STANDARDS

IMPORTANT CHANGE - "SEFA Recommended Practices" are now "SEFA STANDARDS"!  SEFA's Membership voted unanimously in favor of the change at our Annual Conference on November 7, 2025.

SEFA members work together to establish, monitor and modify industry-wide Standards in the areas of fume hoods; ductless hoods; laboratory work surfaces; equipment and furniture installations; laboratory grade casework and fixtures.  SEFA is constantly exploring other areas of common interest to expand the scope of its Standards.  The Standards are invaluable tools in proposal writing, contract negotiations, installation and work procedures, as well as liability and responsibility determination. They promote better understanding and relationships between member companies, architects, contractors and end-users.

Through SEFA Standards, member companies take charge of the conditions and environment in which they work, raising the level of responsiveness in their industry, thus providing the customer with quality products and services.

Below is a list of our current Standards with links to download the each Standard at no charge.

SEFA 1 - 2020 SEFA  Laboratory Fume Hood Standard
SEFA 2 - 2020 SEFA Installation Standard
SEFA 3 - 2020 SEFA Work Surfaces Standard
SEFA 4 - 2020 Glossary of Terms
SEFA 7 - 2021 SEFA Lab Grade Fixtures Standard
SEFA 8-M -2026 SEFA Lab Grade Metal Casework Standard
SEFA 8-PH-2026 SEFA Lab Grade Phenolic Casework Standard
SEFA 8-PL-2020 SEFA Lab Grade Plastic Laminate Casework Standard
SEFA 8-P-2020 SEFA Lab Grade Polypropylene Casework Standard
SEFA 8-W-2020 SEFA Lab Grade Wood Casework Standard
SEFA 9-2020 Ductless Enclosures Standard
SEFA 10-2020 SEFA Lab Grade Adaptable Systems Standard
SEFA 11-2026 SEFA Liquid Chemical Storage Standard 
SEFA 12-2025  SEFA Lab Grade Seating Standard
SEFA 13-2023 SEFA Vertical Exhausting Laminar Flow Standard

 

SEFA DisclaimerSEFA uses its best effort to promulgate Standards for the benefit of the public in light of available information and accepted industry practices. SEFA does not guarantee, certify, or assure the safety or performance of any products, components, or systems tested, installed, or operated in accordance with SEFA Standards or that any tests conducted under its Standards will be non-hazardous or free from risk.