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New Requirements for Inspections of Manufacturing Facilities ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) has received a number of comments and questions since posting a memo of February 3 about its new policy to require an annual inspection for each manufacturing facility making products recognized in an ICC-ES Evaluation Report. ICC-ES will be providing additional information on the requirements and implementation of the inspection program. A series of questions and answers has been developed to clarify the new policy. Click to continue. |
Gorilla Decking and Vinyl Railing Systems Offer More Design Choices and Improved Safety There is a vibrant, growing market all across America for products dedicated to outdoor living. That is why the topic of decking material is hotly debated among architects, developers, builders and homeowners. The decking issue is complicated because of so many options as to wood types and preservation treatments, composite wood-plastic materials and pure polymers. Everyone is trying to determine the best value in regards to materials and installation costs, durability, ease of maintenance and aesthetics. Click to continue. |
Smart Vents Prevent Foundation Flood Damage and Lower Flood Insurance Costs Floods are heartbreaking. Damage to buildings often threatens the lives and safety of occupants due to structural failure. Even if people are safely evacuated, the harmful effects of water and water pressure can cause catastrophic damage to foundations, both poured concrete or block construction. Foundation repair or replacement can be the single most expensive cost for remediation, and a failed foundation can destroy or compromise a structure. Click to continue. |
ANSI Expands ICC-ES PMG/WaterSense Program Accreditation to Include High-Efficiency Showerheads ICC Evaluation Service announced on March 11 that the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Accreditation Committee voted to expand its accreditation of the ICC-ES/WaterSense PMG Listing Program to include high-efficiency showerheads. Prior to that scope expansion, ICC-ES' ANSI accreditation included high-efficiency toilets, urinals and lavatory faucets. Now, with the addition of showerheads, the ICC-ES/WaterSense program is comprehensive and includes a wider range of PMG (plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas) products. Click to continue. |
Building with Boise Cascade Means Building Green Builders, architects and homeowners in search of sustainable construction materials can turn to Boise Cascade with confidence. The engineered wood products manufacturer recently earned a Sustainable Attributes Verification Evaluation (SAVE) Report from ICC-ES. The SAVE program verifies manufacturers' claims about the environmental sustainability of their products, and how they may meet codes and standards and qualify for points under the major green building rating systems. Click to continue. |
Experienced Green Building Expert to Lead ICC-ES Environmental Programs Rob Brooks, a Certified Green Professional, has joined ICC-ES as the Director of ICC-ES Environmental Programs to increase its expertise in green building and energy-efficient services, and better serve customer needs. Brooks has more than 26 years of industry experience and brings extensive knowledge in implementing product acceptance strategies that provide sustainable, energy‐efficient solutions in the green building marketplace. He has served as Weyerhaeuser's Director of Green Building Programs, and worked with manufacturers to show their customers how products comply with major green codes, standards and green rating systems. Click to continue. |
Important Notice Regarding the Compliance Dates of Acceptance Criteria | ||
Newly Published ICC-ES Evaluation Reports | ||
Important Change to the 2012 International Plumbing Code | ||
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Angelus Block Receives ICC-ES SAVE: Verification of Attributes Report for Postconsumer Recycled Content | ||
Seismic Design Tips for MEP Engineers | ||
A Look Inside the ICC-ES Evaluation Process | ||
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