Biosafety Cabinet & Chemical Fume Hood Testing
HSS provides biosafety cabinet (BSC) certification and chemical fume hood performance testing for healthcare, laboratory, and research environments.
Our services are tested to NSF/ANSI 49 and ANSI/ASHRAE 110 — delivering clear pass/fail criteria, real corrective recommendations, and defensible, audit-ready documentation. As a Service-Disabled Veteran–Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), HSS supports VA, DoD, hospital, and research clients nationwide.
Core Certification Services
Biosafety Cabinet (BSC) Certification
Tested to NSF/ANSI 49 & Manufacturer Specifications
- Downflow & inflow velocity testing
- HEPA filter integrity and leak scanning (PAO/DOP)
- Airflow smoke pattern visualization
- Pressure/flow stabilization verification
- Alarm and control system functionality checks
- Work zone and exhaust containment validation
- Decontamination coordination when required
Supports
Chemical Fume Hood Performance Testing
Tested to ANSI/ASHRAE 110 & Site-Specific Safety Standards
- Face velocity measurement & uniformity assessment
- Smoke visualization for containment evaluation
- Sash performance, alarm, and baffle function checks
- Hood pressurization and airflow stability confirmation
- Documentation aligned with EH&S and laboratory safety requirements
Supports
Repair, Service & Follow-Through
HSS does not sell equipment — which means our recommendations are unbiased and focused on safety and performance. If deficiencies are found:
We identify root cause
Document required corrective actions
Coordinate with facility and/or OEM vendors
Verify performance after repair
No guesswork. No unclear reports. No abandoned findings.
Documentation & Compliance Alignment
Our reports are designed to support the following regulatory bodies and standards. Clear pass/fail criteria. Real corrective recommendations. Defensible, traceable, audit-ready documentation.
Joint Commission
College of American Pathologists (CAP)
USP 797 / USP 800
NIH / VA / DoD safety programs
Internal QA and laboratory safety audits
Who We Serve
Why HSS
Experienced, Certified Technicians
Safe, reliable testing every visit.
Accredited Lab Partnerships
Validated and defensible data.
Transparent, Clear Reporting
Easy to interpret and use for corrective planning.
Nationwide Support
Coordinated service for multi-site systems.
SDVOSB Certified
Meets federal contracting set-aside requirements.
SDVOSB Certified
Service-Disabled Veteran–Owned Small Business — meets VA / DoD set-aside & subcontracting requirements
Ready to Schedule BSC or Fume Hood Testing?
Contact our team to discuss your equipment inventory and schedule a certification visit.