{"data":{"id":"us-va/1vac30-41-80","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"1VAC30-41-80","heading":"Certification requirements","body":"To become certified, a laboratory shall meet or successfully complete the following:\n\n1. Requirements for a quality assurance plan in 1VAC30-41-120.\n\n2. Analysis of a proficiency testing sample for each contaminant and each method for which certification is sought. Proficiency testing requirements are set out in 1VAC30-41-130.\n\n3. Specific requirements for chemistry, microbiology, or radiochemistry that are pertinent to the specific laboratory's application for certification. These requirements are set out in Part III (1VAC30-41-300 et seq.) through Part V (1VAC30-41-500) of this chapter.\n\n4. Onsite assessment by DCLS certification officers at least once every three years. Onsite assessment requirements are set out in 1VAC30-41-150.\n\n5. The laboratory ethics and fraud detection and deterrence requirements set out in 1VAC30-41-140.\n\n6. Payment of the fee required by 1VAC30-41-270.","path":["Title 1. Administration","Agency 30. Department of General Services","Chapter 41. Regulation for the Certification of Laboratories Analyzing Drinking Water","Part II. Certification of Laboratories - General Requirements"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title1/agency30/chapter41/section80/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:44:37Z","sha256":"cfa6773f172be2937ade21c00d43087429d09d5e6710f0d43a2d127ed3e4d9e6","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/1vac30-41-70","next":"us-va/1vac30-41-90"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}