Steel Building Certifications & Accreditations — KAFA Fabrication
KAFA Fabrication holds five independently audited certifications covering quality, environment, safety, and welding — establishing KAFA as an ISO certified steel building manufacturer and IAS AC472 accredited metal building system producer. All certification documentation is verifiable through the issuing body’s public registry, with original certificates available on verified request at the scoping stage.
Independent Verification
Five Metal Building Certifications Across Quality, Environment, Safety, and Welding
Each certification is issued by an independent body against a defined international standard — not self-declared, not a membership badge. Scope, issuing body, and registration details are provided for each below.
ISO 9001:2015
ISO 9001 Steel Building Quality Management Certification
GB/T 19001-2016 / ISO 9001:2015
Certification Scope
Design, manufacture, and installation of steel structures and related quality management activities by Qingdao KaFa Fabrication Co., Ltd. The scope covers structural fabrication, surface treatment, component inspection, and quality controls across our 20,000 m² production facility. Every production batch is inspected against the certified QMS before surface treatment is applied and before components are packed for export. Inspection records are traceable to each project delivery.
What This Means for Your Project
ISO 9001:2015 certification means our quality management procedures have been independently verified against an internationally recognised standard. Your structural components are fabricated, inspected, and packed under a documented, audited process — not an internal checklist. Certification documentation is available on verified request and can be included in your project delivery package.
IAS AC472
IAS AC472 Accredited Metal Building System Manufacturer
International Accreditation Service — AC472 Programme
Accreditation Scope
IAS AC472 is the International Accreditation Service’s accreditation programme specifically developed for metal building system manufacturers. It independently verifies that our engineering documentation, production processes, material traceability, and quality controls meet defined benchmarks for the design and manufacture of pre-engineered metal building systems. AC472 accreditation is not a membership or association badge — it requires a scheduled independent audit of our engineering team, production facility, and quality management system against the IAS AC472 criteria document.
Why IAS AC472 Matters
AC472 is recognised by procurement specifications in several international markets as evidence that a metal building manufacturer’s engineering and production processes have been independently verified — not just self-declared. For project owners and engineers specifying a pre-engineered building system, IAS AC472 accreditation provides a verifiable third-party benchmark that our documentation, engineering, and production are audited against a defined standard.
ISO 14001:2015
Environmental Management System Certification
GB/T 24001-2016 / ISO 14001:2015
Certification Scope
Sales of steel structure and related Environmental Management System (EMS) activities by Qingdao KaFa Fabrication Co., Ltd. The certification covers the environmental management controls applicable to our steel structure operations — including material handling, surface treatment processes, waste management, and energy use across the Qingdao facility. Issued by Shandong Saietong International Certification Co., Ltd., a CNAS-registered certification body operating under the IAF multilateral recognition arrangement.
What This Covers
ISO 14001:2015 certification confirms that our environmental management practices have been independently assessed against the international standard for environmental management systems. This is required for supply chain qualification in several procurement frameworks and provides project owners with documented evidence of environmental management compliance at the manufacturing stage.
ISO 45001:2018
Occupational Health & Safety Management System
GB/T 45001-2020 / ISO 45001:2018
Certification Scope
Manufacture of steel structure and related Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management activities by Qingdao KaFa Fabrication Co., Ltd. The certification covers occupational health and safety management across our steel structure manufacturing operations — including fabrication, welding, surface treatment, and material handling at the Qingdao facility. Issued by Shandong Saietong International Certification Co., Ltd., CNAS C104-M registered.
What This Covers
ISO 45001:2018 is the international standard for occupational health and safety management systems. Certification confirms that worker safety management at our production facility has been independently audited against a defined international benchmark. For procurement teams requiring evidence of OHS compliance at the manufacturing stage, ISO 45001:2018 documentation is available on verified request.
Welding Personnel Qualification
SGS Welder Qualification — AWS D1.1 + ISO 9606-1
Structural welding personnel are qualified to two internationally recognised standards by SGS, an independent inspection and certification body operating across 140+ countries. Per-operator qualification records are retained on file and available with project delivery documentation.
AWS D1.1 · Structural Welding Code
American Welding Society — Structural Welding Code (Steel)
Welding personnel tested and certified by SGS to AWS D1.1 (Structural Welding Code — Steel) — the primary international reference standard for structural steel welding. Per-operator qualification covers structural welding positions and methods. SGS certificate numbers and qualification scope retained on file.
ISO 9606-1 · Welder Qualification Steel
ISO 9606-1 — Qualification Testing of Welders for Steel
Welding personnel qualified to ISO 9606-1 (Qualification Testing of Welders — Fusion Welding, Steels) — the international standard for welder qualification on structural steel. Tested and certified by SGS to ensure consistent welding performance against an internationally recognised benchmark. Records retained per welder.
Independent Third-Party Testing
All welder qualifications conducted and certified by SGS — not self-assessed or internally issued. SGS is an independent international inspection, verification, and certification company.
Dual-Standard Compliance
Personnel qualified to AWS D1.1 (American Welding Society — primary reference for structural steel welding) and ISO 9606-1 (international welder qualification standard). Both standards covered, not just one.
Records Retained Per Project
Welder qualification certificates are retained on file under controlled access and can be included in project delivery documentation on request at the scoping stage. Per-operator traceability per project.
Certification Questions
Steel Building Certifications — Technical Questions Answered
Whether our certifications satisfy the documentation requirements of your local building authority depends on the specific regulations of your jurisdiction. ISO 9001:2015 and IAS AC472 are internationally recognised standards, but local building permit offices vary in what they accept. We recommend confirming your local permitting documentation requirements before finalising scope with us. We provide certification documentation on request and can advise on whether additional local engineering engagement is needed for your jurisdiction.
All certifications are issued by independent third-party bodies and are publicly verifiable. ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 / ISO 45001:2018 certificates are CNAS-registered — CNAS (China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment) maintains a public registry of accredited certification bodies and issued certificates accessible via the CNAS website (www.cnas.org.cn). IAS AC472 accreditation status can be verified through the International Accreditation Service website. We provide original certificates and current accreditation documentation on request at the scoping stage.
Standard project delivery documentation includes: ISO 9001:2015 production inspection certificate for the specific project batch, a copy of the current IAS AC472 accreditation certificate, and the standard export documentation package (commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin). Additional documentation — including ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certificates, SGS welder qualification records, and material test certificates — is available on request and confirmed at the scoping stage. Documentation requirements should be declared before production begins.
ISO 9001:2015 is a general quality management system standard applicable across industries — it verifies that our production and engineering processes follow a documented, audited quality management framework. IAS AC472 is specific to metal building system manufacturers — it verifies that our engineering documentation, structural design process, material controls, and production quality meet defined benchmarks specifically for the design and manufacture of pre-engineered metal building systems. Both are independently audited; IAS AC472 is the more specific and technically relevant certification for a metal building procurement decision.
Being an ISO certified steel building manufacturer means KAFA’s production and engineering processes are independently audited against the ISO 9001:2015 standard by a CNAS-registered certification body. The certification covers the full production sequence — structural engineering, fabrication, surface treatment, component inspection, and container packing — not just one stage of the process. In practice, this means every production batch is inspected against documented quality criteria before it leaves the facility, and those inspection records are traceable per project delivery. ISO 9001:2015 certification is a documented, audited management system — it is a verifiable statement about production process control, not a product performance guarantee. Combined with IAS AC472 accreditation, which is specific to metal building system manufacturers, KAFA’s certification package is the most relevant quality documentation set for international buyers evaluating steel building suppliers.
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Certification Documents Available on Request
Original certificates, CNAS registration details, and IAS AC472 accreditation documentation are provided at the scoping stage. Contact us to request a documentation package.
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