alternate material and code reports. this module will highlight the history of the model codes how...
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PREMIER SIPS OUR CODE REPORTS
Alternate Material and Code Reports
Module Overview
This module will highlight the history of the model codes
How the building codes treat alternative materials Alternative means not prescriptively addressed in the
code Types of agencies preparing reports
Differences between these agencies Reports that Insulfoam maintains for Premier SIPS
ICC-ES NTA
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Model Code HistoryThe Origin of the ICC
The original three model code bodies were: International Conference
of Building Officials (ICBO) Uniform Building Code
Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. (BOCA) National Building Code
Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc. (SBCCI) Standard Building Code
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Model Code HistoryThe Origin of the ICC
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1994 three code bodies establish ICC Nonprofit One set of codes No regional
limitations February 1, 2003
consolidation of the three original model codes into the ICC
Model Code HistoryThe Origin of the ICC
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One singular membership based organization in the US Membership includes local building
officials National acceptance of the ICC
Code Encourages local jurisdictions to
adopt ICC without technical modifications
One set of standards for all to use across the entire country
Manufactures can concentrate on R&D rather than maintaining three separate reports
Single forum for discussion, consideration and resolution of issues
ICC Code Compliance
Section 104.11 of the IBC Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and
equipment … provisions of the code not intended to prevent …. An alternative material, design or method of construction shall be
approved where the building official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory
Section 104.11.1 Research reports … shall consist of valid research reports from approved sources.
Section R104.11 of the IRC … provisions of this code are not intended to prevent … … shall be approved where the building official finds that the
proposed design is satisfactory …
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ICC Code Compliance
Approved Source An independent person, firm or corporation,
approved by the building official, who is competent and experienced in the application of engineering principles to materials, methods or systems analyses.
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ICC and Its Subsidiaries
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“Approval” is always left up to the local authority having jurisdiction
Various “approved sources” have been enlisted as trusted evaluators and certifiers by the local authority having jurisdiction Third party independent verification
ICC has two subsidiaries that are trusted sources for material evaluation and certification International Code Council Evaluation
Service (ICC-ES) International Accreditation Service
(IAS)
ICC-ES International Code Council Evaluation Service
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Nonprofit Public-benefit corporation Technical evaluations of:
Building products Components Methods Materials
ICC-ES is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) ISO/IEC Guide 65
General Requirements for Bodies Operating Product Certification Systems
ICC-ES International Code Council Evaluation Service
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Evaluation reports Provide a “snapshot” in time Only show that at the moment the testing was
conducted The product performed at a level that is acceptable by
the code ICC-ES may never see
Manufacturing facility Product in end use
Manufacturer driven Select testing facility Direct the testing Procure the engineer to evaluate results
Adversarial in nature ICC-ES will scrutinize process and results ICC-ES may reject any part of the process or result Redo, revise, resubmit Takes a long time to produce Expensive
IAS International Accreditation Service
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Provides accreditation to various types of companies seeking recognition as an “approved source”
Accreditation means evaluated against internationally acceptable standards for: Testing and calibration laboratories Fabricators Inspection bodies Product certification agencies (PCA)
Demonstrates their performance capability
Accredited to ISO/IEC Guide 65 General Requirements for Bodies
Operating Product Certification Systems
IAS International Accreditation Service
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For 25 years IAS operated as a division of ICBO
Evaluation Service, Inc. Accrediting companies based on
requirements in the Uniform Building Code™
Recognized the world over Mutual recognition agreement with
APLAC/ILAC Provides assurance that services
rendered by accredited laboratories and agencies have Good quality Been evaluated Are proven
IAS International Accreditation Service
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Accredited certification agencies demonstrate that their certification practices are properly evaluated for: Testing Inspection Product surveillance Product labeling
Are under a program of continual monitoring by an internationally recognized accreditation body
Accreditation provides assurance that regulators will recognize the product certification agency as one that operates using the best practices including: Operating under a well-documented and implemented
quality management system Operating with a high level of technical and ethical
standards Ensuring competent testing, inspection and
surveillance to support all certified products Maintaining full compliance with ISO/IEC Guide 65
IAS International Accreditation Service
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For product certification agencies IAS offers objective and independent accreditation
that is trusted by regulators and the marketplace Product manufacturers are facing increased
demand for impartial verification Products are certified
To be safe Meet industry standards
If the products are to be readily accepted Verification must be by certification agencies Trusted and widely recognized
IAS accreditation provides the credentials That ensure the product certification agency’s
marks will have full acceptance In the marketplace By governmental agencies that regulate product
acceptance
ISO International Organization for
Standardization
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Non-governmental organization Established in 1947 Worldwide federation of national standards bodies
130 countries Mission to promote:
Development of standardization Related activities in the world Facilitate the international exchange of goods and services Develop cooperation of or for:
Intellectual Scientific Technological Economic
ISO/IEC Guide 65 International Organization for
Standardization
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ISO/IEC Guide 65 General Requirements for Bodies Operating
Product Certification Systems Criteria for organizations
That certify products Addresses policy for any type of certification
system Basis for the IAS Accreditation Program
Product Certification Agencies (PCA)
NTAProduct Certification Agency
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Accredited by IAS as a PCA Product certification route
places the burden on NTA NTA is directly responsible
for all aspects of the evaluation process Identifying appropriate tests Running appropriate tests Documenting the results Delivering final product review Delivering final product
certification
NTAProduct Certification Agency
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Quicker response For manufacturer For the building officials
Less costly NTA can pull report if
Any deviation from certification report
Any deviation from QC program Manufacturing shortcuts
Premier SIPs Code Reports
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Insulfoam maintains two code reports for Premier SIPs ICC-ES (Report #ESR-
1882) Currently evaluated to
the 2006 model codes Review for the 2009
codes started in Jan 2009 Not complete yet ICC-ES staff driven
Premier SIPs Code Reports
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Insulfoam maintains two code reports for Premier SIPs NTA (Report #PRS102808)
Currently evaluated to the 2009 model codes
Evaluated for seismic design categories A-F
Premier SIPs Code Reports Information Packet Available for those who want
more information on Material evaluation Product certification
Premier SIPSOur Code Reports
Contact Joe Pasma, PEPremier SIPS by Insulfoam
Technical Manager800-469-8870 ext 104
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Questions??