| S.No. | Checkpoint | IS Requirement | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. TEST PREPARATION | |||
| A1 | Test method selection (Pendulum, Ramp, or COF) Acceptance: Method documented, equipment per ISO 10545-14 or equivalent | Testing per internationally recognized standard methods | OK NC NA HOLD |
| A2 | Equipment calibration and certification Acceptance: Equipment calibrated within 12 months, calibration certificate on file | Accurate and reliable measurement of slip resistance | OK NC NA HOLD |
| A3 | Sample selection and location documentation Acceptance: Minimum 3 test locations per 100 m², random selection, locations marked | Representative sampling from installed floor | OK NC NA HOLD |
| A4 | Surface condition (clean, dry, or wet as per test protocol) Acceptance: Surface cleaned, tested both dry and wet conditions if required | Standardized testing conditions | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B. TEST EXECUTION & MEASUREMENTS | |||
| B1 | Pendulum test measurement (USDM or PTV values recorded) Acceptance: PTV ≥36 for dry conditions, ≥24 for wet conditions (or per specification) | Quantitative assessment of slip resistance | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B2 | Multiple readings per location (minimum 5 swings per location) Acceptance: 5 pendulum swings per location, readings recorded individually | Statistical validity of test data | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B3 | Coefficient of friction calculation (if applicable) Acceptance: COF ≥0.40 for wet conditions typical requirement; dry ≥0.50 | Express slip resistance in standard metric | OK NC NA HOLD |
| B4 | Wet and dry condition testing (if application requires) Acceptance: Both wet and dry tested for safety-critical areas; results documented separately | Assess slip resistance under actual use conditions | OK NC NA HOLD |
| C. RESULTS ANALYSIS | |||
| C1 | Average slip resistance value calculation Acceptance: Average PTV or COF calculated from all samples; minimum threshold met | Summary metric for compliance assessment | OK NC NA HOLD |
| C2 | Consistency check (coefficient of variation across samples) Acceptance: Variation between samples ≤20%, no outliers >2 standard deviations | Ensure uniform slip resistance across floor | OK NC NA HOLD |
| C3 | Compliance determination against specification/code Acceptance: All samples meet minimum specification; PASS/FAIL verdict clear | Verify meeting of slip resistance requirements | OK NC NA HOLD |
| C4 | Classification per DIN 51130 or equivalent slip resistance grading Acceptance: Tile graded per R-classification (R9-R13) or equivalent system; documented | Industry standard slip resistance classification | OK NC NA HOLD |