5 / Grade 1.0 load cells in accordance
with BS 1610: Part 1: 1992
- Concrete testing machine On-site verification of compression force using

Class 0.5/ Class 1 load cells in accordance with
BS EN 12390-4: 2000 Annex B
2 kN to 3000 kN 0.04 % to 1.2 % of reading
- Concrete testing machine On-site verification of stability in accordance with 0.03 strain ratio
BS 1881: Part 115: 1986 (Amd. 6536) App. A
On-site verification of stability in accordance with 0.03 strain ratio

CS 1: 1990: Vol. 2 App. D

BS EN 12390-4: 2000 Annex A & Table 3

CS 1: 2010: Vol. 2 App. D
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Mass and related measurements
- Force measurements (cont’d)
- Force measuring device Calibration of compression force in accordance

with in-house method CAL-LOAD
0.05 kN to 1 kN 2 % to 3 % of reading
above 1 kN to 20 kN 1 % of reading
above 20 kN to 100 kN 0.3 % of reading
Calibration of compression force in accordance

with GEOSPEC 3: 2001 App. A Cl. A.3.1
0.05 kN to 1 kN 2 % to 3 % of reading
above 1 kN to 20 kN 1 % of reading
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Mass and related measurements (cont’d)
- Force measuring device for pile tests Calibration of compression force in accordance
- load cell with in-house method CAL-LOAD-BSEN
500 kN to 1000 kN 1.9 % of reading

- Force measuring device for pile tests Calibration of compression force in accordance
- load cell with hydraulic jack with in-house method CAL-LOAD+JACK

- Force measuring device for site tests Calibration of compression force in accordance
- load cell with in-house method CAL-LOAD-BSEN (SML)
- Force measuring device for site tests Calibration of compression force in accordance
- load cell with hydraulic jack with in-house method CAL-LOAD+JACK(SML)
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- Pull out tester Verification of pull out force in accordance with

in-house method CAL-PULL-OT
0.05 kN to 0.2 kN 2 % of reading

above 0.2 kN to 2 kN 1 % of reading
- Static uniaxial force testing machine On-site verification of compression force using
Class 0.5 / Class 1 load cells
in accordance with
BS EN ISO 7500-1: 2004
0.05 kN to 3000 kN 0.04 % to 2 % of reading
On-site verification of tension force using

Class 0.5 / Class 1 load cells
in accordance with
BS EN ISO 7500-1: 2004
0.2 kN to 2000 kN 0.3 % of reading
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- Universal testing machine Calibration of compression force using Grade

0.5/Grade 1.0 load cells in accordance
with BS 1610: Part 1: 1985 (Amd. 6175)
Calibration of compression force using Grade

with BS 1610: Part 1: 1992
Calibration of tension force using Grade

with BS 1610: Part 1: 1985 (Amd. 6175)
0.2 kN to 2000 kN 0.3 % of reading
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- Hardness measurements
- Hardness testing machine (Brinell hardness) On-site indirect verification of test force
in accordance with
BS EN ISO 6506- 2: 1999 Cl. 5 and Annex A
at the following specific values :
HB 187.5 1.5 % of reading

HB 250 1.0 % of reading
On-site indirect verification of test force in

accordance with BS EN ISO 6506-2: 2005 Cl. 5

On-site indirect verification of test force

in accordance with BS 240: 1986 Cl. 19 and 20


in accordance with ASTM E10-93 Cl. 15.2

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- Hardness measurements (cont’d)
- Hardness testing machine (Rockwell hardness) On-site indirect verification of test force
in accordance with
BS EN ISO 6508-2: 1999 Cl. 5
at the following ranges :
55 HRA to 83 HRA 0.5 HRA

40 HRB to 94 HRB 1.1 HRB
26 HRC to 63 HRC 0.6 HRC

in accordance with
BS EN ISO 6508-2: 2005 Cl. 5


in accordance with
ASTM E18-94 Cl. 13.2

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- Hardness measurements (cont’d)
- Hardness testing machine (Vickers hardness) On-site indirect verification of test force
in accordance with
BS EN ISO 6507-2: 1998 Cl. 5 and Annex A,
223 HV 5 to 761 HV 5 2.0 % HV

187 HV 10 to 733 HV 10 2.0 % HV
166 HV 30 to 763 HV 30 2.0 % HV

in accordance with
BS EN ISO 6507-2: 2005 Cl. 5,
223 HV 5 to 761 HV 5 2.0 % HV

187 HV 10 to 733 HV 10 2.0 % HV
166 HV 30 to 763 HV 30 2.0 % HV

in accordance with
BS 427: 1990 Cl. 16 and 17
223 HV 5 to 761 HV 5 2.0 % HV

187 HV 10 to 733 HV 10 2.0 % HV
166 HV 30 to 763 HV 30 2.0 % HV

in accordance with
ASTM E92-82 Cl. 15.2, 17 and 18
223 HV 5 to 761 HV 5 2.0 % HV

187 HV 10 to 733 HV 10 2.0 % HV
166 HV 30 to 763 HV 30 2.0 % HV
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Mass measurements
- Balance Calibration of mass using OIML Class F1 weights

from 1 mg to 100 kg in accordance with
in-house method CAL-BAL-NMI
1 mg to 100 kg 0.6 mg to 0.12 g
On-site calibration of mass using OIML Class F1

weights from 1 mg to 100 kg in accordance with
in-house method CAL-BAL-NMI
1 mg to 100 kg 0.6 mg to 0.12 g
- Weight Calibration of mass in accordance with

in-house method CAL-WEIGHTS-NMI
1 mg to 200 g 0.013 mg to 0.38 mg

above 200 g to 1 kg 0.9 mg to 1.5 mg
above 1 kg to 5 kg 8 mg
above 5 kg to 20 kg 1g
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- Pressure measurements
- Pressure gauge and pressure transducer Calibration of gauge pressure using reference
(bourdon tube types or transducer types) pressure transducer with water as pressure
medium in accordance with
in-house method CAL-PRESSURE
20 kPa to 1000 kPa 0.2 % FS
Calibration of gauge pressure using reference

pressure transducer with water as pressure
20 kPa to 1000 kPa 0.2 % FS
- Bourdon tube pressure gauge Calibration of gauge pressure using dead-weight

tester with nitrogen gas as pressure medium in
accordance with
BS 1780: 1985 Cl. 7
20 kPa to 1000 kPa 0.3 % FS

above 1000 kPa to 3500 kPa 0.3 % FS

BS 1780: 1985 Cl. 7
20 kPa to 1000 kPa 0.2 % FS
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- Pressure measurements (cont'd)
- Bourdon tube pressure gauge (cont’d) Calibration of gauge pressure using dead-weight
tester with nitrogen gas as pressure medium in
accordance with
BS EN 837-1: 1998 Cl. 10.2
20 kPa to 1000 kPa 0.3 % FS


BS EN 837-1: 1998 Cl. 10.2
20 kPa to 1000 kPa 0.2 % FS
- Pressure transducer Calibration of gauge pressure using dead-weight

tester with nitrogen gas as pressure medium
in accordance with
in-house method CAL-PRESSURE-1780
20 kPa to 1000 kPa 0.3 % FS


in-house method CAL-PRESSURE-1780
20 kPa to 1000 kPa 0.2 % FS
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- Pressure measurements (cont'd)
- Vacuum pressure gauge Calibration of pressure in accordance with

in-house method CAL-VAC
0 kPa to to 101 kPa 1.1 kPa
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- Volume measurements
- Volume change measuring device Calibration of volume change in accordance with

(burrette type or transducer type) in-house method CAL-VOL-CHG
1 ml to 90 ml 0.2 ml
Calibration of volume change in accordance with

1 ml to 90 ml 0.2 ml
- Volumetric glassware Calibration of contained capacity with temperature

corrections specified in BS 1797: 1987
in accordance with
in-house method CAL-MEACON-VOL
0.001 l to 1 l 0.08 ml
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Temperature and humidity measurements
- Temperature measurements
- Dial thermometer Calibration of temperature using dry well

calibrator or water bath as the medium
in accordance with
in-house method CAL-THERMOMETER
-15 oC to 100 oC 0.59 °C

above 100 °C to 200 °C 2.90 °C
above 200 °C to 320 °C 5.78 °C
- Digital thermometer Calibration of temperature using dry well

in accordance with
-15 oC to 100 oC 0.10 °C

above 100 °C to 320 °C 0.32 °C
- Liquid in glass thermometer (LIGT) Calibration of temperature using dry well

in accordance with
-15 oC to 100 oC 0.11 °C

above 100 °C to 200 °C 0.40 °C
- Platinum resistance thermometer Calibration of temperature using dry well

calibrator in accordance with
in-house method CAL-PRT
-15 oC to 100 oC 0.05 °C

above 100 oC to 320 °C 0.18 °C
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Temperature and humidity measurements (cont’d)
- Temperature measurements (cont’d)
- Temperature recorder with sensors Calibration of temperature using dry well

in accordance with
-15 oC to 100 oC 0.30 oC

above 100 oC to 200 oC 0.40 °C
- Thermocouple Calibration of temperature using dry well

in accordance with
-15 oC to 100 oC 0.22 °C

above 100 °C to 320 °C 0.44 °C
- Humidity measurements
- Hygrometer / psychrometer Calibration of following paratemeter using

conditioned chamber in accordance with
in-house method CAL-THER-HYGRO
30 % RH to 95 % RH set at 23 ± 2 oC 1.0 oC, 4.3% RH
- Conditioning chamber On-site calibration of humidity variations for

temperature 23 ± 2 oC in accordance with
in-house method CAL-WKN-CHAMBER
30 % RH to 95 % RH 0.79 oC, 3.1% RH
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6/F, Techno Centre, 33 On Kui Street, On Lok Tsuen, Fanling, New Territories, Hong Kong
Chemical Testing 化學測試
SPECIFIC TEST OR SPECIFICATION, STANDARD METHOD
PROPERTY MEASURED OR TECHNIQUE USED
特定測試或量度的特性規範、標準方法或應用技術
Ferric Chloride Solution Assay of ferric chloride GB4482-2006 Section 5.1
Sodium Bisulphite Assay of sodium bisulphite HG/T3814-2006 cl. 4.3
Sodium Chlorite Assay of sodium chlorite HG/T3250-2010 cl. 5.4
Sodium Hypochlorite Solution Available chlorine ASTM D2022-89 (Reapproved 2008) cl. 6 to 9
GB 19106-2003 cl.5.1
Sodium Hydroxide Solution Determination of sodium hydroxide GB/T4348.1-2000

<Excluding determination of sodium carbonate>
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Chinese Medicine 中藥
Proprietary Chinese Medicines (pCM) Microbiological examinations:-
- 微生物限度檢查法 Microbial Limit Test 中華人民共和國藥典 2000 年版一部附錄 XIIIC

細菌數 Aerobic bacteria count Pharmacopoeia of the People’s Republic of China 2000,
霉菌與酵母菌數 Mold and Yeast count Volume I, App. XIIIC
大腸桿菌 E. coli
沙門菌 Salmonella species
金黃色葡萄球菌 Staphylococcus aureus
銅綠假單胞菌 Pseudomonas aeruginosa
細菌數 Aerobic bacteria count 中華人民共和國藥典 2010 年版一部附錄 XIIIC

霉菌與酵母菌數 Mould and yeast count Pharmacopoeia of the People’s Republic of China, 2010,
大腸埃希菌 E. coli Volume I, App. XIII C
大腸菌群 Coliform
梭菌 Clostridium
白色念珠菌 Candida albicans
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Proprietary Chinese medicine (pCm) Microbiological examinations (Cont’d):-
非無菌不含藥材原粉的中藥製劑非無菌药品微生物限度標準中華人民共和國藥典 2015 年版四部 1107 段點 3

Non-sterile pCm products Microbial Limits for Non-sterile Pharmaceutical Products Pharmacopoeia of the People’s Republic of China 2015,
without crude drug powder Volume IV, Part 1107 Cl.3
非無菌含藥材原粉的中藥製劑中華人民共和國藥典 2015 年版四部 1107 段點 4

Non-sterile pCm products Pharmacopoeia of the People’s Republic of China 2015,
with crude drug powder Volume IV, Part 1107 Cl.4
非無菌藥用原料及輔料中華人民共和國藥典 2015 年版四部 1107 段點 5

Non-sterile pCm Substances Pharmacopoeia of the People’s Republic of China 2015,
for Pharmaceutical Use Volume IV, Part 1107 Cl.5
中藥提取物及中藥飲片中華人民共和國藥典 2015 年版四部 1107 段點 6

Chinese Medicine Extracts and Pharmacopoeia of the People’s Republic of China 2015,
Herbal Drink Medicines Volume IV, Part 1107 Cl.6
Test Procedures for compliance testing:

- Microbial Enumeration Tests and 中華人民共和國藥典 2015 年版四部
Tests for Specified Microorganisms 1105 段及 1106 段
- 微生物計數法及控制菌檢查法 Pharmacopoeia of the People’s Republic of China 2015,
需氧菌總數 Total Aerobic Microbial Count Volume IV, Parts 1105 & 1106
霉菌和酵母菌總數 Total Molds and Yeasts Count
耐膽鹽革蘭陰性菌 Bile-tolerant Gram negative bacteria
大腸埃希菌 E. coli
梭菌 Clostridium
白色念珠菌 Candida albicans
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Toxic elements: -
Proprietary Chinese Medicines (pCHM) - Mercury In-house method FD-TCM-HM2 (ICP-MS)
- Cadmium In-house method FD-TCM-HM8 (ICP-MS)
Proprietary Chinese Medicines - Arsenic, Cadmium, Copper, Lead and Mercury In-house method FD-TCM-HM1 (ICP-OES)
and Chinese Herbal Medicines
Decoction of Chinese Herbal Medicines - Arsenic, Cadmium, Copper, Lead and Mercury In-house method FD-TCM-HM7 (ICP-MS)
(dCHM)
Pesticides residues:-
Ointments, liniments and plasters - Organochlorine pesticides: In-house method FD-TCM-PEST-2

Aldrin, Dieldrin, Endrin, cis-Chlordane, (GC-ECD/GC-MSD)
trans-Chlordane, Oxychlordane, Heptachlor,
Heptachlor epoxide, Hexachlorocyclohexane
isomers (alpha-, beta- and delta-BHC),
Lindane, Hexachlorobenzene,
Methyl pentachlorophenyl sulphide,
Pentachloroaniline, Quintozene
(pentachloronitrobenzene), 2,4’-DDT,
4,4’-DDT, 4,4’-DDE and 4,4’-DDD
Proprietary Chinese Medicines - Organochlorine pesticides: In-house method FD-TCM-PEST-1

and Chinese Herbal Medicines Aldrin, Dieldrin, Endrin, cis-Chlordane, (GC-ECD/GC-MSD)
trans-Chlordane, Oxychlordane, Heptachlor,
Heptachlor epoxide, Hexachlorocyclohexane
isomers (alpha-, beta- and delta-BHC),
Lindane, Hexachlorobenzene,
Methyl pentachlorophenyl sulphide,
Pentachloroaniline, Quintozene
(pentachloronitrobenzene), 2,4’-DDT,
4,4’-DDT, 4,4’-DDE and 4,4’-DDD
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Pesticides residues (Cont’d):-
Chinese Herbal Medicines (CHM), - Organochlorine pesticides: In-house method FD-TCM-PEST-7

Decoction of Chinese Herbal Medicines Endosulfan I, Endosulfan II and (GC-ECD for quantitation and GC-MSD for
(dCHM) and Concentrated Granules of Endosulfan sulphate confirmation)
Chinese Herbal Medicines (gCHM)
<Excluding the following> Mycotoxins: -
CHM of mineral origin, dCHM - Aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, G2 In-house method FD-CHM-AFLAT1
containing materials of mineral origin, - Sum of aflatoxins B1, B2, G1 and G2 (screening by LC/MS/MS and
gCHM containing materials of mineral quantitation by HPLC-FLD)
origin
- Sulphur dioxide In-house method FD-CHM-SO2-1
(Distillation-titrimetric method)
Chinese Materia Medica Toxic elements :-

中藥材
Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead and Mercury Hong Kong Chinese Materia Medica Standards
Volume 1-4, Appendix V
香港中藥材標準第一至四冊，附錄 V
Radix Ginseng 人參 - Physicochemical Identification 理化鑒別 Hong Kong Chinese Materia Medica Standards
- Thin-layer chromatographic identification Volume 1
薄層色譜鑒別香港中藥材標準第一冊
- High-Performance Liquid Chromatographic
Fingerprinting 高效液相色譜指紋圖譜鑒別
- Assay 含量測定
- Microscopic identification 顯微鑒別
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藥劑產品製劑通則
Pharmaceutical Products General requiremetnts for preparation:-
中華人民共和國藥典2010年版一部 (中文版)
Pharmacopoeia of the People’s Repbulic of
China 2010, Volume 1 (Chinese Edition)
散劑 Powder - 附錄 I B App. I B
Test procedures for compliance testing:-
水份(烘乾法) water (Drying in oven method) 水份測定按附錄 IX H 水份測定法第一法 (烘乾法)
Determination of water in accordance with
App. IX H (Drying in oven method)
裝量差異 Filling variation 附錄 I B[裝量差異]

App. IB (Filling variation)
顆粒劑 Granules - - 附錄 I C App. I C

水份(烘乾法) water (Drying in oven method) 水份測定按附錄 IX H 水份測定法第一法 (烘乾法)
裝量差異 Filling variation 附錄 I C [裝量差異]

- App. I C (Filling variation)
片劑 Tablets - 附錄 I D App. I D
重量差異 Weight variation 附錄 I D [重量差異]
App. I D (Weight variation)
溶散時限 Disintegration test 溶散時限 / 崩解時限按附錄 XIIA

Disintegration in accordance with App. XIIA
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藥劑產品製劑通則
Pharmaceutical Products General requiremetnts for preparation:-
(cont’d) (cont’d) 中華人民共和國藥典2010年版一部 (中文版)
Pharmacopoeia of the People’s Repbulic of
China 2010, Volume 1 (Chinese Edition)
膠囊劑 Capsules - 附錄 I L App. I L

水份(烘乾法) Water (Drying in oven method) 水份測定按附錄 IX H 水份測定法第一法 (烘乾法)
裝量差異 Filling variation 附錄 I L [裝量差異]

App. I L (Filling variation)
溶散測時限 Disintegration test 溶散時限 / 崩解時限按附錄 XIIA

丸劑 Pills - 附錄 I A App. I A
水份(烘乾法) Water (Drying in oven method) 水份測定按附錄 IX H 水份測定法第一法 (烘乾法)
重量差異 Weight variation 附錄 I A[重量差異]

App. I A (Weight variation)
裝量差異 Filling variation 附錄 I A[裝量差異]

App. I A (Filling variation)
溶散時限 Disintegration test 溶散時限 / 崩解時限按附錄 XIIA

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Admixture Dry material content BS 5075 : Part 1 : 1982 (Amd 4183 & 4910) App. D1
(chemical analysis)
Conventional dry material content BS EN 480 : Part 8 : 1997
Ash content BS 5075 : Part 1 : 1982 (Amd 4183 & 4910) App. D2
Chloride ion content BS 5075 : Part 1 : 1982 (Amd 4183 & 4910) App. E
Relative density (liquid) BS 5075 : Part 1 : 1982 (Amd 4183 & 4910) App. D3
Nitric acid soluble sodium oxide and In-house Method Amd-CML.Na-K

potassium oxide contents
Density (liquid) ISO 758 : 1976 (E)
Water soluble chloride content BS EN 480 : Part 10 : 2009 (Method 3)
Sodiun oxide content BS EN 480 : Part 12 : 2005
Potassium oxide content BS EN 480 : Part 12 : 2005
Alkali content BS EN 480 : Part 12 : 2005
pH value ISO 4316 : 1977 (E)

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Aggregates Sampling BS 812: Part 102: 1989

CS3: 2013 Section 8
Particle size distribution BS 812: Section 103.1: 1985 + Amd. 6003 (by sieve
analysis)
CS3: 2013 Section 10 + Amd. 1/2013 (by sieve analysis)
Flakiness index BS 812: Section 105.1: 1989

CS3: 2013 Section 11
Elongation index BS 812: Section 105.2: 1990

Methylene blue value CS3: 2013 Section 13
Los Angeles value CS3: 2013 Section 14
Aggregate impact value BS 812: Part 112: 1990 + Amd. 8772

Ten per cent fines value BS 812: Part 111: 1990

Particle densities and water absorption BS 812: Part 2: 1995 + Amd. 9195 & 10379
Moisture content BS 812: Part 109: 1990 (by oven drying method)
CS3: 2013 Section 18 (by oven drying method)
Soundness BS 812: Part 121: 1989

Drying shrinkage CS3: 2013 Section 20
Effect of organic substances by mortar method CS3: 2013 Section 22 + Amd. 1/2016
Alkali silica reaction potential by ultra-accelerated ASTM C1260-94

mortar-bar test CS1: 2010 Section 22 + Amd. 1/2013
CSA A23.2-25A-2000
RILEM TC 106-2: 2000
Mass Transit Railway Corporation Specification
D//MTRC/NW/CIV/M&W/011/A App. 11.8
Aggregate crushing value BS 812: Part 110: 1990

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Aggregates Bulk density, voids and bulking BS 812: Part 2: 1995

(cont’d)
Clay, silt and dust content BS 812: Part 1: 1975 + Amd. 4875 & 6587
(by decantation method)
Compacting fraction value of aggregates General Specification for Civil Engineering Works,
for granular bed (2006) Vol. 1 App. 5.2
Hong Kong Housing Authority Specification Library
(2004) Cl. DRA 2.T260.4 – DRA 2.T280.4
(2008) Cl. DRA2.T250.5 – DRA 2.T280.5
Foreign material content in recycled aggregates BRE Digest 433 (Nov 1998)
Resistance to degradation of small size coarse ASTM C131-81 with modification

aggregate by abrasion and impact in the ASTM C131-96 with modification
Los Angeles Machine
Resistance to degradation of large size coarse ASTM C535-81 with modification

aggregate by abrasion and impact in the ASTM C535-96 with modification
Los Angeles Machine
Shell content in coarse aggregates BS 812: Part 106: 1985

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Aggregates Chloride ion content BS 812: Part 117 : 1988 App. C Excluding Cl. 4
(chemical analysis)
Acid-soluble chloride ion content CS3: 2013 Section 21.4
Water-soluble chloride ion content CS3: 2013 Section 21.3
Acid-soluble sulphate content CS3: 2013 Section 21.5
Total sulphur content CS3: 2013 Section 21.6
Water-soluble sulphate content BS 812: Part 118 : 1988 Cl. 5 Excluding Cl. 4
(Gravimetric)
Total sulphate (acid extraction) BS 812: Part 118 : 1988 Cl. 6 Excluding Cl. 4
Acid-soluble material BS 812: Part 119 : 1985 Excluding Cl. 4
Soluble silica (SiO2) HKHA MTS (04/06) Specification Part D Cl. 1.4.9
Soluble calcium oxide (CaO) HKHA MTS (04/06) Specification Part D Cl. 1.4.9
Potential reactivity ASTM C289-87 Excluding Cl. 10 and Cl. 14.4

ASTM C289-94 Excluding Cl. 9 and App. X1
Presence of humus CS3: 2013 Section 21.7

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Bituminous materials Asphalt content of hot-mix asphalt by ASTM D6307-98 (Test Method A)
ignition method ASTM D6307-05 (Test Method A)
ASTM D6307-16 (Test Method A)
Bulk specific gravity and density of compacted ASTM D6752/D6752M - 11

bituminous mixtures using automatic vacuum
sealing method
Bulk specific gravity and density of ASTM D2726-88

non-absorptive compacted bituminous ASTM D2726-96a
mixtures ASTM D2726/D2726M-14
Quantitative extraction of bitumen from ASTM D2172-88 (Method A using ashing method)
bituminous paving mixtures with modifications
ASTM D2172-95 (Method A using ashing method)
with modifications
ASTM D2172/D2172M-17 (Method A using ashing
method) with modifications
Percent air voids in compacted dense and ASTM D3203-88

bituminous paving mixtures ASTM D3203-94
ASTM D3203-11
ASTM D3203/D3203M-17
Polymer modified binder content and Particular Specification for Highways Department,
particle size distribution of polymer modified App. 9.2, ASTM C117-95 and ASTM C136-96a
friction course and cushion course materials with modifications
by centrifuge method and ignition method
Sieve analysis of fine and coarse aggregates ASTM C117-87

and materials finer than 75 micron sieve in ASTM C117-95
mineral aggregates by washing ASTM C117-13
ASTM C136-84a with modifications
ASTM C136-96a with modifications
ASTM C136/C136M-14 with modifications
Theoretical maximum specific gravity and ASTM D2041-78 (Weighing in water method using
density of bituminous paving mixtures type A container) with modifications
ASTM D2041-95 (Weighing in water method using
type A container) with modifications
ASTM D2041/D2041M-11 (Weighing in water method)
with modifications
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Bituminous materials Thickness or height of compacted bituminous ASTM D3549-93a excluding Cl. 6.2 & 6.3
(cont’d) paving mixtures.
Viscosity of asphalt binder using AASHTO T316-06

rotational Viscometer AASHTO T316-13 (2017)
Blocks & Bricks Compressive strength of interlocking blocks General Specification for Civil Engineering Works
(1992) Vol. 1 App. 11.1
General Specification for Civil Engineering Works
(2006) Vol. 1 App. 11.1
(2020) Vol. 1 App. 11.1
Hong Kong Housing Authority Specification
(2008) EXT3.T110.5 - T150.5
Water absorption of masonry units, segmental AS/NZS 4456.14: 1997

pavers and flags AS/NZS 4456.14: 2003
Compressive strength of clay bricks BS 3921: 1985 App. D
Dimensions of clay bricks BS 3921: 1985 App. A
Water absorption of clay bricks BS 3921: 1985 App. E
Compressive strength of precast concrete BS 6073: Part 1: 1981 App. B

mansonry units
Dimensions of precast concrete masonry units BS 6073: Part 1: 1981 App. A
Transverse strength of precase concrete masonry BS 6073: Part 1: 1981 App. C

units
Dimensions of clay and calcium silicate pavers BS 6677: Part 1: 1986 App. A & C
BS EN 1344: 2002 Annex B
Transverse breaking load of clay & BS 6677: Part 1: 1986 App. D

calcium silicate pavers BS EN 1344: 2002 Annex D
Unpolished slip/skid resistance value of clay BS EN 1344: 2002 Annex F

pavers
Skid resistance value of clay and calcium BS 6677: Part 1: 1986 App. E
silicate pavers
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Blocks & Bricks Skid resistance test of clay and calcium ASTM E303-93 (Reapproved 1998)
(cont’d) silicate pavers (for laboratory test only)
Compressive strength of precast concrete BS 6717: Part 1: 1993 Annex B

paving blocks
Dimensions of a single paving block BS 6717: 2001 Annex B
Water absorption of concrete flags, kerbs, BS 7263: Part 1: 1994 Annex C

channels and edgings
Resistance of wet road surface to skidding Highways Department Guidance Notes RD/GN/009
by using the British Pendulum Skid (Sep 1989)
Resistance Tester
Cement & Portland Sampling BS 4550: Part 1: 1978 excluding Cl. 5.1.1
pulverised fuel ash cement
(PPFAC) Compressive strength of broken prisms BS EN 196-1: 1995
in the force range 10 kN - 140 kN BS EN 196-1: 2005
Density BS EN 196-6: 1992 Annex NC

BS EN 196-6: 2010 Annex NC
Fineness BS EN 196-6: 1992 (Blaine method)

BS EN 196-6: 2010 (Blaine method)
Flexural strength of mortar prisms BS EN 196-1: 1995

in the force range 1 kN – 10 kN BS EN 196-1: 2005
Setting times ASTM C191-92

BS EN 196-3: 1995
BS EN 196-3: 2005 + A1: 2008
Soundness BS EN 196-3: 1995

BS EN 196-3: 2005 + A1: 2008
Standard consistence BS EN 196-3: 1995

BS EN 196-3: 2005 + A1: 2008
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Cement Heat of hydration BS 4550 : Part 3 : Section 3.8 : 1978 with modification
(chemical analysis)
Aluminium oxide content BS EN 196-2 : 2005 Cl. 13.11
Calcium oxide content BS EN 196-2 : 2005 Cl. 13.12 (Reference method)
Chloride ion content (Cl-) BS EN 196-21 : 1992 Cl. 4

BS EN 196-2 : 2005 Cl. 14
Residue insoluble in hydrochloric acid and BS EN 196-2 : 1995 Cl. 9

sodium carbonate BS EN 196-2 : 2005 Cl. 9
Iron (III) oxide content BS EN 196-2 : 2005 Cl. 13.10
Loss-on-ignition (L.O.I.) BS EN 196-2 : 1995 Cl. 7

BS EN 196-2 : 2005 Cl. 7
Magnesium oxide content BS EN 196-2 : 2005 Cl. 13.13 (Reference method)
Sulphate content (as SO3) BS EN 196-2 : 1995 Cl. 8

BS EN 196-2 : 2005 Cl. 8
Total silica conent (SiO2) BS EN 196-2 : 2005 Cl. 13.9
Pure silica content(SiO2) BS EN 196-2 : 2005 Cl. 13.6
Soluble silica content (SiO2) BS EN 196-2 : 2005 Cl. 13.8
Potassium oxide content BS 4550 : Part 2 : 1970 Cl. 16.2.4.2 (AMD 4260)
Sodium oxide content BS 4550 : Part 2 : 1970 Cl. 16.2.4.2 (AMD 4260)
Nitric acid soluble alkali content BS 4550 : Part 2 : 1970 Cl. 16.2.4.1 (AMD 4260)
Alkali content BS EN 196-21 : 1992 Cl. 7 (Reference method)

BS EN 196-2 : 2005 Cl. 17 (Reference method)
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Cement stabilised soil Unconfined compressive strength of Interim Guidelines on Testing of Unconfined
cement stabilised soil cores Compressive Strength of Cement Stabilised Soil Cores
(with or without capping) in Hong Kong (Oct 2017) App. B published by
Geotechnical Division of The Hong Kong Institution
of Engineers
Coating Dry-film coating thickness by wedge cut method ASTM D4138-94 Method A
BS EN 2808: 1999 Method 5B
Dry-film coating thickness by magnetic method BS EN ISO 2178: 1995
Pull-off test of coating In-house Method PULL.COAT

In-house Method PULL-COAT-SQ&REC
ASTM D4541-02 Test Method C & Method E
ASTM D4541-17 Test Method C & Method E
ASTM D7234-19
BS 3900-E10: 2003 Cl. 9.4.2
BS EN ISO 4624: 2003 Cl. 9.4.2
Zinc and Zinc alloy coatings on iron and steel BS 729: 1971 App. A
articles by gravimetric method BS EN ISO 1460: 1995
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Concrete Sampling fresh concrete on site CS1: 2010 Section 1 + Amd. 1/2017
Slump of fresh concrete CS1: 2010 Section 2 Part I + Amd. 1/2017
Compacting factor of fresh concrete CS1: 2010 Section 2 Part II
Flow table test CS1: 2010 Section 2 Part IV
Slump flow test CS1: 2010 Section 2 Part V
Stiffening time of fresh concrete CS1: 2010 Section 3 + Amd. 1/2013
Density of compacted fresh concrete CS1: 1990 Section 5 + Amd. 1101

CS1: 2010 Section 5
Air content of fresh concrete CS1: 2010 Section 6
Making test cubes from fresh concrete CS1: 2010 Section 7
Making of test beams from fresh concrete CS1: 2010 Section 8
Making of test cylinders from fresh concrete CS1: 2010 Section 9 + Amd. 1/2013
Curing of test specimens CS1: 1990 Section 10 + Amd. 1101

(Tropical zone temperature) CS1: 2010 Section 10
Mixing and sampling of fresh concrete CS1: 2010 Section 11
Compressive strength of concrete cubes CS1: 1990 Section 12 + Amd. 1201, 1202 & 1203
in the force range 10 kN - 3000 kN CS1: 2010 Section 12 + Amd. 1/2013
Tensile splitting strength of cylinders CS1: 2010 Section 13 + Amd. 1/2013

in the force range 10 kN – 3000 kN
Flexural strength of beams CS1: 2010 Section 14

in the force range 2 kN - 250 kN
Obtaining core samples and determination of the CS1: 1990 Section 15 + Amd. 1201 & 1203
compressive strength of concrete cores CS1: 2010 Section 15 + Amd. 1/2013
Density of hardened concrete CS1: 1990 Section 16 + Amd. 1201 & 1203
Depth of penetration of water under presssure CS1: 2010 Section 18

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Concrete Concrete’s ability to resist chloride ion AASHTO T277- 93

(cont’d) penetration ASTM C1202-97
Assessment of the cement, aggregates and DD 83: 1983 Sections 2 & 3(Pressure filter Sandberg
water contents of fresh concrete method)
Bleeding test MTRC Materials & Workmanship Specification (1997)

Vol. 2 of 6 Cl. 11.40(6)
Flexural toughness and first-crack strength of ASTM C1018-94b

fiber-reinforced concrete
Temperature monitoring of fresh concrete In-house method SITE-CON-TEMP

In-house method (HY-MON)
Water absorption BS 1881: Part 122: 1983

BS 1881: Part 122: 2011
Setting time monitoring Hong Kong Housing Authority Materials Testing Services
(2004/2006) for Maintenance & Building Materials
Specification Part D Cl. 1.3.9
Pull-off test of concrete Hong Kong Housing Authority Materials Testing Services
Removal of concrete cover to expose Hong Kong Housing Authority Materials Testing Services
reinforcement (2017/2018) for Maintenance & Building Materials
Reinforcement survey Hong Kong Housing Authority Materials Testing Services

Crack survey Hong Kong Housing Authority Materials Testing Services

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Concrete Dry cutting of mini-cores Hong Kong Housing Authority Materials Testing Services
(cont’d) (2017/2018) for Maintenance & Building Materials
Specification Part D Cl. 6.2
Cutting of stitch cores Hong Kong Housing Authority Materials Testing Services
Obtaining drilling powder samples Hong Kong Housing Authority Materials Testing Services
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Concrete Carbonation accelerating test GB/T 50082-2009 with modification

(diagnostic)
Carbonation test BS EN 14630: 2006
In-house method (CARBON.INSITU)
Hong Kong Housing Authority Materials Testing Services
Specification Part D Cl. 4.3.1 (Method 1 & Method 2)
Specification Part D Cl. 4.3.1 (Method 1 & Method 2)
Covermeter survey BS 1881: Part 204: 1988 Cl. 7.3
Half-cell potential measurement ASTM C876-91 (Method A and B for Pre-Wetting)

ASTM C876-09 (Method A and B for Pre-Wetting)
Resistivity measurement BS 1881: Part 201: 1986 Cl. 2.3

Surface hardness measurement BS 1881: Part 202: 1986 Cl. 6

BS EN 12504-2: 2012
Ultrasonic pulse velocity measurement ASTM C597-16

(direct & semi-drect transmissions) BS 1881: 203: 1986
BS EN 12504-4: 2004
Infrared thermography for detection of Hong Kong Concrete Institute TM1 (2009)
building surface defects
Infrared thermography survey on membrane In-house method NDT-IRT-SUR-WT

for roof
Surface penetration radar survey for Hong Kong Concrete Institute TM2 (2009)
determination of concrete cover and
distribution of steel reinforcement
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Concrete Spark test Hong Kong Housing Authority Materials Testing Services
(diagnostic) (2017/2018) for Maintenance & Building Materials
(cont’d) Specification Part D Cl. 10.6
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Concrete pH value In-house method CON-CML-PH

(chemical analysis)
Oven-dried bulk density BS 1881 : Part 124 : 1988 Cl. 4.2
Cement content and Aggregate/Cement ratio BS 1881 : Part 124 : 1988 Cl. 5
Detection of PFA CS 1 : 1990 Section 21.5

CS 1 : 2010 Section 21.5
Cement and aggregate content CS 1 : 1990 Section 21.6

CS 1 : 2010 Section 21.6
Original water content BS 1881 : Part 124 : 1988 Cl. 7

CS 1 : 1990 Section 21.7
CS 1 : 2010 Section 21.7
Identification of type of aggregate CS 1 : 1990 Section 21.9

CS 1 : 2010 Section 21.9
Chloride ion content BS 1881 : Part 124 : 1988 Cl. 10.2

CS 1 : 1990 Section 21.10.2
CS 1 : 2010 Section 21.10.2
Chloride content by weight of concrete sample BS 1881 : Part 124 : 1988 Cl. 10.2 in conjunction with
In-house method CON-BS1881-Cl (by calculation)
CS 1 : 1990 Section 21.10.2 in conjunction with
In-house method CON-CS1(1990)-Cl (by calculation)
CS 1 : 2010 Section 21.10.2 in conjunction with
In-house method CON-CS1(2010)-Cl (by calculation)
Sulphate content BS 1881 : Part 124 : 1988 Cl. 10.3

CS 1 : 1990 Section 21.10.3
CS 1 : 2010 Section 21.10.3
Sulphate content by weight of concrete sample BS 1881 : Part 124: 1988 Cl. 10.3 in conjunction with
In-house method CON-BS1881-SO3(CAL)
(by calculation)
CS 1: 1990 Section 21.10.3 in conjunction with
In-house method CON-CS1(1990)-SO3
(by calculation)
CS 1: 2010 Section 21.10.3 in conjunction with
In-house method CON-CS1(2010)-SO3
(by calculation)
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Concrete Carbonate content CS 1 : 1990 Section 21.10.4.2 (Manometric)

(chemical analysis) CS 1 : 2010 Section 21.10.4.2 (Manometric)
(cont’d)
Determination of chloride content in BS EN 14629 : 2007 Method A
hardened concrete
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Dimension stones Flexural strength ASTM C880-06
Absorption and bulk specific gravity ASTM C97-02
Modulus of rupture ASTM C99-87 (Reapproved 2006)
Compressive strength ASTM C170-06
Strength of individual stone anchorages ASTM C1354-96 (Reapproved 2004)
Doors Dimensional accuracy and squareness of Hong Kong Housing Authority Specification Library
door leaves 2014 Edition June 2018 updated version
COM5.M040.B Cl. 2(f) Test No. 1
General flatness and evenness of door leaves Hong Kong Housing Authority Specification Library
2014 Edition June 2018 updated version
COM5.M040.B Cl. 2(g) Test No. 2
Behaviour under humidity variations of door Hong Kong Housing Authority Specification Library
leaves 2014 Edition June 2018 updated version
COM5.M040.B Cl. 2(h) Test No. 3
Resistance to impact (hard body) of doorsets Hong Kong Housing Authority Specification Library
COM5.M040.B Cl. 2(i) Test No. 4
Resistance to torsion of door leaves Hong Kong Housing Authority Specification Library
COM5.M040.B Cl. 2(j) Test No. 5
Strength in the plane of the door leaves Hong Kong Housing Authority Specification Library
COM5.M040.B Cl. 2(k) Test No. 6
Slamming open of doorsets Hong Kong Housing Authority Specification Library

COM5.M040.B Cl. 2(l) Test No. 7
Slamming close of doorsets Hong Kong Housing Authority Specification Library

COM5.M040.B Cl. 2(m) Test No. 8
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Doors Resistance to jarring and vibration of doorsets Hong Kong Housing Authority Specification Library
(cont’d) 2014 Edition June 2018 updated version
COM5.M040.B Cl. 2(n) Test No. 9
Resistance to impact (heavy body) of doorsets Hong Kong Housing Authority Specification Library
COM5.M040.B Cl. 2(o) Test No. 10
Resistance to closing against an obstruction Hong Kong Housing Authority Specification Library
of doorsets 2014 Edition June 2018 updated version
COM5.M040.B Cl. 2(p) Test No. 11
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Door closers Mechanical performance and durability test

of overhead door closers – Test Sample B :
- Set test door to required mass for strength BS EN 1154: 1997 Cl. 7.3.1 para. 1
of closer on tester
- Open door to determine maximum opening BS EN 1154: 1997 Cl. 7.3.1 para. 2 & Cl. 5.2.7
angle
- Cycle opening to 900 and allowing to close BS EN 1154: 1997 Cl. 7.3.3.1
to 00, in a time of 3 to 7 seconds, 5000 times
- Measure torques and calculate efficiency BS EN 1154: 1997 Cl. 7.3.4.1, 7.3.4.2
over region 00 to 40 & Cl. 5.2.3 to 5.2.5
- Measure closing time BS EN 1154: 1997 Cl. 7.3.4.3 & Cl. 5.2.6
- Closing overload test of closer on tester BS EN 1154: 1997 Cl. 7.3.4.4 & 5.2.8
- All closers cycle for a total of 500,000 BS EN 1154: 1997 Cl. 7.3.5.1 & 7.3.6.1
cycles. Measuring closing time
- Calculate efficiency over region 00 to 40 BS EN 1154: 1997 Cl. 7.3.6.2, 7.3.4.1, 7.3.4.2
after 500,000 cycles & Cl. 5.2.3 to 5.2.5
- Measure closing time after 500,000 cycles BS EN 1154: 1997 Cl. 7.3.6.3
- Closing overload test after 500,000 cycles BS EN 1154: 1997 Cl. 7.3.6.4, 7.3.4.4 & 5.2.8
Corrosion resistance test of overhead door

closer – Test Sample C :
- Set test door to required mass for strength of BS EN 1154: 1997 Cl. 7.4.1
closer on test
- Measure opening and closing torque BS EN 1154: 1997 Cl. 7.4.2
- Expose to neutral salt spray BS EN 1154: 1997 Cl. 7.4.3
- Measure closing moment after NSS Test BS EN 1154: 1997 Cl. 7.4.4, 7.4.2 & 5.2.17
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Fire Non-combustibility test for building materials BS 476 Part 4: 1970 + Amd. 2483 and 4390
(Other)
Rate of burning and/or extent and time of ASTM D635-06
burning of plastics in a horizontal position
Method of test for fire propagation for products BS476-6: 1989 +A1: 2009
Foundation Pile integrity test (PIT) ASTM D5882-07
Pile dynamic test (PDA) ASTM D4945-08

ASTM D4945-17
Crosshole sonic logging test (SOLT) ASTM D6760-08
ASTM D6760-16
Single-hole sonic logging test (SOLT) ASTM D6760-08

ASTM D6760-16
Ultrasonic echo sounder test (UEST) In-house method FPT-KODEN-UEE
RG optical televiewer In-house method FDT-RG-TEL
Plate load test (PLT) BS 1377: Part 9: 1990 Cl. 4.1 (incremental loading)
Buildings Department Code of Practice for Foundations
(Apr 2017) Cl. 8.2(2) excluding 8.2(2)(f) – 8.2(2)(h)
(2018) Cl. GIN T190.8
Compression static loading tests on piles (SLT) Architectural Services Department General Specification
for Building (2017) Section 5.29
(2017) Cl. 8.4
(1992) Vol. 1 App. 8.1
(2018)
Cl. PIL 1.T710.8 to PIL 1.T740.8
Cl. PIL 1.T810.8 to PIL 1.T870.8
Cl. PIL 1.T910.8 to PIL 1.T920.8
Cl. PIL 1.T1010.8 to PIL 1.T1040.8
Cl. PIL 1.T1110.8
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Foundation Tension static loading tests on piles (SLT) Architectural Services Department, Technical
(cont’d) Instruction No. 4/2005: Particular Specification for
Tension Piles
(2017) Cl. 8.10
Foundation Vibration monitoring In-house method (SMM-VIB)

(Geotechnical monitoring)
Gatesets Operation test Hong Kong Housing Authority Specification Library

COM7.M010.A Cl. 2(d)
Slamming closed test Hong Kong Housing Authority Specification Library

COM7.M010.A Cl. 2(e)
Heavy body impact test Hong Kong Housing Authority Specification Library
COM7.M010.A Cl. 2(g)
Endurance performance test Hong Kong Housing Authority Specification Library

COM7.M010.A Cl. 2(m)
Glass Impact performance requirements for flat BS 6206: 1981 + Amd. 4580, 5189, 7589 and 8693
safety glass and safety plastics for use in <excluding the following>
buildings Cl. 6
Ground Granualated Activity index BS EN 196-1: 2005

Blastfurnace Slag
(GGBS) Density BS EN 196-6: 2010 Annex NC
Fineness BS EN 196-6: 2010 Cl. 4 (Blaine method)
Initial setting time BS EN 196-3: 2005 + A1: 2008 Cl. 6

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Ground granualated Moisture content BS EN 15167-1 :2006 Annex A

blastfurnace slag
(chemical analysis) Loss-on-ignition (L.O.I.) BS EN 15167-1 :2006 Cl. 5 & BS EN 196-2 : 2005 Cl.7
Sulphate content (as SO3) BS EN 15167-1 :2006 Cl. 5 & BS EN 196-2 : 2005 Cl.8
Sulphide content BS EN 15167-1 :2006 Cl. 5 & BS EN 196-2 : 2005 Cl.11
Maganese content (as Mn2O3) BS EN 15167-1 :2006 Cl. 5 & BS EN 196-2 : 2005 Cl.12
Aluminium oxide content (Al2O3) BS EN 15167-1 :2006 Cl. 5 & BS EN 196-2 : 2005
Cl.13.11
Total silica content (SiO2) BS EN 15167-1 :2006 Cl. 5 & BS EN 196-2 : 2005
Cl.13.9
Calcium oxide content (CaO) BS EN 15167-1 :2006 Cl. 5 & BS EN 196-2 : 2005
Cl.13.12 (Reference method)
Magnesium oxide content (MgO) BS EN 15167-1 :2006 Cl. 5 & BS EN 196-2 : 2005
Cl.13.13 (Reference method)
Chloride ion content (Cl-) BS EN 15167-1 :2006 Cl. 5 & BS EN 196-2 : 2005
Cl. 14
Titanium dioxide content (TiO2) BS EN 15167-1 :2006 Cl. 5.5 d & BS EN 196-2 :1995
National Annex NB
Total alkali content BS EN 15167-1 :2006 Cl. 5 & BS EN 196-2 : 2005

Cl. 17 (Reference method)
Ground water pH value GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 9.5

(chemical analysis)
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Grout Bleeding and free expansion Hong Kong Housing Authority Specification Library
(2018) Cl. PIL1. T320.8
General Specification for Building 2017 Edition
Section 5.21
(2006) Vol.2 Cl. 17.60
Bleeding and volume change (wick-induced test) BS EN 445: 2007 Cl. 4.5
2006 Edition Section 17.60 + Amd. 1/2013
Changes in height ASTM C1090-96
Compressive strength of grout cubes In-house method GROUT-COM

Early change in height ASTM C827-95a (Reapproved 1997)
Expansion and bleeding of freshly mixed ASTM C940-98a

grout for preplace-aggregate concrete
Flow of grout for preplaced-aggregate ASTM C939-10

concrete (flow cone method) ASTM C939-16a
Fluidity test (cone method) BS EN 445: 2007 Cl. 4.3.1

2006 Edition Section 17.66 + Amd. 1/2013
Setting time ASTM C953-87 (Reapproved 1997)
Joint filler Recovery value, reduction in mass, extrusion Hong Kong Housing Authority Specification Library
(2008) EXT2.T620.5 to EXT2.T670.5
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Manhole steps Dimension measurement of galvanized BS 1247: Part 1: 1990 Cl. 3

ferrous or stainless steel manhole steps
Twist test of galvanized ferrous or stainless BS 1247: Part 1: 1990 Cl. 7.1
steel manhole steps
Pull-out test of galvanized ferrous or stainless BS 1247: Part 1: 1990 App. B

steel manhole steps
Bending test of galvanized ferrous or BS 1247: Part 1: 1990 App. A

stainless steel manhole steps
Mass determination & loading test of BS EN 124: 1994 Cl. 8 (Amd. 8587)
manhole covers, gully gratings & kerb General Specification for Civil Engineering Works
overflow weirs (1992) Cl. 5.94 (2) & App. 5.3
(2006) Cl. 5.95(2) and App. 5.3
(2020) Cl. 5.95(2) and App. 5.3
(2000) for Building Works
Cl. DIS 3.T430.3 to Cl. DIS 3.T480.3
Cl. DRA2.M650.4 and Cl. DRA2.T430.4 to
Cl. DRA2.T490.4
Cl. DRA2.M650.5 and Cl. DRA2.T430.5 to
Cl. DRA2.T490.5
Load test for manhole covers, road gully BS 497: Part 1: 1976 Cl. 7 & Cl. 14
gratings and frames for drainage purpose
Loading test of manhole covers, gully gratings BS EN 124 -1: 2015 Cl. 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, Annex A & B
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Metallic materials Bend test of carbon steel bars BS 4449: 1988 Cl. 10.2
CS2: 1995 Cl. 6.1 & 6.3
Bend test of stainless steel bars BS 6744: 2001 + A2: 2009 Annex E
(excluding cold worked stainless steel bars)
Bond property of steel reinforcing bars CS2: 2012 + Amd. 1/2018 + Amd. 2/2018
by surface geometry measurement Cl. 1.7.2, 6.1 & 6.7
BS EN ISO 15630-1: 2002 Cl. 10, 11.2 & 11.3
in conjunction with following specification(s):
BS 4449: 2005 + A2: 2009 Cl. 7.4 & 9
BS 4482: 2005 Cl. 7.4.2 & 9
Brinell hardness test of metallic materials up BS EN ISO 6506: Part 1: 1999

to the limit of 650 HBW
Charpy V-notch and/or U-notch impact test BS EN 10045-1: 1990

BS EN ISO 148-1: 2016
in conjunction with the following specification(s):
BS EN 10025-1: 2004 Cl. 10.2.2
BS EN 10025-2: 2004 Cl. 10.2 & Table 9
BS EN 10025-4: 2004 Cl. 10.2, Table 6 & 7
BS EN 10210-1: 2006 Cl. 6.6.2, 9.2.3, Table A.3 & B.3
BS EN 10219-1: 2006 Cl. 6.7.2, 9.2.3, Table A.3, B.4 &
B.5
Effective cross-sectional area and BS 6744: 2001 + A2: 2009 Cl. 6.1
mass per meter of stainless steel bars (excluding cold worked stainless steel bars)
Longitudinal tensile properties and transverse ACI 440.3R-04 Cl. B1, B2 & B4
shear strength of fiber-reinforced polymers ACI 440.3R-12 Cl. B1, B2 & B4
bars for reinforcing or strengthening concrete
structures
Mass per metre of cold reduced steel BS 4482: 1985 Cl. 9 & App. A
wires BS EN ISO 15630-1: 2002 Cl. 12
in conjunction with the following specification:
BS 4482: 2005 Cl. 7.3 & 9
Mass per meter of steel reinforcing bars BS EN ISO 15630-1: 2002 Cl. 12
in conjunction with the following specification(s)
BS 4449: 2005 + A2: 2009 Cl. 7.2.2, 7.3 & 9
CS2: 2012 + Amd. 2/2018 Cl. 1.4, 6.1 & 6.2
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Metallic materials Mass per metre square, pitch and dimension of BS 4483: 1998 Cl. 6 & 10
(cont’d) steel fabric for reinforcement of concrete BS EN ISO 15630-1: 2002 Cl. 12
BS 4483: 2005 Cl. 7.3, 8.1.3.2 & BS 4449: 2005 Cl. 7.3
Performance test of tension bonded BS 7295: Part 1: 1990 Cl. 4 + Amd. 6955
epoxy coated carbon steel bars with modifications
Proof load test of stainless steel nuts BS 6105: 1981 Cl. 6.6, Table 3 & 4
Proof load test of steel nuts in the force range BS 3692: 2001 Annex C.1
10 kN – 2000 kN BS EN 20898-2: 1994 Cl. 5-7 & 8.1
ISO 898-2: 1992 Cl. 5-7 & 8.1
Rebend test of carbon steel bars BS 4449: 1988 Cl. 10.3

CS2: 1995 Cl. 6.1 & 6.4
Rebend test of reinforcing bars, wire rods, welded CS2: 2012 + Amd. 2/2018 Cl. 1.6.3, 6.1 & 6.5
fabrics or cold reduced wires for reinforcement BS EN ISO 15630-1: 2002 Cl. 7
of concrete in conjunction with the following specification(s):
BS 4449: 2005 + A2: 2009 Cl. 7.2.5
BS 4482: 1985 Cl. 12.2 & App. C.5 with modifications
BS 4482: 2005 Cl. 7.2.4 & 9
BS 4483: 1998 Cl. 13.1
BS 4483: 2005 Cl. 7.2.5 & 8.1.3.2
Rockwell hardness test in the scale range BS EN ISO 6508-1: 1999

HRA to HRC
Static tension test, static compression test, ICC Evaluation Service, Inc. AC133 (Approved May
cyclic tension & compression tests for 2008, Effective 1 Jun 2008) Cl. 4.1.2
mechanical connector systems (Type 2 Splice) in conjunction with the following specification(s):
for steel reinforcing bars in the force range Buildings Department Code of Practice for Structural
10 kN - 2000 kN Use of Concrete (2013) Cl. 3.2.8.4(b), (c) & (d)
Surface geometry of stainless steel bars BS 6744: 2001 + A2: 2009 Cl. 10 & Annex C
Tensile test of carbon steel bars CS2: 1995 Cl. 6.1 & 6.2
in the force range 10 kN – 2000 kN BS 4449: 1988 Cl. 10.1
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Metallic materials Tensile test of high tensile steel wires and BS 18-2: 1971
(cont’d) strands in the force range 10 kN – 2000 kN in conjunction with the following specification(s):
BS 5896: 1980 App. A
Tensile test of metallic materials BS 18: 1987

in the force range 10 kN – 2000kN BS EN 10002-1 : 1990
BS EN 10002-1 : 2001
BS EN ISO 6892-1: 2009 Cl. 10.3 & 10.4
Method A & Method B
BS EN ISO 6892-1: 2016 Cl. 10.3.2 & 10.3.3
Method A & Method B
BS EN ISO 6892-1: 2019 Cl. 10.3.2 & 10.3.3
Method A & Method B
BS 1452: 1990 Cl. 4
BS 4360: 1986 Cl. 23
BS 4360: 1990 Cl. 23
BS 4486: 1980 Cl. 9.1.6
BS 6744: 2001 + A2: 2009
BS EN 10025-1: 2004 Cl. 7.3.1, 9.2.3.2 & 10.2.1
BS EN 10025-2: 2004 Cl. 10.2 & Table 7
BS EN 10025-4: 2004 Cl. 10.2 & Table 5
BS EN 10210-1: 2006 Cl. 6.6.1, 9.2.1 & 9.2.2
BS EN 10219-1: 2006 Cl. 6.7.1, 9.2.1 & 9.2.2
BS EN 1561: 1997 Cl. 9.1 & Table 1 & 2
Tensile test of reinforcing bars, wire rods, welded BS EN 10002-1 : 2001

fabrics or cold reduced wires for reinforcement BS EN ISO 6892-1: 2009 Cl. 10.3 & 10.4
of concrete in the force range 2 kN – 2500 kN Method A & Method B
BS EN ISO 6892-1: 2016 Cl. 10.3.2 & 10.3.3
Method A1, A2 & Method B
BS EN ISO 6892-1: 2019 Cl. 10.3.2 & 10.3.3
Method A1, A2 & Method B
BS 4449: 1997 Cl. 11.1 & 11.2 (up to 16 mm dia.)
BS 4449: 2005 + A2: 2009 Cl. 7.2.2, 7.2.3, 8.1.3.1 & 9
BS 4482: 1985 Cl. 12.1 & App. C.3 with modifications
BS 4482: 2005 Cl. 8.1.3.1 & 9
CS2: 2012 + Amd. 1/2016 + Amd. 2/2018
Cl. 1.6.2, 6.1 & 6.4
BS 4483: 1998 Cl. 13.1
BS 4483: 2005 Cl. 7.2.2, 7.2.3, 8.1.3.1 & 9
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Metallic materials Tensile test & slip/permanent elongation test In-house method STL-COUPLER-ELG
(cont’d) of mechanical couplers for reinforcing bar ISO 15835-2: 2018 Cl. 5.3 & 5.4
in the force range 10 kN to 2000 kN in conjunction with the following specification(s):
BS 8110: Part 1: 1997 Cl. 3.12.8.16.2
(2006) Vol. 2 Cl. 15.35
(2020) Vol. 2 Cl. 15.35
Buildings Department Code of Practice for Structural
Use of Concrete (2004) Cl. 3.2.8.2
Buildings Department Code of Practice for Structural
Use of Concrete (2013) Cl. 3.2.8.3
Vickers hardness test of metallic materials BS 427: 1990

in scale range HV5, HV10 and HV30 BS EN ISO 6507: Part 1: 1998
Weld shear force test of steel fabrics for BS EN ISO 15630-2: 2002 Cl. 7
reinforcement of concrete ISO 10287: 1992
BS 4483: 1998 Cl. 13.2
BS 4483: 2005 Cl. 7.2.2 & 7.2.4
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Metallic materials Elemental composition : -

(chemical analysis)
Solder alloy (Tin and tin alloy) - Cadmium, Lead, Nickel In-house method MET-SN-01
in the forms of wire, ribbon and pellet (ICP-OES)
Aluminium and aluminium alloy
- Aluminium and aluminium alloy - Bismuth, Chromium, Copper, Iron, Lead, In-house Method MET-AL-02 (Spark-OES)
(6000 series) Magnesium, Manganese, Nickel, Silicon,
Titanium, Vanadium, Zinc, Zirconium
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(chemical analysis)
Copper and copper alloy
- Copper and unalloyed copper - Copper BS EN 16117-1: 2012

in the form of wrought products and (Electrolytic deposition and ICP-OES)
castings
BS EN 16117-2: 2012
(Electrolytic deposition and ICP-OES)
- Copper and copper alloy - Aluminium, Bismuth, Cadmium, Lead, In-house Method MET-CU-02
Phosphorus, Zinc (ICP-OES)
- Copper and copper-based brazing material - Silver In-house Method MET-CU-03

(ICP-OES)
- Aluminium bronze - Aluminium, Antimony, Arsenic, Bismuth, In-house Method ST-MULTI-4

Chromium, Cobalt, Iron, Lead, Magnesium, (Spark-OES)
Manganese, Nickel, Phosphorus,
Selenium, Silicon, Tin, Zinc
- Copper In-house Method ST-MULTI-4

(Spark-OES)
- Brass - Aluminium, Antimony, Arsenic, Bismuth, In-house Method ST-MULTI-4

Chromium, Cobalt, Iron, Lead, Manganese, (Spark-OES)
Nickel, Phosphorus, Selenium, Silicon,
Sulfur, Tin, Zinc

(Spark-OES)
- Gunmetal - Aluminium, Antimony, Arsenic, Bismuth, In-house Method ST-MULTI-4

Cobalt, Iron, Lead, Manganese, (Spark-OES)
Nickel, Phosphorus, Selenium, Silicon,
Sulfur, Tin, Zinc

(Spark-OES)
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(chemical analysis)
Iron Total carbon content BS EN ISO 15350 : 2010

(chemical analysis) ISO 15350 : 2000
Total sulfur content BS EN ISO 15350 : 2010

ISO 15350 : 2000
Nitrogen content BS EN ISO 15351 : 2010

ISO 15351 : 1999
Steel Elemental composition : -

(chemical analysis)
Total carbon content BS EN ISO 15350 : 2010
ISO 15350 : 2000
Total sulfur content BS EN ISO 15350 : 2010

ISO 15350 : 2000
Nitrogen content BS EN ISO 15351 : 2010

ISO 15351 : 1999
Nitrogen content ASTM E1019-08
Niobium content In-house Method ST-NB-1

(ICP-OES)
- Chromium, Copper, Manganese, In-house Method ST-MULTI-1

Molybdenum, Nickel, Phosphorus, (ICP-OES)
Silicon, Titanium, Vanadium
- Low alloy steel - Carbon, Chromium, Copper, Manganese, In-house Method ST-MULTI-2
Molybdenum, Nitrogen, Nickel, Phosphorus, (Spark-OES)
Sulphur, Vanadium
- Carbon steel - Carbon, Chromium, Copper, Manganese, In-house Method ST-MULTI-2

Molybdenum, Nitrogen, Nickel, Phosphorus, (Spark-OES)
Sulphur, Vanadium
- - Carbon and low alloy steel Carbon Equivalent Value In-house Method ST-CEV (By calculation)
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Mortar Dry bulk density of hardened mortar BS EN 1015-10: 1999
Flexural strength of hardened mortar BS EN 1015-11: 1999

in the force range 1 kN – 9.5 kN
Compressive strength of hardened mortar BS EN 1015-11: 1999

Adhesive strength of hardened rendering BS EN 1015-12: 2000

and plastering mortar on substrates
Consistence retentivity and water retentivity BS 4551: 2005

of mortar
Consistence of fresh mortar BS EN 1015-3: 1999

(By flow table)
Air content of fresh mortar BS EN 1015-7: 1999 (Method A)
Workable life and correction time of BS EN 1015-9: 1999 (Method A)

fresh mortar
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Paint Bend test BS 3900: E1: 1995

BS EN ISO 1519: 2011
Coating thickness BS EN ISO 2808: 2007, BS 3900-C5: 2007 (Method 7C)
Comparison of contrast ratio (Hiding power) BS 3900-D4: 1974

BS EN ISO 2814: 2006, BS 3900-D4: 2006
Surface drying time using ballotini BS 3900: Part C2: 1994

BS EN ISO 9117-3: 2010
Through dry BS 3900: Part C3: 1990

BS EN ISO 9117-1: 2009
Fineness of grind BS 3900-C6: 2000

BS EN ISO 1524: 2013
Examination and preparation of samples BS 3900: Part A2: 1993 Cl. 4.1.2 - 4.1.6 & 5.1.2 - 5.1.6
BS EN ISO 1513: 2010 Cl. 5.1.1 – 5.1.4 & 5.1.6
Scratch test BS 3900: Part E2: 1992

BS EN ISO 1518-1: 2011
Specular gloss BS 3900: Part D5: 1997

BS EN ISO 2813: 2000
BS EN ISO 2813: 2014
Flow time by use of flowcups BS 3900: Part A6: 1996

BS EN ISO 2431: 2011
Consistency (Measuring Krebs unit viscosity ASTM D 562-01 (Method B)

using a Stormer-type viscometer) ASTM D 562-10 (Method B)
ASTM D 562-10 (Reapproved 2018) (Method B)
Scrub resistance ASTM D 2486-96

ASTM D 2486-17 (Method A)
SS5: Part F5: 2003
Accelerated weathering resistance ASTM G53-88

ASTM G53-96
ASTM G154-12a
ASTM G154-16
Resistance to humid atmospheres containing BS 3900: F8: 1976

sulphur dioxide BS EN ISO 3231: 1998, BS 3900: F8: 1993
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Paint (cont’d)
- Multi-layer Adhesion strength JIS A 6910 –1988 Cl. 5.8
Change in consistency JIS A 6910 –1988 Cl. 5.6
Cracking resistance due to initial stage drying JIS A 6910 –1988 Cl. 5.7
Impact test JIS A 6910 –1988 Cl. 5.11
Low temperature stability JIS A 6910 –1988 Cl. 5.5
Permeability JIS A 6910 –1988 Cl. 5.10
Repeat warming and cooling JIS A 6910 –1988 Cl. 5.9

(Four sides of specimens are wrapped.)
- Bitumen-based Flash point BS 3416: 1991 Cl. 5 and Cl. B.1 of App. B
BS 3900: Part A13: 1986 Cl. 7.2 (Method 2)
Drying and over-coating times BS 3416: 1991 Cl. 6 and Cl. B.2 of App. B,
App. C (with modifications)
BS 3900: Part C2: 1994 Cl. 7 excluding 7.3
BS 3900: Part A3: 1997 Cl. 3
Finish BS 3416: 1991 Cl. 7 and Cl. B.3 of App. B,

BS 3900: Part A3: 1997 Cl. 3
Protection against corrosion BS 3416: 1991 Cl. 8 & App. B Cl. B4 (with
modification)
BS 3900: Part H2: 1983
BS 3900: Part G5: 1993 (Method 1 – procedure A)
ISO 4628-2: 2003 (E)
Bend resistance BS 3416: 1991 Cl. 9 and Cl. B.5 of App. B,

BS 3900: Part A3: 1997 Cl. 4
BS 3900: Part E1: 1995 Cl. 6 excluding 6.2.2 & 6.3
Shelf life BS 3416: 1991 Cl.11

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Pipes and fittings
- Cast iron pipes and fittings Cast iron pipes and fittings, joints and BS EN 877: 1999 + A1: 2006
accessories - test methods <excluding the following>
Cl. 4.1.3, Cl. 4.1.4, Cl. 4.6.3 and Cl. 5.7.3.3
Crushing test of cast iron pipes & fittings BS 437: 1978 App. A
BS 437: 2008 Annex A10
BS 437: 1978 Cl. 8
BS 437: 2008 Cl. 4.5
Dimensions and masses measurement of cast iron BS 437: 2008 Annex A1 to A9

spigot and socket drain pipes and fittings In- house method PIP-DIMMAS-CIRON437
BS 437: 1978 Cl. 5
BS 437: 2008 Cl. 4.3 & 4.4
Dimensions measurement of discharge and In- house method PIP-DIM-CIRON416

ventilating pipes and fittings, sand-cast or in conjunction with the following specification(s):
spun in cast iron BS 416: Part 1: 1990 Cl. 4.1 & 4.2
Freedom from defects and determination of BS 437: 1978 Cl. 4 and 6

depth of seal of cast iron spigot and socket
drain pipes and fittings
Hydrostatic test of cast iron spigot and socket BS 437: 1978 Cl. 7
drain pipes and fittings
Leakage test of cast iron discharge and BS 4772: 1988 App. B

ventilating pipes and fittings, sand –cast or in conjunction with the following specification(s):
spun in cast iron BS 416: Part 1: 1990 Cl. 5
Tensile testing of grey (flake graphite) cast BS 1452: 1990 Cl. 4 & BS 18: 1987
iron, malleable cast iron and ductile cast iron BS 18: 1987
in the range 20 kN to 1000 kN BS EN 10002-1: 1990
ISO BS EN ISO 6892-1: 2009
BS 416: Part 1: 1990 Cl. 3
BS 437: 1978 Cl. 3
BS 1452: 1990: Cl. 4
BS EN 1561: 1997 Cl. 7.2
BS 6681: 1986 Cl. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12
ISO 185: 1988 Cl. 4 & 5
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Pipes and fittings (cont’d)
- Ductile iron pipes and fittings Brinell hardness testing of ductile iron pipes BS EN ISO 6506: Part 1: 1990
and fittings in conjunction with the following specification(s):
BS 4772: 1988 Cl. 2.6
BS EN 545: 2002 Cl. 6.4
BS EN 545: 2006 Cl. 6.4
BS EN 598: 1995 Cl. 6.4
Diametral stiffness testing of ductile iron pipes BS EN 598: 1995 Cl. 7.2
Hydrostatic test of ductile iron pipes and BS 4772: 1988 App. B

fittings in conjunction with the following specification(s):
BS 4772: 1988 Cl. 2.2.1
Straightness of ductile iron pipes BS 4772: 1988 Cl. 2.9
Surface condition, dimensions measurement and In-house method PIP-CDIMMAS-DIRON4772

mass of ductile iron pipes and fittings in conjunction with the following specification(s):
BS 4772: 1988 Cl. 2.8, 2.10 & 2.11
Surface condition and repairs, straightness In-house method PIP-SC-DIRON598, PIP-STS-

dimensions measurement of ductile iron pipe, DIRON598 & PIP-DIM-DIRON598
fittings, accessories and their joints for sewage in conjunction with the following specification(s):
applications BS EN 598: 1995 Cl. 4.1.2, 4.2.4 6.1 & 6.2
Surface condition and repairs, straightness In-house method PIP-SC-DIRON545, PIP-ST-

dimensions measurement and diametral DIRON545, PIP-DIM-DIRON545, PIP-CASION-
stiffness testing of ductile iron pipes, fittings, DMS, PIP-DIRON-DIM-EN545:2010 &
accessories and their joints for water pipelines. PIP-DIRON-ST-EN545:2010
BS EN 545: 1995 Cl. 4.1.2, 4.2.4, 6.1, 6.2 & Annex C
BS EN 545: 2006 Cl. 4.1.2, 4.2.4, 6.1 & 6.2 & Annex C
BS EN 545: 2010 Cl. 4.3, 6.1, 6.2, 8.3 & 8.4
Tables 1, 2, 6, 17 to 37
Tensile test of ductile iron pipes and fittings BS 4772: 1988 + Amd. 6270 App. D
BS EN 10002-1: 1990
BS 4772: 1988 + Amd. 6270 Cl. 2.5
BS EN 545: 1995 Cl. 6.3 Method A
BS EN 545: 2006 Cl. 6.3
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- Ductile iron pipes and fittings Tensile testing of grey (flake graphite) cast iron, BS EN 10002-1: 1990
(cont’d) malleable cast iron and ductile cast iron in conjunction with the following specification(s):
in the range 20 kN – 1000 kN BS EN 598: 1995 Cl. 6.3
Thickness of paint coating and cement mortar In-house method PIP-DIRON-CT-EN545:2010

lining of ductile iron pipes and fittings in conjunction with the following specification(s):
BS EN 545: 2010 Cl. 6.7 & 6.8
Works leaktightness test of ductile iron pipes BS EN 545: 1995 Cl. 6.5
and fittings BS EN 545: 2006 Cl. 6.5
BS EN 545: 2010 Cl. 6.5
BS EN 598: 1995 Cl. 6.9 & 6.10
BS EN 545: 1995 Cl. 4.7
BS EN 545: 2006 Cl. 4.7
- Grey iron pipes and fittings Brinell hardness testing of grey iron pipes, BS EN ISO 6506: Part 1: 1990
fittings, accessories and their joints for in conjunction with the following specification(s):
sewage applications and water pipeline BS 4622: 1970 Cl. 14
Dimensions measurement and mass of grey iron In-house method PIP-DIM-GI4622

pipes and fittings in conjunction with the following specification(s):
BS 4622: 1970 Cl. 10 & 11
Hydrostatic test of grey iron pipes and fittings BS 4622: 1970 Cl. 15.1
BS 4622: 1970 Cl. 3.4 & 4.2
Surface condition, straightness and uniformity In-house method PIP-GREYION-SCI &

of grey iron pipes and fittings PIP-GREYION-SU
BS 4622: 1970 Cl. 7 & 9
Tensile test of grey iron pipes and fittings BS 4622: 1970 + Amd. 614, 1298 & 3772 Cl. 14
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- Copper pipes and fittings Carbon film test of copper and copper alloys BS EN 1254-1 : 1998 Annex A
plumbing fittings with ends for capillary in conjunction with the following specification(s):
soldering or capillary brazing to copper tubes BS EN 1254-1 : 1998 Cl. 5.4.1
Dimensions measurement of copper and copper In-house method PIP-COPPER-DIM-EN1254-1: 1998

alloys plumbing fittings with ends for capillary in conjunction with the following specification(s):
soldering or capillary brazing to copper tubes BS EN 1254-1: 1998 Cl. 4.3
Dimensions measurement of copper and copper In-house method PIP-COPPER-DIM-EN1254-2: 1998

alloys plumbing fittings with compression ends in conjunction with the following specification(s):
for use with copper tubes BS EN 1254-2: 1998 Cl. 4.3
Leaktightness test of copper and copper alloys In-house method PIP-COPPER-PRE-EN1254-1: 1998
plumbing fittings with ends for capillary in conjunction with the following specification(s):
soldering or capillary brazing to copper tubes BS EN 1254-1: 1998 Cl. 5.2
Leaktightness test of copper and copper alloys BS EN 1254-2: 1998 Cl. 5.4
plumbing fittings with compression ends
for use with copper tubes
Resistance to pull-out of copper and copper BS EN 1254-2: 1998 Cl. 5.5

alloys plumbing fittings with compression
ends for use with copper tubes
Leaktightness under internal hydrostatic pressure BS EN 1254-2: 1998 Cl. 5.6

whilst subjected to bending of copper and
copper alloys plumbing fittings with
compression ends for use with copper tubes
Stress corrosion resistance of copper and copper ISO 6957: 1988

alloys plumbing fittings with ends for capillary in conjunction with the following specification(s):
soldering or capillary brazing to copper tubes BS EN 1254-1 : 1998 Cl. 5.6
Stress corrosion resistance of copper and copper ISO 6957: 1988

plumbing fittings with compression ends in conjunction with the following specification(s):
for use with copper tubes BS EN 1254-2: 1998 Cl. 5.9
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- Copper pipes and fittings Carbon film test of copper and copper alloys BS EN 1057: 2006 + A1: 2010 Annex B
(cont’d) (seamless) round copper tubes for water, gas in in conjunction with the following specification(s):
sanitary, and heating applications BS EN 1057: 2006 + A1: 2010 Cl. 7.5 & 10.5
Dimensions measurement of copper and copper In-house method BC-COPPER-DIM-EN1057-2006

alloys (seamless) round copper tubes for water, + A1-2010
gas in sanitary, and heating applications in conjunction with the following specification(s):
BS EN 1057: 2006 + A1: 2010 Cl. 7.3
Drift expanding test of copper and copper alloys BS EN 1057: 2006 + A1 : 2010 Cl. 10.7
(seamless) round copper tubes for water, gas in BS EN ISO 8493: 2004
sanitary, and heating applications
Hydrostatic test of copper and copper alloys BS EN 1057: 2006 + A1: 2010 Annex C.2
(seamless) round copper tubes for water, gas in in conjunction with the following specification(s):
sanitary, and heating applications BS EN 1057: 2006 + A1: 2010 Cl. 7.4 & 10.9
Surface quality, dimensions, and tolerances, BS EN 1057: 1996 Cl. 6.3 to 6.5, 8.2, 8.3, 8.5 & 8.9
freedom from defects test (hydrostatic test), (Method in C2)
tensile test and hardness carbon film test of
copper and copper alloys (seamless) round
copper tubes for water, gas in sanitary, and
heating applications
- Non-alloy steel pipes Dimensions measurement of non-alloy steel tubes In-house method DIP-NST-DIM-EN10225: 2004 + A1
2007
BS EN 10255: 2004 + A1: 2007(E) Cl. 8.4
Flattening test of non-alloy steel tubes BS EN 10255: 2004 + A1: 2007(E) Cl. 9.5
BS EN ISO 8492: 2013
Leaktightness test of non-alloy steel tubes In-house method DIP-NST-LEAK-EN10225: 2004 + A1

2007
BS EN 10255: 2004 + A1: 2007(E) Cl. 9.6
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- Stainless steel pipes and fittings Dimensions of Stainless Steel Fittings In- house method SSF-DIM-AS3688
AS 3688: 2016 Section 3, Table 3.6.4 & 3.7.2(B)
Leaktightness under internal pressure test of AS 3688: 2016 Appendix D

stainless steel fittings in conjunction with the following specification(s):
AS 3688: 2016 Section 4.2
Pressure cycle test of stainless steel fittings AS 3688: 2016 Appendix F

AS 3688: 2016 Section 4.4
Resistance to pull-out of assembled joints AS 3688: 2016 Appendix G

of stainless steel fitting in conjunction with the following specification(s):
AS 3688: 2016 Section 4.5
Leaktightness under internal pressure whilst AS 3688: 2016 Appendix I

subjected to bending of stainless steel fittings in conjunction with the following specification(s):
AS 3688: 2016 Section 4.7
Compatibility of water fittings with pipe AS 3688: 2016 Appendix J

of stainless steel fittings in conjunction with the following specification(s):
AS 3688: 2016 Section 4.8
Roll-grooved assembly (Joint Pressure Resistance AS 3688: 2016 Appendix K

test) of stainless steel fittings in conjunction with the following specification(s):
AS 3688: 2016 Section 4.9
Resistance of press fitting joints and AS 3688: 2016 Appendix P

tubes to vibration of stainless steel fittings in conjunction with the following specification(s):
AS 3688: 2016 Section 4.13
Intergranular corrosion test of stainless steel BS EN ISO 3651-2: 1998
- Steel tubes Dimensions measurement, visual inspection, BS 1387: 1985 Cl. 2.5, 3.1 to 3.6
tensile test, bend test, flattening test,
leaktightness test, and bore test of screwed
and socketed steel tubes and tubulars and for
plain end steel tubes
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- Welded stainless steel tubes Dimensions measurement of welded stainless In-house method DIP-WST-DIM-EN10312:2002
steel tubes in conjunction with the following specification(s):
BS EN 10312: 2002 Cl. 8.8, 11.7, Table 1 and 2
Drift expanding test of welded stainless steel tubes BS EN 10312: 2002 Cl. 11.2
BS EN ISO 8493: 2004
Flattening test of welded stainless steel tubes BS EN 10312: 2002 Cl. 11.3
BS EN ISO 8492: 2013
Hydrostatic test of welded stainless steel tubes In-house method DIP-WST-LEAK-EN10312:2002

BS EN 10312: 2002 Cl. 11.4.3
- Clay pipes and fittings Bore and length of vitrified clay pipes In-house method PIP-VTFCLAY-DIM
BS 65: 1991 Cl. 5.1 & 5.2
BS EN 295-1: 1991 Cl. 2.2 & 2.3
Crushing strength test of vitrified clay pipes BS EN 295: Part 3: 1991 + Amd. A1 Cl. 4
& fittings & pipe joints for drains & sewers BS 65: 1988 App. B
BS 65: 1991 App. B
BS 65: 1988 Cl. 6.2
BS 65: 1991 Cl. 6.2
Water pressure test (impermeability) of BS 65: 1988 Cl. 6.4 & 8.2
vitrified clay pipes and fittings BS 65: 1991 Cl. 6.4 & 8.2
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- Concrete pipes and fittings Crushing strength test of precast concrete BS 5911: Part 100: 1988 + Amd. 7588 App. D
pipes & fittings in conjunction with the following specification(s):
BS 5911: Part 100: 1988 + Amd. 7588 Cl. 20.4
BS EN 1916: 2002 Annex C

BS EN 1916: 2002 Cl. 4.5.3 & Cl. 6.4
BS 5911: Part 1: 2002 + A2: 2010 Cl. 5.6
Dimension measurement of precast concrete pipes In-house method PIP-DIM-5911

BS 5911: Part 100: 1988 + Amd. 7588 Cl. 9 and 10
BS 5911: Part 1: 2002 + A2: 2010 Annex D

BS 5911: Part 1: 2002 + A2: 2010 Cl. 5.4
Hydrostatic test of concrete pipes and fittings BS 5911: Part 100: 1988 + Amd. 7588 App. F
BS 5911: Part 100: 1988 + Amd. 7588 Cl. 20.3
BS EN 1916: 2002 Annex E (excluding joint assembly)

BS EN 1916: 2002 Cl. 4.3.7
Water absorption test of precast concrete BS 5911: Part 100: 1988 + Amd. 7588 App. E
BS 5911: Part 100: 1988 + Amd. 7588 Cl. 20.2
BS EN 1916: 2002 Annex F

BS EN 1916: 2002 Cl. 4.2.6.2 & 6.7
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- Polyethylene (PE) pipes and fittings Assessment of the degree of pigment ISO 18553: 2002 excluding Cl. 4.1.2 & 4.2.2
dispersion (blue compound) of in conjunction with the following specification(s):
polyethylene (PE) compounds, pipes and BS EN 12201-1: 2003 Cl. 4.4
fittings
Cohesive resistance for polyethylene (PE) ISO 13954: 1997

electrofusion socket fittings in conjunction with the following specification(s):
BS EN 13244-3: 2002 Cl. 8
BS EN 12201-3: 2003 Cl. 8
Density of polyethylene (PE) compounds, ISO 1183-1: 2004 (Method A - Immersion method)
BS EN 13244-1: 2002 Cl. 4.4
BS EN 12201-1: 2003 Cl. 4.4
Dimensions measurement of polyethylene (PE) EN ISO 3126 : 2005

Pipes ISO 3126: 2005
BS EN 12201-2: 2003 Cl. 6
BS EN 12201-2 :2011 + A1: 2013 Cl.6
BS EN 13244-2: 2002 Cl. 6.1 to 6.5
ISO 4427: 1996 Cl. 4.1, 4.2 & 4.3
ISO 11922-1: 1997
Dimensions measurement of polyethylene (PE) ISO 3126: 2005

electrofusion sockets in conjunction with the following specification(s):
BS EN 12201-3: 2003 Cl. 6.1 & 6.2
BS EN 12201-3 :2011 + A1: 2012 Cl.6.2
BS EN 13244-3: 2002 Cl. 6.1 & 6.2
Elongation at break of polyethylene (PE) pipes BS EN ISO 6259-1: 2001

ISO 6259-3: 1997
BS EN 13244-2: 2002 Cl. 8
BS EN 12201-2: 2003 Cl. 8
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- Thermoplastics pipes and fittings Dimensions measurement of thermoplastics BS 2782: Part 11: 1981 (Method 1101A)
pipes, fittings and valves
Longitudinal reversions of thermoplastics pipes BS 2782: Part 11: 1995 (Method 1102B)
BS EN 743: 1995 Cl. 3
True impact rate boundaries (TIR) of BS 2782: Part 11: 1989 (Method 1108A)
thermoplastics pipes
Appearance of thermoplastics ancillary BS 4660: 2000 Cl. 5

- fittings for below ground gravity drainage and
sewerage
Appearance of thermoplastics waste pipe BS 5255: 1989 Cl. 4

and fittings
Impact test of plastic waste traps including BS 3943: 1979 + Amd. 4692 Cl. 17
bottle trap, U-trap in conjunction with the following specification(s):
(2004) DRA1.M150.4
(2008) DRA1.M150.5
Dimensions measurement of thermoplastic BS 5255: 1989 Cl. 5

waste pipe and fittings in conjunction with the following specification(s):
(2004) DRA1.M150.4
(2008) DRA1.M150.5
Impact resistance of thermoplastics waste BS 5255: 1989 Cl. 6.2

pipes and two-way floor drain in conjunction with the following specification(s):
(2004) DRA1.M150.4
(2008) DRA1.M150.5
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- Thermoplastics pipes and fittings Leaktightness of thermoplastic pipes and BS 5255: 1989 Cl. 7.2
(cont’d) fittings for non-pressure applications in conjunction with the following specification(s):
(2004) DRA1.M150.4
(2008) DRA1.M150.5
Longitudinal reversion of thermoplastics BS 5255: 1989 Cl. 6.3

waste pipes in conjunction with the following specification(s):
(2004) DRA1.M150.4
(2008) DRA1.M150.5
Vicat softening temperature of thermoplastics BS 5255: 1989 Cl. 6.1

waste pipes and two-way floor drain in conjunction with the following specification(s):
(2004) DRA1.M150.4
(2008) DRA1.M150.5
Vicat softening temperature of plastics W.C. BS 5627: 1984 + Amd. 5396 Cl. 7a.3
connectors in conjunction with the following specification(s):
(2004) DRA1.M150.4
(2008) DRA1.M150.5
Board stiffness of insulation ductboards BS EN 13403: 2003 Cl. 7.1

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- Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) Appearance of unplasticized PVC-U pressure BS 3505: 1986 Cl. 6.1.1 & 6.1.2
(PVC) pipes and fittings pipes for cold potable water
Appearance of unplasticized PVC-U pipes BS 4660: 1989 Cl. 4

and plastic fittings for below ground gravity
drainage and sewerage
Appearance of unplasticized PVC soil and BS 4514: 1983 Cl. 3

ventilating pipes, fittings and accessories BS 4514: 2001 Cl. 4
Dimensions measurement of unplasticized PVC BS 4514: 1983 Cl. 4.1

soil and ventilating pipes, fittings and accessories in conjunction with the following specification(s):
(2004) DRA1.M150.4
(2008) DRA1.M150.5
Impact resistance of unplasticized PVC soil BS 4514: 1983 Cl. 5.3

and ventilating pipes in conjunction with the following specification(s):
(2004) DRA1.M150.4
(2008) DRA1.M150.5
Longitudinal reversion of unplasticized PVC BS 4514: 1983 Cl. 5.4

soil and ventilating pipes in conjunction with the following specification(s):
(2004) DRA1.M150.4
(2008) DRA1.M150.5
Proof pressure resistance of unplasticized BS 4514: 1983 Cl. 5.6

PVC soil and ventilating pipes, fabricated in conjunction with the following specification(s):
fittings Hong Kong Housing Authority Specification Library
(2004) DRA1.M150.4
(2008) DRA1.M150.5
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- Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) Tensile properties of unplasticized PVC BS 4514: 1983 Cl. 5.2
(PVC) pipes and fittings soil and ventilating pipes in conjunction with the following specification(s):
(2004) DRA1.M150.4
(2008) DRA1.M150.5
Vicat softening temperature of unplasticized BS 4514: 1983 (Amd. 4517) Cl. 5.1
PVC soil and ventilating pipes, fittings in conjunction with the following specification(s):
and accessories Hong Kong Housing Authority Specification Library
(2004) DRA1.M150.4
d(2008) DRA1.M150.5
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Playground equipment Slip resistance for impact absorbing playground BS 7188: 1998 Cl. 5
surfacing
Resistance to indentation for impact absorbing BS 7188: 1998 Cl. 6

playground surfacing
Ease of ignition for impact absorbing playground BS 7188: 1998 Cl. 7

surfacing
Tensile properties for impact absorbing BS 7188: 1998 Cl. 8

Critical fall height for impact attenuating BS EN 1177: 2008 Cl. 8

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Polymer latex solution Polymer solids content HKHA Standard 002 : 1990 Cl. 2 (modified)
(chemical analysis)
Polymer-modified mortar Sample treatment HKHA Standard 002 : 1990 Cl. 6 (modified)
and prebagged material
(chemical analysis) Calcium oxide content HKHA Standard 002 : 1990 Cl. 7.1 (modified)
Carbon dioxide content HKHA Standard 002 : 1990 Cl. 7.2 (modified)
Cement content and aggregate/cement ratio HKHA Standard 002 : 1990 Cl. 7 (modified)
Polymer solids content HKHA Standard 002 : 1990 Cl. 8 (modified)

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Pulverized fuel ash (PFA) Activity index BS EN 196-1: 2005
Fineness BS 3892: Part 1: 1982 + Amd. 4629 App. A & D

BS 3892: Part 1: 1997 Annex D
BS EN 451-2: 1995
Particle density BS 3892: Part 1: 1997 Cl. 7

BS EN 196-6: 2010 Annex NC
Initial setting time BS 3892: Part 1: 1997 Cl. 10 with modifications

BS EN 196-3: 2005 + A1: 2008
Soundness BS 3892: Part 1: 1997 Cl. 11 with modifications

BS EN 196-3: 2005 + A1: 2008
Strength factor BS 3892: Part 1: 1997 Annex F with modifications
Moisture content BS 3892: Part 1: 1982 + Amd. 4629 App. A and B

BS 3892: Part 1: 1997 Annex C
Water requirement BS 3892: Part 1: 1982 + Amd. 4629 App. E

BS 3892: Part 1: 1997 Annex E with modification
BS EN 450-1: 2005 + A1: 2007 Annex B
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Pulverized fuel ash Sulphuric anhydride content (as SO3) BS 4550 : Part 2 : 1970 Cl. 10
(chemical analysis) BS EN 196- 2 : 1995 Cl. 8
BS EN 450-1: 2005 (A1 : 2007) Cl. 5.2.4 &
BS EN 196-2 : 2005 Cl. 8
Loss-on-ignition BS 4550 : Part 2 : 1970 Cl. 13.2

BS EN 196-2 : 1995 Cl. 7 (using 1h ignition time)
BS EN 450-1: 2005 (A1 : 2007) Cl. 5.2.2 &
BS EN 196-2 : 2005 Cl. 7
Magnesia BS 3892 : Part 1 : 1982 (AMD 4629) App. C
Magnesium oxide content BS EN 450-1: 2005 (A1 : 2007) Cl. 5.2.10 &
BS EN 196-2 : 2005 Cl. 13.13 (Reference method)
Iron (III) oxide content BS EN 450-1: 2005 (A1 : 2007) Cl. 5.2.8 &
BS EN 196-2 : 2005 Cl. 13.10
Aluminium oxide content BS EN 450-1: 2005 (A1 : 2007) Cl. 5.2.8 &
BS EN 196-2 : 2005 Cl. 13.11
Total silica content (SiO2) BS EN 450-1: 2005 (A1 : 2007) Cl. 5.2.8 &
BS EN 196-2 : 2005 Cl. 13.9
Total alkali content BS EN 196-21 : 1992 Cl. 7 (Reference method)

BS EN 450-1: 2005 (A1 : 2007) Cl. 5.2.9 &
BS EN 196-2 : 2005 Cl. 17 (Reference method)
Calcium oxide content (CaO) BS EN 196- 2 : 1995 Cl. 13.12

BS EN 450-1: 2005 (A1 : 2007) Cl. 5.2.6 &
BS EN 196-2 : 2005 Cl. 13.12 (Reference method)
Chloride content BS EN 196- 21 : 1992 Cl. 4

BS EN 450-1: 2005 (A1 : 2007) Cl. 5.2.3 &
BS EN 196-2 : 2005 Cl. 14
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Portland pulverized fuel Sulphuric anhydride content (as SO3) BS 4550 : Part 2: 1970 Cl. 12
ash cement BS EN 196-2 : 1995 Cl. 8
(chemical analysis)
Loss-on-ignition BS 4550 : Part 2: 1970 Cl. 13.2
Magnesia BS 3892 : Part 1 : 1982 (Amd 4629) App. C
Proportion of pulverized fuel ash BS 6588 : 1985 App. A.3

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Repair mortar Air permeability Hong Kong Housing Authority Materials Testing Service
Hong Kong Housing Authority Materials Testing Service
Improvements to the Figg Method for the Air
Permeability of Concrete by Cather, Figg, Mansden
and O’Brien. Mag. Conc. Res 36 No. 129 Dec 1984
Bond strength of repair mortar systems BS 6319: Part 7: 1985

Bond strength of mortar on concrete Hong Kong Housing Authority Materials Testing Service
(Pull-off test) (2017/2018) for Maintenance & Building Materials
Specification Part D Cl. 2.1.15 Method 1
Compressive strength of repair mortar cubes BS 6319: Part 2: 1983

in the force range 20 kN - 1500 kN Hong Kong Housing Authority Materials Testing Service
Coutinho ring shrinkage Hong Kong Housing Authority Materials Testing Service
Curing of test specimens BS 6319: Part 1: 1983

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Repair mortar Flow In-house method MOR-PHY-FLOW

(cont’d)
Making of test specimens BS 6319: Part 1: 1983
Modulus of elasticity BS 6319: Part 6: 1984

Obtaining inspection core samples Hong Kong Housing Authority Materials Testing Service
Tensile strength BS 6319: Part 7: 1985

Road surfaces Texture depth of carriageways General Specification for Civil Engineering Works
(2006) Vol. 1 App. 10.1
(2020) Vol. 1 App. 10.1
(2012) EXT2. T910.6 to T1010.6
Surface regularity of carriageways General Specification for Civil Engineering Works

(2006) Vol. 1 Cl. 10.55
(2020) Vol. 1 Cl. 10.55
(2012) EXT2. T810.6 to T850.6
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Road surfaces Wet pendulum test for slip resistance AS 4586: 2013 App. A
(cont’d) measurement of new/ existing AS 4663: 2013 App. A
pedestrian surface material
Rock Direct shear strength of jointed rock ASTM D5607-02 with modifications
Point load strength index of rock ASTM D 5731-95

International Society for Rock Mechanics (1985)
Suggested method for determining point load strength
Preparation of rock core specimens ASTM 4543-85 (reapproved 1991) with modifications
and determination of dimensional and
shape tolerances
Unconfined compressive strength of ASTM D2938-95 with modifications

intact rock core specimens
Screed Soundness of bonded and unbonded screeds BS 8204: Part 1: 1987 App. B
BS 8204: Part 1: 1999 Annex C
BS 8204: Part 1: 2003 + A1: 2009 Annex D
Showers Endurance test for flow controllers AS/NZS 3662: 2005 App. F
The Hong Kong Voluntary Water Efficiency Labelling
Scheme on Showers for Bathing (Sept 2009) Annex1
Section II D
Nominal flow rate AS/NZS 3662: 2005 App. B

Section I
Mean spray spread angle AS/NZS 3662: 2005 App. C

Section II B
Temperature drop AS/NZS 3662: 2005 App. D

Section II C
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Silica fume Dry mass content at 105oC BS EN 13263-1 : 2005 (A1 : 2009) Cl. 5.1
(chemical analysis)
Loss-on-ignition (L.O.I.) BS EN 13263-1 : 2005 (A1 : 2009) Cl. 5.2 &
BS EN 196-2 : 2005 Cl.7
Silicon dioxide content (SiO2) BS EN 13263-1 : 2005 (A1 : 2009) Cl. 5.2 &
BS EN 196-2 : 2005 Cl. 13.3 & Cl. 13.6
Sulphate content (as SO3) BS EN 13263-1 : 2005 (A1 : 2009) Cl. 5.2 &
BS EN 196-2 : 2005 Cl. 8
Chloride ion content (Cl-) BS EN 13263-1 : 2005 (A1 : 2009) Cl. 5.2 &
BS EN 196-2 : 2005 Cl.14
Free calcium oxide content BS EN 13263-1 : 2005 (A1 : 2009) Cl. 5.2 &
BS EN 451-1 : 2003
Total alkali content BS EN 13263-1 : 2005 (A1 : 2009) Cl. 5.2 &
BS EN 196-2 : 2005 Cl.17 (Reference method)
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Soil (Phase I) Moisture content by oven-drying GEOSPEC 3: 2001 Test 5.1

at 45°C±5°C GEOSPEC 3: 2017 Test 5.1
Moisture content by oven-drying GEOSPEC 3: 2001 Test 5.2

at 105°C±5°C GEOSPEC 3: 2017 Test 5.2
Comparative test for the determination of GEOSPEC 3: 2001 Test 5.3

moisture content by oven-drying GEOSPEC 3: 2017 Test 5.3
Liquid limit, plastic limit, and plasticity index GEOSPEC 3: 2001 Test 6.1
GEOSPEC 3: 2017 Test 6.1
Liquidity index GEOSPEC 3: 2001 Test 6.2

Particle density by gas jar method GEOSPEC 3: 2001 Test 7.1

Particle density by small pyknometer method GEOSPEC 3: 2001 Test 7.2

Particle size distribution by wet sieving GEOSPEC 3: 2001 Test 8.1

(with dispersant) GEOSPEC 3: 2017 Test 8.1
Particle size distribution by wet sieving GEOSPEC 3: 2001 Test 8.2

(without dispersant) GEOSPEC 3: 2017 Test 8.2
Particle size distribution by hydrometer GEOSPEC 3: 2001 Test 8.5

(with dispersant) GEOSPEC 3: 2017 Test 8.5
Particle size distribution by hydrometer GEOSPEC 3: 2001 Test 8.6

(without dispersant) GEOSPEC 3: 2017 Test 8.6
Construction of a continuous particle size GEOSPEC 3: 2001 Test 8.7

distribution curve from the results of GEOSPEC 3: 2017 Test 8.7
wet-sieving and sedimentation tests
Dry density/moisture content relationship GEOSPEC 3: 2001 Test 10.1

of soils containing particles which are not GEOSPEC 3: 2017 Test 10.1
susceptible to crushing
(using a 1000cc mould and 2.5 kg rammer)
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Soil (Phase I) Dry density/moisture content relationship GEOSPEC 3: 2001 Test 10.2
(cont’d) of soils containing particles which are GEOSPEC 3: 2017 Test 10.2

(using a CBR mould and 2.5 kg rammer)

of soils containing particles which are GEOSPEC 3: 2017 Test 10.4




In-situ bulk density and in-situ dry density GEOSPEC 3: 2001 Test 11.1
of soils by the sand replacement method GEOSPEC 3: 2017 Test 11.1
suitable for fine- and medium-grained soils
(with small pouring cylinder)
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Soil (Phase I) In-situ bulk density and in-situ dry density GEOSPEC 3: 2001 Test 11.2
(cont’d) of soils by the sand replacement method GEOSPEC 3: 2017 Test 11.2
suitable for fine-, medium-, and
coarse-grained soils
(with large pouring cylinder)
In-situ bulk density and in-situ dry density Geo Spec 3: 2001 Test 11.3
of soils by nuclear densometer method GEOSPEC 3: 2017 Test 11.3
suitable for fine-and medium-grained soils
Relative compaction of fill material Buildings Department PNAP 55 (1994) App. A Cl. 2
California Bearing Ratio (CBR) BS 1377: Part 9: 1990 Cl. 4.3

Density of soil by linear measurement method BS 1377: Part 2: 1990 Cl. 7.2
Soil (Phase II) One-dimensional consolidation test GEOSPEC 3: 2001 Test 14.1
Isotropic compression test in a triaxial cell GEOSPEC 3: 2001 Test 14.2

Unconsolidated undrained triaxial GEOSPEC 3: 2001 Test 15.1

compression test without pore pressure GEOSPEC 3: 2017 Test 15.1
measurement
Isotropically consolidated undrained triaxial GEOSPEC 3: 2001 Test 15.2

compression test with pore pressure GEOSPEC 3: 2017 Test 15.2
measurement
Isotropically consolidated drained triaxial GEOSPEC 3: 2001 Test 15.3

compression test with measurement volume GEOSPEC 3: 2017 Test 15.3
change
Direct shear test (small shear box apparatus) GEOSPEC 3: 2001 Test 16.1
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Soil (other) Dynamic probe test General Specification for Civil Engineering Works
(2006) Vol. 1 App. 7.1
(2008) Cl. GIN.T120.5
Soil nail performance Architectural Services Department General Specification

for Building (2012) Section 26, Geotechnical Works
on Soil and Rock Slopes Cl. 26.42
Architectural Services Department General Specification
Pull-out test of soil nails Architectural Services Department General Specification

Architectural Services Department General Specification
General Specifications for Civil Engineering Works
(2006) Vol. 1 Cl. 7.138
General Specifications for Civil Engineering Works
(2020) Vol. 1 Cl. 7.144
(2014) Cl. SLO.T315.7 & SLO.T320.7
(2018) Cl. SLO.T315.7 & SLO.T320.7
(2018) (Batch 1) Edition Cl. SLO.T315.8 &
SLO.T320.8
GEOGUIDE 7 (2017) Cl. 6.3.2
Time domain reflectometry (TDR) test on soil Geotechnical Engineering Office Guidelines on Test
nails Procedure using Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR)
to determine the length of installed soil nails
(July 2007)
In-situ apparent resistivity of soil BS 1377: Part 9: 1990 Cl. 5.1
Resistivity of soil by Wenner probe method BS 1377: Part 3: 1990 Cl. 10.3
Resistivity of soil by open container method BS 1377: Part 3: 1990 Cl. 10.4
Redox potential BS 1377: Part 3: 1990 Cl. 11

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Soil Total sulphate content GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 9.3

(chemical analysis)
Water-soluble sulphate content GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 9.3
Organic matter content GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 9.1
Loss-on-ignition GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 9.2
Water-soluble chloride content GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 9.4
pH value GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 9.5
Carbonate BS EN ISO 10693: 2014

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Structural fixings Tensile test of anchor bolts and BS 5080: Part 1: 1993 Cl. 6, 7.1.2 & 7.1.3 (by
dowel bars in the force range continuous and incremental loading)
2 kN – 800 kN
Tensile proof load test of anchor bolts and In-house method NDT-STR-FIX (by continuous
dowel bars in the force range loading)
2 kN – 800 kN HKHA MTS (2014/2016) for Maintenance & Building
Materials Specification Part D Cl. 4.1.4 (by
continuous loading)
HKHA MTS (2017/2018) for Maintenance & Building
continuous loading)
HKHA MTS (2018/2020) for Maintenance & Building
continuous loading)
Shear test of anchor bolts and BS 5080: Part 2: 1986 + Amd. 7602 Cl. 7.1, 7.2.2 &
dowel bars in the force range Cl.7.2.3 (by continuous and incremental loading)
2 kN – 800 kN
Tightening torque test of anchor bolts In-house method NDT-TORQUE-INSITU

in the torque range 60 Nm – 360 Nm
Tensile pull out testing to anchor device BS 7883: 2005 Cl. 11.1.1
BS EN 795: 1997 Cl. 4.3.1.1 & Cl. 5.2.1
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Tiles Length and width of ceramic floor and BS 6431: Part 10: 1984 + Amd. 7099
wall tiles EN 98: 1991 Cl. 2
Thickness of ceramic floors and BS 6431: Part 10: 1984 + Amd. 7099
Straightness of sides of ceramic floor and BS 6431: Part 10: 1984 + Amd. 7099
Rectangularity of ceramic floor and BS 6431: Part 10: 1984 + Amd. 7099
Surface flatness of ceramic floor and BS 6431: Part 10: 1984 + Amd. 7099
Water absorption of ceramic floor and BS 6431: Part 11: 1983 + Amd. 7100
wall tiles EN 99: 1991
Mohs hardness BS 6431: Part 13: 1986 + Amd. 7102

EN 101: 1991
Resistance to deep abrasion of unglazed BS 6431: Part 14: 1983 + Amd. 7103
ceramic tiles EN 102: 1991
Linear thermal expansion of ceramic tiles BS 6431: Part 15: 1983 + Amd. 7104
EN 103: 1991
Resistance to thermal shock BS 6431: Part 16: 1983 + Amd. 7105

EN 104: 1991
Crazing resistance of glazed ceramic tiles BS 6431: Part 17: 1983 + Amd. 7106
EN 105: 1991
Pull-off test of tiles In-house method PULL.TILE

HKHA MTS (2014/2016)(2017/2018) for Maintenance &
Building Materials Specification Part D Cl. 7.11
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Tiles Resistance to surface abrasion of glazed BS 6431: Part 20: 1984 + Amd. 7109
(cont’d) ceramic floor and wall tiles EN 154: 1991
(PEI method)
Surface quality of ceramic floor and BS 6431: Part 10: 1984 + Amd. 7099
Measurement of spacer lugs of ceramic tiles In-house method CTILE-SPACER-LUGS
Modulus of rupture of ceramic floor and BS 6431: Part 12: 1983 + Amd. 7101
wall tiles EN 100: 1991
Chemical resistance of glazed ceramic floor BS 6431: Part 19: 1984

and wall tiles EN 122: 1991 + Amd. 7108
Chemical resistance of unglazed ceramic BS 6431: Part 18: 1983

floor and wall tiles EN 106: 1991 + Amd. 7101
Length and width of ceramic tiles BS EN ISO 10545-2: 1997 Cl. 2

tiles
Thickness of ceramic tiles BS EN ISO 10545-2: 1997 Cl. 3
Straightness of side of ceramic tiles BS EN ISO 10545-2: 1997 Cl. 4
Rectangularity of ceramic tiles BS EN ISO 10545-2: 1997 Cl. 5
Surface flatness of ceramic tiles BS EN ISO 10545-2: 1997 Cl. 6
Surface quality of ceramic tiles BS EN ISO 10545-2: 1997 Cl. 7
Water absorption, apparent porosity, apparent BS EN ISO 10545-3: 1997

relative density and bulk density of ceramic BS EN ISO 10545-3: 2018
tiles
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Tiles Modulus of rupture and breaking strength of BS EN ISO 10545-4: 1997

(cont’d) ceramic tiles BS EN ISO 10545-4: 2014
Impact resistance by measurement of BS EN ISO 10545-5: 1998

coefficient of restitution
Resistance to deep abrasion for unglazed BS EN ISO 10545-6: 1997

ceramic tiles
Resistance to surface abrasion of glazed BS EN ISO 10545-7: 1997

ceramic tiles
Linear thermal expansion of ceramic tiles BS EN ISO 10545-8: 1996

BS EN ISO 10545-8: 2014
Resistance to themal shock of ceramic tiles BS EN ISO 10545-9: 1996
Moisture Expansion BS EN ISO 10545-10: 1997
Crazing resistance for glazed ceramic tiles BS EN ISO 10545-11: 1996
Chemical resistance of ceramic tiles BS EN ISO 10545-13: 1997

BS EN ISO 10545-13: 2016
Resistance to stains of ceramic tiles BS EN ISO 10545-14: 1997
Small colour difference BS EN ISO 10545-16: 2000
Static coefficient of friction of ceramic tiles ASTM C1028-07

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Tile adhesives Initial tensile adhesion strength BS EN 1348: 2007

BS EN 12004-2: 2017
Tensile adhesion strength after water immersion BS EN 1348: 2007

BS EN 12004-2: 2017
Tensile adhesion strength after heat ageing BS EN 1348: 2007

BS EN 12004-2: 2017
Tensile adhesion strength after freeze-thaw cycles BS EN 1348: 2007

BS EN 12004-2: 2017
Open time: tensile adhesion strength BS EN 1346: 2007

BS EN 12004-2: 2017
Early tensile adhesion strength BS EN 1348: 2007

BS EN 12004-2: 2017
Slip BS EN 1308: 2007

BS EN 12004-2: 2017
Tile grout Water absorption of tile grout ANSI A 118.6 – 1992 Cl. H3.4
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Valves Coating thickness measurement of valves Water Industry Specificaion 4-52-01 Dec 1992: Issue 1
App. B
Water Industry Specificaion 4-52-01 Dec 1992: Issue 1
Cl. 12.7.1
Dimensions of copper alloy check & gate valves In-house method VAL-COPPER-DIM-BS5154
BS 5154: 1991 Cl. 8 Tables 4, 5, 7 and 8
Dimensions of copper alloy gate valves In-house method VAL-COPPER-DIM-EN12288

BS EN 12288: 2010 Cl. 4.2.4
Dimensions of expansion joint, settlement joint, In-house method VAL-Strainer-DIM

flexible joint and strainer
Hydrostatic shell and seat tests of cast iron BS 6755: Part 1: 1986
check valves BS EN 12266-1: 2003
BS 5153: 1974 + Amd. 1, 2 & 3 Cl. 18
Hydrostatic shell and seat tests of cast iron BS 6755: Part 1: 1986
gate valves BS EN 12266-1: 2003
BS 5150: 1990 Cl. 18
Hydrostatic shell and seat tests of copper BS 6755: Part 1: 1986

alloy globe, globe stop and check, check and BS EN 12266-1: 2003
gate valves in conjunction with the following specification(s):
BS 5154: 1991 Cl. 11
Hydrostatic shell and seat tests of BS 6755: Part 1: 1986

predominantly key-operated cast iron gate BS EN 12266-1: 2003
valves for waterworks purposes in conjunction with the following specification(s):
BS 5163: 1986 + Amd. 1 & 2 Cl. 19
Resistance to operating loads of isolating valves BS EN 1074-2: 2000 + A1: 2004 Annex A
BS EN 1074-2: 2000 + A1: 2004 Cl. 5.1.4
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Valves Shell and seat tightness of metallic and copper BS EN 12266-1: 2012 Cl. A3 & A4
(cont’d) alloy gate valves in conjunction with the following specification(s):
BS EN 12288: 2010 Cl. 5.1
Testing of resistance and leak-tightness to BS EN 1074: Part 1 to 4: 2000

internal pressure of the shell and of all
pressure containing components and seat
tightness at high differential pressure of
valves for water supply-fitness for purposes
requirements and appropriate verification tests
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Water Test for water for making concrete BS 4550-3.5, BS 4550-3.6 & BS 4550-3.4
(setting time& strength) in conjunction with the following specification:
BS 3148: 1980
BS EN 196-1: 1995 & BS EN 196-3: 1995 Cl. 5 & 6

in conjunction with the following specification:
BS EN 1008: 2002 Cl. 4.4
Water Total solids dried at 103-105°C In-house Method WTR-CML-TM Section 8

(chemical analysis) (Gravimetric)
Total dissolved solid dried at 180°C In-house Method WTR-CML-TM Section 9

(Gravimetric)
Chloride content In-house Method WTR-CML-TM Section 4

(Titrimetric)
BS EN 1008 : 2002 Cl. 6.1.3 &
BS EN 196-21: 1992 Cl. 4
Sulphate content In-house Method WTR-CML-TM Section 5

(Turbidimetric)
GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 9.3
BS EN 1008 : 2002 Cl. 6.1.3 &
BS EN 196-2: 1995 Cl. 8
Alkalinity In-house Method WTR-CML-TM Section 6

(Titrimetric)
pH value In-house Method WTR-CML-TM Section 7

(Electrode)
Acid-soluble alkali content In-house Method WTR-CML.Na-K
Alkali content BS EN 1008 : 2002 Cl. 6.1.3 &

BS EN 196-21: 1992 Cl. 7
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Water closet suites
- Cistern Shell thickness BS 7357: 1990 Cl. 5.1.3
Spill-over level BS 7357: 1990 Figure 1
Dead load test on operating mechanism BS 7357: 1990 App. H.3

(push buttom only)
Visual examination BS 3402: 1969 Table 2
Warning pipe connection BS 7357: 1990 Cl. 13.1

BS EN 997: 2003 Cl. 6.17.2
Flushing apparatus torque BS 7357: 1990 App. D
Physical endurance of flushing device BS EN 997: 2003 Cl. 6.17.5
Valve reliability BS EN 997: 2003 Cl. 5.8.6
Chemical endurance of flushing device BS EN 997: 2003 Cl. 6.17.6
- Compact type float Distortion for backnuts and inlet shank BS 1212 Part 3: 1990 Cl. 13.1 & App. A.2.2
operated valve (bottom entry type only) with modifications
Static pressure BS 1212 Part 3: 1990 Cl. 14.1 with modifications
Shut-off pressure BS 1212 Part 3: 1990 Cl. 14.2 & App. D

with modifications
Dynamic pressure BS 1212 Part 3: 1990 Cl. 14.3 & App. E

with modifications
Endurance BS 1212 Part 3: 1990 Cl. 17 & App. H

with modifications
Backflow prevention BS 1212 Part 3: 1990 Cl. 15 & App. F

with modifications
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Water closet suites (cont’d)
- Completed assembly Flushing volume & water trap seal BS EN 997: 2003 Cl. 6.17.3
Flushing rate BS EN 997: 2003 Cl. 6.17.4
Flushing BS 7358: 1990 App. A
Volume of discharge BS 7358: 1990 App. B
Solid discharge and after-flush volume for BS EN 997: 2003 Cl. 6.17.7
maximum flush volume
Paper discharge for reduced-flush volume BS EN 997: 2003 Cl. 6.17.8
Liquid contaminant dye retention BS EN 997: 2003 Cl. 6.17.9
Wash of bowl BS EN 997: 2003 Cl. 6.17.10
- WC Pan Connection dimensions BS EN 33: 2011 Cl. 2.2 Table 3 & 4,

Cl. 4 Table 8 Figure 2 & 3a
Overall length and height Hong Kong Housing Authority Specification Library
(2012) Cl. PLU2.M110.6(2)(b)(i)
Visual examination BS 3402: 1969 Table 1
Water absorption BS EN 997: 2003 Cl. 5.8.3

BS 3402: 1969 App. A
Crazing BS 3402: 1969 App. B
Chemical resistance BS 3402: 1969 App. C
Resistance to staining & burning BS 3402: 1969 App. D
Static load test (pedestal ceramic only) BS EN 997: 2003 Cl. 5.8.4
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Welds Bend test on welds in metallic materials BS EN 910: 1996

(destructive) BS EN ISO 5173: 2010 + A1 : 2011
Fracture test on welds in metallic materials BS EN 1320: 1997

BS EN ISO 9017: 2018
Transverse tensile test on welds in metallic BS EN 895: 1995

materials in the force range 2 kN – 2500 kN BS EN ISO 4136 :2012
Longitudinal tensile test on welds in BS EN 876: 1995

metallic materials in the force range BS EN ISO 5178 : 2011
2 kN – 2500 kN
Tensile test on welded reinforcing steel for BS 7123: 1989 Cl.12.3.5

concrete in the force range 10 kN to 2000 kN
Tensile test on welded reinforcing steel for BS EN ISO 17660-1: 2006 Cl. 14.2
concrete in the force range 10 kN to 2000 kN
Bend test on welded reinforcing steel for concrete BS EN ISO 17660-1: 2006 Cl.14.4
Impact test on welds in metallic materials BS EN 875: 1995

BS EN ISO 9016 :2012
Vickers hardness test across welded joints BS EN 1043: Part 1: 1996

in scale range HV5 and HV10 BS EN ISO 9015-1 : 2011
Macroscopic and microscopic examination BS EN 1321: 1997

on welds in metallic materials BS EN ISO 17639 : 2013
Slow bend test for crane rail In-house method RD-SBEND-CRAIL
Bend test on stud shear connectors BS EN ISO 14555: 2006 Cl. 11.3
BS EN ISO 14555: 2017 Cl. 11.3
Code of Practice for Structural Use of Steel 2005
Cl. 14.3.7.3
Code of Practice for Structural Use of Steel 2011
Cl. 14.3.7.3
Marco test on welded reinforcing steel BS 7123:1989 Cl. 12.3.6

for concrete
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Welds Visual examination BS 5289: 1976

(non-destructive) BS 7123: 1989 Cl. 13.5
BS EN 970: 1997
BS EN ISO 17637: 2011
BS EN ISO 17637: 2016
Liquid penetrant test BS 6443: 1984

(Colour contrast method) BS EN 571-1: 1997
BS EN ISO 3452-1: 2013
Magnetic particle test BS 6072: 1981 (1986)

(Magnetic flow method colour contrast technique BS EN 1290: 1998
using permanent magnets, D.C. and A.C. yokes) BS EN ISO 9934-1: 2001
BS EN ISO 9934-1: 2016
BS EN ISO 17638: 2009
BS EN ISO 17638: 2016
Ultrasonic test BS 3923: Part 1: 1986 (Level 1, 2a, 2b & 3)

(Butt welds in plates & pipes, ‘T’-joint welds, BS EN 1714: 1998 (Level A, B, & C)
nozzle welds and node welds) BS EN ISO 17640: 2010 (Level A, B, & C)
BS EN ISO 17640: 2018 (Level A, B, & C)
Radiographic examination BS 2600: Part 1: 1983

(X-Ray and Gamma Ray) BS 2910: 1986
BS EN 1435: 1997
BS EN ISO 17636-1: 2013
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Windows Dimension test – overall size Hong Kong Housing Authority Specification Library
(2012) (Updated as at Apr 2013) COM2.M005.6 Cl. 2a(i)
Dimension tests – individual members BS 1474: 1987 Cl. 7.4
Operating forces BS 6375: Part 2: 2009 Cl. 5.1

(for side hung and top hung only) BS EN 12046-1: 2003
Resistance to static torsion BS 6375: Part 2: 2009 Cl. 5.2.1

(for side hung and top hung only) BS EN 14609: 2004
Resistance to racking BS 6375: Part 2: 2009 Cl. 5.2.2

(for side hung and top hung only) BS EN 14608: 2004
Endurance of fastener / hardware

(for side hung and top hung only)
- Operation of fastener SS212: 2007 Cl. 10.2.2 & Annex E Test 1
- Movement of sash SS212: 2007 Cl. 10.2.2 & Annex E Test 2
- Endurance of fastener/hardware SS212: 2007 Cl. 10.2.2 & Annex E Test 8
Visual inspection on coating BS 3987: 1991 Cl. 3 & App. G
Thickness of coating BS EN ISO 1463: 1995
Hardness test of rubber BS 903-A26: 1995, ISO 48: 1994 (method N)
Heat resistance and accelerated ageing tests of BS 903-A19: 1998 (Method A - Air oven method)
rubber
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Drinking water Physical Examination : -
- Colour APHA 19e 2120B

APHA 21e 2120B
Saline water Physical Examination : -
- Total suspended solids dried at 103 - 105°C APHA 23e 2540 D
Non-metallic Constituents:-
- Nitrogen (Ammonia) In-house method EN-NH3-ISE

(By ion-selective electrode)
In-house method EN-SEA-NH3-FIA
(By FIA)
- Nitrogen (Nitrate) In-house method EN-SEA-NO2NO3-FIA

(By calculation)
- Nitrogen (Nitrite) In-house method EN-SEA-NO2NO3-FIA

(By FIA)
- Nitrogen (Nitrate + Nitrite) In-house method EN-SEA-NO2NO3-FIA

(By FIA)
- Phosphorus (Reactive) In-house method EN-SEA-OP-FIA

(By FIA)
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Saline water Organic pollutants:-
- Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) : - In-house method EN-WAT-PCB

(GC/MSD)
2,4’-Dichlorobiphenyl (PCB #8)
2,2’,5-Trichlorobiphenyl (PCB #18)
2,4,4’-Trichlorobiphenyl (PCB #28)
2,2’, 3,5’-Tetrachlorobiphenyl (PCB #44)
2,2’, 4,5,5’-Pentachlorobiphenyl (PCB #101)
2’,3,3’,4,4’-Pentachlorobiphenyl (PCB#105)
2,3’,4,4’,5-Pentachlorobiphenyl (PCB #118)
2,2’,3,3’,4,4’-Hexachlorobiphenyl
(PCB #128)
2,2’,3,4,4’,5’-Hexachlorobiphenyl
(PCB #138)
2,2’,3,4’,5’,6 -Hexachlorobiphenyl
(PCB #149)
(PCB #153)
2,3,3’,4,4’,5-Hexachlorobiphenyl
(PCB #156)
(PCB #169)
2,2’,3,3’,4,4’,5-Heptachlorobiphenyl
(PCB #170)
2,2’,3,4,4’,5,5’-Heptachlorobiphenyl
(PCB #180)
(PCB #187)
2,2’,3,3’,4,4’,5,6 -Octachlorobiphenyl
(PCB #195)
2,2’,3,3’,4,4’,5,5’,6 -Nonachlorobiphenyl
(PCB #206)
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Saline water Organic pollutants:- (cont’d)

(cont’d)
- Organochlorine pesticides: - In-house method EN-WAT-PEST-OC
(GC/MSD)
Aldrin, Dieldrin, Endrin, Endrin aldehyde,
Endosulfan I, Endosulfan II,
Endosulfan sulphate, Endrin ketone,
cis-Chlordane, trans-Chlordane, Heptachlor,
Heptachlor epoxide, Hexachlorobenzene,
Methoxychlor, 4,4’-DDT, 4, 4’-DDE,
4,4’-DDD, Hexachlorocyclohexane isomers
(alpha, beta, delta, and gamma-BHC
(Lindane))
Trace metals:-
- Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Beryllium, In-house method EN-SEA-METAL-MS

Cadmium, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, (ICP/MS)
Lead, Manganese, Mercury, Molybdenum,
Nickel, Selenium, Silver, Thallium, Tin,
Vanadium, Zinc
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Water and wastewater Physical examination :-
- Alkalinity – Total APHA 21e 2320 B
- Alkalinity - Phenolphthalein APHA 21e 2320 B
- Hardness (as CaCO3) APHA 21e 2340 C
- Total solids dried at 103 - 105°C APHA 19e 2540 B

APAH 21e 2540 B
- Total suspended solids dried at 103 - 105°C APHA 19e 2540 D

APHA 21e 2540 D
APHA 23e 2540 D
- Total dissolved solids dried at 180oC APHA 21e 2540 C
- Fixed & volatile solids ignited at 550oC APHA 21e 2540 E
- Conductivity APHA 19e, 2510B

APHA 21e, 2510B
- pH value APHA 19e, 4500-H+B

APHA 21e, 4500-H+B
- Turbidity APHA 19e, 2130B

APHA 21e, 2130B
Non-metallic Constituents:-
- Chloride APHA 21e 4500-Cl- B
- Chlorine (Total residual) APHA 21e 4500-Cl G
- Chlorine (Free residual) APHA 21e 4500-Cl G
- Dissolved oxygen APHA 21e, 4500-O C & G
- Fluoride APHA 21e, 4500-F C

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Water and wastewater Non-metallic Constituents:-

(cont’d) (cont’d)
- Dissolved sulphide In-house method EN-S2--FIA (By FIA)
- Sulphide (Total & Soluble) APHA 21e 4500-S2- B&F
- Sulphate APHA 21e 4500-SO42- E
- Phosphorus (Total) APHA 21e, 4500-P B & E
- Phosphorus (Reactive) APHA 21e, 4500-P E

In-house method EN-OP-FIA (By FIA)
- Nitrogen (Total) In-house method EN-TN-FIA (By FIA)
- Nitrogen (Total Kjeldahl) APHA 21e, 4500-Norg B

APHA 21e, 4500-NH3 C
In-house method EN-TKN-FIA (By FIA)
- Nitrogen (Ammonia) APHA 21e, 4500-NH3 B & D

In-house method EN-NH3-FIA (By FIA)
- Organic nitrogen In-house method EN-WAT-ON

(By calculation)
- Nitrogen (Nitrate) APHA 21e, 4500-NO3- E

In-house method EN-NO2NO3-FIA (By Calculation)
- Nitrogen (Nitrite) APHA 21e, 4500-NO2- B

In-house method EN-NO2NO3-FIA (By FIA)
- Nitrogen (Nitrate + Nitrite) In-house method EN-NO2NO3-FIA (By FIA)
- Cyanide (Total) In-house method EN-TCN-FIA (By FIA)
- Cyanide (Free) In-house method EN-CN-FREE-ISE

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Water and wastewater Organic pollutants:-

(cont’d)
- Chemical oxygen demand (COD) APHA 19e 5220 B (Open reflux)
ASTM D1252B : 2000
APHA 21e 5220 B (Open reflux)
- Oil and grease APHA 19e 5520 B

APHA 21e 5520 B
- Biochemical Oxygen Demand APHA 19e 5210 B

APHA 21e 5210 B
- Total Organic Carbon In-house method EN-WAT-TOC

(NDIR)
- Anionic surfactants (as MBAS) APHA 21e 5540 B & C
- Non-ionic surfactants (as CTAS) APHA 21e 5540 B & D
- Total surfactants (Anionic and Non-ionic) In-house method EN-WAT-TSF

(By calculation)
- Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) In-house method EN-WAT-PAH

(GC/MSD)
Naphthalene, Acenaphthene, Anthracene,
Acenaphthylene, Chrysene, Fluoranthene,
Fluorene, Pyrene, Benz(a)anthracene,
Phenanthrene, Benzo(b)fluoranthene,
Benzo(k)fluoranthene, Benzo (g,h,i)perylene
Benzo(a)pyrene, Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene,
Dibenz (a,h)anthracene,
- Hexachlorobenzene In-house method EN-WAT-PAH

(GC/MSD)
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- Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) : - In-house method EN-WAT-PCB

(GC/MSD)
2’,3,3’,4,4’-Pentachlorobiphenyl (PCB #105)
(PCB #128)
2,2’,3,4,4’,5’-Hexachlorobiphenyl
(PCB #138)
2,2’,3,4’,5’,6 -Hexachlorobiphenyl
(PCB #149)
(PCB #153)
2,3,3’,4,4’,5-Hexachlorobiphenyl
(PCB #156)
(PCB #169)
(PCB #170)
2,2’,3,4,4’,5,5’-Heptachlorobiphenyl
(PCB #180)
2,2’, 3,4’,5,5’,6-Heptachlorobiphenyl
(PCB #187)
2,2’,3,3’,4,4’,5,6 -Octachlorobiphenyl
(PCB #195)
2,2’,3,3’,4,4’,5,5’,6 -Nonachlorobiphenyl
(PCB #206)
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- Organochlorine pesticides: - In-house method EN-WAT-PEST-OC

(GC/MSD)
Aldrin, Dieldrin, Endrin, Endrin aldehyde,
Endosulfan I, Endosulfan II,
Endosulfan sulphate, Endrin ketone,
cis-Chlordane, trans-Chlordane, Heptachlor,
Heptachlor epoxide, Hexachlorobenzene,
Methoxychlor, 4,4’-DDT, 4, 4’-DDE,
4,4’-DDD, Hexachlorocyclohexane isomers
(alpha, beta, delta, and gamma-BHC
(Lindane))
- Haloacetic acids: - In-house method EN-WAT-HAA

(Methylation followed by GC/ECD & GC/MSD)
Monochloroacetic acid, Dichloroacetic acid,
Trichloroacetic acid
- Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPHs) : - In-house method EN-WAT-TPH

(Purge and Trap GC/MSD & GC/FID)
C6 – C8
C9 – C16
C17– C35
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs): - In-house method EN-VOC-GCMS

(Purge and Trap GC/MSD)
Acetone
Benzene
Bromodichloromethane
Bromoform
2-butanone (MEK)
Chlorodibromomethane
Chloroform
Ethylbenzene
Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE)
Methylene chloride
Styrene
Tetrachloroethene
Trichloroethene
Toluene
Xylenes – Total
(sum of ortho-, meta- & para-xylene)
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Water and wastewater Metals: -

(cont’d) (Total)
- Iron APHA 19e, 3030A, 3030E and 3111B

APHA 21e, 3030A, 3030E and 3111B
Trace metals: -
(Total and Soluble)
- Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Beryllium, In-house method EN-WAT-METAL-OES

Cadmium, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, (ICP/OES)
Iron, Lead, Manganese, Mercury,
Molybdenum, Nickel, Selenium, Silver,
Thallium, Tin, Vanadium, Zinc
Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium
- Aluminium, Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, In-house method EN-WAT-METAL-MS

Boron, Beryllium, Cadmium, Cobalt, (ICP/MS)
Copper, Manganese, Mercury, Molybdenum,
Selenium, Silver, Strontium, Thallium, Tin,
Chromium, Lead, Nickel, Vanadium, Zinc,
Iron
- Hexavalent Chromium Cr (VI) In-house method EN-WAT-Cr(VI)

(Colorimetric)
- Trivalent Chromium Cr (III) In-house method EN-Cr(III)-SUB

(By calculation)
- Mercury In-house method EN-WAT-HG-FIMS

(By FIMS)
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Solids and semi-solids Physical Examination : -
- Total solids dried at 103 - 105°C APHA 21e 2540 G
- Fixed & volatile solids ignited at 550oC APHA 21e 2540 G
Soil Non-metallic Constituents:-
- Cyanide-Total In-house method EN-CN-TOTAL

(Colorimetric)
- Cyanide-Free In-house method EN-CN-FREE-COR

(Colorimetric)
- Cyanide-Free In-house method EN-CN-FREE-ISE

Trace metals: -
(Acid Leachable)
- Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, In-house method EN-SOIL-METAL-MS

Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Lead, (ICP/MS)
Molybdenum, Manganese, Mercury, Nickel,
Tin,Vanadium, Zinc
- Mercury In-house method EN-SOIL-HG-FIMS

(By FIMS)
- Hexavalent Chromium Cr (VI) In-house method EN-SOIL-Cr(VI)

(Colorimetric)
- Trivalent Chromium Cr (III) In-house method EN-Cr(III)-SUB

(By calculation)
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Soil Organic pollutants:-

(cont’d)
- Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPHs) : - In-house method EN-SOIL-TPH
(Purge and Trap GC/MSD & GC/FID)
C6 – C8
C9 – C16
C17 – C35
Bis (2-ehtylhexyl)phthalate, In-house method EN-SOIL-PAH

Hexachlorobenzene (GC/MSD)
Phenol In-house method EN-SOIL-PHENOL

(GC/MSD)
- Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) In-house method EN-SOIL-PAH

(GC/MSD)
Naphthalene, Acenaphthylene, Acenaphthene,
Anthracene, Chrysene, Fluorene, Pyrene,
Fluoranthene, Phenanthrene, Benzo(a)pyrene,
Benz(a)anthracene, Benzo(b)fluoranthene,
Benzo(k)fluoranthene, Benzo (g,h,i)perylene,
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene,
Dibenz (a,h)anthracene
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) : In-house method EN-VOC-GCMS

(Purge and Trap GC/MSD)
Acetone, Benzene, Bromodichloromethane,
2-butanone (MEK), Chloroform, Toluene,
Methylene chloride, Ethylbenzene,
Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE)
Styrene, Tetrachloroethene, Trichloroethene,
Xylenes – Total
(sum of ortho-, meta- & para-xylene)
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Sediment Trace metals: -
- Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Beryllium, In-house method EN-SED-METAL-MS

Cadmium, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, (ICP-MS)
Lead, Manganese, Mercury, Molybdenum,
Nickel, Selenium, Silver, Strontium,
Thallium, Tin,Vanadium, Zinc
Organic pollutants:-
- Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) In-house method EN-SED-PAH

(GC-MSD)
Naphthalene, Acenaphthylene, Acenaphthene,
Anthracene, Chrysene, Fluorene, Pyrene,
Fluoranthene, Phenanthrene, Benzo(a)pyrene,
Benz(a)anthracene, Benzo(b)fluoranthene,
Benzo(k)fluoranthene, Benzo (g,h,i)perylene,
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene,
Dibenz (a,h)anthracene
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Sediment Toxicity Tests: -

(cont’d)
10-D Amphipod Survival Test - USEPA 600/R-94/025 June 1994 Test Method 100.4
Leptocheirus plumulosus
20-D Polychaete Growth and Survival Test - Recommended Guidelines for Conducting Laboratory
Neanthes arenaceodentata Bioassays on Puget Sound Sediments, PSEP, July 1995
48-60 Hour Bivalve Larvae Survival and Recommended Guidelines for Conducting Laboratory
Normality Test - Mytilus galloprovincialis Bioassays on Puget Sound Sediments, PSEP, July 1995
(with modification)
48-60 Hour Bivalve Larvae Survival and Recommended Guidelines for Conducting Laboratory
Normality Test - Crassostrea gigas Bioassays on Puget Sound Sediments, PSEP, July 1995
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Sediment and soil Organic pollutants:-
- Total Organic Carbon In-house method EN-SOLID-TOC

(NDIR)
- Polychlorinated Biphenyls : - In-house method EN-SOIL-PCB

(GC/MSD)
2’,3,3’, 4,4’-Pentachlorobiphenyl (PCB #105)
2,3’, 4,4’,5-Pentachlorobiphenyl (PCB #118)
3,3’, 4,4’,5-Pentachlorobiphenyl (PCB #126)
2,2’, 3,3’,4,4’-Hexachlorobiphenyl (PCB #128)
2,2’, 3,4,4’,5’-Hexachlorobiphenyl (PCB #138)
2,2’, 3,4’,5’,6-Hexachlorobiphenyl (PCB #149)
2,3,3’, 4,4’,5-Hexachlorobiphenyl (PCB #156)
2,2’, 3,3’,4,4’,5-Heptachlorobiphenyl (PCB #170)
2,2’, 3,4,4’,5,5’-Heptachlorobiphenyl (PCB #180)
2,2’, 3,4’,5,5’,6-Heptachlorobiphenyl (PCB #187)
2,2’,3,3’,4,4’,5,6-Octachlorobiphenyl (PCB #195)
2,2’,3,3’,4,4’,5,5’,6-Nonachlorobiphenyl
(PCB #206)
Sediment and soil, ash TCLP Metals: -

and the mixture of the above (Total Characteristics Leaching Procedures)
- Extraction procedure USEPA SW846 Method 1311 (EN-TCLP-EXT)
- Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Beryllium, In-house method EN-SOIL-TCLP

Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Lead, (ICP/OES)
Mercury, Nickel, Selenium, Silver,
Thallium, Tin, Vanadium, Zinc
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Drinking water, Water and Wastewater Microbiological examinations:-
- Total coliform count DoE, The Bacteriological Examination of Drinking

Water Supplies, 1982 (Membrane Filtration Method:
Section 7.8, 7.9.4.1; Bacterial Confirmation :
Section 7.9.4.3)
- Faecal coliform count DoE, The Bacteriological Examination of Drinking

Water Supplies, 1982 (Membrane Filtration Method:
Section 7.7.6.3)
- E. coli count DoE, The Bacteriological Examination of Drinking

Water Supplies, 1982 (Membrane Filtration Method :
Section 7.9.4.4)
Water and Wastewater - E. coli count DoE, The Bacteriological Examination of Drinking
Water Supplies, 1982 (Membrane Filtration Method :
in situ urease test)
- Heterotrophic Plate count APHA (1995) 19e, 9215B
Water and Wastewater - Enumeration of Faecal Coliform Environmental Microbiology Laboratory

including water source from Test Method Manual TM09/EC/10/98 Issue 3
Bathing bleach, marine, river, Environmental Protection Department, HK (EM019)
contaminated water source and
Storm drain - Enumeration of E. coli Environmental Microbiology Laboratory
Test Method Manual TM09/EC/10/98 Issue 3
Environmental Protection Department, HK (EM019)
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Microbiological examinations:-
Water, Wastewater and - Legionella spp. including AS/NZS 3896:1998

Cooling Tower Water Legionella pneumophila
Drinking water - Legionella spp. including ISO 11731-2:2004

Legionella pneumophila
Treated bathing water - Legionella spp. including ISO 11731-2:2004

Legionella pneumophila
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Indoor Air Quality Extractable components collected in

Testing passive samplers:-
- Formaldehyde In-house method EN-IAQ-HCHO (HPLC/DAD)
- Nitrogen dioxide In-house method EN-IAQ-NO2

(UV Spectrophotometer)
- Collectate sampled by Airborne bacteria count In-house method MB-AIR-BACTERIA

Biotest Air Sampler RCS HF (number of colonies on agar strip)
(30 oC for 2 days)
- Collectate sampled by Airborne bacteria count (number of colonies In-house method MB-AIR-BACTERIA
Single-stage N6 Andersen & corrected number of colonies on agar plate)
impactor (30 oC for 2 days)
- Collectate sampled by Airborne bacteria count (number of colonies In-house method MB-AIR-BACTERIA
Microbio Air Sampler MB2 on agar plate)
(30 oC for 2 days)
- Collectate sample on agar plate Airborne bacteria count (number of colonies In-house method MB-AIR-BACTERIA
on agar plate)
(30 oC for 2 days)
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Food 食品
Meat Chemical composition : -
- Ash ISO 936:1998
- Moisture content ISO 1442:1997
- Protein (Crude) AOAC Official Methods, 981.10 (2005)

(Kjeldahl Method)
General foodstuff - Sodium In-house method FD-FOOD-SOD

(ICP-AES)
- Calcium and iron In-house method FD-FOOD-BORIC-CA-FE

(ICP-OES)
- Total ash at 550oC In-house method FD-FOOD-ASH

(Gravimetric method)
- Moisture content GB5009.3—2010

(Direct drying method and Distillation method)
- Protein In-house method FD-FOOD-PRO

(Kjeldahl Method)
- Total Dietary fibre AOAC Official Method 985.29 (2005)

(Enzymatic-gravimetric method)
- Sugars: - In-house method FD-FOOD-SUG

glucose, galactose, fructose, sucrose, (HPLC-RI)
maltose, lactose
- Cholesterol AOAC Official Method 994.10 (2005)

(GC-FID)
- Total fat In-house method FD-FOOD-FAT

(Acid hydrolysis method)
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Food 食品
General foodstuff Chemical composition : - (cont’d)
- Saturated fatty acids AOAC Official Method 996.06 (2010)

(C4:0, C6:0, C8:0, C10:0, C12:0,, C14:0, C15:0, (Hydrolytic extraction gas chromatography)
C16:0, C17:0, C18:0, C20:0, C22:0, C24:0)
- Trans fatty acids AOAC Official Method 996.06 (2010)

(C14:1T(9-trans), C16:1T(9-trans), C18:1T(total), (Hydrolytic extraction gas chromatography)
C18:2TT(9,12-trans), C18:2T(9-cis,12-trans),
C18:2T(9- trans,12-cis), C20:1T(11-trans),
C22:1T(13-trans))
- Unsaturated fatty acids AOAC Official Method 996.06 (2010)

(C14:1(9-cis), C15:1(10-cis), C16:1(9-cis), (Hydrolytic extraction gas chromatography)
C17:1(10-cis), C18:1(9-cis), C18:2(9,12-cis),
C18:3(9-cis,12-cis, 15-cis), C20:1(11-cis),
C20:2(11-cis,14-cis), C20:3(11-cis,14-cis, 17-cis),
C20:4(5-cis,8-cis, 11-cis, 14-cis),
C22:2(13-cis, 16-cis),
C20:5(5-cis,8-cis, 11-cis, 14-cis, 17-cis ),
C22:5(7-cis,10-cis, 13-cis, 16-cis, 19-cis ),
C22:6(4-cis,7-cis, 10-cis, 13-cis, 16-cis, 19-cis))
- Total lipid fatty acid (as triglycerides) In-house method FD-FOOD-TGI (By calculation)
General foodstuff - Energy In-house method FD-FOOD-ENERGY

(excluding food containing (By calculation)
ethanol and organic acid)
- Carbohydrate In-house method FD-FOOD-CARBO
(By calculation)
Flour confectionary Preservatives:-
- Propionic acid In-house method FD-FOOD-PROP

(GC-MS)
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Food 食品
General foodstuff Preservatives:-
- Benzoic acid and Sorbic acid In-house method FD-FOOD-BEN&SOR

(HPLC-DAD)
- Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid, Salicylic acid, In-house method FD-FOOD-6PREV

Methyl para-hydroxybenzoate, (HPLC-DAD)
Ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate,
Propyl para-hydroxybenzoate
- Sulphur Dioxide In-house method FD-FOOD-SO2-SCREENING

(Screening)
AOAC Official Method 990.28 (2005)
(Quantitative)
- Boric acid In-house method FD-FOOD-BORIC-CA-FE

(ICP-OES)
Trace metals: -
- Antimony, Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, In-house method FD-FOOD-METAL

Lead, Mercury, Tin (ICP-MS)
Contaminants :-
- Melamine In-house method FD-FOOD-MEL

(LC-MS-MS)
In-house method FD-FOOD-MEL1
(By ELISA Screening)
Colouring matters: -
- Sudan I, Sudan II, Sudan III, Sudan IV, In-house method FD-FOOD-SUDAN
Sudan Orange G, Dimethyl yellow, (LC/MS/MS)
Sudan Red 7B
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Food 食品
Veterinary drug residue:-
Meat and aquatic products - Chloramphenicol In-house method FD-FOOD-CAP

(LC/MS/MS)
In-house method FD-FOOD-CAP-MEAT-AQU
(LC/MS/MS)
In-house method FD-FOOD-CAP1
(By ELISA Screening)
Aquatic products Malachite green and Leucomalachite green In-house method FD-FOOD-MG
(LC/MS/MS)
Mycotoxins: -
Oils, nuts and cereals - Aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, G2 In-house method FD-FOOD-AFLA
(HPLC-FLD)
In-house method FD-FOOD-AFLA-MS
(confirmation test: LC/MS/MS)
Trace metals: -
Fruit and Vegetables - Lead, Mercury In-house method FD-FOOD-METAL-VEG (ICP-MS)

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Food 食品
Pesticide residues:- (cont’d)
Organochlorine pesticides:
Fruit and Vegetables - Aldrin, In-house method FD-PEST-OCP1

trans-Chlordane, (Screening and quantitative by GC-MS/MS)
cis-Chlordane,
Oxychlordane,
Dieldrin,
Endrin,
Endrin ketone (delta-keto-endrin),
Heptachlor,
Heptachlor epoxide,
Hexachlorobenzene,
Hexachlorocyclohexane isomers (alpha-,
beta- and delta-BHC),
Lindane,
2,4’-DDT,
4,4’-DDT,
2,4’-DDE,
4,4’-DDE,
2,4’-DDD,
4,4’-DDD,
Quintozene (pentachloronitrobenzene),
Pentachloroaniline,
Methyl pentachlorophenyl sulphide
Chlorothalonil,
Chlorfenapyr,
Dichlobenil,
2,6-dichlorobenzamide,
o,p’- Dicofol,
p,p’- Dicofol,
Endosulfan I,
Endosulfan II,
Endosulfan sulphate,
Procymidone,
Trifluralin
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Food 食品
Pesticides residues : (cont’d)
Pyrethroid pesticides:-
Fruit and Vegetables - Bifenthrin, In-house method FD-PEST-PY

Cyfluthrins, (Screening and quantitative by GC/MS/MS)
Cypermethrins,
Deltamethrin,
Fenvalerate,
Esfenvalerate,
Fenpropathrin,
Flucythrinate,
Permethrins
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Food 食品
Fruit and Vegetables - Dimethipin, In-house method FD-PEST-GEN-GC

Fipronil, (Screening and quantitative by GC-MS/MS)
Folpet,
- Benfluralin, In-house method FD-PEST-GEN-GC1

Chlorethoxyfos, (Screening and quantitative by GC-MS/MS)
Dicloran,
Ethalfluralin,
Tecnazene
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Food 食品
Pesticides residues :- (cont’d)
Organophosphorus pesticides :- (cont’d)
Fruit and Vegetables - Cadusafos, In-house methods FD-PEST-OPP1

<Excluding the following> Chlorpyrifos, (Screening and quantitative by LC/MS/MS)
Garlic, onion, spring onion, Demeton-S-methyl,
leek and chives Demeton-S-methylsulfone,
Oxydemeton-methyl,
Diazinon,
Dimethoate,
Ethion,
Fenitrothion,
Fenthion,
Fenthion sulphoxide,
Fenthion sulfone,
Fenthion oxon,
Fenamiphos,
Fenamiphos sulfoxide,
Fenamiphos sulfone,
Isocarbophos,
Isofenphos-methyl,
Methamidophos,
Naled,
Omethoate,
Parathion-methyl,
Parathion-ethyl,
Phorate,
Phorate sulfoxide,
Phorate sulfone,
Phorate oxon,
Quinalphos,
Vamidothion
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Food 食品
Carbamates: -
Fruit and Vegetables - Aldicarb sulfoxide, In-house method FD-PEST-CB

<Excluding the following> Benfuracarb, (Screening and quantitative by LC/MS/MS)
Garlic, onion, spring onion, Carbaryl,
leek and chives Carbofuran,
3-hydroxycarbofuran,
Carbosulfan,
Methiocarb,
Methiocarb sulphoxide,
Methiocarb sulphone,
Methomyl,
Oxamyl,
Oxamyl oxime,
Pirimicarb,
Thiodicarb
Triazoles: -
Fruit and Vegetables - Difenoconazole, In-house method FD-PEST-TRIA

<Excluding the following> Diniconazole, (Screenng and quantitative by LC/MS/MS)
Garlic, onion, spring onion, Flusilazole,
leek and chives Tebuconazole
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Food 食品
Fruit and Vegetables - Acetamiprid, In-house method FD-PEST-GEN-LC

<Excluding the following> Ametryn, (Screening and quantitative by LC-MS/MS)
Garlic, onion, spring onion, Clomazone,
leek and chives Cymoxanil,
Diphenylamine,
Dodine,
Ethoxyquin,
Fenpyroximate,
Fomesafen,
Semiamitraz,
Thiamethoxam
Fruit and Vegetables - Aldicarb, In-house method FD-PEST-GEN-LC1

<Excluding the following> Aldicarb sulfone (Screening and quantitative by LC/MS/MS)
Garlic, onion, spring onion, Cyhalothrin (sum of isomers),
leek and chives Fenthion-oxon-sulfoxide,
Fenthion-oxon-sulfone,
Phorate-oxon-sulfoxide,
Phorate-oxon-sulfone,
Pyrethrins (sum of cinerin I, cinerin II,
jasmolin I, jasmolin II, pyrethrin I and
pyrethrin II),
Quizalofop,
Quizalofop-ethyl
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Food 食品
Fruit and Vegetables Acephate, In-house method FD-PEST-GEN-LC2

<Excluding the following> Atrazine, (Screening and quantitative by LC/MS/MS)
Garlic, onion, spring onion, Atrazine-desethyl-desisopropyl,
leek and chives Atrazine-desisopropyl,
Benalaxyl,
Bitertanol,
Bromopropylate,
Chlorimuron ethyl,
Chlorpropham,
Chlorpyrifos methyl,
Cyprodinil,
Dichlorvos,
Diflubenzuron,
Dimethomorph,
Etofenprox,
Fenarimol,
Fenbuconazole,
Fenhexamid,
Fenpropimorph,
Fluazinam,
Flumioxazin,
Fluopicolide,
Fluvalinate,
Fosthiazate,
Halosulfuron methyl,
Kresoxim methyl,
Lactofen,
Mandipropamid,
Methoxyfenozide,
Novaluron,
Propamocarb,
Propargite,
Pymetrozine,
Quinoxyfen,
Tebufenozide,
Tolclofos methyl,
Trifloxystrobin,
Zoxamide
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Food 食品
Fruit and Vegetables Organochlorine pesticides:-- In-house method FD-PEST-CAL

(By calculation)
- Chlordane (sum of trans-Chlordane and
cis-Chlordane)
- DDT (sum of 2,4’-DDT, 4,4’-DDT, 4,4’-DDE and
4,4’-DDD)
- Dichlobenil (sum of dichlobenil and
2,6-dichlorobenzamide)
- Dicofol (sum of o,p’- dicofol and p,p’- dicofol)
- Endosulfan (sum of endosulfan I, endosulfan II
and endosulfan sulphate)
- Endrin (sum of endrin and delta-keto-endrin)
- Heptachlor (sum of heptachlor expoxide and
heptachlor)
- Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) (sum of
alpha-HCH (alpha-BHC), beta-BHC
(beta- HCH), delta-HCH (delta-BHC) and
gamma-HCH (gamma-BHC (Lindane))
Carbamates: -
- Aldicarb (sum of aldicarb, aldicarb sulfoxide

and aldicarb sulphone, expressed as aldicarb)
- Carbofuran (sum of carbofuran and
3-hydroxycarbofuran, expressed as carbofuran)
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Food 食品
Fruit and Vegetables Organophosphorus pesticides :- In-house method FD-PEST-CAL

<Excluding the following> (By calculation) (cont’d)
Garlic, onion, spring onion, - Oxydemeton-methyl (sum of
leek and chives oxydemeton-methyl, demeton- S-methyl,
demeton- S-methylsulfone,
expressed as oxydemeton-methyl)
- Fenamiphos (sum of fenamiphos,
fenamiphos sulfoxide and fenamiphos sulfone,
expressed as fenamiphos)
- Fenthion (sum of fenthion, fenthion sulfone,
fenthion sulfoxide, fenthion oxon,
fenthion-oxon sulfone and fenthion-oxon
sulfoxide, expressed as fenthion)
- - Naled (sum of naled and dichlorvos,
expressed as naled)
- Phorate (sum of phorate, phorate sulfoxide,
phorate sulfone, phorate oxon,
phorate-oxon-sulfone and phorate-oxon-
sulfoxide, expressed as phorate)
Carbamates: -
- Benfuracarb (sum of benfuracarb, carbofuran

and 3-hydroxycarbofuran, expressed as
carbofuran)
- Methiocarb (sum of methiocarb, methiocarb
sulphoxide and methiocarb sulphone,
expressed as methiocarb)
- Methomyl (sum of methomyl and thiodicarb,
expressed as methomyl)
- Oxamyl (sum of oxamyl and oxamyl oxime,
expressed as oxamyl)
- Pyrethrins (sum of cinerin I, cinerin II,
jasmolin I, jasmolin II, pyrethrin I and
pyrethrin II)
- Quizalofop-ethyl (sum of quizalofop-ethyl and
quizalofop, expressed as quizalofop-p-ethyl)
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Food 食品
General foodstuff
- Coliform count AOAC Official Methods, 991.14, 2005 (Petrifilm)
- E. coli count AOAC Official Methods, 991.14, 2005 (Petrifilm)
- Aerobic Plate count US FDA Bacteriological Analytical Manual Online

(BAM online), Ch. 3, January 2001
(Conventional Plate Count Method)
- Mold and yeast (total) counts US FDA Bacteriological Analytical Manual Online
(BAM online), Ch. 18, January 2001
(Conventional Plate Count Method)
- Salmonella US FDA Bacteriological Analytical Manual

Online(BAM online), Ch. 5 December 2007
Selected Meats, Seafood - Staphylococcus aureus count AOAC Official Methods 2003.11 (2005)
and Poultry (By 3M Petrifilm Method)
Selected Dairy Foods - Staphylococcus aureus count AOAC Official Methods 2003.08 (2005)
(By 3M Petrifilm Method)
Selected Types of Processed - Staphylococcus aureus count AOAC Official Methods 2003.07 (2005)
and Prepared Foods (By 3M Petrifilm Method)
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Miscellaneous 雜類
Diesel fuel Sulfur ASTM D2622-16

containing  0.025% (w/w) of lead <Excluding the following>
Cl. 5.2, Cl. 5.3 & Cl. 8.1
Diesel fuel ISO 20884-2011

<Excluding the following>
Cl. 4.3, Cl. 6 & Cl. 7.1 para. 2
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Pharmaceutical Products 藥物
Physical and Chemical tests: -
Paracetamol Tablets a. Identification (Test A, FTIR) British Pharmacopoeia 2012 (BP2012)

b. Assay
Non-sterile pharmaceutical Microbiological quality European Pharmacopoeia 8.0 edition (2014)

preparations and substances Ch. 5.1.4 (Microbiological Quality of
for pharmaceutical use Non-sterile Pharmaceutical Preparations and
Substances for Pharmaceutical Use
- Microbial enumeration test European Pharmacopoeia 8.0 edition (2014)

Ch. 2.6.12
- Test for specified microorganisms European Pharmacopoeia 8.0 edition (2014)

Ch. 2.6.13
Non-sterile pharmaceutical Microbiological quality United States Pharmacopoeia (2014) Second

preparations and substances Supplement (USP<1111>37th edition)
for pharmaceutical use
- Microbial enumeration test United States Pharmacopoeia (2014) Second
Supplement (USP<61>37th edition)
- Test for specified microorganisms United States Pharmacopoeia (2014) General

Ch. (USP<62>37th edition)
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Physical and Mechanical Testing 物理及機械測試
Activated carbon
- Activated carbon granules Determination of apparent density ASTM D2854-09 (reapproved 2019)
Determination of particale size distribution ASTM D2862-16

Section 6
Determination of moisture content ASTM D2867-17

by oven drying test method <Excluding the following>
Section 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15
Determination of the ball-pan hardness number ASTM D3802-16

Section 7
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Pinbuda Road, Huashan Town, Huadu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong, China
廣東省廣州市花都區花山鎮平步大道
Pipes and fittings
- Polyethylene (PE) pipes and fittings 1,000 hours hydrostatic strength at 80°C of BS 7336: 1990 App. L
electrofusion polyethylene (PE) fittings in conjunction with the following specification(s):
Water Industry Specification 4-32-14 Mar 1995 Issue 1
Cl. 7.4
Hydrostatic strength of polyethylene (PE) EN 921: 1994

BS EN 12201-2: 2003 Cl. 7
BS EN 12201-3: 2003 Cl. 7.1 to 7.4
BS EN 13244-2: 2002 Cl. 7
BS EN 13244-3: 2002 Cl. 7.1 to 7.4
EN ISO 1167-1 : 2006

EN ISO 1167-2 : 2006
ISO 1167: 1996
BS EN 12201-2: 2011 + A1: 2013 Cl.7
BS EN 12201-3: 2011 + A1: 2012 Cl.7
ISO 4427: 1996 Cl. 5 Tables 8 & 9
Melt mass-flow rate (MFR) of polyethylene (PE) EN ISO 1133: 1999 (Procedure A)
compounds, pipes and fittings in conjunction with the following specification(s):
BS EN 12201-1: 2003 Cl. 4.4
BS EN 12201-2: 2003 Cl. 8
BS EN 12201-3: 2003 Cl. 8
BS EN 13244-1: 2002 Cl. 4.4
BS EN 13244-2: 2002 Cl. 8
BS EN 13244-3: 2002 Cl. 8
ISO 1133: 2005 (mass-measurement method)
ISO 4427: 1996 Cl. 3.7
Oxidation induction time (OIT) of BS 7281: 1990 App. D

electrofusion polyethylene (PE) fittings in conjunction with the following specification(s):
Water Industry Specification 4-32-14 Mar 1995 Issue 1
Cl. 8.5
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Pinbuda Road, Huashan Town, Huadu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong, China
廣東省廣州市花都區花山鎮平步大道
- Polyethylene (PE) pipes and fittings Oxidation induction time (OIT) of EN 728: 1997
(cont’d) polyethylene (PE) compounds, pipes and in conjunction with the following specification(s):
fittings BS EN 12201-1: 2003 Cl. 4.4
BS EN 12201-2: 2003 Cl. 8
BS EN 12201-3: 2003 Cl. 8
BS EN 13244-1: 2002 Cl. 4.4
BS EN 13244-2: 2002 Cl. 8
BS EN 13244-3: 2002 Cl. 8
Thermal stability (Oxidation Induction Time ISO/TR 10837: 1991

OIT) of polyethylene (PE) compounds and in conjunction with the following specification(s):
pipes ISO 4427: 1996 Cl. 3.3 & 6.1
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Rooms 111, 112, 113, the first floor, No. 11, Haifu North Road, Hengmen, Nanlang Town, Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province,
China
Aggregates Sampling BS 812: Part 102: 1989

CS3: 2013 Section 8
Particle size distribution BS 812: Section 103.1: 1985 + Amd. 6003 (by sieve
analysis)
CS3: 2013 Section 10 + Amd. 1/2013 (by sieve analysis)
Flakiness index BS 812: Section 105.1: 1989

Elongation index BS 812: Section 105.2: 1990

Ten per cent fines value BS 812: Part 111: 1990

Particle densities and water absorption BS 812: Part 2: 1995 + Amd. 9195 & 10379
Moisture content BS 812: Part 109: 1990 (by oven drying method)
CS3: 2013 Section 18 (by oven drying method)
Clay, silt and dust content BS 812: Part 1: 1975 + Amd. 4875 & 6587
(by decantation method)
Shell content in coarse aggregates BS 812: Part 106: 1985

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Rooms 111, 112, 113, the first floor, No. 11, Haifu North Road, Hengmen, Nanlang Town, Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province,
China
Concrete Sampling fresh concrete on site CS1: 2010 Section 1 + Amd. 1/2017
Slump of fresh concrete CS1: 2010 Section 2 Part I + Amd. 1/2017
Flow table test CS1: 2010 Section 2 Part IV
Density of compacted fresh concrete CS1: 1990 Section 5 + Amd. 1101

CS1: 2010 Section 5
Making test cubes from fresh concrete CS1: 2010 Section 7
Mixing and sampling of fresh concrete CS1: 2010 Section 11
Curing of test specimens CS1: 1990 Section 10 + Amd. 1101

(Tropical zone temperature) CS1: 2010 Section 10
Compressive strength of concrete cubes CS1: 1990 Section 12 + Amd. 1201, 1202 & 1203
in the force range 20 kN - 2000 kN CS1: 2010 Section 12
Compressive strength of concrete cores CS1: 1990 Section 15 + Amd. 1201 & 1203
in the force range 20 kN – 2000 kN CS1: 2010 Section 15 + Amd. 1/2013
Density of hardened concrete CS1: 1990 Section 16 + Amd. 1201 & 1203

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ENQUIRY : Dr Stephen LEE Shu-hang, Executive Director

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Contact details last updated on: 20 February 2017

ACCREDITED TEST : Calibration Services 校正服務

Construction materials testing equipment

- BRE screed tester Verification of following parameters

- travel distance 0.5 mm

Verification of following parameters

- travel distance 0.5 mm

Verification of the time of efflux of water through 0.06 s

Construction materials testing equipment (cont’d)

- Compacting bar Verification of following parameters in accordance

- dimension of ramming face 0.02 mm

Verification of following parameters in accordance

- dimension of ramming face 0.02 mm

- Covermeter Calibration of cover depth using the device

Construction materials testing equipment (cont'd)

- Cube mould Verification of following parameters in accordance

Verification of following parameters in accordance

Verification of following parameters in accordance

Construction materials testing equipment (cont'd)

- Curing tank On-site verification of following parameters in

- temperature distribution 0.4 K

On-site verification of following parameters in

- temperature distribution 0.4 K

On-site verification of following parameters in

- temperature distribution 0.4 K

- Cylinder mould Verification of following parameters in accordance

Construction materials testing equipment (cont'd)

- Cylinder mould (cont’d) Verification of following parameters in accordance

- Drying oven On-site verification of temperature setting,

- temperature: 105 °C to 110 °C 0.7 °C

On-site verification of temperature variation

- temperature: 45 °C to 200 °C 0.5 °C to 1.0 °C

Construction materials testing equipment (cont'd)

- Flow table for determination of flow of Verification of following parameters in accordance

Verification of following parameters in accordance

Verification of following parameters in accordance

- Friction tester Verification of following parameters in accordance

Construction materials testing equipment (cont'd)

- Heat soak oven On-site calibration of following parameters in

On-site calibration of following parameters in

- Metal mould for determination of flow of Verification of following parameters

Construction materials testing equipment (cont'd)

- Metal mould for determination of flow of Verification of following parameters

Verification of following parameters

- Mixer On-site calibration of rotation speed of mixing

100 rpm to 2000 rpm 1.2 rpm

Verification of friction of rider in 0.016 N

Construction materials testing equipment (cont'd)

- Rolling type straightedge Calibration of depression in accordance with

- Slump cone Verification of following parameters in accordance

- internal height 0.5 mm