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ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) is a nonprofit, limited liability company, that provides evaluation reports and testing services for building products, components, methods, and materials. ICC-ES is a subsidiary of the International Code Council (ICC).[1]

History

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ICC-ES was established in 2003 following the consolidation of four organizations: the National Evaluation Service Inc. (NES), the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) Evaluation Service Inc., the Building Officials and Code Administrators International (BOCAI) Evaluation Services, and the Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI) Public Service Testing and Evaluation Services Inc.[2] The unification aimed to provide a single source of technical evaluations for building products and ensure consistency and reliability in the evaluation process.[3]

In 2023, ICC-ES celebrated its 90th anniversary marking nearly a century of service to the building and construction industry. This milestone highlights the organization’s long-standing commitment to fostering innovation in building products and collaborating with both building officials and manufacturers.[4]

Services

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ICC-ES primarily issues evaluation reports and listings on building products to verify their compliance with building codes.[5] These reports and listings are used by architects, engineers, contractors, and building officials to ensure that products meet code requirements.[6]

The company evaluates a wide range of building products, including:

  • Structural materials
  • Plumbing fixtures
  • Roofing materials
  • Fire protection systems
  • Sustainable cabinetry
  • 3D printing in construction[7]

In addition to evaluation reports, ICC-ES provides other services such as:

  • Food Safety Certification
  • Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)[8]
  • Building and Plumbing Product Testing
  • Fire Resistance Testing

For new innovative technologies that are not recognized by an existing code or standard, an Acceptance Criteria (AC) is developed by ICC-ES technical staff in consultation with the report applicant and with input from interested third-parties.[9] The Acceptance Criteria are approved by an Evaluation Committee comprised entirely of code officials, during public hearings or in some instances through public comment online.[10]

Accreditation

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ICC-ES is accredited as a certification body by ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB)[11], the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA)[12], the Standards Council of Canada (SCC)[13], and the Entidad Mexicana de Acreditación, A.C. (ema)[14]. ICC-ES is also an approved WaterMark Conformity Assessment Body (WMCAB) that is accredited by the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JASANZ).[15] ICC-ES is also recognized as a certification body by Watersense (a partnership program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)[16]), the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS)[17], and SQF Institute[18].

Impact and Industry Role

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ICC-ES is widely recognized and respected within the construction and building industry.[19] Its evaluations are used by code officials, architects, engineers, and contractors, helping to ensure that building projects meet safety and performance standards. By providing credible and reliable product evaluations, ICC-ES facilitates the adoption of innovative building solutions and supports the overall growth of the construction industry.[20]

References

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  1. ^ "International Code Council Evaluation Service: A Powerful Tool for Code Officials - Fire Engineering: Firefighter Training and Fire Service News, Rescue". 2016-02-02. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  2. ^ Knapstein, Karen (2021-06-08). "ICC-ES Certification". Frame Building News. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  3. ^ "About Us". ICC Evaluation Service, LLC (ICC-ES). Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  4. ^ "STRUCTURE magazine | ICC-ES Celebrates 90th Anniversary at Historic Petersen Automotive Museum". www.structuremag.org. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  5. ^ "Product Evaluation & Certification". ICC Global. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  6. ^ Gibson, David (2020-11-06). "ICC-ES: Assessment and Certification". World Organization of Building Officials - WOBO. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  7. ^ "Black Buffalo 3D Joins ICC-ES Panel at Innovative Housing Showcase hosted by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development". PR Newswire. June 11, 2024. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  8. ^ "3 Ways the International Code Council Evaluation Service Helps Reduce the Built Environment's Carbon Footprint". ICC. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  9. ^ Moinian, Shahin (2021-10-25). "What Is a Product Evaluation Report?". gb&d magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  10. ^ "Acceptance Criteria Development". ICC Evaluation Service, LLC (ICC-ES). Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  11. ^ "ICC Evaluation Service, LLC". anabpd.ansi.org. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  12. ^ "Organization/Accreditation Information: ICC Evaluation Service, LLC". customer.a2la.org. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  13. ^ "ICC EVALUATION SERVICE, LLC | Standards Council of Canada". scc-ccn.ca. 2012-04-19. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  14. ^ "LISTADO DE ORGANISMOS DE CERTIFICACION ACREDITADOS".
  15. ^ "WaterMark Certification". ICC Evaluation Service, LLC (ICC-ES). Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  16. ^ "ICC-ES Partners with EPA on Water Conservation". Environmental Protection. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  17. ^ "Building Research Section (BRS) | LADBS". ladbs.org. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  18. ^ "Certification Body Directory". SQFI. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  19. ^ "The ICC, Building Codes, and the Insulation Industry". Insulation Outlook Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  20. ^ "STRUCTURE magazine | A Deep Dive into Conformity Assessment". www.structuremag.org. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
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