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ICC Evaluation Service
[edit]ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) is a nonprofit subsidiary of the International Code Council (ICC) [1] that evaluates building products, materials, components, and systems for code compliance. ICC-ES develops technical evaluation reports and acceptance criteria that help code officials determine whether innovative construction products meet safety and performance requirements under model building codes, especially the International Building Code (IBC).[2]. Its evaluation reports are used throughout the United States and in various international jurisdictions.
History
[edit]The origins of ICC-ES date back to the early 1930s, when building officials on the U.S. West Coast began cooperating to test and evaluate innovative building products not explicitly covered by existing codes.[3]. These early programs provided technical documentation to support local approval of new construction materials. After World War II, formal evaluation programs were developed by the regional model code organizations: the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), the Building Officials and Code Administrators International (BOCA), and the Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI).[4]
Each of these organizations operated independent evaluation services:[5]
- ICBO published the Uniform Building Code and issued ICBO Evaluation Reports.
- BOCA issued Research Reports evaluating products under its National Building Code.
- SBCCI provided testing and evaluation services under its Standard Building Code.
In 1975, the three groups formed the National Research Board to coordinate product evaluations.[2] This evolved into the National Evaluation Service (NES), incorporated in 1992. NES issued national evaluation reports recognized by all three model code groups.
In 2003, following the merger of BOCA, ICBO, and SBCCI into the International Code Council, ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) was formed as a nonprofit subsidiary. It consolidated NES and the legacy evaluation services into a single national entity. ICC-ES now serves as a centralized evaluation agency under the ICC family.
Services
[edit]Evaluation Reports
[edit]ICC-ES issues Evaluation Service Reports (ESRs) that assess whether building products or systems comply with the applicable provisions of the IBC and related codes. Reports are based on testing, engineering analysis, and quality control documentation. These reports are often required by authorities having jurisdiction as a basis for approving new or alternative materials.[6][failed verification]
Acceptance Criteria
[edit]For products not fully addressed by existing standards, ICC-ES develops Acceptance Criteria (AC) in consultation with manufacturers, engineers, and code officials. These criteria outline performance requirements and test methods for evaluating innovative materials. ACs are reviewed and approved by a public Evaluation Committee composed of code officials.[2]
Other Services
[edit]ICC-ES also operates PMG listings for plumbing, mechanical, and gas products; environmental programs; and specialized conformity assessments.
Accreditation and Recognition
[edit]ICC-ES is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) to ISO/IEC 17065 for product certification bodies.[7] It is also accredited by the Standards Council of Canada and recognized in Australia under the JAS-ANZ framework.
ICC-ES evaluation reports are widely accepted by U.S. state and local jurisdictions. Internationally, ICC-ES is recognized by regulators in Canada, Australia, and several countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Agencies such as FEMA have cited ICC-ES evaluation reports as valid evidence of compliance in federal guidance.[8]
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Powers, Jessica (January 2022). "What Is ICC Certification?". gb&d. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ a b c Beaton, Michael (February 2016). "The Evolving Code Evaluation Process". The Construction Specifier. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ "ICC-ES Celebrates 90 Years of Product Evaluation". International Code Council. September 2023. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ Removing Regulatory Barriers for Innovative Housing Technologies (PDF) (Report). U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), PATH Program. 2004. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ "Code Compliance: Who Has It?". ICF Builder Magazine. December 2007. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ "Evaluation Service Report (ESR): Definitive Guide". Prosoco. 2022. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ "ICC-ES ANAB Certification". ANAB. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ NFIP Technical Bulletin 1: Openings in Foundation Walls and Walls of Enclosures Below Elevated Buildings in Special Flood Hazard Areas (PDF) (Report). Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). March 25, 2020. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
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