AS 1252.2:2016 High-strength steel fastener assemblies for structural engineering— Bolts, nuts and washers
2.3.3.1 General
Determination activities shall be based upon a verification testing program undertaken by competent personnel. This verification testing program shall be carried out in accordance with the minimum sampling and testing plan outlined in Clause 2.3.3.3 under the sole responsibility of the supplier of the products before they are first placed into the market in Australia or New Zealand.
2.3.3.2 Prerequisites for the verification testing program
Verification testing shall only be performed on product that meets the requirements in AS/NZS 1252.1 for initial type testing (ITT) and factory production control (FPC),including factory production testing.
NOTE: Verification testing is only designed to confirm significant product characteristics for product from a stochastically controlled production process. Therefore, verification testing cannot be used to confirm product characteristics without documentation confirming ITT and FPC.
The party responsible for evaluating product conformity to this Standard shall establish that documentation is available comprising the following:
(a) Evidence of compliance with the requirements for ITT detailed in Paragraph B2 of Appendix B of AS/NZS 1252.1.
(b) Evidence of compliance with the requirements for FPC detailed in Paragraph B3 of Appendix B of AS/NZS 1252.1.
(c) Copies of procedures critical to maintaining product integrity, including testing procedures and nonconforming product procedures.
2.3.3.3 Minimum sampling and testing plan for verification testing
The minimum sampling and testing plan for verification testing is indicated in Table 2.1 for dimensional characteristics and Table 2.2 for mechanical characteristics.
NOTE: Tables 2.1 and 2.2 are based generally on the requirements in ISO 3269, in which the supplier of product into the Australian or New Zealand market is treated as the purchaser of product (i.e. from the manufacturer) wishing to confirm acceptance.
2.3.3.4 Traceability of components
The identification number of the manufacturing lots, including the number of units, of the assembly lot to which the verification testing applies, shall be identified both on the test report and on all packaging for the entire assembly lot for the purpose of traceability of components.