All construction material testing and inspection services provided by the firm shall be under the direction and supervision of a registered professional engineer. The licensed engineer in responsible charge shall be a full-time employee of the firm. The firm shall render such services in conformance with ASTM Standards E-329, E543 and D3740 for testing and inspection agencies for materials as used in construction.

The firm must be a legal entity having more than fifty percent (50%) of its business in the materials and/or geotechnical engineering disciplines.

More than seventy-five percent (75%) of the firm's business must be for the public, in lieu of special interests or for those with part or whole ownership of the firm. It shall not be affiliated with any academic or governmental institution, nor with any outside interest or manufacturing companies, nor any trade organization in any manner which might affect its capacity to maintain its independence. Further, its test reports, directly or indirectly, may not be used to endorse, certify, advertise or otherwise promote the sale or public acceptance of any product or services by any company with which the firm is legally and/or financially associated.

The firm shall have at least three (3) years of proven business financial stability and professional experience.

A firm is not eligible for membership nor can it remain a member if it is owned in part or whole by another member firm.

The firm shall comply with the Council's guidelines of practice and any professional standards applicable to the disciplines for which it offers services. It shall possess all legally required licenses, certificates and registrations in the disciplines of services it provides.

The firm must have an office located and doing business in the State of California.

The current entrance fee for members is $400.00. The entrance fee shall be paid by each prospective new member prior to being granted membership.

The current annual dues for members is $500.00. Dues become due and payable by February 1st of each year. Dues for new members will be prorated to the nearest quarter to the date of admission.