> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/certification-bodies/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/certification-bodies/field-name-glossary/certification-fields-glossary/version-2.0/certification-data-fields/certification-sites.md). # Certification Sites ## Certification Sites Address Fields
DescriptionThe certification site address refers to a specific location or facility where certification activities are conducted, including details such as street, address, city, state, zipcode/postcode, and relevant site-specific information, to ensure clarity in the scope and applicability of the certification.
IAF MD 28 RequirementVoluntary
Adding a certification site address is optional, but if you wish to add certification site information you may fill in the following fields: ## Certification Site Country/Economy This field is always required when filling up a certification site field, regardless of which type of input field you prefer when adding a site address.
Field name Certification Site Country/Economy
DescriptionA certification site country indicates the nation where a certified site is located.
Input Field: ExcelSite Country/Economy
Input Field: XML<country></country>
Input Field: ManualCountry
Character LimitN/A
Has System Validation✅
Conditions
Sample DataUnited States
To add the Certified Entity registered address, you may input through the following options: * Recommended: **Multi-line address fields,** where you can individually input the street, city, state, and zipcode/postcode in a separate input field. * Alternative: **Single-line** **address field**, where you can input the address into one input field. ### **Multi-line** Certification Site **Fields** {% tabs %} {% tab title="Street" %}
Field name Certificication Site Street
DescriptionA certification site street captures the specific street address of the certified location, providing detailed geographic information to precisely identify where certification activities occur.
Input Field: ExcelSite City
Input Field: XML<city></city>
Input Field: ManualCity
Character Limit100
Has System Validation✅
Conditions
  • Can be left empty only when either the City OR the Full Address field has value.
Sample DataSuite 100, #3601 E Algonquin Road
{% endtab %} {% tab title="City" %}
Field name Certificication Site City
DescriptionA certification site city specifies the city or municipality where the certified site is located, offering a clear reference to the site's urban or regional setting for certification purposes.
Input Field: ExcelSite City
Input Field: XML<city></city>
Input Field: ManualCity
Character Limit100
Has System Validation✅
Conditions
  • Can be left empty only when either the City OR the Full Address field has value.
Sample DataRolling Meadows
{% endtab %} {% tab title="State" %}
Field name Certificication Site State
DescriptionA certification site state identifies the state, province, or region where the certified site is located, providing an additional layer of geographic detail for the certification's regional jurisdiction.
Input Field: ExcelSite State
Input Field: XML<state></state>
Input Field: ManualState
Character Limit100
Has System Validation❌
Conditions
  • Can be left empty only when either the Street OR the Full Address field has value.
Sample DataIllinois
{% endtab %} {% tab title="Zipcode/Postcode" %}
Field name Certificication Site Zipcode/Postcode
DescriptionA certification site postcode refers to the postal code associated with the certified location, providing an accurate geographic reference for the site's identification and addressing purposes within the region.
Input Field: ExcelSite Zipcode/Postcode
Input Field: XML<zip_code></zip_code>
Input Field: ManualZipcode/Postcode
Character Limit250
Has System Validation✅
Conditions
  • Can be left empty
Sample Data60008
{% endtab %} {% tab title="Site Type" %}
Field name Certificication Site Type
DescriptionA certification site type serves as an indicator whether the site is main site or an additional site.
Input Field: ExcelSite Type
Input Field: XML<site_type></site_type>
Input Field: ManualSite Type
Character LimitN/A
Has System Validation❌
Conditions

  • Can be left empty

    • if left empty, the default value is Additional Site
  • Value can Additional Site
Sample DataMain Site
{% endtab %} {% endtabs %} ### **Single-line address field** {% tabs %} {% tab title="Full Address" %}
Field name Site Full Address
DescriptionAddress where the site is located.
Input Field: ExcelSite Full Address
Input Field: XML<full_address></full_address>
Input Field: ManualFull Address
Character Limit500
Has System Validation✅
Conditions
  • Can be left empty when Street AND City has value.
Sample DataSuite 100, #3601 E Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60018
{% endtab %} {% endtabs %} ### **Single-line address field** {% tabs %} {% tab title="Full Address" %}
Field name Site Full Address
DescriptionAddress where the site is located.
Input Field: ExcelSite Full Address
Input Field: XML<full_address></full_address>
Input Field: ManualFull Address
Character Limit500
Has System Validation✅
Conditions
  • Can be left empty when Street AND City has value.
Sample DataSuite 100, #3601 E Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60018
{% endtab %} {% endtabs %} ### Site Scope | **Field name** | **Site Scope** | | ------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Description** | The scope of the site concerning the type of activities, products, and services as applicable | | **IAF MD 28 Requirement** | **Mandatory** | | **Template Version** | All versions | | Input Field: **Excel** | Site Scope | | Input Field: **XML** | \\ | | Input Field: **Manual** | **Site Scope** | | **Character Limit** | 10,000 | | **Has System Validation** | ❌ | | **Conditions** | | | **Sample Data** | Manufacturing, marketing, and export of instruments, consumables, and accessories for temperature, active oxygen, hydrogen, carbon measurements and sampling in ferrous and non-ferrous melts |