Items for the October 2005 ICC-ES Evaluation Committee Meeting:

Revised 9/8/05 to move AC321 from the alternative agenda to Item 12 on Thursday, October 13, 2005.

Wednesday, October 12, 2005

1. AC335—Steel Jack Posts. A new criteria is proposed for adjustable steel jack post columns. click here
2. AC177—Translucent Plastic Wall, Roof and Skylight Panel Systems. A new criteria is proposed for plastic panel systems used in walls, roofs and skylights. The criteria was first considered by the ICBO ES Evaluation Committee in January 2000. click here
3. AC331—Smoke and Heat Vents. A new criteria is proposed for smoke and heat vents. click here
4. AC43—Steel Decks. Revisions are proposed to (1) clarify that the scope of the criteria extends to cellular concrete and fasteners used in diaphragms with steel deck panels; (2) add diaphragms with clinch connections; (3) add provisions for evaluating diaphragms of reinforced structural concrete-filled steel deck panels attached to steel supports with headed shear studs; (4) replace reference to ASTM E 455 with new diaphragm tests and analysis procedures; (5) remove the requirement from Section 4.1 that the web crippling test results be compared to calculated capacities; (6) reduce the number of steel coupon tests in Section 4.4.1; and (7) revise steel deck labeling requirements. click here
5. AC337—Window Wells. A new criteria is proposed for window wells used with basement emergency escape and rescue windows.click here
6. AC179—Metallic HVAC Duct Enclosure Assemblies. Revisions are proposed to add provisions for recognition of horizontal and vertical ducts with fire-resistive coatings in lieu of fire dampers. click here
7. AC244—Exterior Doors and Windows. Revisions are proposed to add aluminum-framed glass doors and windows to the scope of the criteria. click here
8. AC48—Roof Underlayments in Severe Climate Areas. Revisions are proposed to clarify that underlayments intended for use with adhered concrete or clay roof tiles need to comply with the requirements of Section 3.1.2 of the criteria. click here
9. AC10—Quality Control Manuals (to be retitled Quality Documentation). Revisions are proposed to clarify the information to be submitted to ICC-ES pertaining to quality documentation. These proposals were first considered by the ICC-ES Evaluation Committee in February 2005. click here
10. AC304—Inspection Agencies. A new criteria is proposed to establish requirements for, and to provide guidance to, inspection agencies that are conducting inspections of products recognized in ICC-ES evaluation reports. These proposals were first considered by the ICC-ES Evaluation Committee in February 2005. click here

Thursday, October 13, 2005

11. AC90—Fiber Cement Siding Used as Exterior Wall Siding. Revisions are proposed to permit 1/4-inch-thick sidings under the IRC and to amend Section 4.2 of the criteria regarding determination of shear strength. click here
12. AC321—Treated-engineered-wood Siding. A new criteria is proposed to evaluate preservative-treated, wood-based wall siding. click here
13. AC333—Injection Molded Composite Material (IMCM) Wall Panels. A new criteria is proposed for wall panels consisting of injection molded composite material being considered as an alternative to metal composite material (MCM) regulated under Section 1407 of the 2003 International Building Code®. click here
14. AC04—Sandwich Panels. Revisions are proposed to clarify the requirements for cyclic-load testing under Appendix A of the criteria. click here
15. AC224—Prefabricated Parallel Chord Wood Trusses. Revisions are proposed to add to the scope of the criteria trusses manufactured with structural composite lumber. click here
16. AC155—Hold-downs and Tension Ties. The proposed criteria is a third draft of a new criteria for hold-downs and tension ties. The proposed criteria was considered by the Evaluation Committee at hearings in September 1999, February 2005 and June 2005. click here
17. AC316—Shrinkage Compensating Devices. Revisions are proposed to add to the scope of the criteria a shrinkage compensating device activated by applying tension. click here
18. AC274—In-ground, Residential, Fiber-reinforced Plastic Swimming Pools and Permanently Installed Plastic Spas. A new criteria is proposed for in-ground swimming pools and permanently installed plastic spas. The proposed criteria was first considered by the ICC-ES Evaluation Committee in February 2005. click here
19. AC233—Alternate Dowel-type Fasteners Less than 1/4 Inch in Diameter. Revisions are proposed to Sections 3.4 and 4.5 concerning lateral strength determination and side plate materials. click here
20. AC279—Vinyl-lined Residential Swimming Pools. A new criteria is proposed for vinyl-lined residential swimming pools. click here
21. AC298—Internal Epoxy Barrier Pipe Coating Material. A new criteria is proposed for a proprietary epoxy coating mechanically applied to the interior of pressurized piping, which is used to repair existing piping. click here

Friday, October 14, 2005

22. AC326—Proprietary Wood Preservative Systems – Common Requirements for Treatment Process, Test Methods and Performance Requirements. A new criteria is proposed to establish a single document that identifies requirements common to the proprietary wood preservatives. click here
23. AC208—Steel Fibers in Concrete. Revisions are proposed to update the criteria to the 2003 International Codes, to include plain footings within the scope of the criteria, and to include an option for use of the steel fibers in plain concrete slabs on grade in areas not subject to freezing and thawing conditions or deicing chemicals. click here
24. AC329—Waterborne Copper Oxide, Boric Acid and HDO Wood Preservative Systems. A new criteria is proposed for a proprietary wood preservative system. click here
25. AC336—Precast Concrete Pier Foundation Assemblies. A new criteria is proposed to establish performance requirements for precast concrete pier foundation assemblies. click here
26. AC268—Organic and Quaternary Organic Wood Preservative Systems. Revisions are proposed to add a new wood preservative, quaternary organic. click here
27. AC193A—Mechanical Anchors in Concrete Elements. Revisions are proposed to add screw anchors to the scope of the criteria. click here
28. AC78—Copper-Quaternary Wood Preservative Treatment Systems. Revisions are proposed to the performance requirements for copper-quaternary wood preservative (formerly referenced in AC78 as ACQ). click here
29. AC193B—Mechanical Anchors in Concrete Elements. Revisions are proposed to modify requirements for where testing can be conducted. This item was previously considered by the ICC-ES Evaluation Committee in June 2005. click here
30. AC66—Fire-retardant-treated Wood. Revisions are proposed to update the criteria to the 2003 International Codes, to add other legacy codes and to add ASTM D 6841 as a reference standard for calculating design value treatment adjustment factors. click here
31. MISC1—Evaluation Reports Issued Since June 2005. Staff seeks the input of the committee as to whether recently issued evaluation reports are adequate to meet the needs of the code official in the field.

Criteria Available for Public Comment that are not on the Evaluation Committee Agenda:

• AC02—Reflective Foil Insulation. Revisions are proposed to align the criteria with ASTM C 1224. click here
• AC16—Plastic Glazed Skylights. Revisions are proposed to correct Section A 4.2.4 concerning water-resistance testing. click here
• AC17—Glass Glazed Unit Skylights and Sloped Glass Glazing. Revisions are proposed to correct Section A 3.1.3.1 concerning water-resistance testing. click here
• AC109—Thermoplastic and Thermoplastic Composite Lumber Products. Revisions are proposed to revise Section 6.3(a), regarding stair treads, to be consistent with AC174. click here
• AC166—Metal Roof Covering. Revisions are proposed to reference the 2003 International Codes and add requirements for acceptance of standing seam metal roof panels. click here
• AC180—Clay and Concrete Roof Tiles. Revisions are proposed to reference the tolerance requirements of ASTM F 1667 for acceptance of roofing nails. click here
• AC243—Composite Foundation Drainage Systems. Revisions are proposed to revise material requirements for the drainage systems. click here
• AC330—Corrugated Asphalt Roofing Sheets and Tiles. A new criteria is proposed for rigid asphalt based roofing products. click here

Click here for a copy of the agenda. (Revised 9/8/05)

 
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