Concrete and its reinforcement

3.1.16Testing

Testing shall be carried out to the full satisfaction of NHBC.

Testing, where required, shall be conducted to BS EN 12390 by UKAS approved laboratories. Test cubes should be prepared as requested by the engineer. These should be marked, cured and stored safely until testing.

Proof of testing, with reports, certificates and allied documentation, should be kept for reference and made available to NHBC upon request.

Ready-mixed concrete supplier should prepare test cubes in accordance with quality assurance procedures.