Abraham Murra Consulting
Codes, Standards, and Conformity Assessment

Services

–Standards Development–
–Code Monitoring–
–Conformity Assessment–

Project Management Approach

Abraham’s services are provided with a comprehensive project management approach, closely observing and controlling the project scope, budget, and schedule agreed to with the client.

CODES SERVICES

Codes are documents that stipulate installation of products and reference standards with which products must comply. The realm of building codes is very dynamic, with constant changes driven by new products, emerging technologies, and diverse perspectives. These changes require continuously monitoring code activity, something that is better accomplished by a seasoned professional like Abraham. Some of the services provided are:

  • Code Monitoring — Proactively monitoring codes for issues important to your organization, and recommending specific actions to be taken.

  • Code Change Proposals — Preparing comprehensive code change proposals, submitting them on your behalf, and expertly managing the submissions.

  • Representation at Code Hearings — Professionally representing your organization at code hearings and code development committee meetings.

STANDARDS SERVICES

Standards are documents that stipulate requirements for the design, manufacture, safety, and performance of products, processes, or services. Because of their own nature, standards are “always-in-development”, “living” documents that also require continuous monitoring and time spent understanding the changes, something best accomplished by a seasoned professional like Abraham. Some of the services provided are:

  • New Standards Development — Developing new standards for innovative products or services in the plumbing, mechanical, and hydrogen industries.

  • Amendments — Preparing amendment and update proposals to existing standards, in accordance with the needs of your organization.

  • Representation at Committees — Representing your organization at standards-development committees and subcommittees in North America, Latin America, Europe, including facilitation and leadership of those committees.

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT SERVICES

Conformity assessment is a means of demonstrating that products and services comply with criteria such as quality, safety, reliability, compatibility, interoperability, efficiency, and effectiveness. Whether seeking certification in North America or Latin America, Abraham’s services include:

  • Determining Applicable Standards — Selecting and recommending the appropriate testing standards for your products.

  • Lab and Certifier Selection — Facilitating the selection of the most appropriate testing lab and certification body for your organization.

  • Project Management — Managing product certification projects, including relationships with the testing labs and certification organizations, to ensure that product testing and subsequent certification flows seamlessly.

OTHER SERVICES

Other services offered by Abraham include:

  • BMEC Applications — Preparation, submission, and support for applications for authorizations to the Ontario Building Materials Evaluation Commission (BMEC).

  • CRN Applications — Preparation, submission, and support for applications for Canadian Registration Number (CRN) for pressure vessels.

  • Development and Editing Documents — Assistance with the development of your organization’s documents —e.g., corporate policies and procedures, product brochures, and even press releases, including providing technical editing services to ensure clarity, precision, and conciseness.

  • Market Research — Conducting primary market research and providing new-market entry support for manufacturers.