Expedite the ICC-ES Process

A Simple Way to Expedite the Process

ICC-ES staff reported that approximately 60 percent of the Q-21 Forms are incomplete when submitted.

"Required information that is consistently omitted is the third column on pages 4 and 5 (Relevant Quality Documentation [Doc. No. and Date]). In order to expedite the process of the quality control documents it is important for this column to be filled out completely, especially with the date of the document to be indicated."

Prior to publication of a new ICC-ES Evaluation Report, ICC-ES must have objective evidence that a qualifying inspection of the facilities manufacturing products to be recognized in the Evaluation Report has been successfully completed. The qualifying inspection is intended to verify that manufactured products are consistent with the product(s) described and recognized in the Evaluation Report, and the manufacturer has documented and effectively implemented a quality system to meet all requirements of the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria for Quality Documentation (AC10).

We would like to remind you of the following key points regarding qualifying inspections of manufacturers seeking ICC-ES evaluation reports:

• The inspector should always review both the manufacturer's quality documentation and the effective implementation of the quality system.
• Inspectors should be aware of any special requirements in the evaluation report draft or relevant ICC-ES acceptance criteria that may need to be touched upon during the inspection.
• Inspectors should fill out Form Q-21 completely, and clearly specify any discrepancies between conditions at the manufacturing plant and ICC-ES requirements.
• Corrective Action Requests (CARs) must be well-documented and refer to the appropriate section of AC10. CARs should be resolved by the inspection agency whenever possible.

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