| Quality management | ISO 9001 | Quality management systems and processes; it is not a product certification for an air dome or membrane fabric. | Valid certificate, certification scope, issuing certification body, and confirmation that the manufacturing site is covered. | Verify certificate status and scope with the issuing body. Check that design, fabrication, inspection, and after-sales processes are within the stated scope. |
| Environmental management | ISO 14001 | Environmental management systems at an organization or site; it does not establish the environmental performance of a specific dome. | Current certificate and site-specific scope; project-relevant information on waste, energy, and material handling where required. | Confirm which legal entity and facility are covered. Do not treat this certificate as proof that a product is recyclable or low-carbon. |
| Occupational health and safety | ISO 45001 | Occupational health and safety management systems; it is not a structural safety approval for the completed building. | Current certificate and the covered site or operational scope. | Use as an organization-level qualification and separately review the project’s construction safety plan. |
| Building-code and permit compliance | Applicable local building code; for example, the International Building Code (IBC) where adopted | Local requirements for building classification, design loads, structural safety, fire provisions, permits, and inspections. Requirements depend on the jurisdiction and adopted code edition. | Project-specific code-compliance matrix, design calculations, drawings, and documents prepared or reviewed by appropriately licensed local professionals when required. | Confirm the governing code and authority having jurisdiction before design. A supplier’s general statement of compliance is not a substitute for local approval. |
| Wind actions | ASCE/SEI 7 where adopted in the United States; EN 1991-1-4 where adopted in Europe | Methods for determining wind actions on structures. These are design references, not standalone product certifications. | Project-specific wind-load calculations, design assumptions, site parameters, anchorage reactions, and engineering review documents. | Check basic wind speed, exposure or terrain category, topography, internal pressure assumptions, openings, and local code adoption. |
| Snow actions | ASCE/SEI 7 where adopted in the United States; EN 1991-1-3 where adopted in Europe | Methods for determining snow actions on structures, including relevant site and roof considerations. | Project-specific snow-load calculations, assumptions for drifting or unbalanced snow where applicable, and operating procedures for severe weather. | Check local ground snow data, exposure, thermal conditions, geometry, and any required snow-removal or operational plan. |
| Temporary-structure safety, when applicable | EN 13782 | Safety requirements for temporary structures, including certain temporary membrane structures. Applicability depends on the project type and local adoption. | Statement of applicability, design documentation, inspection records, and evidence that the specific structure is designed for its intended use. | Do not assume this standard covers every permanent air-supported building or replaces local building regulations. |
| Coated-fabric performance | EN 15619 | Requirements for coated fabrics used in temporary structures, within the standard’s defined scope. | Fabric technical data sheet, test reports identifying the exact fabric construction, and confirmation of the intended application. | Check whether the project and product fall within the standard’s scope. Verify the tested material matches the proposed fabric and production specification. |
| Flame propagation of textile materials | NFPA 701 | Test methods for flame propagation of textiles and films, including materials used in certain applications. | Test report identifying the exact fabric, coating, color or construction where relevant, test method, and laboratory. | Confirm that the local authority or project specification accepts the stated test method and that the tested sample is representative of the supplied material. |
| Reaction-to-fire classification | EN 13501-1 | Classification of construction products by reaction-to-fire performance under the applicable European test and classification framework. | Classification report and supporting test documentation for the exact product configuration. | European classifications and NFPA 701 results are not interchangeable. Confirm the required classification with the project’s authority and specification. |
| Fabric tensile strength | ISO 1421 | Methods for determining tensile strength and elongation of rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics. | Test report with specimen direction, test method, conditioning details, results, and material identification. | Review warp and weft results against the project specification; do not infer the performance of seams or the full dome from fabric tests alone. |
| Coating adhesion | ISO 2411 | Method for determining coating adhesion to textile fabrics. | Test results for the proposed coated fabric, with product identification and test conditions. | Check that the sample represents the specified substrate and coating system, and compare results with the project’s acceptance criteria. |
| Fabric tear resistance | ISO 4674-1 | Methods for determining tear resistance of rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics. | Test report stating the method, specimen direction, results, and tested fabric construction. | Confirm the selected test method and acceptance limits in the purchase specification; fabric tear results do not establish whole-structure capacity. |
| Air-supported system engineering | Project-specific design and commissioning requirements | Integrated performance of the membrane, anchorage, air-handling equipment, controls, backup power, access systems, and operating procedures. | Design calculations, equipment schedules, pressure-control sequence, alarm and backup-power details, commissioning plan, inspection schedule, and operating manual. | Evaluate the complete system rather than membrane data alone. Define design pressures, emergency response, maintenance responsibilities, and handover requirements in the contract. |
| PVDF material specification | Manufacturer’s declared membrane construction and project specification | PVDF commonly refers to a coating used on a textile substrate, often polyester; the term alone does not define the substrate, coating thickness, or complete fabric performance. | Layer-by-layer product description, technical data sheet, batch traceability, test reports, warranty terms, and written confirmation of the proposed construction. | Compare the exact fabric specification, not just the “PVDF” label. Verify that all test reports and warranty documents identify the product offered for the project. |
