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RADCO Laboratories recognized as ICC-ES PMG testing lab. ICC Evaluation Service invites all IAS-accredited labs to be recognized on the ICC-ES website as qualifying to perform testing under the ICC-ES PMG Program and in support of the SAVE Program. more>>

ASQ announces certified calibration technicians. The American Society for Quality (ASQ) announced that Dan Hallgren and Timothy Donnan completed the requirements to be named an ASQ-Certified Calibration Technician. The certification is a requirement under the IAS Calibration Laboratory Accreditation Program (AC 204). more>>

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	Volume 6, Issue 2	May 2010

IBA First to Meet NYC Code Requirements for Special Inspection Agency Accreditation

Israel Berger & Associates, a recognized consulting and inspection group specializing in building envelope technologies, is the first Special Inspection Agency to meet the New York City Department of Buildings requirements for accreditation through the International Accreditation Service (IAS) AC291 Special Inspection Agency Accreditation Program. The New York City Construction Codes, based on the International Building Code, now include a requirement that all special inspection agencies must be accredited by IAS by July 10 or an equivalent accreditation agency. click to continue

IAS Accredits UL to Conduct Testing to ENERGY STAR Requirements

The Underwriters Laboratories (UL) test facility in San Jose, California, was accredited by IAS to test products for compliance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR requirements. The scope of the IAS accreditation lists the EPA tests that UL conducts to determine the energy efficiency and power consumption of high-tech electronics products, including computers, imaging equipment and power supplies. click to continue

Chief Buildings Achieves IAS
AC472 Accreditation

The manufacturing facilities of Chief Buildings, based in Grand Island, Nebraska, have received IAS AC472 accreditation—a new, high-quality accreditation criteria replacing the former AISC-MB certification program. It is written specifically for the metal building industry in cooperation with the Metal Building Manufacturers Association. click to continue

Your Chance to Get in-depth Understanding of ISO/IEC 17025

Individuals who work for testing and calibration laboratories and product certification organizations will benefit from a training program that will provide a complete overview of the ISO/IEC Standard 17025:2005—the primary standard used to accredit testing and calibration laboratories. This special IAS training event takes place May 24-26 in Washington, D.C. click to continue

IAS Accreditation Committee Scheduled for May

The IAS Accreditation Committee will meet May 14 in Norwalk, California, to discuss proposed revisions to current IAS Accreditation Criteria, and consideration of future criteria. The meetings are open to the public and all interested parties may contribute ideas or voice their opinions on the items posted on the agenda during this open forum. click to continue

Building Department Registration Program Criteria Considered

The IAS Accreditation Committee met in October to hold a public hearing on items related to IAS Accreditation Criteria and the development of proposed criteria for a registration program for building departments as an interim step toward full accreditation. click to continue

Building Departments Respond to Accreditation Survey

Based on January survey results of almost 4,000 ICC Governmental Members, 78 percent indicated they are aware of the IAS Building Department Accreditation Program. More than 42 percent said they were considering becoming accredited under the program sometime in the future, with 11 percent of building departments considering accreditation in 2010. click to continue

IAS Assessment Activities, Insights Discussed at Forum

IAS technical staff and lead and technical assessors gathered at an October Assessor Forum to discuss the various challenges and insights resulting from IAS assessment activities. Attendees were updated on current conformity assessment practices, IAS policies and programs, and best-practice scenarios within the standards used in IAS accreditation programs. click to continue

Accreditation Programs

Testing Laboratories

Calibration Laboratories

Inspection Agencies

Building Departments

Fabricator Inspection

Special Inspection Agencies

Product Certification Agencies

Field Evaluation Bodies

Training Agencies

Curriculum Development

MBMA Inspection

Building Dept. Service Providers

Accreditation: Making A Building Official's Job Easier

As a building official, you have to shoulder an immense number of responsibilities to ensure safety within your jurisdiction’s built environment. The International Accreditation Service provides a free resource, from an organization you can trust, that can help reduce your workload and save you valuable time. click to continue

		IFDIA launches eLearning portal to train to NFPA 80 requirement. The International Fire Door Inspector Association has announced the launch of an accredited online curriculum for fire door inspector training. more>>				IAS presents service award to Roy Itani. Code Council CEO Rick Weiland joined IAS President Chuck Ramani to recognize the contributions of outgoing ICC Los Angeles Basin Chapter President Roy Itani, P.E., of the Los Angeles County Building Department, with presentation of a service award. more>>

		IAS attends CALBO Annual Conference. IAS participated in CALBO's 2010 Annual Business Meeting, February 22-26, in Anaheim, California. IAS Vice President and Chief Technical Officer Pat McCullen (left) talks with NSF International Codes and Regulatory Manager Jeremy Brown. NSF is an IAS accredited testing lab.				Paolini awarded 2009 Building Official of the Year by CALBO. For his contribution to public health and safety in construction, and leading the city of Roseville's building department to become the first in California to be accredited by IAS, Gene Paolini was named 2009 Building Official of the Year by CALBO. more>>

		IAS honors MBMA. IAS recognized the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) at the 2009 ICC Annual Conference for its contribution to the development of the IAS accreditation program for the inspection of manufacturers of metal building systems. more>>				Clark County, Nevada, recognized by IAS. The Clark County Department of Development Services–Building Division was recognized at the 2009 ICC Annual Conference for achieving Building Department Accreditation by IAS. more>>

		I-Codes displayed at Abu Dhabi World Future Energy Summit. The emirate is adopting eight of the Code Council's International Codes and asked IAS for assistance in accreditation of the municipal building departments that will be enforcing the codes. more>>				James A. White, Jr. will be missed. A long-time colleague and friend of IAS—Jim White—passed away November 18. Jim mentored countless young technicians and engineers in the art and science of fire testing, and commanded the respect of all those who came in contact with him for his technical skills. more>>

Learn the value of Building Department Accreditation. ICC Chapters interested in learning more about the IAS Building Department Accreditation Program should schedule a presentation for a monthly chapter meeting to answer questions and learn the benefits of operational efficiency and effectiveness. more>>

Look for the IAS Accreditation Mark. Competence and quality are the assurance that comes with the IAS Accreditation Mark. When you see the IAS Accreditation Mark on a company or organization, you know IAS has evaluated it.

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