Conformity Assessment

摘要

Traditional construction methods and techniques have evolved to be more efficient and cost-effective. Technology affords the construction industry the ability to model projects remotely and prefabricate many of the construction elements off-site. These prefabricated building components, which usually contain electrical wiring, are shipped to the site and set in place for application of building finishes; mechanical, plumbing and electrical connections to systems; and final testing or commissioning for acceptance and occupancy. What about inspections and compliance to applicable codes and standards? Does off-site manufacturing or prefabrication of building components relieve the requirements for inspection and approval by the applicable authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)?