TEST Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM Testing/Alterations (Certification Related) Testing/Alterations (Certification Related) Question Answer How many pieces of glass do I send to the lab for tempered prototypes? Four (4) pieces of glass for each thickness of tempered glass products, including patterned glass, should be sent in for testing. What size samples do I send to the lab for prototypes? 34" x 76" +/- 0.125 (1/8) inch (864mm by 1930, +/- 3mm) if you are looking to obtain unlimited certification, if a limited certification is desired and a smaller size is sent for testing, you will only be certified for that size and what fits within it. How many pieces of glass do I send for laminated glass prototypes? Four (4) pieces 34" x 76" +/- 0.125 (1/8) inch (864mm by 1930, +/- 3mm) for impact testing and three (3) pieces 12"x12" (305mm x 305mm) for boil testing. *Please refer to the Guidance for SGCC Certification of Laminated Glass and contact our office for more direction on laminated prototype testing. What is the cost of prototype testing? Please contact the laboratory of your choice on the SGCC approved laboratory list for pricing of prototype testing. For certification fees, please click here. How long does testing take? Once samples are received at the laboratory, testing typically takes between 1-3 weeks. Please contact the laboratory of your choice from the SGCC approved laboratory list to inquire as to time for your job as it can vary greatly due to backlog and other issues. What do I do once I receive my reports from the test lab? Advise the testing laboratory to send passing test reports to SGCC by emailing sgcc@amscert.com. How long after testing will I receive my certification from SGCC? Once SGCC has received your passing test reports, (Signed License Agreement and Application needed for new plants only), they will be processed within 7-10 business days. After processing:1.) An invoice for Certification Fees will be issued.2.) Upon payment of the issued certification invoice, there will be a final review of your pending certification.3.) The Main and Plant contact will receive an ‘Authorization to Label’ letter and Plant Certificate via email, within 3-5 business days of invoice payment. How do I access my plant certificate and testing history? Both your most recent plant certificate and testing history can be obtained using your CIP (Certification Information Portal). If you do not have a CIP or are having trouble logging in, please contact SGCC staff for assistance at SGCC@amscert.com. The most current plant certificates can also be found on the SGCC website here.
Testing/Alterations (Certification Related) Question Answer How many pieces of glass do I send to the lab for tempered prototypes? Four (4) pieces of glass for each thickness of tempered glass products, including patterned glass, should be sent in for testing. What size samples do I send to the lab for prototypes? 34" x 76" +/- 0.125 (1/8) inch (864mm by 1930, +/- 3mm) if you are looking to obtain unlimited certification, if a limited certification is desired and a smaller size is sent for testing, you will only be certified for that size and what fits within it. How many pieces of glass do I send for laminated glass prototypes? Four (4) pieces 34" x 76" +/- 0.125 (1/8) inch (864mm by 1930, +/- 3mm) for impact testing and three (3) pieces 12"x12" (305mm x 305mm) for boil testing. *Please refer to the Guidance for SGCC Certification of Laminated Glass and contact our office for more direction on laminated prototype testing. What is the cost of prototype testing? Please contact the laboratory of your choice on the SGCC approved laboratory list for pricing of prototype testing. For certification fees, please click here. How long does testing take? Once samples are received at the laboratory, testing typically takes between 1-3 weeks. Please contact the laboratory of your choice from the SGCC approved laboratory list to inquire as to time for your job as it can vary greatly due to backlog and other issues. What do I do once I receive my reports from the test lab? Advise the testing laboratory to send passing test reports to SGCC by emailing sgcc@amscert.com. How long after testing will I receive my certification from SGCC? Once SGCC has received your passing test reports, (Signed License Agreement and Application needed for new plants only), they will be processed within 7-10 business days. After processing:1.) An invoice for Certification Fees will be issued.2.) Upon payment of the issued certification invoice, there will be a final review of your pending certification.3.) The Main and Plant contact will receive an ‘Authorization to Label’ letter and Plant Certificate via email, within 3-5 business days of invoice payment. How do I access my plant certificate and testing history? Both your most recent plant certificate and testing history can be obtained using your CIP (Certification Information Portal). If you do not have a CIP or are having trouble logging in, please contact SGCC staff for assistance at SGCC@amscert.com. The most current plant certificates can also be found on the SGCC website here.