What can be done when SFRM bond strength tests are extremely difficult to accomplish?

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What can be done when SFRM bond strength tests are extremely difficult to accomplish?

When bond strength testing for SFRM becomes impractical, the right move is to work with the building official to determine an alternate means of evaluation that the authority will accept. The AHJ can approve other evidence of performance—such as validated alternative test data, reputable third‑party evaluations, or documented performance measures—that demonstrate adequate bond and fire resistance. This keeps the verification rigorous while accommodating real-world constraints. Stopping tests or unilaterally substituting a different specimen aren’t appropriate without approval, since they bypass the required verification and the formal approval process.

When bond strength testing for SFRM becomes impractical, the right move is to work with the building official to determine an alternate means of evaluation that the authority will accept. The AHJ can approve other evidence of performance—such as validated alternative test data, reputable third‑party evaluations, or documented performance measures—that demonstrate adequate bond and fire resistance. This keeps the verification rigorous while accommodating real-world constraints. Stopping tests or unilaterally substituting a different specimen aren’t appropriate without approval, since they bypass the required verification and the formal approval process.

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