(a) General. Testing equipment used or intended to be used to determine the qualities of a valve intended for certification may be inspected and evaluated by the State Architect to determine conformance with the required conditions for such testing equipment as set forth in S. B. Standards 12-16-2.

(b) Maintenance. All testing equipment shall be maintained in good repair devoid of any defect which would affect the test performance of any valve intended for certification.

(c) Cost of Inspection and Evaluation. Any testing laboratory which desires verification pursuant to Section 1380 shall be liable for the necessary advance arrangements and for all costs incurred by the Division of the State Architect in conducting any inspection and evaluation rendered under Section 1381(a).