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ICC-ES. Building Product Evaluation and Certification
Construction professionals need clear, independent verification that products will perform safely and comply with code requirements. ICC-ES achieves this through rigorous technical evaluations, helping:
Manufacturers demonstrate product compliance and enter new markets
Code officials expedite approvals and enforce building safety regulations
Design professionals confidently specify compliant materials
Contractors and builders reduce risk and project delays
ICC-ES is widely accepted across the United States and internationally, and its reports and listings are often referenced directly in building permit reviews.
How Certification Works
1. Evaluation Service Reports (ESRs)
The backbone of ICC-ES’s services is the Evaluation Service Report (ESR), a comprehensive document that explains how a product or system complies with applicable building codes and acceptance criteria. These reports:
Identify the product and intended uses
Detail performance and installation requirements
Provide engineers’ analysis tied to specific code references
ESRs help manufacturers validate innovative products even when no pre-existing standard exists.
2. Product Listings (ESLs)
For products already defined by established consensus standards (e.g., ASTM, ANSI), ICC-ES issues Listing Reports (ESLs). These provide efficient and cost-effective documentation of compliance with recognized standards and relevant code sections.
3. Expanded Certification Pathways
Beyond building products, there are certification programs for plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas products, and environmental attributes verification. These programs give manufacturers and regulators tools to address sustainability goals and specialized compliance requirements.
Key Benefits of Certification
Increased Market Access and Credibility
Products with ICC-ES reports or listings enjoy easier acceptance by authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), building departments, and buyers — helping manufacturers compete more effectively.
Support for Innovation
ICC-ES develops proprietary Acceptance Criteria (AC) to evaluate products that are novel or not yet covered by traditional standards. This transparent process lets innovation thrive without compromising safety.
ICC-ES has expanded its Evaluation Service Report program to support Canadian building codes and facilitate innovation in the Canadian construction market, helping reduce approval time and regulatory barriers.
Sustainability and Environmental Impact
ICC-ES isn’t only about code compliance — it also helps drive sustainable building practices. Through environmental reporting programs like verification of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Sustainable Attributes Verification and Evaluation (SAVE), its supports transparency in product environmental performance, aiding jurisdictions and manufacturers in achieving green building goals.
