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Lodgement

SITMA Lodgement is the process of storing data and retrieving test reports from sound insulation tests carried out by members and issuing SITMA branded reports and certificates.

SITMA records the key data from all tests in order to:
• Provide industry statistics to governments and industry stakeholders
• Research many different combinations to view trends
• Ensure testing is conducted in accordance with the standards
• Support Building Control and Approved Inspectors, creating a uniform system.

Process

Information

(Customer, Site) Added in Advance

Test

Test is conducted

Data

Data is uploaded to SITMA Lodgement

Checked

Data is checked

Report

Report is downloaded from SITMA Lodgement

SITMA has developed a system for recording data from each test, which is accessed through SITMA Lodgement.

Rules

  • All individuals are required to follow the SITMA scheme rules and regulations regardless of additional or alternative accreditation
  • All individuals must lodge every test regardless of result, ‘readiness’ or otherwise unless the test is not carried out for Building Regulations compliance.
  • All tests carried out at an early stage (whether they are considered research, early tests, preliminary tests or otherwise), shall be lodged and the Lodgement Type set to ‘Pre-Lodgement’.
  • Members must issue the Lodgement report alongside any report or other documentation provided by the tester. It is not acceptable to only refer to the Lodgement report from within the testers own report
  • All deviations must be recorded within the deviations section
  • All tests must be lodged midnight before the day of the test

SITMA reserves the right to refuse access to lodgement, and therefore suspend certification, for the following reasons:

  • Deliberately failing to submit all tests conducted
  • Submitting information that is false or misrepresentative, such as incomplete addresses
  • Using a certificate or report that is not an SITMA Lodgement certificate
  • The test being conducted by an unregistered tester
  • The tester not carrying out sufficient numbers of tests in accordance with the Building Regulations.
  • Failing to pay the annual membership and audit fees
  • Failing to pay the lodgement fees within 30 days of invoice.
  • Any other reason that causes deliberate confusion, misrepresentation or puts the integrity of the scheme at risk.

Failing to abide by the above rules and regulation may result in the tester being suspended from the scheme indefinitely.

Ref: PUS006 – SITMA Lodgement Process, Rules & Guidance – Issue 1.2

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