National Environmental Balancing

Bureau
(NEBB)
1. PROCEDURAL Standard for Certified Testing of CLEANROOMS [CPT].

2. PROCEDURAL Standard for Testing, Adjustment & Balancing of

Environmental Systems.
 Standard for Certified Testing of CLEANROOMS [CPT]
PART 1:
STANDARDS
(Instruments &
Reports)
Section 1 to 3: Definitions, NEBB
Programs for Certification &
Responsibilities.
Section 4: Test Instrumentation
Selection, Calibration Requirements,
Range & Accuracy Requirements.
Section 5: Content requirements of
Report/Forms used for Testing.
PART 2:
PROCEDURES
(Test Procedures)
Section 6: Content requirements of
SOPs/Test Procedures.
Section 7: Safety requirements/Program
for Cleanroom installation and testing.
Section 8: Cleanroom Procedures such as
Gowning, Equipment Entrance & Cleanroom
Conduct.
Section 9: Clean Room Specs such as
Airflow Types & Occupancy Modes referring
to ISO 14644, Recommended Tests by
Cleanroom type & Recommended Testing
Intervals.
Section 10: Primary Test
Section 11: Secondary Test
 Clean Room Procedures
1. GOWNING
From Head Down
Exterior surface of garments must be untouched
Correct Sizing

2. EQUIPMENT OR MATERIAL INGRESS

Wipe Down of Equipment/tools/materials
Separate movement for ingress of Equipment and Gowning (Personnel)

3. CONDUCT
Hygiene
Avoid contact with Solvents [flaking]
Jewellery/Cosmetics not permitted
Food, Drinks, Alcohol & Tobacco not permitted
Gowning and accessories to be worn at all times
Use of containers for transfer or storage
No particle shedding equipment are permitted
 Clean Room Testing Requirements
Understanding of:
[Consideration for choice of Tests]

1. Types of Clean Room Airflows

2. Type of Occupancy Modes

3. Cleanliness Class [ISO, WHO, USP, etc.]

4. Product or Process/Operations
RECOMMENDED TESTS

Suitability:
1. As Built
2. At Rest
3. In Operation

Note: Test Procedures defined

in IEST-RP-CC006
NEBB RECOMMNEDATION FOR TESTING INTERVALS
CLEANROOM TESTS

Primary Tests: relate to airborne

particulate cleanliness

Secondary Tests: Optional, relate to

particle, air movement & ancillary
systems within the cleanroom.