What laboratory testing and certification services does Reliance Engineers offer?

Reliance Engineers offers Biosafety Cabinet Testing and Certification, Fume Hood and ASHRAE 110 Testing and Certification, Laminar Flow Clean Bench Testing, Particle Counts per ISO 14644, Decontamination of Biosafety Cabinets, and Diagnostic and Repair services.

What standards are used for biosafety cabinet certification?

Reliance Engineers field tests and certifies biosafety cabinets in accordance with NSF/ANSI 49 and manufacturer's specifications, covering inflow and downflow velocities, HEPA filter integrity, airflow smoke patterns, site installation assessment, and electrical field tests.

What is ASHRAE 110 fume hood testing?

ASHRAE 110 is an industry standard method for testing laboratory fume hoods. Reliance Engineers performs ASHRAE 110 certifications including inflow velocity, cross draft velocity, VAV response, flow visualization smoke tests, and tracer gas tests to verify containment performance.

How often should biosafety cabinets and fume hoods be certified?

Biosafety cabinets and fume hoods should be certified at initial installation and regularly throughout their lifecycle. Ongoing testing ensures critical containment systems perform reliably and helps extend equipment life, reduce downtime, and maintain regulatory compliance.

What particle counting standards does Reliance Engineers follow?

Reliance Engineers conducts particle counts using calibrated particle counters in accordance with ISO 14644-1 and ISO 14644-3, the international standards for classification of air cleanliness in cleanrooms and controlled environments.

Who does Reliance Engineers serve with laboratory certification services?

Reliance Engineers serves life science and healthcare clients requiring laboratory safety compliance, helping them maintain compliance, protect their teams, and operate with confidence through certified testing in accordance with NSF/ANSI, CETA, and ISO standards.

Where is Reliance Engineers located?

Reliance Engineers is headquartered at 1445 Brookville Way, Suite C, Indianapolis, Indiana 46239, with an office at 167 E. Chatham Street, Suite 300, Cary, NC 27511. Contact them at 317-713-7412 or Info@reliance-engineers.com.

Laboratory Testing and Certification | Reliance Engineers, Indianapolis IN

Laboratory Testing and Certification

Laboratory fume hoods and biosafety cabinets are rigorously tested and certified to meet industry safety standards that protect personnel from exposure to hazardous chemicals and biological agents. From initial installation through the entire lifecycle of the equipment, ongoing testing ensures these critical controls perform reliably, supporting safe, compliant, and efficient laboratory operations.

Biosafety Cabinet Testing & Certification

Field tested and certified in accordance with NSF/ANSI 49 and manufacturer's specifications. Tests include inflow & downflow velocities, airflow smoke patterns, HEPA filter integrity, site installation assessment, lighting & ultraviolet intensity, noise level, and electrical field tests.

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Diagnostic & Repair

Certified technicians perform diagnostic tests such as HEPA filter integrity, airflow velocity, and smoke pattern visualization to ensure equipment is operating per industry standards. Repairs could include replacing or patching filters, replacing or repairing faulty motors, replacing bulbs, switches, sensors, and alarms, or decontamination services.

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Reliance’s experienced technicians perform testing and certification in accordance with industry standards, helping life science and healthcare clients maintain compliance, protect their teams, and operate with confidence.

Benefits of Testing & Certification

Ensure Safety of Users

Professional testing and certification give you confidence that your fume hoods and biosafety cabinets are performing at peak safety levels, protecting researchers, technicians, and staff from harmful chemical and biological exposures.

Minimize Risk of Contamination

Verified containment and airflow performance help safeguard samples, products, and workspaces, supporting accurate results while preserving the integrity of your research and processes.

Regulatory Compliance

Stay audit ready with certified testing performed in accordance with NSF/ANSI, CETA, or ISO standards—helping you meet regulatory requirements and avoid costly compliance issues.

Reduced Equipment Failure

Proactive performance testing identifies potential issues before they become problems, helping extend equipment life, reduce downtime, and ensure uninterrupted laboratory operations.

Why Certification Matters

When a biosafety cabinet or fume hood is certified, it’s not just an airflow check—it helps protect the people who work in that lab every day. Certification is what gives researchers confidence that their containment systems will perform when it matters most.

Laboratory Testing and Certification

Biosafety Cabinet Testing & Certification

Biosafety Cabinet Testing & Certification

Fume Hood & ASHRAE 110 Testing & Certification

Fume Hood & ASHRAE 110 Testing & Certification

Laminar Flow Clean Bench Testing

Laminar Flow Clean Bench Testing

Particle Counts

Particle Counts

Decontamination of Biosafety Cabinets

Decontamination of Biosafety Cabinets

Diagnostic & Repair

Diagnostic & Repair

Reliance’s experienced technicians perform testing and certification in accordance with industry standards, helping life science and healthcare clients maintain compliance, protect their teams, and operate with confidence.

Benefits of Testing & Certification

When a biosafety cabinet or fume hood is certified, it’s not just an airflow check—it helps protect the people who work in that lab every day. Certification is what gives researchers confidence that their containment systems will perform when it matters most.

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