Technical Standards Library
Technical Standards for ESD Flooring Evaluation
Review the Technical Standards referenced across JH ESD Products, Application Solutions and Technical Resources.
Important reference disclaimer
This website does not reproduce or replace the complete official Standard. Confirm the applicable Standard, current edition, project specification and official publication with the relevant authority.
A Standard reference does not automatically mean that a Product, document, company or project is certified or fully compliant.
Standards evidence chain
- 01 Technical Standard
- 02 Product Requirement
- 03 Test Method
- 04 Recorded Evidence
- 05 Project Evaluation
Evaluation workflow
How Technical Standards Support Project Evaluation
Identify the Project Requirement
Confirm which Product, Application environment, performance requirement and project specification are being evaluated.
Identify the Applicable Standard
Confirm the Standard, edition, test method and scope required by the project authority or specification.
Review Supporting Evidence
Review available Product data, Technical Datasheets, Test Reports, Certificates, compliance documents and project records.
Confirm Project Acceptance
Compare the recorded evidence with the approved project requirements and applicable official Standard.
Published references
Referenced Technical Standards
ANSI/ESD S20.20
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Review related contentEN Standards
Review related contentIEC 61340-4-1
Review related contentIEC 61340-5-1
Review related contentISO Standards
Review related contentEvidence hierarchy
Understand the Different Types of Technical Evidence
Technical Standard
Defines an official or project-referenced framework, requirement or test method. Do not reproduce the complete official text.
Technical Datasheet
Provides Product-specific construction, specification and technical information.
Test Report
Records a defined test, laboratory information, report reference, method and measured result when available.
Certificate
Provides Certificate-specific information such as Certificate Number, Issuing Body and validity information when available.
Compliance Document
Provides available company, Product or project documentation related to a defined compliance scope.
Project Verification Record
Documents installed-system conditions, measurements, project requirements and acceptance information when available.
Apply Standards Through the Complete Project Process
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Product Selection
Select the Product and system components according to the Application and approved project requirements.
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Installation Planning
Confirm subfloor preparation, Conductive Adhesive, Copper Foil Grounding, seam treatment and approved installation method.
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Test Planning
Confirm the required Standard, edition, method, equipment, conditions, locations and acceptance criteria.
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Field Verification
Record installed-system measurements and observations according to the approved test plan.
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Project Acceptance
Compare the recorded evidence with the approved project and contractual requirements.
Installation Guidance
Review system preparation, component coordination and installation guidance.
Learn MoreTesting & Verification
Review test planning, recorded measurements and project verification principles.
Learn MoreComplete ESD Flooring System
Understand how Products, installation, grounding and verification operate as a system.
Learn MoreAvoid Common Standards and Compliance Misunderstandings
Standard Reference Is Not Automatic Certification
A referenced Standard does not automatically prove that a Product, company or project is certified.
Product Test Data Is Not Field Acceptance
Recorded Product data does not automatically represent the completed installed system.
Test Report Is Not Certificate
A Test Report records a defined test and result. A Certificate has a separate scope and issuing context.
Certificate Scope Must Be Confirmed
A Certificate should be evaluated according to its stated scope, issuing body and validity information.
Different Projects May Use Different Requirements
The applicable Standard, edition, test method and acceptance criteria may vary by project.
The Current Edition Must Be Confirmed
Do not assume an older document automatically represents the current official edition.
Passing One Test Does Not Prove Every Requirement
A result should only be interpreted within the scope of the defined method and project requirement.
Website Summaries Do Not Replace Official Standards
Use the complete official publication for final technical and contractual decisions.
Find the Right Technical Document
Technical Datasheets
Review Product-specific construction, specifications and technical information.
Browse Technical DatasheetsTest Reports
Review laboratory information, report references, test methods and measured results when available.
Browse Test ReportsCertificates
Review Certificate Number, Issuing Body, scope and validity information when available.
Browse CertificatesCompliance Documents
Review available company, Product or project compliance documentation.
Browse Compliance DocumentsInstallation Guides
Review Product-specific installation and system guidance.
Browse Installation GuidesSelection Guides
Review Product, system and Application selection guidance.
Browse Selection GuidesStandards support
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