Certifications & Compliance

At Karan & Associates, Inc., safety, performance, and compliance are at the core of everything we build. We proudly hold certifications and adhere to industry standards that ensure our laboratory furniture and gas cylinder storage solutions meet or exceed regulatory expectations and real-world demands.

SEFA Membership

Proud Member of the Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association (SEFA)
Karan & Associates is a recognized SEFA member, committed to promoting the highest quality standards for laboratory furniture and equipment. Our lab benches and furnishings align with SEFA-recommended practices, including:

• SEFA 8-M – Metal laboratory casework
• SEFA 1 – Laboratory fume hoods and ventilation (where applicable)

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ETL Certification: Avatar Lab Bench System

Our Avatar™ Lab Bench System is certified by Intertek (ETL) to meet UL 962 and UL 1286 safety standards for commercial-grade furniture. These certifications validate structural integrity, electrical safety, and overall performance.

• Integrated power and data raceways (where applicable)
• Load-tested structural uprights
• Durable powder-coated steel frame
• Modular design for flexible lab configurations

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Gas Cylinder Safety Standards

Our gas cylinder racks, restraints, and storage systems are engineered to comply with major safety codes and best practices, including:

• OSHA 1910.101 – Compressed gases (general requirements)
• OSHA – Compressed Gas and Equipment Standards
• CGA P-1 – Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers
• NFPA 1 – Fire Code
• NFPA 55 – Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code

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Documentation & Inquiries

For compliance documents or project-specific certifications, please contact us at sales@karanandassociates.com or call 909-401-2914.