(a) General. Testing equipment used or intended to be used to determine the fire-resistive rating or classification of any material or equipment, to be listed by the State Fire Marshal, shall be inspected and evaluated by the State Fire Marshal to determine conformance with the required conditions for such testing equipment as set forth in the appropriate test standard.

(b) Maintenance. All testing equipment shall be maintained in good repair and devoid of any defect which would affect the fire-resistive rating or classification of any material or equipment to be tested.

(c) Cost of Service. Any testing organization which desires approval for lab certification pursuant to Section 213, shall be liable for the necessary advance arrangements for all costs incurred by one representative of the State Fire Marshal in conducting any service rendered under Section 214(a) above.