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What’s in an ICC-ES Evaluation Report
ICC-ES Evaluation Reports from ICC Evaluation Service ® are the most preferred resource
used by code officials to verify that new and innovative building products comply with
code requirements. The ICC-ES Evaluation Reports provide information about what code
requirements or acceptance criteria were used to evaluate the product, how the product
should be installed to meet the requirements, how to identify the product, and much
more. ICC-ES Evaluation Reports are divided into eleven major areas.
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1 represented in them, are organized according to the Construction Specifications
Report Holder––The name and address of the company or organization that has
2 applied for the ICC-ES Evaluation Report.
3 Evaluation Subject––The specific product(s) covered by the report.
4 Evaluation Scope––The code(s) that were used to evaluate the product.
Properties Evaluated––A brief description of the properties the product was
5 evaluated against such as fire resistance and wind resistance. This section also
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shows if the product can be used for structural purposes.
Description––Provides a general description of the product and its features, such
7 as length, thickness, etc.
Installation––Identifies general and often specific requirements to help the
8 inspector ensure the product is installed properly according to the code
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Uses––Identifies the scope of the ICC-ES Evaluation Report and relates the
6 product evaluated to code provisions.
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requirements or acceptance criteria.
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Conditions of Use––Statement that the product, as described in the ICC-ES
9 Evaluation Report, complies with or is a suitable alternative to the requirements
of the applicable code and a list of conditions under which the report is issued.
Evidence Submitted––Data (i.e. test reports, calculations, installation
10 instructions) that was used in evaluating the product.
Identification––Information that can be used to identify the product, including
11 the manufacturer’s name, product code, ICC-ES Evaluation Report number, etc.
View current ICC-ES Evaluation Reports online: www.icc-es.org/Evaluation_Reports
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