24 C.F.R. § 200.954
§ 200.954 Supplementary specific requirements under the HUD building product standard and certification program for construction adhesives for wood floor systems. (24 CFR Part 200)
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(a) Applicable standards. (1) All construction adhesives for field glued wood floor systems shall be designed, manufactured, and tested in compliance with the following American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard: D 3498-93 Standard Specification for Adhesives for Field-Gluing Plywood to Lumber Framing for Floor Systems except that the mold and bacteria resistance tests shall not be included. (2) This standard has been approved by the Director of the Federal Register for incorporation by reference in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51, and is available from the American Society for Testing & Materials Inc., 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA. 19428. (b) Labeling. Under the procedures set forth in § 200.935(d)(6) concerning labeling of a product, the administrator's validation mark and the manufacturer's certification of compliance with the applicable standard are required to be on the certification label issued by the administrator to the manufacturer. Each container shall be marked as being in compliance with UM 60a. The label shall also include the manufacturer's name, plant location, and shelf life. (c) Periodic tests and quality assurance. Under the procedures set forth in § 200.935(d)(8) concerning periodic tests and quality assurance inspections, the frequency of testing for a product shall be described in the specific building product certification program. In the case of construction adhesives for field glued wood floor systems, testing and inspection shall be conducted as follows: (1) At least every six months, the administrator shall visit the manufacturer's facility to select a sample for testing in a laboratory approved by the administrator. (2) The administrator shall also review the quality assurance procedures twice a year to assure that they are being followed by the manufacturer.
Section 200.954 establishes federal requirements for construction adhesives used in field-glued wood floor systems sold under HUD's building product certification program. These adhesives must be designed, manufactured, and tested in accordance with ASTM standard D 3498-93, with the exception that mold and bacteria resistance tests are excluded. Each container must carry a certification label showing the administrator's validation mark, the manufacturer's compliance certification, a reference to UM 60a, the manufacturer's name, plant location, and shelf life. Ongoing compliance is enforced through at least semi-annual facility visits by the program administrator and twice-yearly reviews of the manufacturer's quality assurance procedures.
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Property owners and managers who specify or purchase construction adhesives for field-glued wood floor systems should be aware that 24 CFR § 200.954 requires compliant products to carry a properly formatted certification label, including the administrator's validation mark, UM 60a designation, and shelf life information. Operators generally verify that the adhesive containers they procure display all required label elements before use in HUD-related construction or rehabilitation projects. Keeping records of the certified products used in a project supports documentation of compliance with applicable HUD building product standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in housing where field-glued wood floor systems were installed may find it relevant that 24 CFR § 200.954 sets federal standards for the adhesives used in those systems, including requirements for certified labeling and regular third-party inspections of manufacturers. If a tenant has concerns about whether building materials in their unit met federal certification standards, they can raise the issue with their local HUD field office or a tenant-rights organization familiar with HUD program requirements. Noncompliance with HUD building product standards can also be raised as a relevant factor in certain housing quality or habitability proceedings, and consulting a tenant-rights resource can help clarify available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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