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As an example, there are conformity assessment bodies that use engineering judgement in lieu of a specific criteria in a code,
standard or normative document in order to decide on product compliance for innovative products. ICC-ES however, develops
an AC or LC for such a product. Such criteria has specific testing and evaluation requirements and is vetted by a committee of
experts before their approval is granted. This is how the quality of the reports generated by ICC-ES is built into the scheme.
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The product review process starts with an independent, rigorous review of product test data and specifications. Qualifying
inspections at product manufacturing facilities are also conducted, and an evaluation report is then issued to the building
product manufacturer. The evaluation report authorizes the manufacturer to apply the ICC-ES mark of conformity to their
product as proof of review against applicable code requirements. Throughout the life of an evaluation report, surveillance
inspections are periodically conducted to ensure that no unauthorized changes have occurred in the manufacturing
process, and that the product has not varied from what was originally certified.
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New criteria and revisions to criteria are reviewed and approved by the Evaluation Committee (made up entirely of code
officials) during open public hearings. The process, highlighted below, is very rigorous and results in a thoroughly vetted AC.
Product Review Process
Statement of Work (SOW)
issued to describe scope of
evaluation
Schedule Inspection
Public
Comments
Period
CAH Results
Published
Review and collaboration
with the client
Inspection
ICC Code Development Process: How it Works
Evaluation Report/Listing
published to ICC-ES Website
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Acceptance Criteria (AC) is developed by ES staff when a code
or standard is not recognized for an innovative product.
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The AC is vetted by ES staff, a commitee of experts as well as
interested members of the public.
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The resulting document is used for product evaluation.
Renewals and periodic
surveillance inspections
ICC-ES offers a continuous code compliance process
through periodic compliance inspections.
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ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria Process
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