(a) The laboratory shall be responsible for the testing and evaluation of building materials, products, and systems to establish performance capability based on the established and generally acceptable test standards adopted by the council and approved by the department. The council shall report the results of these tests and evaluations to the department, which shall publish the test data and evaluations.
(b) On receipt of a report under this section, the department shall issue an official performance certification statement. The statement is a public record.