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	Volume 5, Issue 3	October 2009

We've refreshed the look and added new sections to keep you informed of recent events. ICC-ES eNews will continue to provide you with ICC-ES updates on our core evaluation program, the ICC-ES SAVE Program, the ICC-ES PMG Listing Program as well as other news and information that relates to you, our valued readers. We thank you for your support of this eNewsletter and welcome comments or suggestions for information you would like to see included in future issues.

ICC-ES and Intertek Improve, Streamline Process to Develop Evaluation Reports

In an ongoing effort to meet industry needs, the ICC Evaluation Service, Inc. (ICC-ES) and Intertek finalized a working agreement to streamline the evaluation process and reduce the time it takes companies to obtain evaluation reports. ICC-ES Evaluation Reports provide evidence that products meet code requirements and are the preferred resource code officials use to approve innovative building products, systems and materials. more>>

ICC-ES Report Holders, Listees Eligible for Special Expo Packages

Exhibit at the International Code Council's Expo during the 2009 Annual Conference and Code Development Hearings in Baltimore. Put your company and products in front of more than 2,000 building and fire safety professionals when you register now for the expo and receive an exclusive exhibitor package for ICC-ES report holders and listees. more>>

Milestone Approval of ICC-ES Validated Product by Florida Commission

ICC-ES, a newly recognized "validation entity" of code-compliant products in Florida, received its first-ever notification of approval by the state's Building Commission for an ICC-ES-evaluated and validated product. more>>

Going Green from the Inside Out
with Nu-Wool

An architectural firm contacted Nu-Wool with a question that's being heard more and more in today's market: does your product qualify for a Green Building Rating? The answer: yes; WALLSEAL qualifies and Nu-Wool can prove it. more>>

ICC-ES Verifies Recycled Content of European Copper's Chimney Pots

The ICC-ES Sustainable Attributes Verification and Evaluation (SAVE) program issued European Copper a Verification of Attributes Report (VAR-1001) for its masonry chimney spark arrestor products. Patrick Keegan, director of Sales/Marketing at European Copper, said, "We are proud to be one of the first manufacturers to go through the ICC-ES SAVE Program." more>>

The Days of Unverified Green Products Are Over

Icynene LD-R-50, a renewable-based, foam insulation and air barrier material using castor oil, is the first product to receive ICC-ES SAVE verification. more>>



		ICC-ES SAVE Verifies Recycled Content of Georgia-Pacific Gypsum Board
		ICC-ES Validated ITW-TACC Mason Bond Receives FBC Approval
		ICC-ES Career Opportunity: Staff Engineer
		New ICC-ES Committee Members Appointed
		More Announcements...



		Unauthorized Usage Notice to Building Regulatory Agencies
		Next Evaluation Committee Meeting: Oct. 6-8, Los Angeles
		ICC-ES Attic & Crawlspace Fire Testing Protocol (ICC-ES AC377-2009)
		New Evaluation Reports
		More Notices...



		The ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria Process
		Verify Sustainability
		Read ICC-ES Success Stories

		More Articles...



		How to Use the ICC-ES Marks
		Learn More about the Alternative Criteria Process
		New ICC Evaluation Service Applicant Information
		ICC Evaluation Service Report Holder Resources
		More Links...



		Fyfe Co. LLC Receives ICC-ES PMG Listing Approval
		Intertek, ICC-ES Reduce Turnaround Time of Evaluation Reports
		SoyTherm 50 Spray Foam Insulation Receives ICC-ES Approval

		More News...

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